International Society for Equitation Science: 15th Annual Conference
With the theme of "Bringing Science to the Stable", this conference promotes and encourages the application of objective research and advanced practice to improve the welfare of horses in their associations with humans. Two days of scientific presentations will culminate in a third day of practical demonstrations featuring the application of scientific principles in training
Graduate Teaching Community: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club #5
Join us for the final summer meeting of the Graduate Teaching Community (GTC) Journal Club. We will discuss a recent teaching publication related to the scholarship of teaching and learning. If you missed the previous meetings, don't worry! We will send registered participants an email with the paper in advance. Please read the paper and
STOP on the Road: Smoking Cessation Workshop
Public Health is offering a STOP on the Road smoking cessation workshop on Aug 21 at U of G. Employees who attend are eligible for a five-week course of nicotine patches. Learn more.
Thursday Market at the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming
Every Thursday afternoon, running through to the end of the growing season -- think pumpkins! -- the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming (GCUOF) sells certified organic produce, including vegetables, herbs and incredible flowers. This food is tasty, healthy, oh-so-local, environmentally responsible and grown by folks you know! The GUCOF is located right on U
Wellness@Work: Friday Food Truck & Frisbee Fest
Wellness@Work invites you to come and celebrate a great summer! Join us on Johnston Green anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for some food truck eats, cold treats and frisbee fun! The Heavenly Dreams ice cream and Gryph n Grill food trucks will be available, so bring your cash. The first 20 people to
Closing Party for ‘The Drive’: Curators’ Tour and Reception
Celebrate the final weekend of the Art Gallery of Guelph's exhibition The Drive. Take part in a reception and tour with curators Shauna McCabe, Executive Director (Art Gallery of Guelph) and Brian Meehan, Executive Director (Museum London) and former Director (Tom Thomson Art Gallery). Featuring works by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven from
Graduate Settlement Deadline
The deadline to submit the Graduate Settlement form for the Fall 2019 semester is August 25. Graduate students must complete the form on WebAdvisor to indicate if they will be paying their tuition and fees by payroll deduction, departmental trust fund, awards or sponsorship. Students paying their bill with personal or government (e.g., OSAP) funds
Guelph Bug Day
Guelph Bug Day is a fun, free, educational event for community members of all ages. Our goal is to cultivate a fascination for the very cool, very small world of insects! Come get up close and personal with our live specimens, take one (or two, or three!) guided bug-catching hikes in the expansive and beautiful
Brain Food Workshop: Time Management Essentials
In this Brain Food workshop session, we address the specific time management challenges that graduate students face. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Graduate When You Want To: Long-term Planning: Learn how to predict your time to completion and use project management tools to help you meet your goals as a
Library Tours
Drop in to take a guided tour of the library. Besides books, we have comfy study space, Starbucks, programs to help you get a head start on academic work, and lots of people to assist you with research, writing, studying and technology. Tours begin every 15 minutes. Register online.
Graduate Student University Teaching Day (GSUTD) 2019
Graduate Student University Teaching Day is a teaching development day for grad students to improve their teaching skills and build connections with other instructors at the University of Guelph. This will be the first annual Graduate Student University Teaching Day (GSUTD), which replaces the Graduate Student University Teaching Conference (GSUTC). Choose from two concurrent workshop
Library Tours
Drop in to take a guided tour of the library. In addition to books, we have comfy study space, Starbucks, programs to help you get a head start on academic work, and lots of people to assist you with research, writing, studying and technology. Tours begin every 15 minutes. Register online.
2019 Community Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
All U of G faculty and staff are invited to the annual Community Breakfast to celebrate the start of the academic year. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre (GGAC) What to expect at the Community Breakfast Pick up breakfast in the W.F. Mitchell Centre gym starting at 8:30
Student Wellness Services’ new John T. Powell Building Grand Opening
Health and Performance Centre - J.T. Powell building Ontario, CanadaJoin us as we celebrate the official opening of the J.T Powell Building - the new home of Student Wellness Services! Several activities will take place as part of this event, including tours of the new facilities, an outdoor farmers market, resource table, free popcorn and a visit from the Gryph N' Grill, which will
Student Wellness Services’ new John T. Powell Building Grand Opening
Health and Performance Centre - J.T. Powell building Ontario, CanadaJoin us as we celebrate the official opening of the J.T Powell Building - the new home of Student Wellness Services! Several activities will take place as part of this event, including tours of the new facilities, an outdoor farmers market, resource table, free popcorn and a visit from the Gryph N' Grill, which will
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival Opening Night: In Conversation with Marina Endicott and Guy Gavriel Kay
Presented in partnership with College of Arts – University of Guelph and The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation In Conversation: Marina Endicott and Guy Gavriel Kay The Eden Mills Writers Festival presents two best-selling Canadian authors for the opening night of the 2019 festival. Marina Endicott and Guy Gavriel Kay will appear on stage together for
Writing Tune-up Workshop: Grammar – DAY 1 of 2
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, 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. If you also wish to attend Day 2, visit
Writing Tune-up Workshop: Grammar – DAY 2 of 2
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, 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. Visit the Day 1 description to register for that
Writing in the Sciences Workshop: Writing Research Articles
This workshop series is designed to help you improve your scientific writing skills. If you’re a graduate student working on a thesis or an undergraduate student interested in graduate-level research, these workshops are for you. Register for one session or register for all six. This session focuses on the purpose, organization and style of academic
Writing in the Sciences Workshop: Strengthening Your Scientific Writing Style
This workshop series is designed to help you improve your scientific writing skills. If you’re a graduate student working on a thesis or an undergraduate student interested in graduate-level research, these workshops are for you. Register for one session or register for all six. In this session, we discuss strategies for writing clearly and concisely.