ONLINE: Wildlife, Wild Places and Spillover – Insights from the Field
The One Health Institute welcomes Dr. Emily Denstedt from the global Wildlife Conservation Society. She’ll be speaking to us live from Laos about her One Health work in the Greater Mekong region. A graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, Emily works with national partners in Laos to develop national strategies for wildlife bio-surveillance and disease
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces with Raven Chacon and Candice Hopkins – “Dispatch”
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series, together with the Art Gallery of Guelph, is pleased to present “Dispatch” a virtual talk with artist Raven Chacon and curator Candice Hopkins. Dispatch draws from Chacon and Hopkins’ reflections on the fight for cultural preservation and defence of Indigenous sovereignty at the Standing Rock Reservation Water
ONLINE: Black History Month – Caribbean Dance Class
The Guelph Black Students’ Association will be offering a free dance class featuring a creative blend of Caribbean and African movements set to dancehall, afro, and soca music. Join artist and community leader Kween for this exhilarating dance fitness workout! This class is open to everyone. Find more Black History Month events at U of G.
ONLINE: Midwest Cover Crop Council Conference
Soils at Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are partnering to host this year's virtual conference exploring connections between cover crops, soil health and people. For the keynote event, we are excited to bring to you Roger Martin, former director of the Rotman School of Management, and author of the
ONLINE: Waste Work in the ‘Clean City’: Perspectives of Women Waste Pickers
The Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement presents Waste Work in the 'Clean City'. As marginalized urban workers in public spaces, women engaged in waste picking work in the informal economy offer important insights into rapidly changing urban spaces. This webinar presents findings from a study with women waste pickers in Ahmedabad, India.
ONLINE: Black History Month – Stirrin’ the Pot: Afro-Caribbean Cooking Class with Access Gourmet Ltd.
Caribbean cuisine is a blend of African, Indian, European, Creole, Amerindian, Chinese, Cajun and Middle Eastern flavors. Traditional foods are treasured - they are not just a meal, but a culture for bringing the people together. Join Chef Romaine Newell as he teaches us how to make some delicious Caribbean dishes! If you are a
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces with Taiwo Afolabi “Ethical Questioning in Research: Insight from an Applied Theatre Project”
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Ethical Questioning in Research: Insight from an Applied Theatre Project,” a virtual talk with Taiwo Afolabi. This event will take place via Zoom. A moderated Q&A will follow the talk. If you are interested in attending, please register online. This presentation examines
ONLINE – Indigenous Scholars Lecture Series: Sovereignty, Intimacy and Resistance
Join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences for the Indigenous Scholars Lecture Series and hear noted Indigenous scholars discuss research and issues related to gendered violence and settler colonialism. On February 26, Indigenous scholars will discuss Sovereignty, Intimacy and Resistance. Aimée Craft Associate Professor, Faculty of Common Law, University of Ottawa Sarah Hunt/
ONLINE: Black History Month – Fourth Friday ft. Aisha Barrow with the Guelph Civic Museum
Friday, February 26th, 7-8:30 pm: In celebration of Black Heritage Month 2021, Aisha Barrow will perform at the Guelph Civic Museum as part of the Fourth Friday concert series – this month presented in partnership with the Guelph Black Heritage Society. Lifeandthetribe is the new R&B and Pop project from singer/songwriter Aisha Barrow. Drawing from
ONLINE: International Women’s Day: Guelph-Wellington Women Leaders and the Glass Ceiling
Everyone is invited to celebrate International Women's Day with a presentation and discussion of leadership, mentorship and an equal future. This webinar will highlight the results of the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute's (CESI) project that interviewed women* leaders in Guelph and Wellington about the barriers and opportunities they have experienced on their journey to positions
ONLINE: Canadian Punjabi Sons and Daughters and Care of the Elderly
Canadian Punjabis expect for sons to ensure care in old age. How do sons and daughters understand and experience elderly parent/parent-in-law care? This webinar illustrates the involvement of daughters in elder care and how sons can play a role in helping parents cope with their marginalized status in Canada. Ashna Jassi - PhD Candidate, Department
ONLINE: HeForShe at U of G with the Rt. Hon Adrienne Clarkson
HeForShe at UofG: Take a stand for gender equality. Featuring the Rt. Hon Adrienne Clarkson, Canada’s 26th Governor General This virtual event celebrates gender equality initiatives from the U of G campus community and includes a keynote presentation from Canada’s 26th Governor General the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson. Madame Clarkson will share stories from her
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces with Jessica Bissett Perea – “Improvising Indigeneity”
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Improvising Indigeneity,” a virtual talk by Jessica Bissett Perea. The event will take place via Zoom. A moderated Q&A will follow the talk. If you are interested in attending, please register online. The Zoom room link will be sent out a day before
ONLINE: College Royal Virtual Open House
ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCollege Royal is an annual open house that showcases the clubs, student activities and agricultural roots of the University of Guelph. It's the largest university open house event in all of North America! Join the fun at www.virtualcollegeroyal.com! College Royal is a 100 per cent student-organized and run event. This year’s team decided to
ONLINE: Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience (Spring) – Career Pathways in the Equine Industry
The University of Guelph is proud to partner with the Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience Spring Session, presenting four online discussions on agri-food. The Career Pathways in the Equine Industry webinar will kick off the action at the Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience (RAVE) March 23 at 9 a.m. ET. Participants will learn about the newly launched EquineJobTrack.ca
ONLINE: Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience (Spring) – Manomin Teachings
The University of Guelph is proud to partner with the Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience Spring Session, presenting four online discussions on agri-food. The Manomin Research Project aims to intensify Manomin (Zizania palustris) growth in environments altered by colonial settlement in ways that are responsive to Anishinaabe knowledge. There is a focus on crop restoration, cultural
ONLINE: Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience (Spring) – Preserving and Researching Ontario’s Agricultural History with Diaries
The University of Guelph is proud to partner with the Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience Spring Session, presenting four online discussions on agri-food. Join Catharine Wilson as she takes you on a virtual tour of the Rural Diary Archive. Here you can read, search and transcribe the writings of nearly 200 Ontario diarists spanning the years
ONLINE: Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals – A Conversation with Drs. Hal Herzog and Mike von Massow
Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals, a book by by Dr. Hal Herzog, professor emeritus, Western Carolina University will be discussed with Dr. Mike von Massow, associate professor in the department of food, agricultural and resource economics at the University of Guelph. This
ONLINE: Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience (Spring) – Healthy Soil for a Healthy Climate
The University of Guelph is proud to partner with the Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience Spring Session, presenting four online discussions on agri-food. What does soil have to do with climate change? Tune in to this panel discussion with University of Guelph agrometeorologist Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, and farmer Brett Israel as they discuss how better soil
ONLINE: Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience (Spring) – Using social media to predict foodborne illnesses
The University of Guelph is proud to partner with the Royal Agricultural Virtual Experience Spring Session, presenting four online discussions on agri-food. Join University of Guelph computer scientists Rozita Dara and Jeff Farber to learn about an internet-based surveillance system that monitors activities related to diseases on social media, sorts through that information, and provides