2022 Schofield Lecture - Ontario Veterinary College
2022-11-25 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario, Canada
The Ontario Veterinary College is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Schofield Lecture will be given by Dr. Baljit Singh and take place Friday, November 25 at 3:30 p.m in person in ELCA 1720. Reception to follow from 4:35-6 p.m., Lifetime Learning Centre Cafeteria (1707 B & C). There is also an option to listen to the lecture via Microsoft Teams. This is a free event and all are welcome.
About the Lecture: The generally held belief is that careful planning leads us to desired outcomes. It is also known that serendipity or accidents influence life of the individuals and the communities. While taking some examples of serendipity and unintended collisions including those at the Ontario Veterinary College that shaped his life, relationships and professional career, Dr. Singh would like to engage with the U of G community on this and other topics.
Dr. Baljit Singh is a highly accomplished researcher, educator and administrator in the field of veterinary medicine, with specific expertise in lung biology and anatomy. His research has focused on cell and molecular biology of lung inflammation. Dr. Singh has received the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, the Alan Blizzard National Award for Collaboration in University Teaching and Learning, the University of Saskatchewan Master Teacher Award, the University of Saskatchewan’s Provost’s Prize for Innovative Practice of Teaching and Learning, and the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award. He has also received the Outstanding Veterinary Anatomist Award from the American Association of Veterinary Anatomists, as well as the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence. In 2013 he was named a fellow of the American Association of Anatomists and in 2018 he was inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Learn more at https://uoguelphca.sharepoint.com/sites/OVCResearch/SitePages/Schofield-Lecture-with-Dr.-Baljit-Singh.aspx

One Year Celebration of the People's Archive of Rural Ontario
2022-11-29 17:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us at our first annual celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) website and to celebrate rural Ontario experiences, voices and stories!
5:00-5:40 p.m. Celebration
Speakers:

Senator Rob Black, Chair of PARO advisory committee
Belinda Leach, Founding facilitator and Professor at the University of Guelph
Storytellers – Learn about the stories behind the stories! Our PARO storytellers will share their stories and their experiences working with PARO.

5:50-7:00 p.m. Storytelling Workshop

Learn more about the storytelling process behind PARO, and how you can put together a pitch for your own rural stories!

The People’s Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) is a collaborative virtual project which seeks to create a world where bridges of understanding are built between the urban and the rural, and where rural voices and stories are valued. We have been building a widely accessible (and continually growing) online repository of diverse stories from across rural Ontario.
Please spread the word about the celebration and about the project, as we are continually seeking out stories for our repository of rural Ontario stories and experiences!

Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of Jacobites in Scotland
2022-11-30 16:00 - 18:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us as Scottish Studies students present their research and as we celebrate their remarkable achievements with a reception.
After the revolutions of 1688, the Jacobite movement posed a very serious challenge to the legitimacy of state structures throughout Scotland, England and Wales, and Ireland. The University of Guelph’s renowned Scottish Studies Collection boasts an outstanding array of Jacobite-related materials that speak to the complexity of the Jacobite movement, the deep divisions it generated, and broad alliances in which it was implicated. This fall, Scottish Studies undergraduate and graduate students have been exploring these extraordinary sources in collaboration with Archival and Special Collections, as they prepare to curate a forthcoming exhibit, to be launched in 2023.
Early registration is encouraged as seating is limited.
The event is supported by the Centre for Scottish Studies, the Department of History and Archival & Special Collections (McLaughlin Library) at the University of Guelph.

Deep Dish Dialogues Explores the Beverage Industry
2022-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us online for an hour-long session exploring the beverage industry as part of December’s episode of Deep Dish Dialogues. We’ve gathered experts in wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks who will share how to prepare, taste and pair drinks. We’ll also have a discussion with our experts on how organizations in the beverage industry such as Queen of Craft and Vinequity are working to build an inclusive industry. Register now to watch the event online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deep-dish-dialogues-explores-the-beverage-industry-tickets-441424000067?aff=ebdssbdestsearch%20.
Deep Dish Dialogues is an online monthly event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a demonstration connected to the topic. In the session, the audience has the chance to learn about food, sustainability and our communities. 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.

