U of G News

2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture
2016-11-16 | Ontario
Dr. Jonna Mazet, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will present the 2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture, “One Health Success: Moving Toward a World Free of Pandemics.”
Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD, is a professor of epidemiology and disease ecology, and executive director of the One Health Institute in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where she focuses on global health problem-solving, focusing on emerging infectious disease and conservation challenges.
She is active in international One Health research programs, most notably in relation to disease transmission among wildlife, domestic animals and people, and the ecological drivers of disease emergence. Currently, she is the global director of a $175-million viral emergence early warning project, named PREDICT, that has been developed with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Emerging Pandemic Threats Program.
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714
A reception and award presentation will follow at 5 p.m. in OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1707

Hothouse Play Looks at Freedom and Incarceration
2016-11-17 - 2016-11-19
A new play exploring freedom and incarceration and staged by University of Guelph students runs on campus until Nov. 19. Hothouse was written and directed by Prof. Judith Thompson, School of English and Theatre Studies.
Tickets are $10 and are available in the theatre office in Massey Hall from 1 to 4:30 p.m., or at the door.
Performances will take place Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. in the George Luscombe Theatre, MacKinnon 101.

Fair November
2016-11-17 - 2016-11-20
Fair November brings dozens of artisans to the University of Guelph. Feast your senses on handmade jewelry, arts, crafts, food, clothing and more.
Location: University Centre
Time:

Nov. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Enrique Graf
2016-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Internationally-acclaimed pianist Enrique Graf performs classical concert piano works, including a piece by a Uruguayan composer. Free admission. Everyone is welcome.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Pianist Enrique Graf
2016-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
Internationally acclaimed Uruguayan pianist Enrique Graf will perform classical works by Claude Debussy and Uruguayan composers.
Time: noon
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Student Print Show and Sale
2016-11-18 - 2016-11-20
Students in the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, and relief and screen prints.
Time: Nov. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207

Panel Discussion: "Trump's Unlikely Victory: Why? How? What's Next?"
2016-11-18 11:30 - 12:50
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on “Trump’s Unlikely Victory: Why? How? What’s Next?” The talk will be moderated by Prof. Byron Sheldrick, Political Science.
Participants will include:

Prof. David MacDonald, Political Science, University of Guelph
Prof. Clifford Orwin, Political Science, University of Toronto
Judith Timson, Toronto Star

Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Ian Millar Discusses Opportunities in Horse Industry
2016-11-19
Students and equine enthusiasts are invited to a presentation by Ian Millar, 10-time Canadian National Champion and Olympian, hosted by Purina. He will give a 50-minute talk on “The Engagement of Professionals in the Horse Industry Sector: Role, Requirements and Opportunities.” Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for general admission.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Rozanski Hall

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Student Soloist Day
2016-11-24 12:00 - 13:00
The School of Fine Art and Music’s applied music students will perform a concert. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Why Research Matters: All Eyes North
2016-11-29
During his election campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to make life better in the North. This past summer, during the last Tragically Hip concert, lead singer Gord Downie called on Trudeau to keep that promise. We’d like to show you how research at the University of Guelph is contributing.
The panel will be moderated by Malcolm Campbell, vice-president, research, University of Guelph.
The speakers are:

Prof. Sherilee Harper, Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College: “How is Climate Change Affecting Northern Communities?”
Prof. Merrit Turetsky, Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science: “Thawing Permafrost and Mega-fires: Why Climate Change in the North Influences the Entire Globe.”
Prof. Ben Bradshaw, Department of Geography, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, “Are Large-scale Mining Operations Good for the North?

Location: Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph
Time: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/research-that-matters-all-eyes-north-registration-28333539379

Blood Donor Clinic
2016-11-29 10:00 - 16:00
Roll up your sleeves and give blood at the next blood donor clinic at U of G. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information about donor eligibility, visit blood.ca.
Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (basement)

University of Guelph Concert Winds Recital
2016-11-30
The University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble with conductor John Goddard will perform their annual fall recital in the University Centre courtyard. The concert is free and open to everyone. Parking is available in P33 after 5 p.m.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: University Centre courtyard, main floor

Mechanical Engineering Trade Show
2016-12-01 16:00 - 19:00
Mechanical engineering students in the Machine Design course (ENGG3280) will showcase their creative designs and manufacturing skills at the Mechanical Engineering Trade Show. Everyone is welcome.
Location: Thornbrough Building, atrium

Philosophy Speaker Series
2016-12-02 15:30 - 17:30
Alex King, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY Buffalo, presents “Aesthetic Reasons for Action.” Everyone is welcome.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

Take a Paws with Therapy Dogs
2016-12-06 - 2016-12-08
Exam stress hounding you? Why not go to the dogs? Four fun-loving, tongue-lolling, tail-wagging bundles of fur are waiting for you to give them 15 minutes of attention. Register today to reserve your spot.
All dogs are fully vaccinated, insured and experienced therapy dogs. Although all dogs are clean and groomed, not all are hypoallergenic.
Please do not bring any food or drinks to this event. Note: this event is also part of a research study to collect data on stress behaviours observed in the dogs (REB #16N023).
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 246

December 6 Memorial
2016-12-06 13:00 - 13:30
The U of G campus community is invited to attend a memorial to commemorate the 14 female engineering students who were killed at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989. Campus flags will be at half-mast in memory of the 14 women who lost their lives.
Location: Thornbrough Building, engineering atrium

Building Canada Lecture
2017-01-11
Richard Hill presents “Kanata to Canada: Ongoing Legacy of the Silver Covenant Chain.”
This event is the first in a year-long series of lectures that focus on building our nation. The lectures will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph.
Presented in partnership between Guelph Museums and the University of Guelph.
Time: 7 p.m.

