During his election campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to make life better in the North. This past summer, during the last Tragically Hip concert, lead singer Gord Downie called on Trudeau to keep that promise. We'd like to show you how research at the University of Guelph is contributing. The panel will be moderated

Roll up your sleeves and give blood at the next blood donor clinic at U of G. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information about donor eligibility, visit blood.ca. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (basement)  

The University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble with conductor John Goddard will perform their annual fall recital in the University Centre courtyard. The concert is free and open to everyone. Parking is available in P33 after 5 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. Location: University Centre courtyard, main floor

Mechanical engineering students in the Machine Design course (ENGG3280) will showcase their creative designs and manufacturing skills at the Mechanical Engineering Trade Show. Everyone is welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, atrium

Alex King, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY Buffalo, presents "Aesthetic Reasons for Action." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

Exam stress hounding you? Why not go to the dogs? Four fun-loving, tongue-lolling, tail-wagging bundles of fur are waiting for you to give them 15 minutes of attention. Register today to reserve your spot. All dogs are fully vaccinated, insured and experienced therapy dogs. Although all dogs are clean and groomed, not all are hypoallergenic.

The U of G campus community is invited to attend a memorial to commemorate the 14 female engineering students who were killed at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989. Campus flags will be at half-mast in memory of the 14 women who lost their lives. Location: Thornbrough Building, engineering atrium

Richard Hill presents “Kanata to Canada: Ongoing Legacy of the Silver Covenant Chain.” This event is the first in a year-long series of lectures that focus on building our nation. The lectures will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph. Presented

Are you interested in learning about U of G's collaborative master's specialization in International Development Studies (IDS)?  IDS includes 17 programs across the University. All undergraduate students are welcome to attend our information session. A pizza lunch is provided. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 132

This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. Although you can attend either day, it is recommended that you start with Day 1. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384

What are the most common anxiety escalators? Learn about them, along with proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Location: University Centre, Room 335

The Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series showcases business and social-entrepreneurial leaders whose professional efforts have created social change. Attendees of the Leadership Call to Action event will be asked to commit to a change in their daily lives, no matter how insignificant, that will create social change in their organization or community. This year,

The sixth annual Guelph Technology Showcase brings more than 30 companies to U of G to highlight technical innovations in the region. Everyone is welcome. Location: Science Complex atrium

Everyone is invited to the opening reception for winter exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Guelph. The exhibitions are "Contrarieties and Counterpoints: Recent Paintings by Melanie Authier" (Jan. 19 to April 2); "A Sense of Wonder" (Jan. 19 to April 2); and "Colin Carney: Presence" (Jan. 19 to April 23). All are welcome; admission is

The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on "The Legalization of Marijuana: Will it Happen? Should it Happen?" The participants are: Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph Prof. John Milloy (former Ontario cabinet minister), Public Ethics, Wilfrid Laurier University The talk will be moderated by Prof.

Faculty and instructors in the School of Fine Art and Music  will perform music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thursday at Noon (TAN) concert series and the 150th birthday of Canada. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Time: noon Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in three minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The challenge is to present complex research in an engaging, accessible and compelling way using only one slide. The 2017 competition will begin with seven

Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five-session program meets on Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for all others.

The FarmSmart Agricultural Conference features more than 50 concurrent sessions that appeal to everyone involved in farm operations. From cash crop, livestock, business and environmental topics to the popular youth tour, beef symposium and the new "Women in Agriculture Program," there is something for everyone. Preregistration closes Jan. 19. General admission is $115; students/youth are

Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate and Board of Governors open Jan. 23 and will be accepted until Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Elections will be held from Feb. 13 to 16. Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.