The Bigger Picture Series is the Wood Centre's Flagship event where we bring guest speakers to campus to tackle challenges or innovative topics within industry to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. This semester, we are diving into the topic of Indigenous Entrepreneurship. For the workshop component, we will be creating custom dot-art based on

Connect with one of Canada’s leaders in finance and innovation. U of G students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to an inspiring talk with Justine Hendricks, president & CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Justine will explore how innovation and technology in the agri-food sector are tackling global challenges like climate change and food

In this participatory workshop, Dr Mullen will look at three approaches to group improvising—1) improvising with pulse and rhythm, 2) using stimuli such as text, visuals and thematic starting points, and 3) the Search and Reflect methodology as pioneered by Phil’s mentor John Stevens, a key figure in European Free Group Improvisation. Please bring an

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Mediating Landscapes” with Karen M’Closkey. Karen is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture – Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania and Editor in Chief, LA+. M’Closkey is also co-founder of PEG office of landscape

Land acknowledgements have become common practice in higher education however many questions have been raised about their intention, accuracy and usefulness. Are you interested in developing a personal practice to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its relations? Participants in this session will: Gain an understanding of the intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements are

The 9th Equine Industry Symposium will focus on the Equine Code of Practice and its impact on equine welfare. On Night 1, Jeffrey Spooner and Jackie Wepruk, experts from the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), will cover the code's development, its relevance, and its impact on equine welfare. On Night 2, we will hear

The first mandate of Dr. Carabin’s Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and One Health is to highlight the importance of the One Health approach during crises and create an understanding of the epidemiological challenges encountered in identifying the underlying causes of population health status or health behaviours. The second mandate is to incorporate

Join Professor Emeritus Wayne Caldwell as he reflects on his distinguished career in rural planning, agricultural preservation, and sustainable development, with a particular focus on his work in promoting healthy