Master's Info Session for International Development Studies
2017-01-12 12:00 - 13:00
Are you interested in learning about U of G’s collaborative master’s specialization in International Development Studies (IDS)? IDS includes 17 programs across the University. All undergraduate students are welcome to attend our information session. A pizza lunch is provided.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 132

Writing Tune-up Grammar Series
2017-01-14 - 2017-01-15
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, 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.
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
2017-01-17 17:30 - 18:30
What are the most common anxiety escalators? Learn about them, along with proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic.
Location: University Centre, Room 335

Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series Presents Dr. Samantha Nutt
2017-01-18
The Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series showcases business and social-entrepreneurial leaders whose professional efforts have created social change. Attendees of the Leadership Call to Action event will be asked to commit to a change in their daily lives, no matter how insignificant, that will create social change in their organization or community.
This year, the College of Business and Economics welcomes global humanitarian, best-selling author and founder of War Child, Dr. Samantha Nutt.
She has worked with children and their families at the frontline of many of the world’s major crises, from Iraq to Afghanistan, Somalia to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone to Darfur, Sudan. A leading authority on current affairs, war, international aid and foreign policy, Nutt is one of the most intrepid and recognized voices in the humanitarian arena and is among the most sought-after public speakers in North America. Her career has spanned more than two decades and dozens of conflict zones, benefiting hundreds of thousands of war-affected children globally.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn, Guelph

Guelph Tech Showcase
2017-01-18 17:30 - 19:30
The sixth annual Guelph Technology Showcase brings more than 30 companies to U of G to highlight technical innovations in the region. Everyone is welcome.
Location: Science Complex atrium

﻿Winter Exhibitions Open at Art Gallery of Guelph
2017-01-18 19:00 - 21:00
Everyone is invited to the opening reception for winter exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Guelph. The exhibitions are “Contrarieties and Counterpoints: Recent Paintings by Melanie Authier” (Jan. 19 to April 2); “A Sense of Wonder” (Jan. 19 to April 2); and “Colin Carney: Presence” (Jan. 19 to April 23).
All are welcome; admission is free.
Location: Art Gallery of Guelph

Panel Discussion: "The Legalization of Marijuana: Will it Happen? Should it Happen?"
2017-01-19 11:30 - 13:00
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on “The Legalization of Marijuana: Will it Happen? Should it Happen?”
The participants are:

Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph
Prof. John Milloy (former Ontario cabinet minister), Public Ethics, Wilfrid Laurier University

The talk will be moderated by Prof. Troy Riddell, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 115

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Faculty Showcase
2017-01-19 12:00 - 13:00
Faculty and instructors in the School of Fine Art and Music will perform music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thursday at Noon (TAN) concert series and the 150th birthday of Canada. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Time: noon
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Register for 3-Minute Thesis Competition
2017-01-20
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in three minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The challenge is to present complex research in an engaging, accessible and compelling way using only one slide.
The 2017 competition will begin with seven college heats starting March 1. Participants will compete within their college to advance to the University of Guelph 3MT finals.
The first-place winner will represent the University of Guelph at the provincial competition at the University of Waterloo (all expenses paid) on April 12 and will be eligible to win a cash prize. Winners from the provincial competition will go on to compete at the national competition.
Registration is now open for the college heats. Graduate students are asked to complete a registration and waiver form and submit it to their college’s 3MT coordinator. Dates, contact information and the form can be found at www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/current/3MT.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their research to a wider audience, improve their oral presentation skills and build excitement for research that is happening right here at Guelph.
For more information, please contact Alex Boughen, graduate service assistant, at aboughen@uoguelph.ca.

Better Sleep Program
2017-01-20 12:30 - 13:30
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five-session program meets on Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for all others.
Location: University Centre, Room 429

FarmSmart Agricultural Conference
2017-01-21
The FarmSmart Agricultural Conference features more than 50 concurrent sessions that appeal to everyone involved in farm operations. From cash crop, livestock, business and environmental topics to the popular youth tour, beef symposium and the new “Women in Agriculture Program,” there is something for everyone.
Preregistration closes Jan. 19. General admission is $115; students/youth are $40.
Location: Rozanski Hall

Nominations Open for Senate and Board of Governors
2017-01-23 - 2017-02-03
Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate and Board of Governors open Jan. 23 and will be accepted until Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Elections will be held from Feb. 13 to 16.
Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.

Blood Donor Clinic
2017-01-23 10:00 - 16:00
A blood donor clinic will be held Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Centre, Peter Clark Hall.
