International Women’s Day
On March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day. Throughout history, women have collaborated and lead purposeful action to redress inequality in the hope of a better future. These efforts have been carried out through bold well-documented action, as well as through humble resistance that never made it into history books. International Women's Day is a
DigiDo – Re-Situating Women: A Feminist Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Come to our Feminist Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, with a focus on women's histories, inspired by Art+Feminism, a "do-it-yourself and do-it-with others" campaign! Edit women into Wikipedia: update or create entries on women — broadly conceived — across disciplines. Possible topics include visual artists, poets, scientists, activists, philosophers and more. Draw on your passion and expertise! Join us at 9
Honouring International Women’s Day: Research & Revolt!
The Research Facility for Women’s Health and Wellbeing (Psychology Department) is hosting its second annual free one-day conference in honour of International Women’s Day 2018, where researchers from across the University will present their work on issues related to women and girls. All are welcome! University Centre, Room 442
School of Environmental Sciences Lunch and Learn Session
Chris Parsons, assistant professor from the CERC Ecohydrology Group within Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo presents "Legacy phosphorus in freshwater sediments: Mechanisms controlling internal P loading and eutrophication." Alexander Hall, Room 218
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Flung Loose Into The Stars
Pianist and composer Adam Sherkin performs a distinctive canon of Canadian piano works inspired by the Cosmos, including SOFAM Professor Harley's Flung Loose Into The Stars. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Exhibit Launch “From Glen Notes to War Notes: A Canadian Perspective on the First World War in Rilla of Ingleside”
“From Glen Notes to War Notes: A Canadian Perspective on the First World War in Rilla of Ingleside” is the first exhibit being launched in the new Archival & Special Collections (A&SC) space in the McLaughlin Library. The staff of A&SC partnered with students and faculty from U of G’s Department of History in the
Guelph Women in Leadership: Think Beyond Convention speaker series on International Women’s Day
Guelph Women in Leadership is proud to present its third annual speaker series event for International Women's Day. This year's theme is "Think Beyond Convention" and will focus on the personal success stories of female guest speakers from Fidelity Investments, Bayer, AccorHotels and the Toronto Blue Jays. There will also be a chance to sit
Deadline to Drop Courses
The deadline to drop Winter 2018 courses is March 9 (the fortieth class day) for diploma, undergraduate and graduate students on all campuses. This only applies to one-semester courses. Courses can be dropped using WebAdvisor.
Cancelled, to Be Rescheduled: Truscott Lecture in Justice: What Does the Future of Justice Look Like?
The College of Social and Applied Human Science presents the 2018 Truscott Lecture in Justice with guest speaker Senator Kim Pate. Senator Pate will present her talk "What does the future of justice look like?" addressing the future of Canada's legal and penal system. All are welcome to attend. A reception will follow at the
Control Academic Stress: Planning and Prioritizing
In this session offered through McLaughlin Library's Learning Services, participants will learn practical planning and prioritization strategies to help them achieve school-work-life balance. Please register in advance for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A
Amanda Lang – The Beauty of Discomfort talk and book signing
Free public talk and book signing in support of the United Nations' HeForShe women's solidarity movement for gender equality. Why do some people drive change while others are blindsided by it? Why are some people able to adapt and thrive? How can we make change easier? Becoming comfortable with discomfort won’t just make us more resilient
Guelph Talks Research – Culture: From living cells to post-revolutionary literature
One Topic, Three Takes - Culture: From living cells to post-revolutionary literature Join us as we bring apples and oranges together. The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research-intensive universities and scholarly excellence is at the core of our mission. We celebrate this excellence with University Research Awards which span all of
Economic Growth on First Nations: Opportunities and Constraints Panel Discussion
Join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics for a panel discussion featuring four First Nations Chiefs discussing their assessment of the opportunities and constraints facing First Nations with respect to economic growth. Featuring Honoured Guests: Grand Chief Abram Benedict (Mohawk Council of Akwesasne) -Chief Ava Hill (Six Nations of the Grand River) Grand
Interdisciplinary Feminism (IF…): Fit is a Feminist Issue
IF...Interdisciplinary Feminist Speaker Series Presents Samantha Brennan - Fit is a Feminist Issue Come hear new College of Arts Dean Samantha Brennan talk about her adventures in blogging about feminism and fitness (http://fitisafeministissue.com). She'll talk about why feminists ought to take physical activity seriously as a matter of equality, well-being and justice. Samantha will also
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Angela Park and Scott St. John
Pianist Angela Park and violinist Scott St. John perform Schubert and Brahms. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
SES Seminar Lunch & Learn
Guest: Dr. Brewster Conant- Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo. "Conceptualizing Groundwater/ Surface-Water Interactions: Processes Affecting Discharging" Everyone is welcome to attend. Alexander Hall, Room 218
Student Print Show and Sale
Students from the School of Fine Art and Music Department will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, relief and screen prints. March 16 and 17 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm March 18 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Zavitz Hall, Room 207
IF (Interdisciplinary Feminism)…Prod-Tech-Tivity and the Art of Slowing Down
Bring your lunch and join us in THINC Lab for an interesting discussion of "Prod-tech-tivity and the Art of Slowing Down". PhD student Abi Lemak will kick us off by introducing some of her favourite apps and platforms for helping manage her time. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun, in this inclusive, welcoming conversation
Distinguished Alumni Lecture in Engineering
Marv DeVries, President and CEO of Trojan Technologies, will be speaking at the School of Engineering on the topic - Water: Global Issues and Opportunities. DeVries is a proud alumni and is pleased to be back on campus to share wisdom and insight gained during his long and illustrious career in Water Resources. Refreshments will
College Royal Open House
Visit the 94th College Royal Open House, March 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with events such as barn tours, livestock shows, club displays, dog and cat shows, department open houses, lectures and more. Come see the diversity at the University of Guelph, bridging the gap between farm and city. Learn more