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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Football Facility
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Football Facility
The U of G community is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $8.5-million Gryphon football facility at Alumni Stadium. Construction is set to begin this spring with a completion date set for December 2016. Please RSVP by Friday, April 22 to Jen Green at jgreen15@uoguelph.ca. Location: Alumni Stadium, University of Guelph, 26
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2016 Kenneth Hammond Lecture and Spring Sustainability Symposium
2016 Kenneth Hammond Lecture and Spring Sustainability Symposium
Join the School of Environmental Sciences for the 2016 Kenneth Hammond Lecture and Spring Sustainability Symposium. The Hammond guest speaker will be Reg Melanson, executive director of the Canadian Business and Biodoversity Council. He will give a presentation on "Linking Business and Biodiversity: Challenges and Successes." Following the talk, a panel discussion will take place
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International English Language Students Arrive
International English Language Students Arrive
The University of Guelph English Language Programs welcomes incoming international students. They will begin their orientation on campus May 4, and classes start May 9. Join us in welcoming our new students to campus! Location: Eccles Centre
University of Guelph Swine Research Day
University of Guelph Swine Research Day
The Centralia Swine Research Update and the Mike Wilson Swine Research Day have merged into a new partnership called the University of Guelph Swine Research Day. This new one‐day program will highlight University of Guelph swine research with high-profile guest speakers, brief updates on current swine research, written proceedings and opportunities for networking. The registration
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Animal Welfare Research Symposium
Animal Welfare Research Symposium
Held each spring, the Animal Welfare Research Symposium showcases research in animal welfare from multiple disciplines across the University of Guelph. A wide range of topics related to animal welfare, animal ethics and the role of animals in society will be presented with talks and posters. The symposium provides a forum for faculty and graduate
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Crepuscule in Guelph 2016
Crepuscule in Guelph 2016
The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, Musagetes and the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community present Crepuscule 2016 with improviser-in-residence Douglas Ewart. Crepuscule is a free and family-friendly event that includes a broad range of community groups and artists. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Arboretum
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2016 CAVEPM Conference
2016 CAVEPM Conference
The Ontario Veterinary College presents the 2016 conference of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (CAVEPM). This year's theme is "Thinking Outside the Epidemiological Tool Box." The CAVEPM focuses on issues related to all aspects of veterinary epidemiology and preventive medicine, including food safety, animal welfare, zoonoses and health management, using a
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ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
The ninth annual Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI) Cancer Research Symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Jaime Modiano. His talk is titled "Swimming Against the Current: A Turning Point in the Battle Against Hemangiosarcoma." Registration and abstract submission are now available. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
The Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) Seminar Series presents Melanie Barham, Animal Health Network coordinator, Animal Health Laboratory, Laboratory Services, University of Guelph. She will discuss "Ontario Animal Health Network: A Collaborative Approach to Poultry Surveillance." Refreshments will be provided. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1812
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Rovers on Mars Talk and Observatory Tour
Rovers on Mars Talk and Observatory Tour
The Curiosity Rover self-portrait (courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) Learn about the intense physics research being performed right here in Guelph at this all-ages free event that showcases the University of Guelph's heavy involvement with the Mars rover project. This is a great event for kids and anyone else with a passion for outer space. If the
Luminary Leader Speaker Series Features Bob Rae
Luminary Leader Speaker Series Features Bob Rae
The Rt. Hon. Bob Rae is the keynote speaker for the Luminary Leader Speaker Series. His personal and professional achievements include: • Successfully serving as Ontario’s 21st premier from 1990 to 1995.• Participation in negotiations that resulted in the inclusion of Aboriginal rights in Section 35 of Canada’s Constitution in 1982.• His leadership contributions as
Campus in Community: Research in Action Immigration Series
Campus in Community: Research in Action Immigration Series
Mohammed Baobaid, executive director of the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration, and Prof. Lynda Ashbourne, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (Couple and Family Therapy), present a free public lecture on "Enhancing Family Safety With Newcomer Families: Lessons Learned From Working With the Muslim Community." How can we best support the
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Annual Plant Ag Plant Sale
Annual Plant Ag Plant Sale
The Department of Plant Agriculture is hosting a plant sale featuring a wide variety of vegetables, plants and herbs. Come early before the most popular items are sold out! Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: In front of Crop Science building
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2016 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference
2016 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference
The University of Guelph's Centre for Business and Student Enterprise (CBaSE) and College of Business and Economics are hosting the 2016 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) Conference. Entrepreneurs, educators, policy makers, business owners, students and others interested in promoting small business and entrepreneurship are encouraged to attend. This year's theme is "Leaders
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OAC Dean Candidate Public Presentation
OAC Dean Candidate Public Presentation
The first candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building, Room 2520
OVC Community Open House
OVC Community Open House
The U of G community is invited to the OVC community open house to learn more about the Project 2 preliminary design. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC Cafeteria
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Affecting Choices: The Power of Nudges
Affecting Choices: The Power of Nudges
Join the Guelph Knowledge Translation and Transfer Community of Practice for this discussion on the concept of nudging and how it can help us understand how to affect behavioural change.
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Accessibility Conference
Accessibility Conference
Reach the goal of an accessible Ontario and attend this conference featuring engaging, inspiring and action-oriented sessions on classroom, document, media, web and workplace accessibility. The conference welcomes both accessibility novices and experts, encouraging attendees to build communities and exchange ideas. Location: Rozanski Hall
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International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites and Biorefining
International Symposium on Bioplastics, Biocomposites and Biorefining
This event will explore the broadening scope of research activities and new developments in the areas of biobased polymers and biorefinery. This international meeting of experts from U of G and around the world will also examine innovations in the fields of biocomposites and green composites, including a special focus on sustainability and durability of
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
You-Chan Bae, senior researcher at the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency in Korea, will discuss "Pathological Changes in Wild Birds, Chickens and Ducks Infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Type
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Guelph Talks Food
Guelph Talks Food
Seven researchers will present high-energy, short-format talks about their innovative work in agriculture and food. Guelph Talks Food is an engaging event designed to share some of the University of Guelph’s most cutting-edge research advancing healthy, productive and competitive Canadian agriculture and food systems. A reception will follow at the Art Gallery Guelph. Please RSVP
OAC Dean Candidate Public Presentation
OAC Dean Candidate Public Presentation
The second candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and to meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building, Room 2520
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Invasive Species Workshop: Animals and Plants
Invasive Species Workshop: Animals and Plants
In this workshop we will learn about biology, identification and control of invasive plant species. What makes them more successful than native species? We will also learn about best practices
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Food and Agriculture Business Seminar
Food and Agriculture Business Seminar
The Food Institute developed the Food and Agriculture Business Seminar to bring together a diverse group of current and emerging leaders in the industry to collectively examine trends and issues in today’s global marketplace. By working together in strategically dynamic groups, participants benefit from each others' expertise as they critically examine real cases and interact