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S.P.A.C.E (Safety Prevention Awareness Courtesy Education) Event

Location:  Gordon and McGilvray Sts. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 14 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cyclists enter a safety zone in the bike lane and are greeted by an officer who quickly inspects their bicycle for Highway Traffic Act required safety equipment. If the cyclist is missing something (most times there is no sounding device,

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Pianist David Virelles

MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series resumes Sept. 15 with a performance by David Virelles, a New York City-based Cuban pianist, featuring a selection of his compositions. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Virelles is also performing at other venues during the Guelph Jazz Festival. Time: noon Location: Mackinnon 107

AGG Exhibition Opening Reception

Art Gallery of Guelph 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada

The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) presents three exhibitions: Mondes bricolés (Aug. 23 to Oct. 30); Blood, Sweat and Tears (Sept. 15 to Dec. 18); and Greg Denton: Hours (Sept. 15 to Dec. 18). The opening reception will take place Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at AGG. Location: Art Gallery of Guelph

Brexit and the Future of the EU

This panel discussion will feature Prof. Paul Hamilton, Political Science, Brock University; Prof. Graeme Morton, History, University of Guelph; and Prof. Edward Koning, Political Science, University of Guelph. The moderator is Prof. Tamara Small, Political Science, University of Guelph. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 226

In Conversation With Alexandre Trudeau and Madeleine Thien

War Memorial Hall 390 Gordon Street, Guelph

The College of Arts and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival are pleased to present "In Conversation With Alexandre Trudeau, author of Barbarian Lost: Travels in the New China, and Madeleine Thien, 2016 nominee for the Man Booker Prize and Giller Prize for Do Not Say We Have Nothing." Tickets are available in advance at The Bookshelf,

Growing Native Woody Plants From Seeds

Learn how to grow your own native trees and shrubs. Characteristic seeds for the workshop will be collected while touring part of the Arboretum. We will show you techniques for cleaning, treating and sowing seeds, and how to protect them as seeds and young plants. A tour of the Arboretum's native plant nursery will help

United Way Kick-off Barbecue

It's United Way season, and the campus community is invited to this year's kick-off event in Branion Plaza. This year marks the United Way's 76th anniversary in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. We are looking forward to celebrating the advocacy, camaraderie and commitment that U of G students, staff and faculty bring to the annual campaign, supporting the needs of our

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Dévah Quartet

Ever wonder how a band develops its sound? Join a time-lapse concert by Dévah Quartet as they take the audience on a journey through their seven-year evolution from a classical quartet to the electric prog-rock quartet they are today. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Philosophy Speaker Series

Nic Bommarito, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY in Buffalo, NY, presents a talk on "Understanding Evil." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

Ontario Universities’ Fair

Join the University of Guelph and 20 other Ontario universities at this three-day event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Speak with representatives about programs, campus life, finances and anything else you can think of that will help you with choosing a university. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Arboretum Workshop: Fall Landscape Photography

Capture the best of the season with your camera and explore working in both colour and black and white. The early bird fee is $55 before Sept. 15. Location: Arboretum

The Role of Restaurants in Society

Macdonald Stewart Hall 42 Macdonald St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

A free panel discussion will also be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at PJ’s in the Atrium with four of the award winners of the annual Food Innovation Awards, representing restaurants from across Canada, and four U of G professors. Profs. Lisa Duizer, Art Hill, Bruce McAdams and Statia Elliott will be on the

Library Carnival Open House

This student-focused event is intended to help students understand all the free services available to them at the library. Don't miss the photo booth, games, food and swag. Location: University Centre, main foyer

Rebooting Canada’s Voting System

Jean-Pierre Kingsley, former chief electoral officer (1990-2007), will discuss electoral reform in Canada. This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear one of Canada's most authoritative experts on electoral systems. If you are a skeptic about why we need change or what change could look like, this would be a good event to attend. Location: War

Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety

What are students' most common anxiety escalators? Learn about these triggers, along with proven tips and strategies to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: University Centre, Room 335

PechaKucha Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture

The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents the PechaKucha guest lecture. Landscape architects and designers will interpret, through 20 images, the topic of "Evolution Through Practice." Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Pit Lobby

P4E Career Fair 2016

The P4E Career Fair will be held at RIM Park in Waterloo with more than 200 employers from a variety of sectors in attendance. Students and alumni from all academic programs are encouraged to attend. Free transportation is available to and from the event with a student or alumni ID card. Date: Wednesday, September 28th

Initiatives in Global Justice Speaker Series

Prof. Sharada Srinivasan, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Justice and Development, will discuss "Dynamics of Sex Selection Among Punjabis in Canada." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 230

Cardiovascular Research Day Conference

Distinguished Scientist speakers are leaders in the field of cardiovascular research. This conference will include: Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, PhD Director of Research Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology Professor, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Institute of CV Sciences, St. Boniface Centre "Molecular Regulation of Cardiac Cell Death" Dr. Zam

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar

Prof. Anita Tucker, Population Medicine, presents "The Place of Animals Within Indigenous Worldviews." This talk is part of the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Seminar Series. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1715