In-Person Plein Air Painting
Mask (medical grade or higher), proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Spend the afternoon plein air painting with watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice will show you her approach to painting landscapes outdoors and inspire you to create your own unique paintings of the Arboretum grounds. Students will have plenty of opportunity
ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. Your link will be e-mailed to
ONLINE: Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. Join the Experiential Learning Hub to learn more about the PCDR! By the end of this workshop participants will be able
ONLINE: A Fireside Chat – Drs. Alexander Wong and Graham Taylor: Leaders in AI Discuss Topical Issues
Beyond his innovative research at the University of Waterloo and his co-founding of DarwinAI, Dr. Alexander Wong is known for monitoring and commenting on the latest developments and trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a broad perspective including its responsible use. Dr. Graham Taylor, academic co-director of U of G's Centre for Advancing Responsible and
Pride Flag Raising
The University of Guelph honours the start of Pride month with the raising of the Pride flag. Join us at the flag poles outside the south entrance to the University Centre, by the bus loop.
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – A Strong Start
Most of us can hold on to old habits, even those that hold us back. We might try the same studying routines again and again even though we’re not getting the marks or confident exam-writing experiences that we really long for. In this workshop, we will focus on harnessing our intentionality, building new habits, letting
ONLINE: How to Propose a Co-Curricular Activity for Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) Inclusion
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. Join the Experiential Learning Hub to learn more about the PCDR and how to propose a co-curricular activity to be recognized
Senate Meeting
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.
Exploring the Neurobiology of Chronic Trauma Experiences and Interoception in Healing
Trauma, Yoga and Sensory Repair: Exploring the neurobiology of chronic trauma experiences and interoception in healing Note: Please bring your yoga mat for a brief yoga practice before the talk. Meriel aims to ensure trauma-informed safe spaces for all people to experience yoga. Highly respected grassroots activist, facilitator, yoga practitioner and speaker, Meriel Goss will
ONLINE: Environment in India 2047
The India 2047 series from the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement commemorates 75 years of India's independence. Environment in India 2047 Indigenous rights in 2047: Learning from Indigenous Himalayan Youth Mabel Denzin Gergan, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies, Vanderbilt University India's cities in 2047: Climate-smart, or ecologically foolish? Harini Nagendra, Director, Research
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Making Connections in University
Feeling a sense of connection is directly linked not only with positive wellbeing but with academic success. Connectedness helps reduce major risk factors that can be barriers to scholastic thriving. This workshop will support the development of connection with ourselves, with friends and family, and with our campus. Building connections helps us with healthy decision-making, genuine intimacy, and self-compassion. Join us
Food systems, food safety and health with Dr. Delia Grace Randolph
Join the Arrell Food Institute in partnership with the University of Guelph One Health Institute for an event with world-renowned epidemiologist, veterinarian and Arrell Global Food Innovation Research Award winner, Dr. Delia Grace Randolph. Dr. Delia Grace Randolph will discuss a journey of several decades to provide an understanding of foodborne disease and how best to
Graduate Student Meet and Greet with Dr. Delia Grace Randolph
Dr. Delia Grace Randolph is receiving a Global Food Innovation Award from the Arrell Food Institute. The One Health Institute has organized a graduate student meet and greet with Delia Grace Randolph for students who would like to meet her. This event is Thursday, June 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 2500, Stewart
In-person Interaction: Bina Agarwal
Bina Agarwal, professor of Development Economics and Environment, University of Manchester, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Guelph on June 13 and deliver the convocation address on June 14. Watch the ceremonies online. CIRCLE invites you to a celebratory reception for Bina Agarwal. Monday, June 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., University
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Finding Balance
How do we find a balance between being a student, a worker, a friend, a family member? How do we find joy in our many roles? In this Thriving in Action session, we will explore how
Conversations on Slumdog Millionaire with Author Vikas Swarup
CONVERSATIONS ON SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE WITH VIKAS SWARUP, FORMER DIPLOMAT and AUTHOR OF Q&A Interviewer Madhur Anand, Governor General's award-winning writer and professor of ecology and environmental sciences, University of Guelph
ONLINE: Ontario Veterinary College Chappel Memorial Lecture with Dr. Laszlo Radvanyi
The 2022 Chappel Lecture will be presented by Dr. Laszlo Radvanyi, President and Scientific Director of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). The annual Chappel Lecture was established by
In-person Interaction: Vikas Swarup
Vikas Swarup, former diplomat and author of Q&A will receive an honorary degree from the University of Guelph and deliver the convocation address on June 16. Watch the ceremony online.
Storied Lives: Shifting Perspectives on Poverty
Storied Lives: Shifting Perspectives on Poverty is a joint research project by the Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, the University of Guelph’s Community Engaged Scholarship Institute, and
ONLINE: Virtual Constellation Walk
Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighborhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more