ONLINE: Be Well Be Safe Week: Extending the Circle - An Invitation to Cultivate Growth
2022-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to you by Wellness@Work.
Research has shown that spending time in nature is beneficial for both our bodies and our minds, and has the capacity to reduce stress, lower anxiety and encourage mental and emotional well being. Join Horticultural Therapy Practitioner Guinevere Kern in bringing the outdoors inside for a one hour, hands-on, engaging program that harnesses horticulture to support health and wellness and uplift your day, irrespective of the size of your “green thumb”. Participants will have all live plants, soil and related items provided by Wellness@Work, but should have access to a clean, flat surface to work on. This sessions will center around transplanting three different types of plants in three different stages of development to accommodate both indoor and outdoor plant growth opportunities as we enter Spring!
Supplies:
Wellness@Work will purchase supplies to reduce barriers to participation. Registrants will be emailed ahead of the session date with pickup time options and instructions for preparing for the session. Pickup will be on U of G main campus, in the University Centre on Wednesday, May 5 and/or Thursday, May 6. Time is yet to be determined.

Arboretum Workshop: Wonderful Spring Wildflowers Workshop
2022-05-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Mask, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event.
We’ll be exploring The Arboretum grounds, including the nature reserve, in search of beautiful spring ephemerals. The different habitats found in The Arboretum should allow us to find a variety of spring ephemerals. This in-person session should provide participants with the opportunity to practice identification skills learned in the virtual session.
Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person, per session if booked prior to the early bird deadline of April 28. After the early bird date the fee is $70 plus HST per person.
Please note that the virtual program on April 29 is included in this In-Person Wonderful Spring Wildflower Workshop. If you sign up for the In-Person Wonderful Spring Wildflower Workshop you do not need to sign up for the virtual program as you will automatically receive the link for the virtual portion in the In-Person confirmation.

Be Well Be Safe Week: Get to know your University of Guelph Campus!
2022-05-06 12:00 - 12:45 | Ontario
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to you by Wellness@Work.
Join us as we walk around the University of Guelph campus and learn a bit of history about the buildings while we get our daily walk in. This is a wonderful chance to learn more about the campus community. If you are a new employee who has been hired during the pandemic this is a great opportunity to learn where different campus departments work!
Register now! Space is limited for this tour to 20 people, so please ensure if you register you intent to join us.

ONLINE: Be Well Be Safe Week: Virtual Paint Class with Artist Patrick Hunter
2022-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to you by Wellness@Work.
Who is Patrick Hunter?
Patrick Hunter is a 2Spirit Ojibway Woodland artist from the community of Red Lake, in north-western Ontario. Patrick paints what he sees through a spiritual lens which is inspired by his homeland and growing up seeing the original works of woodland painter Norval Morrisseau in various buildings around his home town. After working as a graphic designer, Patrick launched Patrick Hunter Art & Design, specializing in artwork and designs from his cultural background with the intent of making artwork that creates a broader awareness of Indigenous iconography. His works can be viewed in the buildings around Toronto such as at CBC Headquarters, Toronto City Hall, TD and BMO banks, The Prince’s Trust Canada, Rogers Headquarters and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Or perhaps you may be familiar with his work such Marc-Andre Fleury’s NHL goalie helmet and 2022 Winter Olympic curling team uniforms!
Participants will learn:

The fundamentals of painting/techniques in a fun & positive environment.
The importance of mental health and healing through the arts.
The spiritual significance/history of the Woodland Art form in Indigenous communities.
Basic cultural competency understanding & artistic confidence.

Supplies:
Wellness@Work will purchase supplies to reduce barriers to participation. Registrants will be emailed ahead of the session date with pickup time options and instructions for preparing for the paint class. Pickup will be on U of G main campus, in the University Centre.
Register online.

One Health and Development for a World Under Pressure
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-11 | Ontario, Canada
The One Health and Development for a World Under Pressure Symposium brings together scholars, researchers and practitioners working collaboratively on One Health or development challenges at the intersection of humans, animals, plants and our shared environment.
This international, interdisciplinary symposium is jointly sponsored by the University of Guelph’s One Health Institute and the Guelph Institute of Development Studies.
The Symposium aims to showcase collaborative, transdisciplinary and cross-cutting research that:

Highlights complexities, fragilities and systemic resilience related to human, animal and environmental health problems occurring in local, national and global contexts
Emphasizes and encourages the empowerment of marginalized groups and communities
Identifies policies and pathways that may be used for addressing some of the world’s most pressing health and development challenges

The symposium will cover the following interdisciplinary themes:

One Health and Global Public Health
Multispecies Health, Equity and Justice
Policies and Governance for One Health and Development
Food, Water, Climate and Health

Learn more online.

