The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present a guest lecture by Moura Quayle, director, Faculty of Arts, Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia. Her talk is titled: "Designed Leadership:  Strategic Design in Action." Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

The word “community” means different things to different people. Being part of a community can help you feel more connected and fulfilled, be a better citizen, be more involved, make positive change in the world and even live longer. This workshop will help you to better understand the communities that you are a part of

The University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project presents its fifth annual symposium, "Making a Difference: Celebrating Sustainability Success Stories in the Canadian Restaurant Industry." For more information and to register for this free event, visit https://www.uoguelph.ca/hftm/ugsrp-5th. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714 (reception to follow in PJ's Restaurant, Macdonald Stewart Hall) This event is

Essay Madness helps undergraduate students with their writing assignments. Sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m., and appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis from 6 to 9 p.m. Space on the library’s first floor will be reserved for Essay Madness participants from 6 p.m. to midnight. Free food, juice and coffee will be served. Location:

Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches and the pain of headaches without medications. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic, meets on Wednesdays for 90 minutes. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for everyone else. Location: University Centre,

The McMaster Trio traces the evolution of the piano trio from Haydn, the founding composer of the genre, to Kelly-Marie Murphy, one of Canada's most well-respected composers. With Murphy's rhythmic energy, Haydn's sunny disposition and Mendelssohn's virtuosic beauty, these pieces show the scope and depth of piano trios at their best. The performers are Shoshana

Students from the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, relief and screen prints. Time: March 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207

Meet planning students from across Southern Ontario and alumni in Rural Planning and Development; engage in workshops; take a walking tour of Guelph's Heritage District and network with other planners. Location: Landscape Architecture

Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin blends bhangra with electronica on their latest album, We're All Desi, released in 2015. They recently returned from their first tour in India, where the Times of India described their music as an "engaging and unique mash-up of electronic and acoustic music." Location: University Centre Courtyard

This event takes place during U of G's annual College Royal Open House on March 19 and 20. Students are invited to showcase their artwork of any kind for a $5 fee. Artwork categories include the new "Around the World" section that will feature travel photos. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: MacNaughton Building

College Royal is U of G's open house weekend filled with free, fun family events open to the community. Events include science displays, livestock shows, photography and flower arranging competitions, square dancing, dog shows, tug-of-war and logging demonstrations. There's something for everyone.

The Chili Chow Down is part of College Royal open house weekend. The University of Guelph and downtown Guelph share a common passion for delicious, nutritious local food. We are food innovators. Downtown Guelph is a culinary destination. This is where creativity in food preparation happens. The Great Town and Gown Chili Chow Down is

The School of Engineering is hosting a memorial service to celebrate the life of engineering student Eric Nielsen on Sunday, March 20 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the atrium of the Thornbrough Building. Eric was a dedicated member and leader of the Gryphon Racing team. His love of motors extended into his personal life, making him

The ICON Transdisciplinary Classroom returns this fall to address food system sustainability. Join course creators Profs. Shoshanah Jacobs and Daniel Gillis to learn about ICON, why it was created, why transdisciplinary education matters, how it transcends disciplines and how you can get involved. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Thornbrough Building, Room 1307

The University of Guelph will celebrate World Water Day with an interactive Water Research Showcase, including brief formal remarks and a video, followed by an information and networking session with faculty and staff currently engaged in water research and related fields Location: Thornbrough Atrium

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard mandates 54.5 mpg for all vehicles by 2025. Lightweighting will be crucial to achieving this standard level. Additional benefits of light-weight automotive materials from renewable sources are reduced dependence on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Biomaterials are essential for transitioning towards global sustainable development. Speakers include Udo

The MFA Open Studios tour provides a rare opportunity to visit the working art studios of U of G's master of fine art candidates.  Time: 3 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Location: Blackwood Hall, Fire Hall and Alexander Hall

The 10th annual Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art features American artist Fred Wilson. His talk is titled "Looking Through Glass Darkly: Exhibition Projects and Sculpture by Fred Wilson." Time: 6 p.m. Location: War Memorial Hall

The 2016 Guelph Poetry Slam team is in the kitchen cooking everything from calamity cuisine to sizzling serenity for a fantastic feast of fellowship. Bassam, Erratic, Fannon, Eitan and Elise are masterful word chefs, preparing awareness entrées and poetic pastries with stovetop speech and knife-sharp wit. Their oven-hot talents will roast microphones and have listeners

Prof. Dominique Bergmann, Department of Biology, Stanford University, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, presents "Global and Local Scale Transcriptional Regulation of Stomatal Development." The U of G faculty host is Prof. Annette Nassuth. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120