Tickets are on sale for ART/CRAFT, the Art Gallery of Guelph's signature fundraising event. The auction party (from 7 to 8 p.m.) will feature live music, and local food and wine courtesy of the chefs and sommeliers of the University of Guelph. A student auction party ticket is $50 for admission to the auction party

Find out what science and engineering is all about at the University of Guelph. Visit our campus and meet with staff, faculty and students from different areas of science and engineering. The day includes a resource fair, open labs and facilities, campus tours and self guided residence tours.

Prof. Daniel Fischlin, School of English and Theatre Studies, presents "Shakespeare Made in Canada: Macbeth, Scotland and the Guelph Connection." A worldwide celebration of 400 years of Shakespeare is underway this year. Guelph residents don't need to look any further than their own backyard for surprising connections to Shakespeare, as the new edition of Macbeth

Derry Dialogues This panel discussion will feature Dr. Robert Thirsk and other experts. Thirsk holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering, a doctorate of medicine and a master of business administration. He is also Chancellor of the University of Calgary and was an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency from 1984 to 2012. Location: Richards

Guest lecturer Bill Eddy, president of the High Conflict Institute, will discuss "Tips for Family Communication," including how to deal with conflict. This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. The Harshman Lecture is presented by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Please RSVP to frandept@uoguelph.ca or call

University of Guelph alumna Iris Tupholme, senior vice-president and executive publisher of Harper Collins Publishers Ltd., will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the publishing industry. She will be introduced by Lawrence Hill, U of G creative writing professor and critically-acclaimed author. Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 246a

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

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

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.

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

Internationally acclaimed Uruguayan pianist Enrique Graf will perform classical works by Claude Debussy and Uruguayan composers. Time: noon Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

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  

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

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:

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

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

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)  

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 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

Alex King, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY Buffalo, presents "Aesthetic Reasons for Action." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310