U of G Spring Social for Faculty and Staff (Day event)
2022-05-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Creelman Hall, Ontario, Canada
Come celebrate the end of the 2021/22 academic year!
Connect with colleagues, enjoy the food and join the fun at the Spring Social! All University of Guelph faculty and staff are invited to attend.
RSVP at https://uoguel.ph/springsocial2022

ONLINE: Be Well Be Safe Week: COVID-19 - What's New with Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos
2022-05-11 13:00 - 13:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Be Well Be Safe Week at U of G celebrates National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. See the full calendar of events brought to you by Wellness@Work.
Join Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos for a brief talk on the current COVID-19 pandemic. He will provide details about the state of current pandemic both locally and across Canada as well as review the latest science on prevention. The talk will provide some perspective about the potential path of the pandemic over the coming weeks and months.
Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos will answer questions you have related to COVID-19.
About the Facilitator: Andy is a professor in the Department of Population Medicine and the coordinator of the Master of Public Health Program. His research focuses on environmental public health issues and public health policy.
Register online.

ONLINE: 2022 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
2022-05-12 09:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The 14th annual Cancer Research Symposium, hosted by the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation at the University of Guelph, is a free all-day event that highlights the cancer research taking place at the University of Guelph and from other institutions. The day consists of poster presentations, short talks from students and invited local speakers, guest speakers from many countries, and a keynote speaker to lead us in an eventful day promising to demonstrate the wide variety and novelty of cancer research taking place at the University of Guelph and around the world.
We are very excited to announce our guest speaker lineup for this year, which will commence with our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Murchison of the University of Cambridge Transmissible Cancer Group. Dr. Murchison studies the genetics, evolution and host interactions of clonally transmissible cancers in dogs and Tasmanian devils. Our guest speakers include Dr. Christof Bertram of the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria; Dr. Laszlo Radvanyi, President and Scientific Director of the Ontario Institute of Cancer Research in Toronto; and Dr. Andi Flory, Chief Medical Officer, and Lisa McLennan, Director of Clinical Studies & Biobanking for PetDx, part of the Center for Novel Therapeutics at the University of California (San Diego). We are also proud to host several of University of Guelph’s outstanding researchers along with an exciting array of student presentations in our short talks. Our poster hall will showcase ongoing cancer-related research from many departments throughout the university, and will allow attendees to interact with and ask questions of the poster presenters.
Register today by visiting the ICCI Cancer Research Symposium webpage, or contact Deirdre Stuart or Vicky Sabine at tumbank@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: 2022 CCSAW Research Symposium
2022-05-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Ontario, Canada
CCSAW’s popular Annual Research Symposium will be held online in a new Three Minute Thesis (3MT) style this year. This format will give you a glimpse into the many exciting animal welfare projects of our faculty and students. There will be an awards lunch afterwards at The Bullring on campus. Please email Georgia Mason (gmason@uoguelph.ca) if you wish to attend the lunch.
The symposium covers a range of disciplines from animal biosciences and veterinary medicine, to philosophy and psychology, and a range of topics related to animal welfare science, animal ethics and the role of animals in society. It provides a forum for faculty and students to share research results, techniques and ideas, and to foster discussion and collaboration among the many interested individuals and research groups from across campus and other institutions.
Register online.

ONLINE: Health in India 2047
2022-05-12 10:00 - 23:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at the University of Guelph is hosting the India 2047 lecture series to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence.
Health in India 2047 event speakers include:

Cate Dewey (Moderator), Director of the One Health Institute and Professor in the Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph
Avni Amin, Technical Officer, Violence Against Women, WHO’s Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research
Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)
J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary, Health, Government of Tamil Nadu

Learn more online.

ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop - Terrific Turtles of Ontario
2022-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Ontario is home to eight species of turtles and all of them are listed as Species at Risk. Learn lots of interesting facts about our beautiful native shelled species and meet many of them live on-screen. Find out how you can help these animals and hopefully ensure they remain here as beneficial residents in our province.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

ONLINE: Virtual Constellation Walk
2022-05-12 20:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighborhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighborhood is no longer new. It’s home.
Join us for monthly sessions as we get to know the night sky a little better. Participants will be introduced to prominent stars and constellations, where to look for them and how the motions of planet Earth cause them to appear to shift from hour to hour and month to month. You will receive a downloadable star map to help you make your way through the stars. We’ll learn a half dozen or so constellations every month and you will be invited to discuss your observations with the group as we each get to know the neighborhood a little better.
Special Head’s Up: There will be a total Eclipse of the Moon visible later this spring from southern Ontario. The Eclipse will start Sunday, May 15 at 10:30 p.m. and end Monday, May 16, 2022 at 2:30 a.m. The moon will be fully eclipsed for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
email: arbworks@uoguelph.ca
phone: 519-824-4120 x52113

