U of G News

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Pianist and Cellist Duo
2016-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Canadian duo Heidi Wall, piano, and Miriam Stewart-Kroeker, cello, perform works by Debussy and Beethoven. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Tour the Arboretum
2016-10-04 | Ontario
Take a guided tour of the beautiful Arboretum with Prof. Shelley Hunt, School of Environmental Sciences. Choose from two tours times: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tours start in front of Alumni House. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Location: Alumni House

Digital Humanities THINC Lab Launch
2016-10-04 - 2016-10-06 | Ontario
The University community is invited to attend the grand opening of the new Digital Humanities Centre: The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC).
Schedule:

Oct. 4: official launch at 3 p.m.
Oct. 5: Digital Humanities: A Conversation on Collaboration at 1 p.m.
Oct. 6: THINC Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Register for all events at https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/digi
Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 201A

GRADuate on Time Workshop
2016-10-05 08:30 - 11:30 | Ontario
GRADuate on Time is a half-day workshop for graduate students, designed to meet the specific time management challenges that graduate students face.
In this workshop, you will learn concrete strategies to:

manage your time,
graduate on schedule,
balance conflicting priorities and
manage procrastination.

Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384

OAC Job Fair
2016-10-05 10:00 - 15:30 | Ontario
Meet employers from the agricultural, environmental and business sectors recruiting students from all programs for full-time, part-time, contract and co-op positions. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of employers attending.
Location: University Centre

Campus Animal Facilities United Way Barbecue
2016-10-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
Campus Animal Facilities is hosting a barbecue in support of the United Way. Items include:

burger (regular or veggie) and pop for $6;
raffle (tickets are $2 each or three for $5);
bake sale; and
50/50 draw.

Location: Central Animal Facility

International Development Studies Speaker Series
2016-10-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Ontario
The International Development Studies speaker series presents John Ravenhill, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, who will discuss “The Political Economy of a ’21st Century’ Trade Agreement: The Trans-Pacific Partnership.”
Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Johannes Linstead, Guitar of Fire
2016-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Enjoy a passionate Spanish guitar performance by Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year” and JUNO nominee Johannes Linstead, accompanied by special guest Geoff Hlibka.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Library Thanksgiving Hours
2016-10-08 - 2016-10-11 | Ontario
The McLaughlin Library is open during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Saturday, Oct. 8: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 9: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 10: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11: 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For more information, visit www.lib.uoguelph.ca/service-hours

Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
2016-10-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
The Poultry Health Research Network presents Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, School of Engineering, who will discuss “Trends and Advances in Poultry Health Monitoring Using Biosensors.”
If you wish to attend via webinar, please contact phrn@uoguelph.ca to receive an invitation link before Oct. 7.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810

Point and Shoot Basics Workshop
2016-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Learn more about menu settings, exposure modes, composition and lighting to get the best shots. Then we’ll head outside for a field trip so you can practice your new skills. Register by Oct. 6 to get the $55 early bird fee.
Location: Arboretum Centre

Beer Seminars
2016-10-17 | Ontario
Learn about the beer you love! A new series of beer seminars offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management begins Oct. 16 with “Beer Basics”, followed by “Canadian Brewing Traditions” on Jan. 29 and “Farmhouse Fermentation: Beer and Cheese” on March 26. Seating is limited, so register soon.
Location: Macdonald Stewart Hall

Seminar on Economic Impact of Fibre Optic Infrastructure
2016-10-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Ontario
Bento Lobo, First Tennessee Bank Distinguished Professor of Finance, College of Business, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, will present his work on the opportunities and challenges of assessing the economic impact of broadband investment in Tennessee. This is a presentation of the R2B2project.ca in partnership with www.swiftnetwork.ca and with funding from OMAFRA.
Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143

Centre for International Programs Hosts Study Abroad Fair
2016-10-18 10:30 - 14:30 | Ontario
Every year the Centre for International Programs hosts the Study Abroad Fair to showcase the University of Guelph’s study abroad programs, which include six semesters abroad, summer field school programs and more than 100 exchange opportunities.
You will have the chance to meet students who have been on Guelph’s study abroad programs and students who are here on exchange from our partner universities.
Location: University Centre, courtyard

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Keith Bowers
2016-10-19 | Ontario
The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present a guest lecture by Keith Bowers, president and landscape architect at Biohabitats Inc. in Charleston, S.C. His talk is titled “Restoring the Future: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions in a Rapidly Changing World.”
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Downtown Church, 75 Norfolk St., Guelph

Thursday at Noon Concert Series and Guelph Jazz Festival Present Awea Duo
2016-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Awea Duo will perform a unique chamber music program for flute and saxophone. Jennifer Cooper (flute) and Masahito Sugihara (saxophone) have been recognized for their extraordinary sensitivity, lyricism, energy, fine balance and variety of colours. This free 50-minute concert is open to everyone.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Guelph Job Fair
2016-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Are you looking for a job? A new career? Immediate hiring? Direct interview? Meet face to face with recruiters, HR managers and hiring companies from Guelph.
Please visit http://www.wbgcanada.com/ for more information about the Guelph Job Fair, online pre-registration and to apply to hundreds of jobs posted online daily by recruiters and hiring companies in Guelph.
Location: Arboretum Information Booth

Thursday Organic Market
2016-10-20 14:30 | Ontario
The Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming is hosting an organic produce market every Thursday at its College Avenue and Dundas Lane site. Choose from a wide variety of organic fruits, vegetables and flowers. Free parking is available.

