Caribou Conservation and One Health in Canada - Dr. Quinn Webber
2023-03-29 13:30 - 14:20 (America/Toronto) | Waasamowin – Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 1Y2, Canada
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 populations.
Presenter: Dr. Quinn Webber
Assistant Professor | Department of Integrative Biology
College of Biological Science | University of Guelph
The One Health seminar series showcases the depth and breadth of One Health research at the University of Guelph. These 50-minute talks feature a 30-minute presentation by U of G faculty, followed by an audience Q&A. Everyone is welcome, particularly graduate students and faculty.
Learn more and register.

Arrell Food Cinema Series presents First We Eat
2023-03-30 18:30 - 21:30 | The Bookshelf Cinema, Ontario, Canada
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 experts following the screening. Admission is free, and registration is required via Eventbrite to reserve a seat. Your ticket will include the film screening, a panel discussion, and a post-screening reception catered by Miijidaa Café + Bistro with a cash bar and light refreshments.
The Arrell Food Cinema Series is an initiative created by Arrell Scholars. The purpose of our series is to bring food documentaries with a variety of perspectives to our local Guelph community and generate discussion about our food systems.
Learn more and register here.

Virtual Bird Song - Wrens and Friends
2023-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 noon-hour lectures that cover over 150 bird species! We will focus on songs and some common, distinctive calls and will apply different methods to remember them. Each course will start with a short intro topic about birding by ear before we dive into the bird species. Learn how to make your own calls, read a sonogram, make up your own memorable bird song sayings, and more! Each class will finish with a 10-15 minute discussion period so you can ask all your bird-related questions.
See the descriptions below to find out which bird groups are covered in each class. Each workshop is recorded and made available for a limited time after the series has ended for registered participants.
Fee: $8 (plus HST) per session, or register for all eight workshops at once and get one free (pay $56 instead of $64!) Register early to ensure your spot! The list of topics with the presentation date is available on our website: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
To register please visit: https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=3285

Supporting Your Gut Microbiome Through Your Diet
2023-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Gryphon Centre Arena, 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Z8, Canada
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 the role gut microbiomes play in your health
Learn dietary habits that can foster a diverse gut microbiome
Participate in a kimchi making and food tasting demo with Hospitality Services’ Executive Sous Chef, Andrew Bilyk
Answer participant questions

Register now! Space is limited to 15 participants so make sure to register early! You can submit questions when you register that will be answered during the talks.
Attendees will be provided with a kimchi recipe and meals that can incorporate kimchi.
Questions? Please email wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca.

In-Person: Terrific Turtles
2023-04-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 in nature.
At this workshop we will also cover how to identify turtle species, their habitats and ranges in Ontario. Most importantly we will teach you how to help turtles and hopefully preserve these adorable creatures for future generations to enjoy.
Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of March 24, 2023. After March 24 the fee is $70 plus HST. Learn more and register here.

Senate Meeting
2023-04-03 17:30, 2023-06-05 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.

In conversation: Jason Lujan with Rhéanne Chartrand (Online)
2023-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Ontario, Canada
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 practices, while delving into his interest in the myriad of possibilities revealed when we open ourselves to other ways of looking, especially when uncovering the nuances of how different cultures approach each other as a result of travel and communication.
Register here and learn more.

In-Person: Sensational Snakes
2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 provide opportunities to interact with some of our native snake species. This hands-on experience is a safe and fun way to get up close and personal with types of snakes that could be encountered in the wild in our province. Our captive bred specimens are lovely ambassadors for their kind.
Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of April 7, 2023. After April 7 the fee is $70 plus HST. Learn more and register here.

Experiential Learning Hub Showcase: Accessibility in Experiential Learning and Building a Discord Community
2023-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
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, so we are opening up the invitation to anyone who would like to attend!
From 11 am -11:30 am, Corey will be joined by Lilli Porter from the Office of Quality Assurance to share about their incredible achievements with launching the Student Research Network Discord community, which has now grown to almost 500 students! Hear more about what a Discord community is as well as Corey and Lilli’s successes and challenges with launching this space and keeping students engaged year-round.
From 11:30 am-12 pm, Corey will be discussing an overview of the experiential learning accessibility project, which included completing a literature review, key informant interviews with campus partners, and facilitating student focus groups. Corey will also be compiling all of her findings into a resource with recommendations for improving accessibility in experiential learning at U of G.
Please email Brittney at brittney.ogilvie@uoguelph.ca to receive a meeting invitation.