U of G Spring Social for Faculty and Staff (Night shift)
2022-05-13 06:00 - 07:00 | University Club
Come celebrate the end of the 2021/22 academic year!
Working the night shift? Join us for breakfast and a little fun!
RSVP at https://uoguel.ph/springsocialnight2022

Guelph Bird Day
2022-05-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Join Bird Safe Guelph on World Migratory Bird Day for a fun and educational day to celebrate our local and migratory birds! Drop by the University of Guelph Arboretum, Conifer Site between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for guided bird walks, family-friendly activities and free swag! See our website for additional information: https://birdsafeguelph.ca/birdday2022/

Strategic Planning Consultation Session
2022-05-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Ontario
Help shape the University of Guelph’s future: Join us for a strategic planning consultation session
Drop in to one of the following sessions to share your ideas. You’re welcome to stay for as long or as little as you like.
Consultation sessions

Wednesday, May 18
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – University Centre Courtyard
Thursday, May 19
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Macdonald Hall Marketplace (lobby)
Thursday, May 26
Noon to 2 p.m. – OVC Cafeteria

Register today for an in-person consultation session.
Alternatively, you can also provide feedback through the Strategic Plan Consultation survey.
This is an exciting time for the University of Guelph, and we want to ensure you see your own needs and aspirations reflected in our new Strategic Plan. You can learn more about the plan, how it will be used and timelines on the Strategic Refresh/Plan website.

Strategic Planning Consultation Session
2022-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Macdonald Hall – Marketplace (Lobby), Ontario, Canada

ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop - Sensational Snakes of Ontario
2022-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Reptiles are the most ‘at risk’ group of animals in Ontario. Our often misunderstood and maligned native snake species are actually beautiful, beneficial, and inoffensive creatures that need our help. You can meet and learn about many of these ectothermic legless friends in this engaging program with live specimens on-screen.
Fee: $10 (plus HST).

ONLINE: Accessibility Conference | IDEA11y | Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility
2022-05-24 - 2022-05-26 | Ontario, Canada
It is widely understood that the practice of accessibility is about more than following a checklist. Policymakers and web, document and media creators recognize that it is critical to understand the needs of users with disabilities, include them in the design process, and ensure they can access the final product.
Yet, as public and private organizations address long overdue issues of inclusion, equity and diversity (IDE), this raises new questions for people who work in the field of accessibility: How is accessibility understood through the lens of IDE? How is accessibility impacted by IDE issues? If disability is a single facet of a person’s identity, can we be accessible if we only address accessibility needs?
The Annual Accessibility Conference welcomes both accessibility novices and experts, and encourages attendees to build communities and exchange ideas.
Presenters share practical and theoretical knowledge of:
Web, document and multimedia accessibility and other AODA-related topics

Accessibility theory, policy and compliance
Disability research and accommodation
Inclusive design
Adaptive technology
Accessible teaching and learning
Leadership in the field of accessibility
National and international accessibility issues

We seek to ensure that our programming is relevant and valuable to all attendees, including those who work in post-secondary education, the public and private sectors, as well as the general public. There’s something for everyone!
We are committed to hosting an inclusive, high-quality and affordable event.

Workshop: Building Large Partnerships and Strategic Collaborations
2022-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
Hear from peers with experience securing and coordinating large partnership grants.
This two-part workshop will focus on:

pre-award project planning and relationship building, and
post-award financial and team management.

MCKN 019 (or via Teams)
Please email rachell@uoguelph.ca to register.
Hosted by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.

ONLINE: COVID Recovery - Relax and Restore
2022-05-24 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Jumpstart your recovery from the drains of the pandemic with a variety of research-based practices that help:

restore and recharge
enhance physical and mental health
increase effectiveness and self-regulation in the midst of a stressful life.

This six-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour on six consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.
A different restorative mind-body technique is practiced every week.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Register online.

Vote on Campus in Advance Poll for the Provincial Election
2022-05-25 10:00 - 20:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
The Ontario provincial election has officially begun. Election day is June 2.
Elections Ontario will host an advance polling station in Peter Clark Hall (University Centre Level 0) from May 25 to 27. The advance polls are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. All Guelph residents are eligible to vote at the on-campus advance polls. Voters can park on campus free of charge May 25 and 27.
All those coming to campus are required to wear a medical-style mask as per the University’s COVID-19 safety measures.
To register to vote or for more information on what to bring with you when you vote, please visit the Elections Ontario website.

