Celebrate International Day of Yoga on Johnston Green
Yoga for Mental Health. Yoga for All. Make Yoga Part of Your Life. Join the U of G community on Friday, June 21, noon to 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024 and realize the many mental, physical, social, environmental, and spiritual benefits of yoga. IDY is the biggest
Walking as Remapping: Night Walk in the Moth Garden
Join the artists for a nighttime walk to the garden under the full moon at Ignatius Farm where participants will spend time observing the vibrant world active during the nighttime as well as their own sensory responses to the night. Guided by the artists, participants will explore how to shift their sensory perception, and consider
Building the Agri-Food Data Economy: Valuation and Exchange Realities
The panel will discuss the complexities of establishing a robust data economy within the agri-food sector. The panelists will explore the challenges of accurately valuing agricultural and food data and ensuring fair data exchange practices in the supply chain. The conversation will examine the need for a balanced approach, considering economic and ethical aspects, paving
Deep Dish Dialogues explores local food production
Attend Deep Dish Dialogues to learn about local food production and procurement. Guests for this event include Dr. Sara Epp, an Assistant Professor in Rural Planning & Development at the University and a local chef. Together they will discuss the benefits of sourcing local food and barriers to local food production in Ontario. This Deep
One Health Seminar: Towards an interfaculty PhD in One Health at the Université de Montréal: an overview of the steps and challenges ahead
Please join the One Health Institute for a presentation from Dr. Cécile Aenishaenslin, entitled: “Towards an interfaculty PhD in One Health at the Université de Montréal: an overview of the steps and challenges ahead.” You may join in person (OVC 2635), or online (Teams Link). See the One Health Institute website, "One Health Seminar Series"
Tree Identification Workshop (In-person)
This full-day program helps participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as the easier groups such as ash and maple. The afternoon is spent outside identifying trees
CEPS NSERC Discovery – Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor CEPS faculty researchers who intend to apply for the NSERC Discovery Grant in Fall 2024. Writing & Learning Services is collaborating with the CEPS Research Hub to host a three-day writing retreat for CEPS faculty and researchers. Set yourself up for success this NSERC Discovery Grant season! This retreat will provide you with dedicated training,
Panel: Artificial Intelligence for Decision Making in Research
As part of the annual OVC Graduate Student Research Symposium, we are pleased to invite everyone to attend our in-person panel on July 10, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can tackle big research questions, including human and animal health and wellbeing. For example, AI can help generate data
Dragonflies and Damselflies (In-person)
Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide and pair of binoculars. Participants learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives, and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems.
CEPS NSERC Discovery – Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor CEPS faculty researchers who intend to apply for the NSERC Discovery Grant in Fall 2024. Writing & Learning Services is collaborating with the CEPS Research Hub to host a three-day writing retreat for CEPS faculty and researchers. Set yourself up for success this NSERC Discovery Grant season! This retreat will provide you with dedicated training,
Exhibition Walkthrough Catherine Chan: Fractures and Futures
Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a conversational walkthrough of the exhibition Fractures and Futures with artist Catherine Chan, whose work draws on her background in fine arts as well as biogeography and soil science. Learn about how she combines photography and geological materials in her installations to delve into ideas of
#HopeAndHealingCanadaCommunity Weaving Workshops with Tracey-Mae Chambers
Join Guelph’s 2024 Artist in Residence, Tracey-Mae Chambers, at the Art Gallery of Guelph to contribute to a community weaving project. Sparking conversations about reconciliation, her ongoing initiative called #HopeAndHealingCanada has developed through workshops and textile installations across the country since 2021. Add your favorite colour from the materials provided and help weave our community
CEPS NSERC Discovery – Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor CEPS faculty researchers who intend to apply for the NSERC Discovery Grant in Fall 2024. Writing & Learning Services is collaborating with the CEPS Research Hub to host a three-day writing retreat for CEPS faculty and researchers. Set yourself up for success this NSERC Discovery Grant season! This retreat will provide you with dedicated training,
Equine Health Event
The University of Guelph, a leader in equine education, is proud to announce its upcoming Equine Health Event. This two-day event, slated to be held on July 15 and 16, 2024, will provide horse owners, managers, trainers and enthusiasts with a comprehensive understanding of equine care through expert-led presentations and demonstrations. The Equine Health Event
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Beyond the Books: Mental Health Literacy Training
Beyond the Books is a mental health literacy training that provides participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness in our university community, how to identify signs of troubling behaviour or distress, and how to engage in conversations to support and refer an individual as needed. Beyond the Books is
Opening Reception Paul Nadeau: Gravel is the New Gold
Join us for the launch of the exhibition Gravel is the New Gold, featuring the work of artist Paul Nadeau. Drawing together the visual language of cottage-country ephemera with references to practices of measuring, mapping, and surveying, Nadeau’s hyperreal paintings incorporate trompe l’oeil to underscore a certain perception of the Canadian wilderness that has both
Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
The Boathouse 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour. Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph's natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological
Ontario Insects (In-person)
This workshop introduces participants to all the major groups of insects in Ontario with a focus on how to recognize major groups or families, with special reference to the common species one is likely to encounter in both the backyard and in the field. This is a great introductory course for educators, field researchers, and
Identification and Biology of Butterflies (In-person)
This workshop has been designed to educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered include, butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration, and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. The workshop concludes outside catching and identifying the butterflies of The Arboretum. Registrants in attendance will receive a copy