U of G News

Leave for Change Talk
2016-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Prof. David Prescott, Department of Economics and Finance, will discuss his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience supporting small business development in Malawi.
“My month in Malawi gave me an appreciation of the people of Malawi and how they live — an appreciation that can only be achieved by living and working there,” he says.
Leave for Change is a program of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI), two leading international development organizations.
As a partner in this program, U of G will support up to seven faculty and staff participating in short-term (three- or four- week) volunteer assignments in a developing country this year. Applications will be accepted until March 7.
Can’t make it to this event?
• Check out another Leave for Change event happening on Feb. 29 at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change
• Watch a short video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywatNqy3GdQ
• Learn more about Leave for Change and the application process at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change
For further information, please contact Evelina Rog, HR Learning & Development, at Ext. 54332 or roge@uoguelph.ca.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 233

Hopper Lecture
2016-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
The Hopper Lecture presents Simon Maxwell, senior research associate at the Overseas Development Institute, UK, and Emeritus Fellow of the Institute of Development Studies, UK. Maxwell’s talk is titled “Finding a Place of One’s Own: Development Agency Choices in a New Landscape.”
Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102
Text Version of Lecture

Leadership Workshop: "Stressed" is "Desserts" Spelled Backwards
2016-02-23 17:30 - 19:00
Do you get stressed? We all do. This workshop is designed to help you identify sources of stress and learn skills to prevent or manage it. If “stressed” is “desserts” spelled backwards, let’s turn our stress around and enjoy dessert!
Location: University Centre, Room 441
For University of Guelph students only.
Presented by Jean Thompson, Wellness.

2016 Harshman Lecture
2016-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Cutten Fields, 190 College Avenue East, Guelph, ontario, Canada
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

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Robbin Sotir
2016-02-24 11:45 - 13:00
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

MCB Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series
2016-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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

Tech Showcase
2016-02-24 17:30 - 19:30
The fifth annual Guelph Technology Showcase combines a career fair with a celebration of the local information technology community.
Location: Science Complex atrium

CESI Annual Event: Engaging with the University of Guelph
2016-02-25 10:00 - 15:00
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 Information Booth

Public Lecture on Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina
2016-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Jasmin Lacasse Roy
2016-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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

Learn More About U of G’s New Social Media Guidelines
2016-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
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 this event.
Location: University Centre, Room 103

CSA Noon Hour Concert: Terra Lightfoot
2016-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
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, whether on slow-burning soul ballads or hard-charging rock numbers.
Location: University Centre Courtyard

Researchers Who Study India Invited to Meet
2016-02-26 12:30 - 13:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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

Student, Staff and Faculty Nominations Open for Senate and the Board of Governors
2016-02-29 - 2016-03-11
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.

Leave for Change Talk
2016-02-29 12:00 - 13:00
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 of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI), two leading international development organizations.
As a partner in this program, U of G will support up to seven faculty and staff participating in short-term (three- or four- week) volunteer assignments in a developing country this year. Applications will be accepted until March 7.
Can’t make it to this event?
• Watch a short video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywatNqy3GdQ
• Learn more about Leave for Change and the application process at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change
For further information, please contact Evelina Rog, HR Learning & Development, at Ext. 54332 or roge@uoguelph.ca.
Location: Alexander Hall, Room 168

Take the Stress Out of IBS
2016-02-29 19:00 - 20:00
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

Leadership Workshop: Inclusive Leadership
2016-03-01 11:30 - 13:00
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 Learning Programs, Community Engagement & Global Citizenship, Student Life.

Cold Weather, Warm Hearts: Stepping Up Student Support for Syrian Refugees
2016-03-01 18:00 - 21:30 | Richards Building, 101 Reynolds Walk
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 Yousr El Sharawy.
Location: Richards Building, Room 2529

Welcome to International English Language Students
2016-03-02
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

Recruit Guelph Job Fair
2016-03-02 10:00 - 15:00
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 G Career Fair Plus app or visit the Co-op & Career Services website to see a full list of employers attending the fair.
Location: University Centre courtyard

College of Arts United Way Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser
2016-03-02 11:30 - 13:00
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.
Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (lower level)

Stop Worrying Workshop
2016-03-02 19:00 - 21:00
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 Centre, Room 335

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Philippe Hode-Keyser
2016-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Creative Music Symposium with Philippe Hode-Keyser will perform a concert featuring drums and electronics. Admission is free

Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: The Welfare of Animals Without Owners
2016-03-03 12:30 - 13:30 | OVC Pathobiology AHL, 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents an Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar titled “The Welfare of Animals Without Owners” by post-doctoral researcher Tyler Flockhart.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Department of Athletics Virtual Job Fair
2016-03-04 - 2016-03-11
The Department of Athletics is looking for energetic, friendly and motivated students for positions throughout the summer and the 2016-2017 school year. Visit the virtual job fair to view postings for client services, facilities and events staff. You may even be the lucky applicant to become the next Gryph mascot.
You can search and apply for the wide variety of jobs that are available until March 11 at 4 p.m.,
To access the virtual job fair:
1. Log in to Recruit Guelph at www.recruitguelph.ca (click the log in link under “Students”)
2. From the Student Dashboard, click the “Search Postings” button
3. Select “Career Postings”
4. Scroll down to the “Quick Searches” box and click on the “Dept. of Athletics Job Fair 2016” link
5. All job opportunities available with the Department of Athletics will be listed on this page.
Click here to access your Recruit Guelph login.

Graduation Ceremony for Kansei University Students
2016-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
The University of Guelph English language program is holding a graduation ceremony for the Kansei University (Japan) students in the business English program.
Location: Arboretum Centre

CSA Noon Hour Concert: Library Voices
2016-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
“It’s clear that Library Voices’ lo-fi makeover has given them a creative spark that’s resulted in some truly beautiful songwriting.” – Northern Transmissions
Library Voices, a Canadian seven-piece indie pop outfit from Regina, is a congregation of childhood friends who grew up on a steady diet of basement shows, science fiction and Midwest sincerity.
Location: University Centre Courtyard

Concert by U of G Chamber Singers and Eramosa Children's Choir
2016-03-06
The University of Guelph Chamber Singers and the Eramosa Children’s Choir present “Young at Heart,” conducted by Prof. Marta McCarthy, School of Fine Arts and Music at U of G, and Mary Parkinson of the Eramosa Children’s Choir. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children under 10 are free if accompanied by an adult.
Location: Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph
Time: 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:15 p.m.)

Sunday Cinema Presents Carol
2016-03-06
In this adaptation of The Price of Salt, Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel, Carol follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change.
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Thornbrough, Room 1200

Sunday Cinema Presents Theeb
2016-03-06
Theeb, a desert adventure pic by Oscar-nominated Jordanian director Naji Abu Nowar, is a story of brotherhood and betrayal. The movie is set in Wadi Rum during World War I, when the Arabian Peninsula was still under Ottoman rule. Told from the point of view of a young Bedouin boy, this tale unfolds in the timeless world of the desert.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Thornbrough, Room 1200
