This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph and members of the public. You may attend the second day without having attended the first. This session will cover the following topics: - Correcting common grammar errors: avoid some of the common pitfalls

Beetles, also known as “Coleoptera,” meaning “sheathed wings”, are the largest of the four insect groups. One out of every four living things identified is a beetle, and they’re everywhere! Let’s "scavenge", “dive” and “rove” through the Arboretum for these six-legged friends. What will you find in the Arboretum tonight? Location: J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive

Get your Poké on! The Art Gallery of Guelph is hosting a free meetup for PokémonGO players. Meet other trainers and check out all the PokéStops in the Sculpture Park. We'll be putting out lures, so come build up your collections. This is a family-friendly event, so bring along your little trainers, too! Location: Art

The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative and the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses at the Ontario Veterinary College are co-hosting the 71st annual International Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM) at the University of Guelph. The meetings will bring together members of the medical, veterinary and public health communities to discuss multidisciplinary

Registered dietitian Alida Finnie is hosting a free nutrition lunch and learn on "Eating for Wellness" (hint: no dieting!). Learn some tips on how to tap into your inner eating genius and get started on some easy mindful eating practices. Location: Powell Building, Room 207

Prof. Prabir Basu from Dalhousie University presents a seminar on "Hydrogen Production from Alternative Sources: Nuclear, Petcoke and Biomass." All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Time: 11 a.m. Location: Richards Building, Room 3504

The University of Guelph Library and the Scottish Studies Department will host an exhibit opening in honour of the Clan Leslie, "The Clan Leslie: A Celebration of 950 years of Leslies in Scottish History, Literature, and Culture." Refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 246

Dates / Times: Friday, Aug. 19 - 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 20 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Guelph Turfgrass Institute Cost:  Free The Guelph Turfgrass Institute and the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph are pleased to invite the public to the 2016 Trial Garden open house

In today's digital world, we all carry mini computers and cameras in our back pockets, giving us the power to capture, edit and share what we see. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, come out to this smartphone photography workshop and snap some great shots of the natural world. Time: 7 p.m. Location: J.C.

Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you will gain knowledge, taste incredible wines and spirits, and receive a highly-respected and internationally-recognized certification. The course instructor is one of Canada’s top sommeliers. The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Certification Level 1 Award in Spirits begins Oct. 2; the Level 1 Award in Wines begins

Mechanical engineering professor Akram Abdul-Latif from the University of Paris 8 presents a seminar on "Grain size impact on the elasto-plastic behaviour of heterogeneous metallic polycrystalline materials." All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Time: noon Location: Richards Building, Room 3504

Drop in and take a 10-minute tour of the library. Besides books, we have comfy study spaces, Starbucks, programs to help you get a head start on academic work, and lots of people who can help you with research, writing, studying and technology. Tours begin every 15 minutes. Time: Sept. 6 from 1 to 5

Is there a better way to celebrate your first week of university than with a free photo from a photo booth? We don't think so. Come to the library for your free photo and also get the chance to have your library questions answered. Location: McLaughlin Library, first floor

This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph and members of the Guelph community. Although you can attend either day, it is recommended that you start with Day 1. Date: Sept. 10 and 11 Time: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: McLaughlin

Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate open Sept. 8 and will be accepted until Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. By-elections will be held from Sept. 26 to 30 (ballots will be sent via Gryph Mail). Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.

Location:  Gordon and McGilvray Sts. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 14 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cyclists enter a safety zone in the bike lane and are greeted by an officer who quickly inspects their bicycle for Highway Traffic Act required safety equipment. If the cyclist is missing something (most times there is no sounding device,

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series resumes Sept. 15 with a performance by David Virelles, a New York City-based Cuban pianist, featuring a selection of his compositions. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Virelles is also performing at other venues during the Guelph Jazz Festival. Time: noon Location: Mackinnon 107

The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) presents three exhibitions: Mondes bricolés (Aug. 23 to Oct. 30); Blood, Sweat and Tears (Sept. 15 to Dec. 18); and Greg Denton: Hours (Sept. 15 to Dec. 18). The opening reception will take place Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at AGG. Location: Art Gallery of Guelph

This panel discussion will feature Prof. Paul Hamilton, Political Science, Brock University; Prof. Graeme Morton, History, University of Guelph; and Prof. Edward Koning, Political Science, University of Guelph. The moderator is Prof. Tamara Small, Political Science, University of Guelph. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 226

The College of Arts and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival are pleased to present "In Conversation With Alexandre Trudeau, author of Barbarian Lost: Travels in the New China, and Madeleine Thien, 2016 nominee for the Man Booker Prize and Giller Prize for Do Not Say We Have Nothing." Tickets are available in advance at The Bookshelf,