Virtual Pond Workshop
2023-04-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
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 these fascinating animals. The importance of vernal pools will be highlighted. These temporary ponds are crucial to the reproductive success of various creatures including wood frogs, fairy shrimp and spotted salamanders. The ecological value of permanent ponds will also be addressed.
Don Scallen has written about vernal pools for ON Nature and Escarpment Views magazines and since 2001 he has been the primary nature writer for In The Hills magazine. In 2020 he published Nature Where We Live, Activities to Engage Your Inner Scientist from Pond Dipping to Animal Tracking.
Learn more and register. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session (evening).
Please note that this virtual program is included in the In-Person Pond Workshop. If you sign up for the In-Person Pond Workshop on Saturday, April 22 you do not need to sign up for this program as you will automatically receive the link in the In-Person confirmation.

Virtual Plein Air Painting Talk
2023-04-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 share tips and tricks from her adventures plein air painting around Ontario.
She will also demonstrate her approach to simplifying the landscape quickly and expressively using a photo from The Arboretum as an example. Feel free to paint along.
Hopefully this will inspire you to bring your paints outside and start painting!
Fee: $20 (plus HST) per person.
For more information and to register visit this link.

Virtual (Zoom) Watercolour Plein Air Painting Talk
2023-04-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 share tips and tricks from her adventures plein air painting around Ontario.
She will also demonstrate her approach to simplifying the landscape quickly and expressively using a photo from The Arboretum as an example. Feel free to paint along!
Hopefully this will inspire you to bring your paints outside and start painting!
Fee: $20 (plus HST) per person. Learn more and register.

International Conference on Agricultural Extension and Education
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-29 | Ontario, Canada
Technology, Pluralism and Inclusiveness in Agriculture, Food, and Environment
The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and Ontario Agriculture College will host the international conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) in Guelph April 26 to 29, 2023.
Established in 1984, AIAEE is a leading international professional organization for agricultural and extension educators who share a common goal of strengthening agricultural and extension education programs and institutions worldwide. The organization has members based in the USA, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. You can find more about the organization at https://www.aiaee.org/.
The conference theme, “Technology, Pluralism and Inclusiveness in Agriculture, Food and Environment,” focuses on interdisciplinary topics (e.g., knowledge mobilization, socio-technical change issues) within the domains of agriculture, food, livestock, etc.
Conference registration is open at https://aiaee.org/2023Conference.
Conference highlights

5-6 parallels sessions/daily
Poster presentations
15-20 professional development sessions
2-3 invited presentations
Social Events
New members introduction
Student social event
Welcome and awards dinners
Three conference tours
Optional pre and post-conference tours

April 26 to 29, 2023, Guelph, Canada
Conference Registration: https://aiaee.org/event-5067736 by March 15, 2023
Conference website: https://aiaee.org/2023Conference and https://www.aiaeeguelph.com/

Focus Group on Indigenous Identity
2023-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | University of Guelph
First Nations, Inuit and Métis staff, faculty and students are invited to participate in a focus group to share your perspectives on Indigenous identity, membership, citizenship and confirmation. Participants will explore how U of G can safeguard opportunities and resources earmarked for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples while opposing fraudulent claims of Indigenous identity.
Email Neesa at neesa@siscoconsulting.ca to confirm attendance. The location will be shared by email.

In-Person: Birdwatching Hike
2023-05-02 07:00 - 09:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Spring has sprung, and there’s no better time for birdwatching at The Arboretum! Migratory birds are making their way north from their tropical winter destinations, and our feathered residents have romance on the brain. Come on out for a walk around the Arb in search of whatever birds the day may provide. This is a great way to try birdwatching for the first time, or to get more familiar with the species that call Guelph home.
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person, per day.