2022 CPHAZ Symposium
2022-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Ontario, Canada
The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) Symposium is a two-day event that brings together all pillars and forms of public health and zoonotic disease work and research.
On May 25, join us for an in-person evening event that will feature one of our keynote speakers, Dr. Maya Goldenberg, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Guelph and a leading voice in vaccine hesitancy research.
On May 26, take part in a virtual, all-day event where you will get the chance to hear from a diverse group of speakers, including:

Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Andrea Osborn, a senior veterinary science specialist with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

This Symposium is free of charge and we welcome all to join! For a detailed schedule and to register please visit our website at www.cphaz.ca.

ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies
2022-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful strategies, new 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 escalation of anxiety.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour on three consecutive Wednesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Register online.

ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues - Exploring Ice Cream
2022-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario, Canada
Get the scoop on ice cream at the next Deep Dish Dialogues! Join us to learn more about this popular sweet treat. We’ll be joined by two experts: Ajoa Mintah, founder and CEO of Four All Ice Cream and Douglas Goff, Instructor of University of Guelph’s ice cream technology course. They will show us how to make ice cream while explaining the ingredients, process and science behind it.
This event will be streamed live from the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Laboratory at the University of Guelph. Register now and you will receive the link to watch the day before the event.
Deep Dish Dialogues is a monthly live web series designed to showcase chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. The 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 on YouTube.

Strategic Planning Consultation Session
2022-05-26 12:00 - 14:00 | OVC Café, Ontario, Canada

In-Person Plein Air Painting
2022-05-29 14:00 - 17:00 | J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre
Mask (medical grade or higher), proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event.
Spend the afternoon plein air painting with watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice will show you her approach to painting landscapes outdoors and inspire you to create your own unique paintings of the Arboretum grounds. Students will have plenty of opportunity to receive feedback on their work and a group critique at the end of class will give students an opportunity to share their work and learn from each other as well. What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
This class is great for all levels, but some knowledge of watercolour is needed. No specific watercolour technique will be taught, but more so broader approaches to painting landscapes. Registrants must be age 14+.
Supplies:

Your favourite watercolour supplies – brushes, paints, palette, rags, watercolour paper, water container
Pencil, sharpener and eraser
sun protection/hydration/bug protection
A way to carry your equipment (bag or back pack)

Don’t forget to bring water to paint with! A large water bottle or jug with lid is perfect. You don’t need to have special portable or handheld supplies for painting, but try and think about how you will set up outside and manage your supplies. We will talk about set up ideas, but keep in mind you will need to be able to hold your palette while painting, or have a small foldable table, chair or tray to set things on. A lot of portable easels have space for these built in.
Optional: Foldable Camping Chair or picnic blanket to sit during demo
Portable Easel – Be sure to have a method to attach the paper to the easel (tape or clips) and have either a solid board or be using a watercolour block or pad. If you don’t have an easel, a picnic blanket, chair or board will be fine. Any way you will be comfortable to paint for an extended period of time will work. There won’t be tables and chairs available.
Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person early bird discount. $70 (plus HST) after May 21
MUST pre-register to attend.

ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
2022-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies.
This five-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Register online.

ONLINE: Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
2022-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning.
Join the Experiential Learning Hub to learn more about the PCDR!
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose of the PCDR.
List three benefits of the PCDR.
Summarize the critical components of a validated PCDR experience.
Use the Experience Guelph catalogue to search for validated PCDR opportunities.
Locate relevant resources on the EL website.

ONLINE: A Fireside Chat - Drs. Alexander Wong and Graham Taylor: Leaders in AI Discuss Topical Issues
2022-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Beyond his innovative research at the University of Waterloo and his co-founding of DarwinAI, Dr. Alexander Wong is known for monitoring and commenting on the latest developments and trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a broad perspective including its responsible use. Dr. Graham Taylor, academic co-director of U of G’s Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical AI (CARE-AI), associate professor in the School of Engineering, and interim research director at the Vector Institute, is well-attuned to emerging research advancements and has an ability to contextualize their implications to society.
A conversation between these two will be a fascinating examination of topical issues that are certain to span technological and societal impact.
Learn more online.

Pride Flag Raising
2022-06-01 10:30 - 11:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
The University of Guelph honours the start of Pride month with the raising of the Pride flag. Join us at the flag poles outside the south entrance to the University Centre, by the bus loop.
