Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty Through Research Knowledge Management Strategies
Learn from Dani Nowosad as she shares the background and context of her ongoing research relationship with Inuit Hunter-Trapper Organizations (HTOs). She will be sharing the research data management agreement that she co-developed through working relationships with the Inuit-led HTOs in Cambridge Bay and Kugluktuk, Nunavut. The presentation will allow participants to get a glimpse
LaunchLab Expo
Situated within the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, the Centre’s mission is to provide transformational learning experiences through entrepreneurial thinking and empower a new generation of business leaders. The Hub Incubator LaunchLab program is underway this term for eight selected student entrepreneurs who have validated their ventures
LaunchLab Expo
Join us for the LaunchLab Expo hosted by the John F. Wood Centre! Located in the University Centre at the University of Guelph, discover student entrepreneurs showcasing innovative ventures in food, agriculture, and technology. Explore booths, network with industry professionals and connect with student-founders. Celebrate the next generation of business leaders!
Women’s Only Swim
Athletics Centre 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaAthletics is opening their Women’s only swim in March for staff and faculty to attend for free! No membership is required. Staff should enter through Client Services to register for their free swim pass. Everyone should enter the pool through the changerooms. Locks are available for rent for $1 or you may bring your own
The Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art: Los Angeles-based Painter Tala Madani +
On March 27 at 6 p.m., the College of Art’s Studio Art program will be hosting The Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art: Los Angeles-Based Painter Tala Madani + in War Memorial Hall. Tala Madani (b. 1981, Tehran, Iran) makes paintings and animations whose images bring together wide-ranging modes of critique, prompting reflection on gender,
Escaping the Taliban: a Conversation with an Afghan Female Judge
Please join us for a conversation with a female Afghan judge who arrived in Canada as a government-sponsored refugee in February 2023. She was one of 37 judges who fled Afghanistan with assistance from the International Association of Women Judges. She will share about life in Afghanistan before 2021, how and why she became a
Exhibit Launch – Cooking Up History: 30 Years of the Culinary Historians of Canada [In-Person and Online]
Join us on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. as we launch our newest exhibition, Cooking Up History: 30 Years of the Culinary Historians of Canada. This exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Culinary Historians of Canada and the inductees of Taste Canada’s Hall of Fame. Cookbooks written by some of
Engineering Design Day W24
The best in Engineering Design projects will be on display this coming Thursday April 4, 2024. Please join us as students from 2nd, 3rd and 4th year design courses display their projects and compete for cash prizes. The action begins in the Adams Atrium at 9 a.m. with 2nd year design - as students present
Dr. Asim Biswas’s 2023 Steacie Award Celebration
The prestigious Steacie Prize is named in memory of E.W.R. Steacie, a physical chemist and former President of the National Research Council of Canada, to whom much is owed for the development of science in Canada. The Prize is awarded annually to a young scientist or engineer in Canada. This year's recipient, Dr. Asim Biswas’s
2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing
On April 8th from 2 to 4:30 p.m., U of G's Department of Physics will facilitate a safe viewing experience on campus of the solar eclipse, an event where the moon passes in front of the sun. We are encouraging people to gather on Johnson Green where members of the Department of Physics team will
Virtual Garden Design Course
This course will guide you through the process of creating an exciting garden design for yourself. Watch instructor Robert Pavlis go through the process with a sample garden, step by step, and then repeat the process with your garden. Robert is a big believer in learning the "WHY" and not just the "HOW." He'll not
Supporting Student Mental Wellness: Lessons from the Learning to Bounce and Thriving in Action programs
Student mental wellness is an on-going concern for the post-secondary sector, and there's a need for innovative solutions! Join us as we showcase two innovative student support programs on campus: Learning to Bounce and Thriving in Action. Our expert panelists include accessibility advisors, a learning specialist, and a wellness educator. This event aims to provide
Morning Mindful Moment
Join this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are
University of Guelph Grant Program Info Session 2024
The Wellness@Work Grant Program encourages faculty and staff across all campuses and research stations at the University of Guelph to help promote wellness in their workplace through the implementation of a tailored health‐promoting program, approach or idea in their workplace. Registration for this information session is for University of Guelph employees only within the Guelph
The Working Mind For People Managers- Part 2
Workplaces are playing a greater role in promoting positive mental health among employees. The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to address mental health in the workplace. Participants will learn how to: Recognize the impact of stigma and discuss
U of G on Tour: Biodiversity, Insect Collection and DNA Barcoding
Ever wonder how DNA is determined and used to identify species? Meeting at the entrance to the Centre for the Biodiversity Genomics, building 135, starting at 12 pm, this 60-minute tour will include a review of DNA barcoding processes and a visit to the Centre’s insect collection. Limited to 10 participants.
Live @ImprovLab: Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid
Please join us on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. (ET) for the series premier of Live @ImprovLab, featuring the Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid in an inspiring double bill. This performance hosted by the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) will take place in person at ImprovLab, MacKinnon 108 at
Wellness Friday: Psychological Hygiene
From a very young age we adopt common physical hygiene habits such as brushing our teeth, washing our hands and taking regular showers. What about hygiene habits that focus on our mental health? This 1 hour, interactive session will increase participant’s awareness and understanding of psychological hygiene while learning the factors that can promote and
Terrific Turtles of Ontario (In-person)
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
Pond Workshop (In-Person)
Ponds teem with a diversity of organisms that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. This workshop will kick off with a slide show that will dive beneath the surface to reveal some of these fascinating creatures including frogs, fairy shrimp and salamanders. The importance of vernal pools will be highlighted. These temporary ponds