3MT® - Three Minute Thesis Campus Finals
2023-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
3MT® is a university-wide competition for graduate students in which participants present their research, creative activity, and its wider impact in 3 minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The challenge is to present complex research in an engaging, accessible and compelling way, using only one slide.
For the 2023 3MT® Competition, each college will hold a heat in order to decide upon two finalists who will advance to the University of Guelph 3MT® Final Competition.
Come out and watch the winners of your college heats vie for the title of Guelph’s 3MT® Champion!

Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for the online Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum: Smart Retailing on May 4, 2023.
Smart Retailing (SR) is an integration of multifaceted interfaces through which consumers and businesses interact using advanced technology. Smart technology in food retail typically uses sensors, information touch points, digitized labelling and handheld or mobile applications during the purchasing process or at point of sale. Put simply, SR involves an interactive shopping experience instore supported by various technologies to enhance food quality, safety and consumer experience without the aid of store attendant assistance and traditional checkouts.
The Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum will bring together a panel of experts from food production, traceability, chemistry and business to discuss how smart food retailing technologies impacts their various roles and businesses . Panelists will discuss what is driving the adoption of these technologies, and what factors are inhibiting their use including future trends.

Transnational and Networked Empathy: Queer Activism in Indian Digital Diasporas
2023-05-11 11:00 - 12:15 | Ontario, Canada
In this webinar, Dr. Nanditha Narayanamoorthy (Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) will discuss how the Indo-Canadian diaspora engages in discussions surrounding the legalization of homosexuality in India on Twitter and Instagram, and participates in a movement of transnational and networked empathy for queer rights and emancipation in the country.

In-Person Nature Journalling
2023-05-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn how to use a variety of art supplies to create your own nature journal. Artist Candice Leyland will show inspiration, techniques and get you started capturing inspiration in your own nature journal.
Great for all levels. Registrants must be age 12+.
Bring: your own Sketchbook and Drawing Materials (whatever you are comfortable using, Pencil crayons, watercolour, markers, pens, pencils). I will have some materials to explore as well.
Fee: $45 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of May 5, 2023. After that date the fee is $55 (plus HST) per person.
Learn more and register here.

In-Person Plein Air Painting in Watercolour
2023-05-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Attention Watercolour Artists! Learn to take your watercolours outside and capture simple landscapes by what you see.
Candice will show techniques to create beautiful compositions, how to draw quickly and simplify what you see to create beautiful plein air paintings. Supply List will be emailed. 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/BugProtection
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 hand held 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 on 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: $45 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of May 5, 2023. After that date the fee is $55 (plus HST) per person. Raindate May 27th.
Register and learn more here.

Department of Plant Agriculture Plant Sale
2023-05-18 | Crop Science Building
The Department of Plant Agriculture is hosting its annual Plant Sale outside the Crop Science building on Thursday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. tp 5 p.m.. Prepare for the upcoming gardening season with our wide selection of vegetables, herbs, ornamentals and wildflowers. Proceeds from the event will go towards graduate student and department social activities

University Town Hall
2023-05-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
Please join us in person for a public forum on U of G’s plan for future-focused change, including an update on the budget plan and how we will build and leverage financial capacity to invest in our long-term success. This is an opportunity for the university community to ask questions and learn more about our plan for the future.
Monday, May 29, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Enhanced Clinical Learning Centre (ECLA), Room 1720
You can also access the Town Hall using Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to review the budget plan in advance, please visit our Strategic Transformation website.

Anxiety Skills & Strategies
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful strategies, 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 the escalation of anxiety.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for one hour, for three consecutive Monday evenings. This session starts at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 30. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Visit the website for more information.

Low-Touch. High Impact - Community Engaged Teaching and Learning and Experiential Learning
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Ontario, Canada
Join staff members from the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) and the Experiential Learning Hub (EL Hub) for a sharing of ideas and strategies around how to build sustainable, stable, and integrated low-touch, high-impact Community Engaged Teaching and Learning partnerships across a range of course levels and types as we move forward with a new University Strategic Plan.
We will look to the year ahead and discuss the current state of Community Engaged Teaching and Learning and Experiential Learning along with key priorities, challenges, hopes, and possible supports.

