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Better Sleep Program
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 noon-hour program meets Fridays from 12 to 1 p.m. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for all others.
International Development Studies Talk
Prof. Lisa Kowalchuk, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, will discuss "Nursing in Post-Neoliberal El Salvador: Contributions, Hurdles, and New Horizons in the 'Constructing Hope' Health-Care Reform." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar
Tim Nelson, CEO of the Livestock Research and Innovation Corporation, will discuss "Cross Sectoral/Cross Disciplinary Research: Reality or Dream?" at the next Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) seminar. The University of Guelph’s PHRN is a network of poultry researchers and poultry health specialists who address a wide range of issues, such as basic biology, environmental
P4E Job Fair 2016
The P4E Job Fair will take place at RIM Park in Waterloo. Students from all disciplines and semester levels are invited to network with more than 150 employers from diverse sectors. Visit the website for full details and a list of employers attending the fair. Free transportation is available every 30 minutes from the UC
Leave for Change Panel Shares Experiences of a Lifetime
Faculty and staff share their experiences with Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees participating in a short-term (three- or four-week) volunteer assignment in a developing country. The
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Music from the Future
Composer Eric Ross and video artist Mary Ross present their Ultimedia Concept with their latest work Boulevard d'Reconstructie (Op. 54). Performing on piano, guitar, synthesizer and theremin, Eric's compositions include
Student Life Awards Nominations Open
Do you know an outstanding student, faculty, staff or community member? Nominate them for a Student Life Award today. Visit the Student Life website for the nomination form.
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario
The Polar Plunge at U of G aims to raise awareness and much-needed funds for athletes attending the 2016 Special Olympics Provincial Spring Games in Guelph. To participate in the Polar Plunge, please register online and sign the attached waiver. Collect donations from all your friends, family, co-workers and anyone who would like to see
Leave for Change Talk
Mario Deschamps, special constable, Campus Community Police, shares his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience, raising awareness and emergency preparedness at two colleges in Vietnam. “Leave for Change is about sharing experiences and knowledge with others to aid in life sustainability, preservation and a better quality of life," he says. "I was able to share
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part one of this program meets today, and part two meets on Thursday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Register by Feb. 8 to enroll in this program. Location: University Centre, Room
Zero-Trash Workshop
The Sustainability Office presents a zero-trash workshop to discuss the impacts of waste and how you can adopt a waste-free lifestyle. Learn how to make your own toothpaste. Location: MacKinnon, Room 314
ASTRA Presents Gwynne Dyer
Journalist, columnist, broadcaster, lecturer and historian Gwynne Dyer discusses the Islamic State, climate change and a new cold war in his upcoming talk "Don't Panic! But You Can Worry a Little." Book sales and a book signing will take place after the talk. Admission is free and open to everyone. Location: Science Complex atrium
Blind Date With a Book
Blind Date with a Book gives everyone a chance to take out a leisure-reading book without knowing which book they have chosen. Participants will choose a book based on a short description and get the chance to read a book they might not have considered otherwise. This fun and exciting event is free to all
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Rob LeBlanc
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Rob LeBlanc, principal and landscape architect at Ekistics Planning and Design in Halifax, N.S. His talk is titled "Connecting the Dots." Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125
MCB Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series
Prof. Malcolm Campbell, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and vice-president (research), presents "What the Log Saw: Considering 'Memory' in Plants." Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120
Leadership Workshop: Translating Co-Curricular Experience on Your Resume
Employers are looking for the skills you are learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Attend this session to learn more about the transferable skills you are gaining outside of the classroom that employers are looking for in successful candidates. Please bring your resume as a reference and guide. Location: University Centre, Room 441
Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. 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
Marcel Naseer Ali Memorial Lecture in Aquatic Biology
The Department of Integrative Biology welcomes Prof. Jeffrey Richards from the University of British Columbia to present the 2016 Marcel Ali Lecture in Aquatic Biology. He will present a talk titled "Understanding the Mechanisms and Evolution of Hypoxia Tolerance in Marine Intertidal Fishes." This lecture is open to all members of the University community. Location:
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Jim Gelcer Group
The Jim Gelcer trio will be on full and eclectic display, performing selections from Gelcer's newest recording. The album, released in January 2016, blends jazz with pop classics from Jimi Hendrix to Bob Marley, Bill Withers to Sting. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107
100 Days of the Trudeau Cabinet
This panel discussion will provide an assessment of the first 100 days of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. The panel participants will include Prof. Tamara Small (Political Science, University of Guelph); Prof. Matthew Hayday (History, University of Guelph); Prof. Anna Esselment (Political Science, University of Waterloo); and moderator Dave Snow (Political Science, University of Guelph).