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Canadian Red Cross CPR Level C/AED Certification
2024-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | TBA
This course includes CPR training for adults, children and babies. It includes choking for conscious and unconscious, adult, children and babies. EpiPen and Naloxone training and certification in AED (automatic external defibrillation). Certification is valid for three years. Wellness@Work will be covering the cost of $60 so it free to attendees.
Registration
Register through Qualtrics! Registration is limited to 20 participants.

Staff Only Learn to Lift - Thursday
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Looking to begin your fitness journey? This program is designed to teach you proper use of resistance machines and free weights safely, aiming to help you feel confident and see results. All sessions take place in the NRG Zone, our NEW training studio. This space provides a more private training experience, creating a safe learning environment. All skills and identities are welcome. If you like this program, register for a full series.
Registration
Register through Qualtrics! Max 10 participants.

Drawn to Nature Hike (In-person)
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Curious about nature journaling but don’t know where to start? Join us for an afternoon hike where we slow down and strengthen our skills of observation through nature journaling. Nothing fancy is needed to get started with nature journaling, bring a notebook or sketchbook and something to write with (or which ever materials you prefer) and come explore The Arboretum while learning the basics of nature journaling.
Please bring the following supplies:

A sketchbook or notebook
Pencil & eraser or other writing utensils
Optionally, you may chose to bring any other supplies you’d like to use in your nature journal, but they are not required (e.g. pens, pencil crayons, markers, travel watercolor kit, etc.) – keep in mind we will be hiking around and your materials will need to be portable – less is more when starting out with nature journaling!

*Maximum 20 adults.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person.

Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Data Skills
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including:

Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop & merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded data, and randomization
How to use Survey Flow to meet complicated research designs
How to create and edit messaging in your survey

NOTE: It is expected that attendees have attended Introduction to Qualtrics – Creating Data with Online Surveys or are already competent with the software.
Please note:
You must use a University of Guelph login to self-register for this workshop. If you don’t have a U of G email address, please contact library@uoguelph.ca to request registration for this workshop. When you register for this workshop you are committing to attend the entire workshop unless otherwise confirmed with the instructor. This workshop is limited. If you are suddenly not able to attend, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can offer your spot to someone on our waiting list.
You must have a University of Guelph Qualtrics account working ahead of the workshop. We cannot troubleshoot software or accounts during the session. If you are not able to get it working ahead of the meeting, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can offer your spot to someone on our waiting list. You must access the workshop from a computer and participants will find they are able to participate more fully if they have two screens available.
If you have any issues with your install, please contact the  IT Help Desk.
Please note: this workshop will take place online via Zoom. A reminder email with the meeting link will be emailed to you 24 hours before the workshop.

Deep Dish Dialogues explores the science of baking bread
2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
Baking bread can sometimes feel a lot like magic but in reality it all comes down to science!
Join us for a discussion and demonstration on how to make a loaf of sourdough rye bread. Our guests for this event include Dr. Iris Joye, a University of Guelph cereal scientist and Matthew James Duffy, a Chef and Professor of Baking and Pastry Arts Management at Centennial College. Together they will explain the anatomy of a grain, how various flours impact taste, texture and appearance of bread and why gluten development is important when making bread.
Deep Dish Dialogues is a monthly event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a recipe connected to the topic. This series is brought to you by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. This Deep Dish Dialogue event is in special partnership with the Ontario Agricultural College in celebration of their 150th Anniversary. The Ontario Agricultural College has been a powerhouse of innovation and education in food, agriculture, communities and the environment. Food science is one of the many areas of expertise within the Ontario Agricultural College and we look forward to featuring it in Deep Dish Dialogues.
Register now to attend this event in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab at the University of Guelph or online on Thursday, May 16 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Data Skills Workshop Series: Data Visualization in R
2024-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop, we will use the ggplot2 package in RStudio to create visualizations (graphs and plots). The ggplot2 package is an excellent tool for creating customizable graphics.
Prior knowledge of R / RStudio is recommended but not required. You must have R and RStudio downloaded to your computer before attending this workshop.
NOTE: This workshop will be held online via Zoom. You MUST have a University of Guelph email (ending in either @guelphhumber.ca or @uoguelph.ca) to register and participate in this workshop. As an email will be sent to all registered attendees 24 hours before the workshop, registration closes 24 hours before the workshop.
Software / Account Requirements:
Before starting the workshop, please complete the following:

Download and Install R (Windows User, Mac User)
Install RStudio Desktop
Review this video: What is R used for? Introduction to RStudio basics (5 min)

If you have any issues with your install, please contact the IT Help Desk.

Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
2024-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response.
We’ll tackle the “complicated failure of self-regulation” in the anxiety-procrastination cycle by learning tips, reviewing research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene when anxiety and procrastination are feeding each other.
This new three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour on 3 consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.
Full details and registration.

2024 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
2024-05-23 09:00 - 16:30 | OVC Enhanced Clinical Learning, 415 Gordon St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The 2024 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium is pleased to be back in-person this year! The symposium will take place on Thursday May 23 in the Ontario Veterinary College’s new learning wing, room ECLA 1720, with an online livestream via Teams.
We are planning an amazing day of speakers and presentations, including Dr. Chand Khanna of Ethos Veterinary Health, Animal Clinical Investigation and The Oncology Service as this year’s keynote speaker. Also joining us will be Dr. Albiruni Razak from University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and local speakers TBA.
Visit the ICCI Cancer Research Symposium website for more details on the event along with links for registration and abstract submission. There is no charge for attendees; the symposium is graciously funded by the Arthur Willis Visiting Professorship Fund. Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided.
We encourage anyone working in cancer-related research to submit an abstract for a poster or 10 minute oral presentation.
Please email Deirdre Stuart at dstuar01@uoguelph.ca with any questions.

Journeys of the Filipino Kundiman
2024-05-25 19:30 - 21:45 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us at the upcoming “Journeys of the Filipino Kundiman” concert presented by the College of Arts at the University of Guelph in celebration of Asian Heritage Month!
On May 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., Filipina-Canadian Pianist and College of Arts Faculty Instructor Irene Gregorio, celebrated Filipino Tenor Sal Malaki (Los Angeles Opera and Los Angeles Master Chorale), and Violinist José Molina (Concertmaster of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra), will present a concert of Philippine Art Songs popularly known as “Kundiman,” a genre of romantic songs that arose out of encounters with Spanish rule and colonization for over 300 years and the Japanese and American occupation in the 1900s. The concert will be followed by a reception.
The event will be held in the Arts Research Centre (Room 113 of the MacKinnon Building at the University of Guelph) and will run until 9:45 p.m.
Learn more and register.

Anxiety Skills & Strategies
2024-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn effective drug-free approaches for decreasing anxiety within the realms of self-care, self-talk, and self-calming. We’ll practice a variety of strategies helpful for decreasing the uncomfortable physical sensations of anxiety, and for preventing the escalation of anxiety, plus draft a personal action plan.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour on 3 consecutive Monday evenings beginning at 7 p.m.
Full details and registration.

Birdwatching Hike (in-person)
2024-05-28 07:00 - 09:00, 2024-06-08 07:00 - 09:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 great way to try birdwatching for the first time, or to get more familiar with the species that call Guelph home.
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person, per day.

Toronto Argonauts Preseason Game vs. Hamilton Ticats
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Alumni Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
For a fourth consecutive season, the Toronto Argonauts will call the University of Guelph home for training camp as well as a preseason matchup. On Friday, May 31, 2024, the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium will once again serve as the host venue for a CFL preseason matchup as the Toronto Argonauts host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. with tickets now on sale to the general public at gryphons.ca/tickets.
Toronto Argonauts vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL Preseason)
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 7pm Kickoff, Gates Open at 6pm
Location: Alumni Stadium (University of Guelph)
Ticket info
Tickets now on sale to the general public at gryphons.ca/tickets
Adult ticket (ages 18+) = $20+HST
Youth ticket (ages 4 to 17) = $15+HST

Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-07 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Office of Teaching and Learning is hosting U of G’s first Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series, a week of workshops, panels, and playgrounds about teaching with AI.
Our Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series (June 3 – June 7, 2024) is open to the University of Guelph, University of Guelph-Humber, and Ridgetown Campus faculty, instructors, staff, and students. Choose among 17 virtual sessions on teaching with AI, designed and facilitated in partnership with CARE-AI, OpenEd, OQA, McLaughlin Library, and Contact North.
More information and registration are available on our Teaching with Artificial Intelligence Series website.