ONLINE: College of Biological Sciences Town Hall: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
2023-06-02 00:00 | Ontario, Canada
Please join College of Biological Sciences (CBS) Dean Maz Fallah for the CBS Town Hall. The Town Hall will be an opportunity to discuss equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the college. A recording will be available for those who are unable to attend. Discussions will center on initiatives in the College of Biological Science, however students, staff and faculty from across U of G are invited to attend to hear ideas that may be useful in their own colleges and units.
Questions or comments submitted ahead of the town are encouraged to ensure that enough time is allocated for the Q&A period. Please email them directly to our Dean.
Please click here to join the meeting via Teams
Agenda:

Overview of projects from college-level committees
Presentations from department representatives, EDI committees
New initiatives and goals moving forward
Q&A period

Virtual (Zoom) Tree Identification
2023-06-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Do you love trees but can’t tell an ash from a walnut, a birch from a beech, or a spruce from a fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of G course instructor and former director of the Arboretum, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over the course of four Zoom sessions, with hands-on challenges to complete in between, you will learn the basics of tree identification, with a focus on native Ontario species (and their look-alike non-native counterparts). You will learn about the important features to look for (e.g. leaf shape and arrangement, bark characteristics, fruits and cones), as well as the details that help us to distinguish between species in the same group (e.g. ashes, pines ,maples). You will practice your skills on trees that you can find in your local area, and get feedback on your ‘homework’. The fourth session will include a virtual tour of trees in The Arboretum’s collections. Sessions will run from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. (one hour of instruction, and up to 30 minutes of optional questions/discussion) on Tuesdays from June 6 to 27.
Please Note: This course is online. A separate in-person course is also available on July 7.
Fee: $50 (plus HST) per person.

Animal Rehabilitation Day 8 - What to do when you find a baby white-tailed deer
2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join us over the lunch hour for the seventh session in this wildlife education series! How to handle finding a baby white-tailed deer. Learn how to detect if they need your help, and the proper precautions when you come across this special species. We will go through their natural history (note: this animal is especially vulnerable when it comes to imprinting), what a healthy versus unhealthy baby looks like, some common illnesses, and how you can help. This is a new addition to the series this year. No prior wildlife knowledge required.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session.
NOTE: this is a virtual event that will be held over zoom.
Register for this workshop and more in the series at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops

Guelph Symphony Pop Up Orchestra
2023-06-11 14:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph on Sunday, June 11, for a unique performance by the Guelph Symphony Orchestra, part of a two-week series of 45-minute concerts presented in imaginative, unexpected and less formal settings throughout the city. The event at the Art Gallery of Guelph begins outside, engaging AGG’s recent public sculpture by local artist Seth, Living Room Suite, followed by an art-inspired program inside, including a performance of Dinuk Wijeratne’s The Disappearance of Lisa Gherardini that tells the story of the real-life theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in 1911.
Learn more on the Guelph Symphony website.

Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
2023-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 | OVC Café, Ontario, Canada
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey!
June 14, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the OVC Cafe
Next week, take your break, grab a refreshment, compliments of Wellness@Work, and complete the pulse survey if you haven’t already. Laptops and paper copies of the survey will be available. Share your thoughts as you sip on a beverage! The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them with free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.

The Wellness@Work Pulse Survey for 2023 is now open to all faculty and staff. Please share with us how you are feeling. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete as there are only five short questions. All responses are anonymous.
The Wellness@Work initiative supports whole-person well-being for faculty and staff at the University of Guelph. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on mental health, workplace safety, and work-life balance so that we can identify employee experience trends
The input you provide through this survey is incredibly valuable and will help shape programming, policies, strategic planning and procedures developed by Wellness@Work to support your wellbeing. Your feedback helps us improve and adapt.
The survey will close at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19.