Ask Us Anything: Social Media Tips for Academic Entrepreneurs
2022-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Make the most of your LinkedIn profile! Improve your visibility and position yourself as a subject matter expert while growing your network.
The Research Innovation Office invites you to explore entrepreneurship with a group of academics, entrepreneurs and mentors with business experience.

Who: Specifically targets faculty, graduate students and community members that are early in their entrepreneurial journey.
What: Facilitated 60-minute virtual meet up that spark sharing and discussion around a topic.
Why: Mobilize wisdom and experience gained during entrepreneurial pursuits.
When: Bi-weekly on Thursdays from September to April (summers off).

Sign-up for the session on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ask-us-anything-social-media-tips-for-academic-entrepreneurs-tickets-457035163477

World Soil Day Celebration
2022-12-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Alexander Hall
Soils At Guelph would like to invite you to join us and millions around the world to celebrate World Soil Day in the front lobby of Alexander Hall.
World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign “Soils: Where food begins” aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness and encouraging societies to improve soil health.
There is so much good research and learning at the University of Guelph about Soil, that it deserves a celebration!
We will be unveiling a new Soil Monolith display and will have some light refreshments and yummy treats to eat.
We hope to see you there.

Free Drop-In Recreational Skating for Night Staff
2022-12-05 23:00 - 2022-12-06 00:00 | Gryphon Centre Arena, 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Z8, Canada
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate and snacks. Skating is a great way to take a break!
Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2002
2022-12-06 14:30 - 15:00 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day, is commemorated in Canada each December 6, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which fourteen women were murdered and ten others injured in the name of “fighting feminism”.
Each December 6, the University of Guelph School of Engineering commemorates this event through the themes of Remember, Reflect, Respond.
Join the U of G community as we gather in the Adams Atrium of the Thornbrough building for an in-person gathering.

Thinking Spaces presents Improv for Scientists: Joanne O’Meara and Shoshanah Jacobs in Conversation
2022-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE and IN-PERSON, Ontario, Canada
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Improv for Scientists”: Joanne O’Meara in conversation with Shoshanah Jacobs. This event will take place on Thursday, December 8 at 1 p.m. in person (Mackinnon building, room 103, University of Guelph) as well as streamed online (via Zoom). A moderated Q&A will follow the talk.
If you are interested in attending online, please register via https://uoguel.ph/thinkingspacesimprovforscientists. A Zoom link will be sent to your email the day before the event.
More about this talk
Improvisational exercises have been a key element of theatre training for decades. With minor modification, these same exercises can be used in training scientists (and future scientists) to be better communicators. I’ll discuss my use of improv with our physics majors at U of G and give some examples of the science-y twists we throw on the activities to suit our purposes.
More about our speakers
Joanne O’Meara has been a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph for more than 20 years, serving for almost 10 of those years as the associate chair (undergraduate). Joanne earned her PhD in medical physics from McMaster University and has since transitioned to a focus on physics education in her scholarly work. She is an award-winning educator with a deep commitment to her students. Her most recent project involves the launch of a non-profit organization, Royal City Science, with the ultimate goal of building a new, state-of-the-art, science centre for southwestern Ontario.
Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs takes a systems approach to answering questions that are relevant within the communities that they work with. It means that they spend a lot of time learning about other disciplines. Their research expertise includes eco-physiology and biomimetics (AKA biomimicry) and they apply this training to help communities develop nature-inspired solutions to challenges. They have worked with the community of Guelph in identifying ways to accessibly reduce the use of single-use plastics, and have tracked the way that personal-protective equipment (PPE) moves through and away from the waste stream to affect wildlife around the world. Dr. Jacobs started the BioM Knowledge Access Lab research group in 2012 to make science knowledge more accessible to community members and to engage the community in designing more inclusive ways of collecting information. They are an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology. Ask them why Gentoo Penguins are simply the best.

