Control Academic Stress: Procrastination and Perfectionism
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we will identify strategies to modify or decrease unhelpful behaviours. Please note that registration is required for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A
The Endocannabinoid System and the Role of Cannabinoids in the Body
Guest speaker Michael Beazely will present a lecture of cannabis basics, including: what it is plant strains active/medicinal ingredients cannabinoid receptors role of cannabinoids in the body how cannabis is consumed adverse effects/medicinal effects special populations cannabis dependence and withdrawal Michael Beazely BSP, PhD is an associate professor and associate director for curriculum at the
PhD Defense – Christopher Alcorn
PhD candidate Christopher Alcorn will defend his thesis “A Quantitative Raman and Density Functional Theory Investigation of Uranyl Sulfate Complexation and Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation under Hydrothermal Conditions” on March 7. All are welcome to attend. Summerlee Science Complex, Room 1511
Recruit Guelph Job Fair
The Recruit Guelph Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire students for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. All employers at the fair have active job positions on Recruit Guelph and are attending to meet with applicants face-to-face to answer any questions. Students of all programs and years
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Shannon Baker
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Shannon Baker, Senior Project Director at Waterfront Toronto. Her talk is titled "The Once & Future City". All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture Building, Pit Lobby
Take the Stress Out of IBS Workshop
Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or a stressed stomach. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The program fee is $10 for students and $40 for non-students. University Centre, Room 335
Decreasing Headaches
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches, without medications. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic, meets on Wednesday evenings for 90 minutes. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for everyone else. University Centre,
Decreasing Headaches Workshop
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches, without medications. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic, meets on Wednesday evenings for 90 minutes. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for everyone else. University Centre,
Registration deadline: Cider in Ontario Seminar
Former University of Guelph student Tariq Ahmed of Revel Cider Co. will join us to explain his journey in opening a cidery in Ontario. We will cover cider production, apple varieties, as well as legislation around cider production. The seminar takes place March 25, 2018 from noon to 2:30 p.m.
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