Arabian Night 2019 -A Celebration of Arab Art and Culture
Arabian Night 2019 celebrates Arab art and culture through theatre, poetry, dance and music. The School of Languages and Literatures is hosting Arabian Night 2019 featuring artists from Syria, Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon. A creative space to learn and engage in artistic dialogue through poetry, music, dance and theatre. Bridge differences and elevate human spirits
Stress Less for Tests Workshop
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program meets Apr. 2 and Part Two meets on Apr. 4. The fee is $10 for U of G students. University Centre, Room 430
SEDRD Speaker Series: Growing Niagara’s Rural Tourism Economy in the Shadow of a Mass Tourism Destination
Please feel free to join the last SEDRD Speaker Series event of the academic year with Prof. Chris Fullerton (Department of Geography and Tourism Studies, Brock University) on April 3. Fullerton will speak about rural tourism initiatives taking place in the Niagara region. No registration is required, please feel free to bring your lunch!
3-Minute Thesis U of G Finals
3-Minute Thesis is a university-wide competition for graduate students. Participants share their academic work and its wider impact in under three minutes presenting complex concepts in an engaging and accessible way. Two finalists from each college will compete to be the U of G 3MT® champion! Come watch the finalists and cheer on your college! University
South Residence 50th Birthday Party
When the University of Guelph consolidated its colleges to form the new campus in 1964, enrolment boomed and the need for new accommodation space became a priority. Planning began for a massive new residential complex, named "Complex B" in 1966. Australian architect John Andrews (who also designed the CN Tower and Scarborough College) was hired
Engineering Design Day
April 4 is Engineering Design Day! See incredible projects from U of G engineering students. ENGG*3100 (Engineering and Design III): 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. A select few groups of third-year design students present their innovative designs to a panel of judges ENGG*41X0 (Engineering and Design IV): 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student teams line
Regenerative Medicine at Guelph Faculty Lecture Series: Synovial Joint Cellular Therapies
This session of the RM@Guelph lecture is titled "Synovial Joint Cellular Therapies." All are welcome to attend. Presented by Prof. Mark Hurtig, Department of Clinical Studies, OVC Hosted by the Regenerative Medicine at Guelph (RM@Guelph) Network as part of graduate course BIOM*6712 OVC Biomedical Sciences, Room 1642 RM@Guelph Faculty Lecture Series W19 hosted by the
William Winegard Tribute Service
On April 6, the University of Guelph will hold a tribute service in memory of former president William Winegard, who passed away Jan. 31. Service at War Memorial Hall starting at 11 a.m. Reception to follow at Art Gallery of Guelph. Visit the Tribute Service website to RSVP for the service or register to watch
Arboretum Workshop: Warbler Workshop Level I – Butterflies of the Bird World
Through a wide variety of hands-on activities you'll learn about the plumage, song and behaviour of warblers. We'll also investigate habitat requirements and timing of migration. Participants will receive an information booklet. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley - author of Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America Early Bird Registration Fee: $80 by
Arboretum Workshop: Warbler Workshop Level II – The Less Common Ones
This workshop covers 15 less commonly seen southern Ontario warblers which are not covered in the Level I Warbler Workshop. Participants will receive an information booklet. Keeners can take both warbler courses to cover all of Ontario's breeding species ($135 for both sessions). Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley Early Bird Registration Fee: $80 by April 3
Fourth Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit
The fourth year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will be holding a public display of their final design projects for the LARC*4710 Integrative Design Studio course. All are welcome to attend.
Gardening Fundamentals
Gardening Fundamentals is a series of courses designed for both the beginner and experienced gardener. Course material covers basic information to provide a good grounding and then goes on to introduce advanced topics that are normally not found in gardening books. The presenter has over 35 years of gardening experience, most of it in the
Interaction Conference for University-bound Students
Interaction is a conference for university-bound Grade 10 and 11 students. Explore the University of Guelph community and learn more about our academic disciplines and student services. With a variety of sessions to choose from, this day will fly by! Registration is required ($30 fee per student) and includes lunch.
Final Grades Available on WebAdvisor
For Undergraduate and Diploma Students on the Guelph Campus Final grades for the Winter 2019 semester that have been received in the Office of Registrarial Services will show on WebAdvisor beginning April 26. Grades will continue to be updated on WebAdvisor throughout the day on April 26 and 29. Final grades for Doctor of Veterinary
Guelph Chemistry Presents: Distinguished Alumni Lecture
Michael Organ, Director of the Centre for Catalysis Research and Innovation at the University of Ottawa, presents “Academic/Industrial Research: A Perfect Marriage for Discovery or an Unholy Alliance?” All are welcome to attend For more information, contact Dan Penfold at dpenfold@uoguelph.ca. MacNaughton Building, Room 113
Arboretum Workshop: Greeting Spring – Making Your Own Greeting Cards
Spring has sprung, and we invite you to come join us at the Arboretum to capture the beauties of spring with creating your own greeting card! We'll start with a quick nature walk to get inspired, and then we'll head back to the J.C. Taylor Nature Centre to begin creating! Whether you've never painted before
Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: A Book Talk with Kent Roach
The Department of Political Science and the Courts and Politics Research Group presents a talk by Prof. Kent Roach on his recently published book Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: The Gerald Stanley and Colten Boushie Case. Informed and timely, Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice is a searing account of one case that provides valuable insight into criminal
Writing Tune-Up
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scholars and researchers, 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. If you also wish to attend Day
The Intriguing World of Spring Wildflowers Workshop
This is really two workshops in one. In addition to learning to identify our springtime flora we will go "beyond the field guide" to delve into these plants' natural history, ecology, lore and uses. Following a brief classroom session, the remainder of our time will be spent exploring the Arboretum's nature preserves engaged in hands-on
STOP on the Road: Smoking Cessation Workshop
Do you want to quit smoking cigarettes? The STOP program delivers research-based, cost-free smoking cessation workshops in local communities. Eligible participants will: Attend this educational session Receive a five-week course of nicotine patches To learn more, see if you qualify, and to register, contact: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health 1-800-265-7293 ext 4020. Confidentiality is assured.