College of Arts United Way Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser
2016-03-02 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
“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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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

Memorial Service for Philosophy Professor Brian Calvert
2016-03-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
A memorial service for philosophy professor Brian Calvert, who passed away Jan. 19, will be held March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Arboretum Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Engaging Men for Campus Safety Initiative: Workshops for Male Students
2016-03-07 | Ontario
The purpose of this workshop is to challenge negative, outdated concepts of manhood. The workshop also aims to inspire male students at U of G to understand and embrace the incredible potential they have to be part of positive change and to recognize the vital roles that men can play in creating a healthy culture and behaviour.
Each workshop is 75 minutes in duration, has a capacity of 20 people and will be facilitated by White Ribbon. Please RSVP using the following links:
– RSVP for 1:30 p.m. workshop at http://tinyurl.com/h3y7s3q
– RSVP for 3:30 p.m. workshop at http://tinyurl.com/znt7mjv
Food and beverages will be provided at each workshop.
Location: University Centre, Room 441 (North)

University Town Hall
2016-03-07 | Ontario
Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic), will present the 2016-2017 Budget Assumptions.
Time: Noon
Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (lower level)

Gryphons Care: A Fundraising Dinner Supporting Syrian Student Refugees
2016-03-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Ontario
The U of G community is invited to a fundraising dinner hosted by the World University Service of Canada Guelph Local Committee and the Multi-Faith Resource Team in Student Life. Enjoy vegetarian Syrian food, entertainment, a silent auction and a guest speaker in Peter Clark Hall. This semi-formal event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.
Admission is $25 for students and $50 for alumni and friends. Seating is open. If you would like to sit with specific people, please e-mail uofgrefugeedinner@gmail.com, and volunteers will arrange a table for you. Register at www.uoguelph.ca/alumni/events/Syrian.cfm.
Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (lower level)

Poultry Health Research Network Seminar
2016-03-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
Prof. Alexandra Harlander, Department of Animal Biosciences, will discuss “Alternative Laying Hen Housing Systems: Animal Welfare Challenges, Issues and Possible Solutions” at the next Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) seminar.
The University of Guelph’s PHRN is a group of poultry researchers and poultry health specialists who address a wide range of issues, such as basic biology, environmental concerns, poultry disease, production and welfare.
Location: Animal Science and Nutrition, Room 141

Panel Discussion About Campus Safety
2016-03-09 | Ontario
Sly Castaldi, co-chair of the Ontario Roundtable on Violence Against Women, will facilitate a panel discussion about campus safety, “Owning the Problem – Creating the Solution. It’s Never Okay: Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment.” This event is supported by the Women’s Campus Safety Initiative.
The panelists are:
David Lee, director of Campus Safety
Jane Ngobia, director of Diversity and Human Rights
Brenda Whiteside, associate vice-president, Student Affairs
Kevin Vowles, community engagement manager, White Ribbon
Kevin MacNeill, head coach, Varsity Football
Brittany Vanword, lead, SAFE Team
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Molecular and Cellular Biology Chair Candidate Public Presentation
2016-03-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The U of G community is invited to attend a public presentation by Prof. Marc Coppolino, chair candidate for the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Location: Science Complex, Room 2315

Leadership Workshop: Being Proactive with Self-Care
2016-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Ontario
At certain times of the year, you may feel overwhelmed and exhausted and have trouble finding the energy to get everything done. This workshop will focus on strategies to prevent burn-out and overcome challenging times, using communication, prioritization, self-reflection, decision-making and various other self-care tools to minimize the effects of burn-out.
Location: University Centre, Room 441

For University of Guelph students only.

Presented by: Jessica Carter, Coordinator, Student Engagement, Student Life & Pegleess Barrios, Student Volunteer Connections, Student Life.

The Mediterranean Refugee Crisis: Challenges and Implications
2016-03-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
This panel discussion will feature Roya Robbani (executive director of Immigrant Services for Guelph-Wellington), Craig Smith (PhD Candidate, Political Science, University of Toronto), and Prof. Edward Koning (Political Science, University of Guelph). The talk will be moderated by Prof. Andrea Paras (Political Science, University of Guelph).
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 223

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Jason Wilson and The Perennials
2016-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This global roots project draws from the deep and varied wells of the reggae canon, the Scottish and English folk revival, and New York City bebop. The result is a singular Canadian sound that summons the many muses of this mercurial and two-time Juno-nominated artist.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Screening of Gridiron Underground
2016-03-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
The Office of Diversity and Human Rights invites you to a special screening of a historically significant documentary, followed by an engaging panel discussion about its central themes of race, inclusion and the Canadian experience.
Gridiron Underground chronicles the early struggles of some of the first African-Americans to play in the CFL. It isn’t just a film about football, it’s about the freedom of black athletes who broke down social barriers and achieved a sense of belonging.
The film is produced and narrated by John Williams Jr., who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL.
Joining Williams on the post-screening panel will be Ingrid Berkeley-Brown of Peel Regional Police and University of Guelph students Malissa Bryan and Gabriel Broderick. The panel will be moderated by Patrick Case, University of Guelph Human Rights Legal Support Centre. Courtney Stephens, Adrian Tracy and Brian Simmons of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will also be in attendance.
Admission is free but seating is limited and registration is required. To register, visit the Diversity and Human Rights website.
Please direct any inquiries to:
David Gibson, davidg@uoguelph.ca, Ext. 53275
Kian Merrikh, kmerrikh@uoguelph.ca, Ext. 52987
The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any particular accommodation requirements.
Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

George Morris AgriFood Policy Lecture
2016-03-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph presents the inaugural George Morris AgriFood Policy Lecture, featuring Prof. Richard Barichello, University of British Columbia. His talk is titled “The TPP: Implications for Canada’s Agriculture.”
This lecture is open to the public and admission is free. Since space is limited, please RSVP to dharkies@uoguelph.ca.
Schedule:

1 to 2:30 p.m. lecture and Q & A
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. panel discussion on the future of agricultural policy in Canada
3:30 to 4 p.m. FARE awards
4 to 5 p.m. reception

Location: Cutten Fields, 190 College Ave., E.

Winegard Lecture in Engineering
2016-03-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Ontario
Digvir Jayas, vice-president (research and international) and distinguished professor at the University of Manitoba, will present this year’s prestigious Winegard Lecture in Engineering on “Image Processing and Sensors for Automation in Handling of Agri-Food Materials.” Everyone is welcome.
Location: Thornbrough Building, atrium

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Moura Quayle
2016-03-15 11:45 - 13:00 | Ontario
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

Leadership Workshop: Community 101 for Gryphons
2016-03-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Ontario
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 and how to be more involved, from campus life and the City of Guelph to carrying your Gryphon community values with you beyond graduation.
For University of Guelph students only.
Presented by Cassie Wever, coordinator, citizenship and community based learning, community engagement and global citizenship, Student Life.
Location: University Centre, Room 441

Celebrating Sustainability Success Stories in the Canadian Restaurant Industry
2016-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, 25 McGilvray Street
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 for faculty, staff, students and the public.

Essay Madness at the Library
2016-03-16 | Ontario
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: McLaughlin Library

Decreasing Headaches Program
2016-03-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Ontario
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, Room 335

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents the McMaster Trio
2016-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
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 Telner on piano, Sonia Vizante on violin and Rebecca Morton on cello.

Student Print Show and Sale
2016-03-18 - 2016-03-20 | Ontario
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
