International Conference on Agricultural Extension and Education
Technology, Pluralism and Inclusiveness in Agriculture, Food, and Environment The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and Ontario Agriculture College will host the international conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) in Guelph April 26 to 29, 2023. Established in 1984, AIAEE is a leading international professional organization for agricultural
Focus Group on Indigenous Identity
University of GuelphFirst Nations, Inuit and Métis staff, faculty and students are invited to participate in a focus group to share your perspectives on Indigenous identity, membership, citizenship and confirmation. Participants will explore how U of G can safeguard opportunities and resources earmarked for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples while opposing fraudulent claims of Indigenous identity.
In-Person: Birdwatching Hike
Spring has sprung, and there's no better time for birdwatching at The Arboretum! Migratory birds are making their way north from their tropical winter destinations, and our feathered residents have romance on the brain. Come on out for a walk around the Arb in search of whatever birds the day may provide. This is a
3MT® – Three Minute Thesis Campus Finals
3MT® is a university-wide competition for graduate students in which participants present their research, creative activity, and its wider impact in 3 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. For the 2023 3MT® Competition, each
2023 U of G Spring Social for Faculty and Staff
Come celebrate the end of the academic year. Join President Yates for brief remarks and a little fun. Connect with colleagues and enjoy the food as we launch Our Time: The University's 2022-27 Strategic Plan. There will be prizes! RSVP before April 28 at Spring Social 2023 We are committed to sustainability and your reply is required to
Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum
Join us for the online Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum: Smart Retailing on May 4, 2023. Smart Retailing (SR) is an integration of multifaceted interfaces through which consumers and businesses interact using advanced technology. Smart technology in food retail typically uses sensors, information touch points, digitized labelling and handheld or mobile applications during the
Transnational and Networked Empathy: Queer Activism in Indian Digital Diasporas
In this webinar, Dr. Nanditha Narayanamoorthy (Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) will discuss how the Indo-Canadian diaspora engages in discussions surrounding the legalization of homosexuality in India on Twitter and Instagram, and participates in a movement of transnational and networked empathy for queer rights and emancipation in the country.
In-Person Nature Journalling
Learn how to use a variety of art supplies to create your own nature journal. Artist Candice Leyland will show inspiration, techniques and get you started capturing inspiration in your own nature journal. Great for all levels. Registrants must be age 12+. Bring: your own Sketchbook and Drawing Materials (whatever you are comfortable using, Pencil
In-Person Plein Air Painting in Watercolour
Attention Watercolour Artists! Learn to take your watercolours outside and capture simple landscapes by what you see. Candice will show techniques to create beautiful compositions, how to draw quickly and simplify what you see to create beautiful plein air paintings. Supply List will be emailed. Registrants must be age 14+. Supplies: Your favourite Watercolour Supplies
Department of Plant Agriculture Plant Sale
The Department of Plant Agriculture is hosting its annual Plant Sale outside the Crop Science building on Thursday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. tp 5 p.m.. Prepare for the upcoming gardening season with our wide selection of vegetables, herbs, ornamentals and wildflowers. Proceeds from the event will go towards graduate student and department social activities
University Town Hall
Please join us in person for a public forum on U of G's plan for future-focused change, including an update on the budget plan and how we will build and leverage financial capacity to invest in our long-term success. This is an opportunity for the university community to ask questions and learn more about our
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Learn powerful strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent the escalation of anxiety. This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
Low-Touch. High Impact – Community Engaged Teaching and Learning and Experiential Learning
Join staff members from the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) and the Experiential Learning Hub (EL Hub) for a sharing of ideas and strategies around how to build sustainable, stable, and integrated low-touch, high-impact Community Engaged Teaching and Learning partnerships across a range of course levels and types as we move forward with a new
ONLINE: College of Biological Sciences Town Hall: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Please join College of Biological Sciences (CBS) Dean Maz Fallah for the CBS Town Hall. The Town Hall will be an opportunity to discuss equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the college. A recording will be available for those who are unable to attend. Discussions will center on initiatives in the College of Biological Science,
Senate Meeting
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal to access the agenda package. Agenda packages are published approximately one week in advance of the meeting.
Virtual (Zoom) Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo you love trees but can’t tell an ash from a walnut, a birch from a beech, or a spruce from a fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of G course instructor and former director of the Arboretum, for a virtual, interactive tree identification
Animal Rehabilitation Day 8 – What to do when you find a baby white-tailed deer
Join us over the lunch hour for the seventh session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby white-tailed deer. Learn how to detect if they need your help, and the proper precautions when you come across this special species. We will go through their natural history (note: this animal is especially
Guelph Symphony Pop Up Orchestra
Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph on Sunday, June 11, for a unique performance by the Guelph Symphony Orchestra, part of a two-week series of 45-minute concerts presented
Virtual (Zoom) Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo you love trees but can’t tell an ash from a walnut, a birch from a beech, or a spruce from a fir? Are you looking to connect more with
Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey! June 14, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the OVC Cafe Next week, take your break, grab a