Data-driven and Artificial Intelligence Solutions in the Agri-Food Sector
2024-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The conversation will center around data-driven technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and how they are revolutionizing farming and food production practices. Panelists will highlight real-world applications such as precision farming, predictive analytics for crop and livestock management, and AI-driven food supply chain optimization. The panelists will also discuss emerging technologies such as generative AI, digital twins, and other innovations and their applications in the agriculture and food sector.

Drawn to Nature: Nature Journaling Workshop (In-person)
2024-06-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Slow down and learn to see the beauty of nature like you’ve never noticed before! Nature Journaling is a great way to connect more deeply with nature and learn to strengthen your skills of observation. Designed for beginners of all ages, this workshop will teach you the fundamentals of nature journaling and give you the skills to start your own nature journal. Much of the day will be spent outside, getting hands on practice with nature journaling, as well as some in-classroom time focusing on theory. A list of suggested materials will be made available to participants, although no specialized materials are needed.
Please bring the following supplies:

A sketchbook or notebook
Pencil & eraser or other writing utensils
Optionally, you may chose to bring any other supplies you’d like to use in your nature journal, but they are not required (e.g. pens, pencil crayons, markers, travel watercolor kit, etc.)

*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $90 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of May 30, 2024. After May 30 the fee is $100 plus HST.

Wellness Workshop at The Arboretum – “Immerse in the Synergy of the Natural World”
2024-06-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
We cordially invite you to join a unique Wellness Workshop at the beautiful, 400-acre sprawling The Arboretum, U of Guelph, on June 7, 2024, and “Immerse in the Synergy of the Natural World”.
The Keynote speaker will be world-renowned Plant Scientist, Professor, Dr. Praveen Saxena, Director of GRIPP, U of G. The title of Professor Saxena’s talk will be “Wellness: The Synergy of Plants, Environment and Health.”
Program: Join either the whole or part of the workshop

9:30 to 9:45 a.m. – Introductions
9:45 to 10:20 a.m. – Sound Bathing, Yoga and Meditation
10:20 to 10:30 a.m. – Break
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Keynote, Q&A
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Forest Bathing
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch

The synergy between plants, the environment, and human health profoundly impacts our planet’s wellness. Immersion in plant sanctuaries and forests is revered for reducing stress and improving mental and physical health, fostering a sense of inner peace, tranquility, and happiness. Yoga powerfully connects us with nature, blending its healing capabilities with serenity and transforming our perspective toward plants, enhancing our joy, respect for nature, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, changing climates continue to erode valuable plants essential for humanity’s food, medicine, and spiritual traditions, making the conservation of plant biodiversity urgent and imperative. Let us save what we can while we can.
Snacks and Lunch will be provided. Please bring walking shoes, a yoga mat and a water bottle.
This workshop is presented by the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective in collaboration with The Arboretum, U of G and sponsored by the Wellness@Work, U of G.
Register

Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues of Integrating AI in Agri-Food
2024-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this panel, experts will delve into the complex landscape that accompanies the integration of artificial intelligence in agriculture. The conversation will touch on the ethical and social implications of AI technologies in agri-food and the need for trustworthy and responsible AI solutions to build trust among stakeholders. Legal considerations are also discussed, along with the necessity for possible policies that will enable trust and adoption. Panelists will talk about navigating these multifaceted challenges to harness AI’s potential responsibly and inclusively in the agri-food sector.

