Supported by PepsiCo Canada, this event celebrates the year in engineering design by bringing together second-, third- and fourth-year design classes to showcase their innovative solutions and designs. Students, faculty, staff and industry are invited to observe, participate and celebrate the design process at U of G's School of Engineering. 8:30 a.m. - Design 3100

Join the graduating class of 2016 as they gather one last time to reflect and be inspired by a graduating student, faculty member and alumna. This year's speakers are: - Alumna Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, B.Sc. '85, Honorary Doctorate, University of Guelph '08, founder of Bracelet of Hope - Faculty member Martin Williams, Department of Physics

The Mystery of Mr. Leftovers is a desperate and uncomfortable plea for companionship and love laced with poetic monologues and movement. A contemporary performance piece that merges dynamic dance with outrageous theatrics, it is the first full-length solo work performed by emerging artist Jillian Peever. Acclaimed dance artist Sharon Moore, a K.M. Hunter Award nominee

Poultry veterinarian Lloyd Weber presents "Poultry Industry: A Farmer's and A Veterinarian's Perspective." Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Ravi Kulkarni, PHRN coordinator, at kulkarnr@uoguelph.ca. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810

The R2B2 (Regional and Rural Broadband) project has invited community members, students, researchers and stakeholders from various levels of government and industry to learn about the R2B2 research project, and regional and rural broadband development initiatives in southwestern Ontario. This symposium is held in partnership with SWIFT (http://swiftnetwork.ca) and will include updates on initiatives by

Dr. Gary Nabel, chief scientific officer, Sanofi Global Research and Development, will present this year’s Chappel Lecture on "Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Emerging Viruses and Cancer." A reception will follow. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800 (reception in OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1707C, from 4:30 to 5 p.m.)  

Political science professor Edward Koning presents a public lecture on "Why Canada and Europe Chose Different Approaches to the Syrian Crisis." He will discuss the political implications of this crisis and their impact on the ability or willingness of various countries to welcome refugees. Please RSVP to bit.ly/ResearchInActionApr21 Location: Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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