Free Drop-In Recreational Skating for Employees
2022-12-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Gryphon Centre Arena, 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Z8, Canada
Get ready for the winter break with some skating, hot cocoa and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank.
Donations for the Guelph Student FoodBank will be collected.
With the holidays approaching, there is a large need for donations. Food insecurity and food inflation have gone up since the pandemic so any support is greatly appreciated. Please consider donating one of the following most needed items: Canned tuna/salmon, dry beans and lentils, peanut butter, jam, flour, sugar, cooking oil, coffee/tea, cereal, chocolate, snacks, shampoo/conditioner, laundry detergent, bar soap, oral hygiene products such as toothpaste and toilet paper.
Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work.

CIHR Town Hall with Dr. Michael Strong
2023-01-12 10:15 - 11:00 | ONLINE and McLauglin Library, Canada
Please join us as Dr. Michael Strong, president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) discusses the evolving nature of health research funding. This presentation will provide insights into a range of federal funding programs, describe the impact of the pandemic on CIHR program funding, share ways to foster a more integrated federal funding ecosystem, and highlight a few specific initiatives for CIHR over the coming months.
This hybrid event will be moderated by Dr. Malcolm Campbell, Vice-President (Research). A question and answer period will take place after Dr. Strong’s presentation. If you plan to attend virtually, or have questions, please contact rcinfo@uoguelph.ca by Jan. 11.
Learn more and join online here.

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Animal Tracking
2023-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Who left that track in the snow? This animal tracking workshop will help you use track patterns, scat and other clues to identify common mammals that live in Ontario.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek - Australia: Research on the Reef and more
2023-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You’ll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises, mobulas, silvereyes and geladas. Join Chris and his enthusiasm for these informative and entertaining forays into the nature of our planet.
Wednesdays and Fridays, January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2023
Noon – 1 PM
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or book all six at once and pay $55 ($5 off the series).

Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
2023-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Winter is a hard season for many of us. The days are shorter, the quality of light is not as brilliant as the spring and summer months, the cold temperatures limit our activities and often lead us to retreat inside. For these reasons and more, our mental health can really suffer during the winter months. Join us for this creative workshop as we focus on how winter can be a season of healing dormancy and restoration. We will use art to explore the ways that we want to care for ourselves in this season.
Register now at https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8JrR3logzTf8XQ.
Wellness@Work will provide the essential materials of four postcards for all those who register by end of the day on Jan. 9, to ensure that this workshop is accessible to all participants. The supplies will be available to pick-up on the 5th floor UC, South Tower from Isidora Nezic’s office on Jan. 12, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Required Materials
The essential materials you will need to participate in this workshop are listed below. A list of optional materials is also listed. Having one or more of these on hand will enhance your artmaking experience.
Essential Art Materials:

4 to 8 rectangular postcards cut from white cardstock/watercolour paper (each postcard can be around 4 inches by 6 inches)
Pencil

Optional Art Materials:

Pencil crayons, markers, watercolours, acrylic paints, oil pastels, scrapbook paper, collage images

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek - Antarctica: Amazing Animals of the Last Continent
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You’ll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises, mobulas, silvereyes and geladas. Join Chris and his enthusiasm for these informative and entertaining forays into the nature of our planet.
Wednesdays and Fridays, January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2023
Noon to 1 p.m.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or book all six at once and pay $55 ($5 off the series).

HPC Physical Well-Being Series: Safely and Sustainably Increase Your Activity Levels
2023-01-19 12:15 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
After the holiday season, many of us may be trying to get back into our typical routines and start incorporating more physical activity into our day-to-day. But it may be overwhelming to try and find where to start safely in a way that feels good for your body and also is sustainable in the long term.
Join the Health and Performance Centre’s (HPC) physiotherapy experts to learn how to safely increase your physical activity levels during the winter months! In this talk facilitators will:

provide practical and manageable ways to increase physical activity
discuss how increasing activity looks different depending on the type of activity (i.e., strength training vs aerobic training)
share different activity options for the outdoors vs going to the gym
answer attendee questions related to the topic

Register at https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vaYjL2CnMl17tc. You can submit questions when your register that will be answered during the talks.
The HPC Physical Well-being Series is a collaboration between Wellness@Work and the University of Guelph’s Health & Performance Centre. The series will consist of a number of talks by HPC practitioners related to topics that support your physical well-being.