Summer Art Exhibitions Launch
2024-06-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
You are invited! Join us Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 pm, for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s summer season featuring three exhibitions: Yours in Native Spirit: Richard Bedwash, Catherine Chan: Fractures and Fragments, and What Remains. All three exhibitions address ideas and issues that are exceptionally timely – from the work of Richard Bedwash, the Anishinaabe artist tied to murals that remain at risk within the aging structure of the abandoned Guelph Correctional Centre, to Catherine Chan’s engagement with questions of the Anthropocene, and the work in What Remains that draws attention to the humanitarian crisis playing out on the southern border of the United States.
Accessible parking and a limited number of free parking spots are available in the lot beside and behind the gallery with an entrance off Gordon Street, just north of College Avenue. Additional parking is available in the University of Guelph campus parking lot P23 with access from College Avenue and MacDonald Street.
Image detail: Richard Bedwash, Sweat Lodge, 1977, acrylic on canvas. Gift of David and Judith Nasby, 2002. University of Guelph Collection at the Art Gallery of Guelph

Indigenous Staff and Faculty Circle
2024-06-17 13:00 - 14:30 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us for the Indigenous Staff and Faculty Circle! This is a space for Indigenous voices to come together, share experiences, and foster community within our institution.
When: June 17th, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: UC 441
Sign up.
This event is exclusively for First Nations, Inuit and Métis staff and faculty at U of G with the aim of providing a supportive environment to connect and strengthen our bonds as a community!

Enhancing Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Agri-food: a Path Forward
2024-06-18 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this panel, experts with diverse expertise will analyze the primary obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in the agri-food sector. The panelists will propose measures to enhance the ecosystem, ultimately aiming for a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Cross-Border Dialogues: Tarah Hogue and Pablo N. Barrera
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for our last online discussion in the Cross-Border Dialogues series on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m., organized and moderated by curator Sally Frater, featuring curator, writer, and cultural worker Tarah Hogue (Remai Modern, Saskatoon) and Adjunct Curator of Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, Pablo N. Barrera.
Cross-Border Dialogues is a series of conversations between arts programmers based in Canada and the United States, addressing a range of topics including the philosophies that inform their work, their methods for engagement, and the role of pedagogy and community outreach in their respective practices.
Register to attend.

Gairdner Microbiome Symposium: Exploring Nutrition, Health and Culture through a Microbiome Lens
2024-06-20 | ONLINE and IN-PERSON, Ontario, Canada
The University of Guelph’s College of Biological Science will be hosting the Gairdner Microbiome Symposium on June 20, 2024, in partnership with the Gairdner Foundation.
The human gut microbiome has garnered enormous interest in the past two decades, both from scientists and the general public. The gut microbiome refers to the collection of microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, yeast and more – that make their home within our intestines. Damage to the gut microbiome has been shown to be associated with, and even cause, a growing number of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, obesity and allergies.
Diet is a major driver of gut microbial health and activity. Since everyone harbours a gut microbiome that is unique to them, understanding how our diets are transformed by our own microbes is a complex problem in personalized medicine, but one which stands to revolutionize medicine, if it can be harnessed effectively.
The Gairdner Microbiome Symposium will explore the role of the microbiome in medicine and nutrition, as well as the impacts of culture and industrialization on our gut microbiomes.
The day-long event will feature three speakers including:

Precision Microbiome Medicine, presented by Dr. Jack Gilbert, Professor of the Department of Pediatrics and Scripps Institute of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, President of Applied Microbiology International and winner of the 2023 IFF Microbiome Science Prize
Are Microbes the Missing Ingredient in Celiac Disease?, presented by Dr. Elena Verdu, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, associate director of the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute and director of the Axenic Gnotobiotic Unit at McMaster University
Missing Microbiomes and Where to Find Them: Bridging Science and Advocacy with the Yanomami People, presented by David Good, PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph, Explorer’s Club 50 awardee 2023, and founder of the Yanomami Foundation

There will be a Q&A session with the speakers, a research poster competition for trainees, and lab tours of the University of Guelph’s Summerlee Science Complex.
The event is free and open to researchers, students, professionals and the general public. Lunch will be included.
Visit the website for more information and to register to attend virtually or in-person.

