Deep Dish Dialogues explores Food Waste
Chef Jagger Gordon of Feed It Forward will be the featured chef in Deep Dish Dialogues on March 23. Chef Jagger will be preparing a meal made from food that would normally go to waste while in conversation with Professor Bruce McAdams. They will be discussing food waste, food insecurity and the role chefs can
Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship – How Women Saved Agricultural Economics and Other Ideas on Why Diversity Matters
Please join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics for the Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship. “How Women Saved Agricultural Economics and Other Ideas on Why Diversity Matters” will be presented by Prof. Jill McCluskey, Director and Regents Professor, School of Economic Sciences, Washington State University. Date: Thursday, March 23, 5:30 –
Two Hits are Better than One: Targeting the Mevalonate Pathway in Cancer
Department of Biomedical Sciences Cancer Biology Invited Seminar Join Dr. Linda Penn, PhD, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Molecular Oncology, UHN Director, Office of Research Trainees, Senior Scientist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto and U of G graduate for this seminar.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Finches and Thrushes
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Roe v. Wade Overturned: The Politics of Abortion in the Post-Roe Era
With the strokes of five pens, in 2022 the US Supreme Court rescinded the constitutional right to abortion, a right that had been expanded almost half a century earlier. What are the implications of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision for politics? Join Professor Jordi Díez as he moderates a panel of experts to discuss the
Donation Drive: Menstrual Hygiene Products
Help us support our U of G students' during Women's History Month by donating menstrual hygiene products as we work towards ending period poverty and ending the stigma around menstruation. Menstrual Hygiene Items that can be donated: Tampons Pads Menstrual Cups All donations will go to the Guelph Student Food Bank to support our own
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Social Media
Learn all about the web 2.0! Discover how to choose social media platforms that are appropriate for your goals and audiences, and get tips on creating engaging posts. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify the benefits of using social media for knowledge mobilization Assess their own online brand and goals for
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Woodpeckers and Flycatchers
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Caribou Conservation and One Health in Canada – Dr. Quinn Webber
Caribou are an iconic Canadian species, but their populations are in decline throughout Canada. Anthropogenic disturbance, environmental degradation, and climate change are among the most important drivers of declines. While caribou conservation and management practices in Canada are varied, taking a One Health approach to tackling complex conservation problems could help improve resiliency of caribou
Arrell Food Cinema Series presents First We Eat
Join us for the Arrell Food Cinema Series presentation of First We Eat, a documentary from filmmaker Suzanne Crocker about only eating locally-grown food around Dawson City, Yukon for one year. This screening is taking place at the Bookshelf Cinema in Guelph on March 30 and will feature a panel discussion with local food systems
Virtual Bird Song – Wrens and Friends
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Supporting Your Gut Microbiome Through Your Diet
Delve into the relationship between diet and gut microbiome diversity in this workshop which includes a live-food demo. This workshop will be touching on: prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, and fiber-rich foods, as well as conducting a hands-on fermentation activity where we will be making Kimchi! Join us as we: Explore what gut microbiomes are Understand
In-Person: Terrific Turtles
We have 8 different amazing species of turtles in Ontario, but a frightening fact is that all 8 of these species are listed as ‘at risk’ in our province. Come and take advantage of the opportunity to meet live specimens of many of these species and learn about their individual habits and skills for surviving
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.
In conversation: Jason Lujan with Rhéanne Chartrand (Online)
This conversation invites audiences to tour Art Gallery of Guelph exhibition Under a Star-Filled Sky virtually with artist Jason Lujan and curator Rhéanne Chartrand as they discuss this particular iteration of Lujan’s creative process. Lujan will explore how the exhibition fits the trajectory of his art-making, highlighting how this installation responds to place and collecting
In-Person: Sensational Snakes
Snakes are often misunderstood and maligned. We would love to change the negative perception of these animals by teaching the truth about them. Please join us at this workshop and learn to identify and understand our native Ontario species of snakes. We will cover their habits, ranges and habitats. Live specimens will be available to
Experiential Learning Hub Showcase: Accessibility in Experiential Learning and Building a Discord Community
The Experiential Learning Development and Recognition team is excited to share that Corey Wood, our part-time staff member for the past year, has kindly agreed to present a final showcase about two key projects she has spearheaded during our time with us. These topics may be of interest to the larger faculty and staff community,
Virtual Pond Workshop
Ponds teem with a diversity of prey and predators that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. The online portion of this workshop will introduce you to some of
Virtual Plein Air Painting Talk
Plein Air painting simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and
Virtual (Zoom) Watercolour Plein Air Painting Talk
Plein Air painting, simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and