Philosophy Speaker Series
2016-10-21 | Ontario
Prof. Mark McCullagh, chair of the Department of Philosophy, will present a talk titled “Using Others’ Words.” All are welcome.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

Graduate Studies Preview Day
2016-10-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Graduate Studies Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective graduate students to learn more about specific research areas at the University of Guelph. They can also speak with faculty members and current graduate students to find out what to expect from each graduate program.
Location: University Centre courtyard

Town Hall for 2016 National College Health Assessment Survey Results
2016-10-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
The University of Guelph was one of 41 schools across Canada that participated in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), a U.S.-based research survey that provides an overview of students’ health habits, behaviours and perceptions. Representatives from Student Wellness at U of G will provide a preliminary overview of the survey results. All staff and students are welcome.
Location: University Centre, Room 103

Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair
2016-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Explore post-grad educational opportunities, including teacher education, MBA programs, social work, accounting and law. Meet representatives from more than 60 schools in Ontario, across Canada and abroad. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of institutions attending.
Location: University Centre

2016 Gairdner Lecture
2016-10-26 | Ontario
Rodolphe Barrangou, recipient of the 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present “CRISPR-Cas Systems: From Adaptive Immunity to Genome Editing Machines.”
Barrangou is an associate professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, and Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research at North Carolina State University.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar
2016-10-27 | Ontario
Prof. Renée Bergeron, Animal Biosciences, will discuss “The Natural Way to Feed Cows.”
The Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar Series features a new speaker each month. Topics covered are diverse, ranging from fundamental and applied animal welfare research to ethics, consumer studies, nutrition, genetics and history. Most seminars are also offered via Livestream.
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Phoenix Jazz Group
2016-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Phoenix Jazz Group will perform original acoustic mainstream jazz in a contemporary vein, acknowledging the great jazz traditions that have gone before it. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Location: MacKinnon 107
A workshop with the Phoenix Jazz Group will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 103.

The Law and Politics of Assisted Suicide
2016-10-28 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion featuring:
– PhD student Jamie Rothenburger, Ontario Veterinary College;
– Prof. Trudo Lemmens, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto; and
– Prof. Dave Snow, Political Science, University of Guelph.
The moderator is Prof. Dennis Baker, Political Science, University of Guelph.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Prof. Nigel Raine Discusses Impact of Insecticide on Bumblebees
2016-10-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Ontario
The School of Environmental Sciences Fall Seminar Series presents a talk by Prof. Nigel Raine, Rebanks Family Chair in Pollinator Conservation, titled “Insecticide Impacts on Bumblebees: From Colony Founding to Pollination Services.” Visit www.uoguelph.ca/ses for the abstract.
Location: Alexander Hall, Room 265

Guelph Family Health Study: Creating Healthy Families Together
2016-10-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) invites the community to attend the first GFHS conference. The study’s researchers and guest speakers will share cutting-edge science related to family health and practical tips for developing healthy routines
The conference is a great opportunity to learn more about the GFHS and family health. There will be engaging activities for children to participate in while attendees enjoy the conference. Free parking and admission. Lunch will be provided.
Location: Science Complex atrium

Café Philosophique presents Roméo Dallaire
2016-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Roméo Dallaire is a retired lieutenant-general, retired Canadian senator and celebrated humanitarian. After reading an excerpt from his most recent book, Waiting for First Light: My Ongoing Battle With PTSD, he will discuss the book and his struggle with PTSD with U of G history professor Matthew Hayday.
Tickets are $8 for general admission and $6 for students with ID. Tickets are available in advance at The Bookshelf or at the door. The event will be held at Lakeside Hope House, 75 Norfolk St., Guelph.

Trick or Eat 2016
2016-10-31 16:45 - 20:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Trick or Eat is a youth-led national event that puts a new spin on the annual night of giving – Halloween! Thousands of Trick or Eaters across Canada, go door to door to collect food for local community organizations, and funds to support students advocating for good food for all. Trick or Eat is a national day of action, for young people to come together and actively show that they want to see a difference on the issue of hunger on their campuses and in their communities.
1,000 students will go door-to-door in the City of Guelph collecting food for the Guelph Food Bank and the CSA Student Food Bank. In the past, U of G students have set national records, raising over 44,000 pounds of food in one night, equaling over $100,000.
Gather in the University Centre (UC) Courtyard at 4:45 p.m.
• CFRU will be DJ-ing and broadcasting live!
• There will be costume prizes and snacks!
Hop on a schoolbus
• You will go to a local neighbourhood school
• You will receive grocery carts for collecting food donations
• Your team will walk door-to-door on a collection route
• You will return the cart (full of food!) to your drop-off spot
Hop back on the bus, and you’ll be brought back to the UC by 8 p.m..
Read more about the event in the Guelph Today.
