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Addressing Microaggressions in Teaching and Learning

Interdisciplinary Hub - MacKinnon 019 University of Guelph MacKinnon Bldg, Guelph

Have you ever witnessed a microaggression in a learning environment? Were you satisfied with the way you responded? In this practical, hands-on session delivered by Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, we will explore multiple ways of responding to microaggressions in virtual and in-person classrooms. By the end of this session, you will be able to adapt and

Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus

Ontario, Canada

This interactive workshop encourages participants to move beyond the text of Ontario's human rights legislation to understand how legal requirements affect our day-to-day work. How do we identify when behaviour is harassment or discrimination? How do we know when behaviour rises to the level of a human rights violation? What is a reasonable response to

Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds, and learn about how they persevere through our most challenging season. We'll also be on the lookout for visitors from the north, as several birds

20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Want more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908

Judging Disagreements: Reflections from Justice Huscroft

MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Join the Department of Political Science and the Justice and Legal Studies team to hear Justice Huscroft from the Court of Appeal of Ontario discuss his remarkable career as scholar, professor, and judge. After almost a decade of judging some of the most difficult cases at one of the nation’s most prestigious courts, Justice Huscroft

The Impact of Social Networks on the Work-Life Choices of South Asian Women in Ontario, Canada (Webinar)

Ontario, Canada

Webinar hosted by Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Presented by Anju Philip: Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph South Asians are currently the largest visible minority group in Canada, and there continues to be an influx of highly educated and skilled

A Year in the Life of Parliament

Rozanski Hall 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario

Hear from Canadian political scientist and former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, Dr. Ian Brodie. Department of Political Science welcomes Dr. Ian Brodie from the University of Calgary When: November 24, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: Rozanski Hall 105 For information, visit: csahs.uoguelph.ca/brodie

WSET Level 1 Award In Wine Certification

Macdonald Stewart Hall 42 Macdonald St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines is an entry level world recognized qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is ideal for boosting the confidence of new or inexperienced front-line staff in the hospitality and retail sectors. It is also a great course for those wanting to know

In-person panel discussion: Kept Alive Within Us art exhibition at the AGG

Art Gallery of Guelph 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada

Featuring artists Sandra Brewster, Ésery Mondesir, and Farihah Aliyah Shah in dialogue with moderator Starasea Camara, this panel discussion will explore themes and issues raised in Kept Alive Within Us, a group exhibition at the Art Gallery of Guelph curated by Sally Frater that explores various rituals related to the everyday and the natural environment

Giving Tuesday

Ontario, Canada

Giving Tuesday: Unlock Brighter Futures for our Students The University of Guelph is set to mark Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement where charities, companies, institutions and individuals rally for causes that are near and dear to their hearts. Giving Tuesday will take place on November 28 and U of G is inviting everyone to help

Ugly Festive Sweater – Trivia and Lunch

University Centre - Peter Clark Hall

Don your ugliest festive sweater and put your trivia skills to the test in support of United Way! Get a few friends together to form a trivia team and compete for the grand prize of a $150 gift card for Gryph's Craft Kitchen and Alehouse. Trivia and Name That Tune will be done in teams

$15

Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Graduate History students from HIST*6200 (Scottish Highland and Lowland History) with Prof. Kevin James will present a class colloquium, 'Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph' on Tuesday 28 November, 4:00-5:30pm, McLaughlin Library, Whitelaw Room (2nd floor). Short student presentations will be followed by an informal reception with light refreshments. More details

Financial Literacy Fair

University Centre Ontario, Canada

November is Financial Literacy Month! To celebrate, Student Financial Services is hosting our annual Financial Literacy Fair on November 29. Join us in the University Centre courtyard between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Financial Literacy Fair is the perfect place to learn how to manage your finances, PLUS there will be free cotton candy

Opposing Oppression: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Competencies

Ontario, Canada

This interactive session will engage critically with anti-oppression frameworks and suggest ways to apply an equity and inclusion lens to learning and working environments. Anti-oppressive action involves both critical and practical examinations of individual, interpersonal, systemic, and cultural barriers to full participation for equity-deserving groups.

Campus Lighting Ceremony: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Johnston Hall 45 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Members of the U of G community are invited to attend a ceremony to initiate the lighting of Johnston Hall and show support for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. As part of this ceremony, the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support and Education Centre and S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Free Environment) Peer Educators will

United Way Bazaar

University Centre Courtyard Ontario, Canada

Join us for the United Way Bazaar, brought to you by Hospitality Services! Thursday, November 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., University Centre Courtyard. Featuring: Great raffle prizes Bake sale U of G Bookstore Items Used Book Sale  

United Way Holiday Bake Sale

Mountain Hall South Residences, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Enjoy some baked goods in support of United Way! Thursday, November 30, 10 am to 5 pm in the Mountain Lobby. All proceeds in support of United Way.

Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff

Brass Taps - University Centre Ontario, Canada

Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff As the year comes to an end, let’s get together to recharge and celebrate the fantastic work you've accomplished in 2023. Join us for a coffee and a snack with President Charlotte Yates and other senior leaders. Thursday, November 30 Drop in between 10 a.m. and 11:30

20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Want more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908

Deep Dish Dialogues explores Food and Faith

MacDonald Institute 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Ahead of the holidays, learn about the role food plays in Jewish, Roman Catholic and Sikh faiths. Rabbi Raphi Steiner will be demonstrating how to make latkes which can be used to celebrate Chanukah. Father Patrick Ohl and Ania Krysciak will be preparing a Polish dish typically served on Christmas Eve. And Charandeep Dhillon will