Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, presents the 2016 Harshman Lecture on "Families in Canada: Complex, Dynamic and Diverse." Admission is free and everyone is welcome. A reception will follow. Please RSVP to frandept@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120, Ext. 56321 by Feb. 18. Location: Cutten Fields

The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present the Vandegrift Memorial Lecture by Robbin Sotir, president of Robbin B. Sotir & Associates Inc. in Marietta, Ga. Her lecture is titled "Soil Bioengineering: Bridging Ecology and Engineering." All are welcome to attend. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

Dr. Thomas Wolever, professor and graduate co-ordinator, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, presents "Carbohydrate Quality and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). The U of G faculty host is Prof. Ian Tetlow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

The fifth annual Guelph Technology Showcase combines a career fair with a celebration of the local information technology community. Location: Science Complex atrium

The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) will host its second annual event on Feb. 25. We invite local community organizations to attend and explore how to partner with the University to address their research needs, discuss how to address current challenges and enhance our partnerships. The event is free, and lunch is provided. Location: Arboretum

Profs. Jordi Diez (Political Science, University of Guelph) and Michelle Dion (Political Science, McMaster University) present "Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina: Results of a Survey Experiement Five Years After Legalization." Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 223

Jasmin Lacasse Roy performs a program of classical guitar music from the 1920s in the grand romantic style of that time. The concert will feature works by Joaquin Turnina, Manuel Ponce and Hietor Villa-Lobos, among others. Admission is free. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Join the University of Guelph social media committee for a presentation on the updated social media guidelines. We’ll share real-life triumphs, fails and everything in between. This event is for anyone on campus who is interested in social media. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Be sure to RSVP for

Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation. Her performance melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe,

Faculty and graduate students whose research focuses on India are invited to meet to discuss their work and share their experiences. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 621

Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate and Board of Governors open Feb. 29 and will be accepted until March 11 at 3 p.m. Elections will be held from March 21 to 24. Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.    

Rebecca Knaggs, residence admissions liaison, Student Housing Services, discusses her recent Leave for Change experience teaching youth about gender equality in Peru. She says her experience through Leave for Change can be captured by this Peruvian proverb: "Poco a poco, se camina lejos" (Little by little, one walks far). Leave for Change is a program

Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a stressed stomach. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings. The program fee is $10 for students and $40 for non-students. Location: University Centre, Room 335

This workshop will explore how power dynamics and systems of privilege can create barriers to participation for students. Using this awareness, we will discuss how to create opportunities for inclusion using our language, program structures and event planning. Location: University Centre, Room 441 For University of Guelph students only. Presented by Daniel Poulin, Coordinator, Experiential

This forum seeks to provide an overview of the Syrian crisis from an international, national and local perspective to inform, empower and mobilize students to become engaged in the Syrian refugee response. Speakers include political science professors Ian Spears and Edward Koning, Rayyan Haries, MP Lloyd Longfield, Jim Estill, Tom Lusis, Jaya James, Sara Sayyed and

The University of Guelph English language program welcomes incoming international students. They will begin their orientation on campus March 2, and classes start March 7. Join us in welcoming our new students to campus! Location: South Residence, Eccles Centre, second floor

This job fair is a great opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. Students from all programs and all years are welcome to attend this fair, practice their networking skills and chat with employers about career options, industry trends and salary expectations. Download the U of

Warm up with a bowl of chili, a bun, a dessert and a drink for only $10 and support the United Way. Tickets are available in advance from: Pam Armitage, MacKinnon 350, Ext. 54253 Sherry Kinsella, MacKinnon 0005, Ext. 53301 Vicki Isotamm, MacKinnon 0002, Ext. 52991 Tickets are also available at the door starting at 11:30 a.m.

Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Location: University

The Creative Music Symposium with Philippe Hode-Keyser will perform a concert featuring drums and electronics. Admission is free Location: MacKinnon, Room 107