Winter Season Launch at the Art Gallery of Guelph
2023-01-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m., for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s winter season. This season features three exhibitions that consider the importance of expanding political, personal and perceptual imaginations at this moment.
Together, Mary Kelly: To Witness the Future, Insoon Ha: Dirge, and Jason Lujan: Under a Star-Filled Sky speak to the critical role of art and visual culture in social change as forms of activism, healing and knowledge-building.
All welcome; refreshments will be served.
Learn more at https://artgalleryofguelph.ca/events/winter-season-launch/
Image detail: Mary Kelly, We don’t want to set the world on fire, detail, 2019, Duratrans print in LED light box, 172.4 x 115.25 x 7 cm. Courtesy of Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York.

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Interpreting Animal Gaits
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Interpreting an animal trail brings the story of the animal to life. This workshop will focus on animal gaits. How fast was the animal travelling? Gait analysis can even give insight into the mood of an animal.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

Guelph Gryphons 13th Annual "Frosty Mug"
2023-01-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich St,, Guelph, N1H 3T9
Guelph Gryphon Men’s Hockey Team vs. the Laurier Golden Hawks
“The Frosty Mug” is the Guelph Gryphons annual men’s varsity hockey game played at the Sleeman Centre. This event helps students, alumni, families, faculty, staff and corporate partners to re-connect with the University of Guelph.
The fan experience at this event is second-to-none as is the quality of the hockey that fans get to witness on the ice! The majority of players have had successful careers at the CHL level.
Tickets: https://gryphons.ca/tickets
Watch the game live online: https://oua.tv
Sponsored by: Axiom Mortgage Solutions

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek - Africa: The Ultimate Wildlife Safari (Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana)
2023-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You’ll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises, mobulas, silvereyes and geladas. Join Chris and his enthusiasm for these informative and entertaining forays into the nature of our planet.
Wednesdays and Fridays, January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2023
12 noon – 1 PM
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or book all 6 at once and pay $55 ($5 off the series).

Student Volunteer Fair
2023-01-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Join Student Volunteer Connections for the 2023 Volunteer Fair!
This fair is an opportunity to speak face-to-face with local organizations about their current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Open to all students.
Learn more and register at: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/events/2023/01/volunteer-fair

Gathering Hope: Evidence and Inspiration for Environmental Action
2023-01-25 15:30 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join the Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance for a virtual panel discussion on evidence-based hope and environmental solutions. Kinross Chair Stephanie Cairns will moderate a discussion with high-profile panelists, including keynote speaker Dr. Elin Kelsey, author of Hope Matters.
“…because we only hear about problems, we’re missing the evidence of things that are moving in a positive direction. And what that ends up doing is it causes us to feel like all of our hard work is for naught…we’re at the starting line.”
— Dr. Elin Kelsey on CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks
Keynote
Dr. Elin Kelsey is a scholar and thought-leader for the evidence-based hope and climate solutions movement. She is the author of Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis (Greystone Books, 2020). Recognizing the crucial role of climate emotions to climate engagement, she works on a range of collaborative projects with researchers, artists, journalists, educators and youth. Kelsey is passionate about bringing science-based stories of hope and multi-species resilience to the public through workshops around the world.
Moderator
Stephanie Cairns, MSc is the 2022-23 Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance, a knowledge exchange chair which connects the academic focus of University of Guelph programs with real-world environmental governance initiatives, programs and practice. She has been advancing environmental solutions for over three decades, working with many of Canada’s leading NGOs, policy institutes, expert panels, and political leaders on the topics of circular economy, climate and clean energy, natural capital, and ecological restoration.
Panelists
Abhay Singh Sachal is a Canadian humanitarian, environmentalist, and activist who believes that engagement in dialogue and conversation can serve to spark change around the world. After a trip to the Arctic in 2016, he founded Break The Divide Foundation, a non-profit organization that connects youth around the world, fostering empathy and understanding to inspire local youth action projects in communities. Sachal sits on the Environmental and Climate Change Canada Youth Council and was recently named one of Canada’s Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalists.
Jacquie Hutchings is a chemical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo with a passion for environmental sustainability. After graduating and looking for new opportunities, Hutchings and her classmate Kayli Dale decided they couldn’t live and work in a world where the climate crisis was not a priority. They teamed up to found Friendlier, a reusable food packaging company. Friendlier now supports over 150 businesses across Ontario and the founders have been included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2023 in the Social Impact category.
Jane McDonald is the senior vice-president at the advisory firm Climate and Nature Solutions. Her 20+ years of experience as an executive in the environmental sector include serving as Policy Director for the Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, leading two of Canada’s major sustainability think tanks, and advocating for renewable energy growth in the corporate world. McDonald currently serves as a board director of the Transition Accelerator and was named one of Foresight Canada’s 20 Women Leading Clean Tech 2022.
Trennon Wint is a bachelor of science student at the University of Guelph studying wildlife biology and conservation with a minor in applied geomatics. He has always been fascinated with the natural world and has found a sense of community in the way that nature brings people together. On campus, Wint has volunteered as a bird-of-prey handler and outreach representative at Wild Ontario, conducted research on droughts and precision agriculture, and worked as a research assistant with the Ontario Public Interest Research Group to address social and environmental concerns.
Learn more at https://csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2023/01/gathering-hope-evidence-and-inspiration-environmental-action

Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Stakeholder Engagement
2023-01-31 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work?
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify a range of key stakeholders and potential goals for engagement
Consider different levels and types of stakeholder engagement before, during and following the research process
Incorporate practical tips and important considerations in their own engagement efforts

Presented by Caroline Duvieusart-Déry, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator, Community Engaged Scholarship Institute
Register for the Stakeholder Engagement session at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-for-research-impact-series-stakeholder-engagement-tickets-470346337557

Free Workshop: Pitch Perfect - Master Your Presentation Skills
2023-01-31 17:30 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Whether you are a student and presenting to your class, or an entrepreneur pitching to investors, this workshop will teach you the necessary skills you need to help you level up your public speaking. Join this workshop if you want to learn public speaking techniques to help build your confidence in meetings, presentations and pitch competitions.
Topics Covered:

How to engage with audience members
Take-away activities to improve your pace, tone and expressions while presenting
Effective memorization strategies
How to create concise presentations

This workshop is intended for U of G students, alumni and staff and is hosted by the John F. Wood Centre.

Arboretum Workshop: In-Person Animal Tracking
2023-02-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full-day program we will learn how to track animals. We will study the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. By the end of the day you will be able to identify and interpret animal tracks by looking at track patterns and gait analysis. The workshop will also include an introduction to scat identifcation. There is an outdoor component that will have us looking for and following animal tracks and trails. Please dress in layers to be outdoors and wear comfortable, warm boots.
Recommended: Bring a notebook and a measuring tape to help with track identification.
Fee: $90 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of January 26, 2023. After January 26 the fee is $100 plus HST.

Hillside Inside Kick-off - Noon Hour Concert featuring Svjata Vatra
2023-02-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Ontario
Free Noon hour concert in the University Centre Courtyard with Svatra Vatra, here from Ukraine. This is the kick-off concert for the Hillside Inside 2023 which has events all weekend in downtown Guelph.
More details on the full program at https://hillsidefestival.ca/hillside-inside-2023-lineup/. This Noon Hour show is co-presented by UC Programming and the Central Students Association.

Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
2023-02-06 10:00 - 10:15 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 welcome!
But first… what is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. It is taking a closer look at the right here and right now. A well-known researcher in this field, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, has stated that mindfulness is, “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally” (2015).
Register through Qualtrics! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5sPzhUX9JXYg1vg

Wellness@Work: Get to know your campus Athletic Facilities!
2023-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you!
Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and/or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!
Register now! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sFSZk9pTwU28CO

Senate Meeting
2023-02-06 17:30 | OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, 25 McGilvray Street
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.

Mental Health Resource Fair
2023-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Explore mental health resources from Wellness@Work, Student Wellness Services and Student Experience. Grab some refreshments and enter the prize draw.
