Thinking Spaces – Jazz Libre: The Musical-Political Praxis of the Quebec Left
The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) and the University of Guelph Department of History are excited to present historian Eric Fillion. A part of IICSI’s “Thinking Spaces” speaker series, Fillion will showcase his groundbreaking research between 2:30-4 p.m. on March 12 in MacKinnon Building Room 308. A listening session led by Fillion
Truscott Lecture in Justice – Covering Crime: Canadian Reporters Tell the Inside Story
Join us for a conversation with high-profile reporters about their role in the criminal justice system. Join Wendy Gillis (Toronto Star, crime reporter), Julian Sher (independent investigative journalist) and Nicole Lampa (CTV News, reporter). Sponsored by the Criminal Justice and Public Policy and Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy programs.
CBG Seminar Series: Community-Based Research with Indigenous Peoples – Notes and Reflections
Thomas Mcllwraith is a cultural anthropologist in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph. He conducts research with Indigenous communities and individuals in British Columbia. Together with communities, Mcllwraith works to document territory, understand food and resource harvesting practices, and to help Elders and families prepare life histories. His work also includes an
Reproducibility and Open Science Workshop
The Reproducibility Crisis is ongoing in the sciences, and concerns the inability to reproduce the results of scientific studies. One of the proposed solutions to the crisis is the Open Science Movement. The goal of this movement is that by making science more accessible to all levels of society, we can increase the quality of
POSTPONED: TEDxGuelphU – Intended to Innovate
- This event has been postponed - Join us for TEDxGuelphU's 11th annual TEDx conference, "Intended to Innovate". We bring together a panel of speakers from the community and the University to offer their expertise on innovation and ideas worth spreading. Lunch and transportation to and from the University of Guelph will be provided. Buy
– CANCELLED – Panel: Nurturing Personal and Professional Communities in Academia
A Live Work Well Research Centre panel discussing strategies and challenges of working and living through commitments for building communities and social justice. Explore issues related to the additional expectations and invisible labour put on certain faculty, such as women, people of colour and Indigenous people. The panel will be moderated by Indira Naidoo-Harris, AVP
– CANCELLED – Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software Workshop (Intermediate)
- This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience - Do you have course notes, a textbook or other educational materials that you want to publish online? Are you unsure of where to start or which tool to use? Come to this hands-on workshop to learn how to get the most out of
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Workshop: All About Mars
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged). The red planet Mars will be well positioned for observation in fall 2020. In advance of this opportunity, this show provides an opportunity to
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Workshop: Moons of the Solar System
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged). There are currently eight planets in our solar system. Orbiting many of these planets are a wide variety of moons, each with its own
– CANCELLED – The Beginner’s Guide to Animated Videos Workshop
- This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience - Animated videos are a great way to engage your audience, share information and make information more "digestible." This session will provide instruction on free animation software called PowToon that is quick and easy to use. Learn tips and tools to plan and storyboard
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Coping with Exam Stress
Feeling anxious about tests and exams? In this session, we will discuss strategies to help you cope with exam anxiety while preparing for exams.
– CANCELLED – College Royal Open House
- This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience - Our 96th Year! Sailing the Royal Seas March 21 to 22 Highlighted Events: Old Mac's new farm, cat and dog shows, visual art show, colouring contest, kid's carnival, pancake flip, livestock shows, square dancing competition, junior tractor rodeo, logging competition, tug of war,
– CANCELLED – Celebration of Life and Learning
- This event has been cancelled - U of G’s human anatomy program holds a tribute for those who graciously donated their bodies to the University for educational and research purposes. The Celebration of Life and Learning Service gives faculty, staff and students involved in the program the opportunity to show their respect and gratitude
-CANCELLED- “The Singing Spirit” a Concert presented by the U of G Choirs
- This event has been cancelled - The University of Guelph Choirs will sing music from a wide range of styles, including the world premiere of The Farmer Needs the Rain by Roy Forbes, in a choral setting by Larry Nickel. This is a Relaxed Performance, meaning that accessibility for all is a priority. Join
– Cancelled – Master of Landscape Architecture Conference
- This event has been cancelled - The annual Master of Landscape Architecture Conference highlights landscape architecture thesis presentations that provide an insight into contemporary research by final semester graduate students. This year's event is also in conjunction with the Landscape Architecture guest lecture speaker, Colleen-Mercer Clarke which starts at 1 p.m. All welcome to
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionism
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn techniques for managing perfectionism.
– CANCELLED – Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Colleen Mercer Clarke
- This event has been cancelled- The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Colleen Mercer Clarke. Mercer Clarke is chair of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Committee on Climate Adaptation. Her talk is titled "The Value of Nature in a Changing World." This
– CANCELLED – Stress Less for Tests Workshop
- This event has been cancelled - Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program meets today, and Part Two meets on Thursday from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The program fee is $10 for U of G students, $60 for all others.
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop will teach you the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. We will cover how to choose the correct equipment and how to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be
– CANCELLED – Institute of Gender and Health – Guelph Meetup
- This event has been cancelled - Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) Guelph Chapter (CIHR) IGH oversees a Canadian network that builds awareness and capacity in sex- and gender-based analysis among trainees conducting health research in Canada. The network connects health research trainees from across Canada to exchange ideas and resources about the integration