Celebrate International Day of Yoga on Johnston Green
2024-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | 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 yoga event of the year and is celebrated throughout the world every year on Summer Solstice, June 21. All are welcome, this is an inclusive event.
The IDY event will be celebrated out in nature under the open sky on the historic, sprawling, and picturesque Johnston Green at the U of Guelph. The event will start with one hour of yoga practice including Asanas, Pranayama (yogic breathing), Meditation, Mudras, and Relaxation. The practice will invigorate and relax you while at the same time bringing a sense of calm, peace, and overall well-being in mental and physical dimensions.
The yoga practice will be followed by Lunch. Relax in the open, expansive greenspace, and enjoy the sun and lunch with your colleagues and friends.
Bring your own nutritious and healthy lunch, yoga mat, and water bottle.
The resolution for the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states through a UN resolution. Yoga is now practiced worldwide, giving people of all faiths and walks of life the tools and practices they need to enhance and balance their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
National Indigenous Peoples Day also takes place on the Summer Solstice, June 21.
This event is sponsored by Wellness@Work, U of G, and presented by the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective and the U of G Yoga Club.

Walking as Remapping: Night Walk in the Moth Garden
2024-06-22 21:00 - 23:00
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 how other beings, like moths, sense the world.
Participants will meet in the parking lot and the walk to the garden is about 15 minutes along a gravel roadway with mowed grass paths which have some uneven surfaces and slight to moderate inclines. Because the garden and walk involve encounters with other beings in their own sensory worlds, please avoid the use of insect repellants and other scented products. Bug suits will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. We also recommend wearing long sleeves.
Please check your email in the afternoon if the weather looks ominous as we will be in touch as soon as possible if we plan to reschedule. We are tentatively holding June 23 at 9 p.m. as a rain date. Otherwise, we will be outside for the program and so encourage you to dress for the weather with comfortable footwear for walking. Bring your curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure!
This event is presented by the Art Gallery of Guelph in partnership with the Department of Geography and School of English and Theatre Studies with the support of the University of Guelph Wellness@Work program.
Image detail: Lisa Hirmer and Christina Kingsbury, Moth Garden, 2023, materials variable. Photo credit: Lisa Hirmer

Building the Agri-Food Data Economy: Valuation and Exchange Realities
2024-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 the way for a resilient and innovative agri-food data economy.

Deep Dish Dialogues explores local food production
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
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 Dish Dialogue event is in special partnership with the Ontario Agricultural College in celebration of their 150th Anniversary. The Ontario Agricultural College has been a powerhouse of innovation and education in food, agriculture, communities and the environment. We look forward to featuring this expertise in Deep Dish Dialogues.
Register now to attend this event in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab at the University of Guelph or online on Thursday, June 27 from noon to 1 p.m.
Deep Dish Dialogues is a monthly event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a recipe connected to the topic. In the session, the audience has the chance to learn how to make new dishes while learning more about food. This series is brought to you by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. View previous episodes of Deep Dish Dialogues here
About Sara Epp
Dr. Sara Epp is an Assistant Professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. Her areas of research include social and agricultural planning in northern and southern Ontario, examining issues related to farmland loss, agricultural viability, land use conflicts and social aspects of rural life. Sara has a diverse background in agricultural planning, including measuring farmland loss in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, exploring the value of Agricultural Advisory Committees within southern Ontario and planning for agricultural expansion and local food development in northern Ontario.

One Health Seminar: Towards an interfaculty PhD in One Health at the Université de Montréal: an overview of the steps and challenges ahead
2024-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | OVC, 415 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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” page, for more event information.
Dr. Aenishaenslin is an Associate Professor at the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire of the University of Montréal. She has an interdisciplinary background, integrating veterinary medicine, public health, epidemiology and international studies. Her research program focuses on the design and evaluation of interventions, programs and policies that apply a “One Health” approach to the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases. Since 2023, she has led a committee tasked with developing interfaculty training programs in One Health at her university.

Tree Identification Workshop (In-person)
2024-07-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 in the forest as well as young cultivated trees with their Eurasian counterparts in the World of Trees collection. Participants are encouraged to bring their field guides and binoculars. Each registrant that attends the workshop will receive a copy of our Tree Leaves Biodiversity Sheet.
Fee: $94.00 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of June 27. If you register after June 27 the fee is $104 (plus HST).

CEPS NSERC Discovery - Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
2024-07-09 09:00 - 16:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
For 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, structured writing time, and individual writing support. The retreat consists of five hours of training and eight hours of dedicated writing and consultation time.
** Register for the Retreat and Workshops!
For more information about this event and about the Discovery granting process, visit the CEPS Research Hub webpage.
