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College Royal Hockey Game

Gryphon Centre Arena 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

It's OAC vs Ridgetown. Come on out and see the University of Guelph Aggies take on the Ridgetown Aggies. A highly anticipated showdown with talent on both sides. There is a minimum of $5 donation at the door, with all proceeds going to the Farmer Wellness initiative which supports farmers' mental health. Come out March

Listening to Different English Accents (online)

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

When it comes to understanding different pronunciations, much of the focus is on changing the speaker while ignoring listening practices. The purpose of this workshop is to have participants consider how they can be better listeners of different types of accented speech. Along with practicing practical strategies to improve understanding of various English accents, participants

Women’s Only Swim

Recurring
Athletics Centre 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Athletics 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

Exploring indigenous-AI Relations Through the Lens of Activity

MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

When Indigenous cultural resurgence is coinciding with generative AI emergence. Join Dr. Todd J.B. Blayone to explore the intersection of emerging digital technologies and Indigenous socio-cultural development. with focusing on

College Royal Open House

University of Guelph

College Royal is the largest university open house event of its kind in North America. Each March, the University of Guelph opens its doors to the general public in a

The Art and Practice of Pruning

R.J. Hilton Centre 384 College Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This half-day workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of pruning and aims to provide you with basic skills to confidently approach pruning in your own landscape. We begin with how to form pruning strategies, including choosing and maintaining equipment and understanding plant growth and timing. Pruning cuts and techniques will be discussed, demonstrated, and

Constellations, Milky Way and Telescopes

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

This in-person hour-long session will have a little bit for everyone. First, we’ll learn a few of the prominent winter constellations and how to find them (maps provided). Then we will look at photographs of several fascinating objects inside these constellations, with photographs taken by talented local astrophotographers. We’ll cap off the evening by observing

$12

Virtual Gardening Fundamentals

Recurring
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

Garden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the soil. Robert Pavlis will cover lots of practical topics such as planting, maintenance, plant selection, sun/shade requirements, and give you some of his top picks.

Working Through Menopause

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Although the transition from peri-menopause to menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life, many of the changes can be very disruptive. It doesn't have to be that way! Women may experience symptoms of peri-menopause beginning in their early 40's and continue to experience symptoms into their 50’s. Simple nutritional and lifestyle modifications can

Anxiety Skills & Strategies

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learn powerful, drug-free 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 escalation of anxiety. This three-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets

Providing Feedback to Graduate Student Writers: Rethinking Traditional Approaches

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This workshop for faculty shares approaches to providing feedback on academic writing projects such as theses and dissertations. We discuss ways to anticipate and prepare for the challenges that graduate writers, including writers for whom English is an additional language (EAL), may experience as they receive, interpret, and respond to feedback. We show how you

Science of Happiness (Homewood Health)

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This International Day of Happiness, join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health, to learn about the Science of Happiness. Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of

Women’s Only Swim

Recurring
Athletics Centre 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Athletics 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

Stop Worrying!

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it! Learn to curb the worry habit... and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and

Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women

Waasamowin - Summerlee Science Complex Atrium 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, Canada

Dr. Juliet Daniel, a cancer biologist and the associate dean of research and external relations in the Faculty of Science at McMaster University, will present Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women as part of the College of Biological Science's Community Seminar Series. The event will be held in the

Interactive Cooking with Hospitality Services: Sustainable and Affordable Eating (In-Person)

MacDonald Institute 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Join Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, Jessie, and Sous Chef, Dale, for a low cost and low waste interactive cooking class. Jessie will start with a presentation reviewing some of the considerations for sustainable and affordable cooking at home, followed by a demonstration from Chef Dale and an opportunity for attendees to cook recipes themselves. Register

Navigating the Fierce Debate: Democracy and Contentious Politics

MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Policy changes in contentious policy areas tend spark fierce debates that touch on essential aspects of democratic legitimacy and citizenship. This panel explores the relationship between recent changes in the regulation of sex work and assisted dying and debates over democratic governance in Canada. Speakers: Dr. Anna Drake, University of Waterloo Dr. Thomas McMorrow, Ontario

World Water Day 2024

Thornbrough Building 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

World Water Day is next Friday, March 22! 🌎 This years theme is "Water for Peace". Come join Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute and U of G Engineering from 1:30 to 3:30p.m. in the Adams Atrium, School of Engineering for three engaging presentations and student posters. All are welcome! Presenters: Dr. Jonathan Munn, Assistant Professor,

Balance: Improvised Music Masterclass at ImprovLab

MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Please join us on Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. (ET) for a Masterclass with the boundary-pushing jazz duo, Balance. This presentation will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108 at the University of Guelph. As always, our Masterclass events are free! The duo will also be performing a ticketed concert at Silence, at

Go PHYS Girl

University of Guelph

Building upon the success of the Go ENG Girl and Go CODE Girl models, Women in Engineering and Physics outreach teams at the University of Guelph are piloting the first of its kind Go PHYS Girl on March 23. This event will be designed for all girl and non-binary students in Grades 7 to 10