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Call for Expressions of Interest: Workshop on a Canadian Biodiversity Observation Network

Dear ESC members, The ESC Science-Policy committee would like to draw your attention to the following call for expressions of interest for the Workshop on a Canadian Biodiversity Observation Network (CAN BON), due May 31st: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1252 This call is for interested members to be involved in a federally-funded workshop. The main objectives of this workshop […]

May 10, 2021 by
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1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology (IECE)

The 1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology (IECE) A free virtual event held from 1st–15th July 2021 This event will solely be an online proceeding that allows participation from all over the world, with no concerns of travel or related expenditures, while at the same time, allowing the rapid dissemination of global advances in the […]

March 11, 2021 by
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Black in Entomology Week: February 22-26 2021

Mark your calendars for Black in Entomology Week, happening virtually from Feb. 22-26. This is an event dedicated to celebrating and supporting Black entomologists, organized by Maydianne Andrade, Swanne Gordon, Vik Iyengar, Shakara Maggitt, Michelle Samuel-Foo, Jessica Ware, and Natasha Young. The goals of #BlackInEnto week include fostering community among Black entomologists, including students and […]

February 17, 2021 by
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Call for nominations: Societal Director (Second Vice-President), Director at Large

Call for nominations: Societal Director (Second Vice-President), Director at Large The Society will hold an online ballot to select candidates for a Societal Director and Director at Large. The selected candidates will then be presented as a slate for formal election by members at the Annual Members’ Meeting in fall 2021. Nominations for these positions […]

February 9, 2021 by
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JAM 2021 and ESC Business Meetings

JAM 2021 and ESC Business Meetings Recently the ESC Executive Council met with members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the meeting to discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic The Council learned that, although the LOC has taken steps to limit financial penalties, in the absence of a legislated prohibition of  meetings, the […]

February 3, 2021 by
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Update

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee is developing strategies for the ESC to become a more inclusive and welcoming society. The committee is currently working on: Acknowledging the diversity within the society. Creating an EDI package for current and future Boards of Directors. Creating a list of resources for members to familiarize themselves with […]

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