EDI Workshop Wednesday
The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is back with their weekly EDI Workshop Wednesday training series! Grab your lunch and join us as we explore such topics as equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppression, microaggressions, anti-bias, and more. Equity Essentials: Intersectional Allyship - In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens
One Health seminar with Faisal Moola: Indigenous food sovereignty and the stewardship of “berried” landscapes
Dr. Faisal Moola, Dept. of Geography, Environment & Geomatics, will discuss the importance of wild berries to the food sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and globally; the threats to their ecological and cultural integrity from climate change and extractivist capitalist resource development; and how Indigenous Peoples are advancing their own forms of conservation governance
Documentary: Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing
A University of Guelph project to reintroduce an endangered butterfly is the feature of a new documentary, Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing, which will have its first public premiere at the Princess Twin Cinemas in Waterloo in October. The documentary follows the research and recovery team, led Dr. Ryan Norris
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: Negotiating Publishing Contracts
Negotiating Publishing Contracts expands on material covered in Navigating Academic Publishing..., but it is not a prerequisite. In this session, you will learn more about your rights as an author, and will develop skills you can use when negotiating your academic publishing contracts. We will look at sample contracts together as well as suggested language
Art and Aging: Inspiration Beyond Boundaries with Janice Mason Steeves
Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a talk by Janice Mason Steeves, a Saskatchewan-born artist and former clinical psychologist whose career has spanned international artist residencies and gallery representation. Janice will discuss how a transformative dream during an artist residency in Sweden inspired
The Literature and Libraries of L.M. Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) published 20 novels and many short stories in her lifetime, most notably, the Anne of Green Gables series. To celebrate and to mark the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of L.M. Montgomery, the McLaughlin Library at the University of Guelph is contributing digital images from the author’s private
U of G Campus Ghost Walking Tour
Ever get the feeling like the U of G campus is haunted? Join Ghost Walk of Guelph and find out! Physical Resources presents U of G Campus Walking Tours for 3 nights only. Tours will begin at Alumni Plaza outside War Memorial Hall at 7:00-8:15pm. Dates available: Thursday, October 17 Thursday, October 24 Tuesday, October
Paranormal Investigation at the AGG
Join us for a night of spooky exploration at the Art Gallery of Guelph, the site of the historic Macdonald Stewart Consolidated School, established in 1904. This one-of-a-kind paranormal investigation invites you to uncover the secrets of a building steeped in history and haunted tales. Participants will be guided through three levels of the gallery,
Halloween Fitness Class
Space is limited, so you'll want to register early for this Haunted Halloween class that will feature our most popular formats with some of your favorite instructors, if you can recognize them in costume? Door prizes and a free program registration prize will be awarded for best dressed, so come in costume and celebrate in
Howls and Growls in The Arboretum Family Program (In-Person)
The Halloween season is here, and we at The Arboretum are excited to introduce a spooky new program! Ever wondered what might be behind those strange bumps in the night? Join us for an evening hike as we explore the mysterious sounds of the forest—from squeaks and screeches to howls and growls—that you might hear
U of G Campus Ghost Walking Tour
Alumni Walk Ontario, CanadaEver get the feeling like the U of G campus is haunted? Join Ghost Walk of Guelph and find out! Physical Resources presents U of G Campus Walking Tours for 3 nights only. Tours will begin at Alumni Plaza outside War Memorial Hall at 7:00-8:15pm. Dates available: Thursday, October 17 Thursday, October 24 Tuesday, October
Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) Annual Symposium
Welcome to the 21st annual and 1st hybrid GFSS Symposium: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN. The Symposium is free but registration is required. Find the agenda, links for registration and further details. The GFSS is a partnership which includes the University of Guelph (Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety/Department of Food Science), Agriculture and Agri-Food
EDI Workshop Wednesday
The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is back with their weekly EDI Workshop Wednesday training series! Grab your lunch and join us as we explore such topics as equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppression, microaggressions, anti-bias, and more. Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus - This interactive workshop invites participants to go
Ontario Agricultural College One Health Lecture series Presents Gwynne Dyer
Intervention Earth: Life Saving Ideas from the Worlds Climate Engineers. The global climate emergency is now an alarming fact of life. Much as we still need to get emissions under control, many are thinking that it's all too little, too late. As scientists, politicians and concerned citizens scramble for solutions to the catastrophic effects of
Trick or Trivia
Our Annual Halloween Event is back with a twist! Join us for Costume Contest and Trivia over Lunch. Tickets are $15 with proceeds going to the United Way Campaign. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Event starts at noon. Prizes for Group Costume and Individual Costume, Prizes for Trivia Winners Get your tickets.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Join us at the Royal and visit the University of Guelph exhibit the Future of Food. We are pleased to offer discounted admission tickets and a daily complimentary shuttle. November 1-10, 2024 8:30 a.m. prompt - Bus departs from the University Centre (space is limited) 5:30 p.m. prompt - Bus departs from the Royal Exhibition
BLAXPO
BLAXPO is a premier conference that celebrates and empowers Black talent across Canada. This event is designed to foster meaningful connections and opportunities among professionals, entrepreneurs, and students, as well as with progressive companies committed to diversity and equity. BLAXPO 2024 will focus on fostering and nurturing justice and equality where all communities have access
Jack-O’-Lantern Parade
Don’t let your creative Halloween masterpieces go to waste! Bring your jack-o’-lanterns to the Art Gallery of Guelph on November 1st for a spectacular evening of light and creativity. Drop off your carved creations at the gallery anytime between noon to 5 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. to contribute to an enchanting pathway that
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhy not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10
Hospitality Services Silent Auction for United Way
Join us for the annual Hospitality Services Silent Auction, running now through December 13, and take a chance to win some fantastic items! With a range of options from beautifully curated gift baskets and popular gift cards to coveted Raptors tickets, there's something for everyone. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will be donated