The Entomological Society of Ontario (ESO) is holding its 154th  annual conference at the University of Guelph Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. Associated with the full ESO Conference are three free events on Sept. 30. Register by Sept 27. for these great sessions. Plenary session panel - Three renowned scientists highlight their research with insects. Peter

Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, acclaimed and award-winning international journalist and New York Times best-selling author, speaks about the extraordinary movements that have shaped America over the last 20 years. Co-sponsored by CFRU, College of Arts and College of Social and Applied Science. Tickets available at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1557690-amy-goodman-in-conversation-guelph/. Rozanski Hall, Room 104

The Ontario Agricultural College Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers that are actively recruiting students for exciting opportunities in the agricultural, business and environmental industries. Students of all years and programs are encouraged to attend this fair to network with employers and find out more about their current and upcoming opportunities (full-time, summer,

Jamie Gruman, a professor in leadership and organizational management, is coming to residence to share his ReNU model of using your free time to destress effectively . This event is free, will have free snacks, and students from all U of G residences are welcome to attend. Mills Hall - Main Lounge

Jason Wilson & The Perennials combine reggae with the improvisational sensibility of jazz and layered with storytelling in the Scottish folk tradition. For more information, visit www.uoguelph.ca/sofam/events MacKinnon Building, Room 107 - Goldschmidt Room

This panel event featuring esteemed speakers with expertise in environmental issues will help the audience reflect on the strengths, challenges and opportunities for conservation in Canada. Moderated by Judy Maddren M.S.M, CBC Journalist and U of G alumna, the panelists include: Elizabeth May - MP and Leader of the Green Party of Canada David Miller

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 program meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. or can be taken online.  The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 in Wines is an entry-level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. This offering of the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines will take place November 5, 2017 in PJ's Restaurant.

In this workshop, David Mellor, Massey University, University of New Zealand, will discuss: Development of the Five Domains Model (1994 to 2017) Primary purposes, misapplications and appropriate applications of the model Scientific foundations of the model Use to assess impacts of research, teaching and testing procedures Assessment of welfare compromise and enhancement using the model

David Mellor, Institute of Vet, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, University of New Zealand presents the 2017 F.W. Presant Memorial Lecture.  Prof. Mellor will provide insights and examples about how we can update our thinking  on animal welfare. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Set for the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, this lecture series will feature topics about nation building.  Presented in partnership between Guelph Museums and the University of Guelph. Oct. 11, Professor Dennis Baker presents "Building Blocks of our Nation: Canada’s constitutional multiplicity". Dennis Baker is an associate

This seminar will cover everything the difference between ales and lagers, micro vs. macro, core and extra ingredients, the brewing process and its history, and how to snuff out a bad beer. The seminar takes place October 29, 2017 from noon to 2:30 p.m. in PJ's Restaurant.

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Hugh Keegan from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). His talk is titled "Green Infrastructure Planning: What is it? Where did it come from? Some tools and resources to assist in performing it."

David Mellor, Professor, Institute of Vet, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, will cover the development of survival-critical behaviours in newborn mammals: postnatal onset of behavioural flexibility in groups of young with different levels of brain maturity at birth. The talk will lead into discussion of questions related to fetal and neonatal consciousness and implications

Leading Animal Welfare expert David Mellor, Massey University, University of New Zealand, will explore some of the welfare issues experienced by equine athletes. This talk will give a great foundation on equine welfare issues related to exercise for those planning to attend the keynote lecture on "Breathlessness" at the OVC Animal Welfare Forum on October

The free go ENG Girl event is geared towards girls from grades seven to 11 and their parents. Participants visit local university campuses across Ontario to learn about the exciting world of engineering. Girls and their parents can learn from women in the engineering profession, academics and students through hands-on activities, student exhibits, speaker sessions

Are you interested in learning more about graduate programs at the University of Guelph? Join us for Graduate Studies Preview Day to meet with faculty, staff and current graduate students and learn more about your program of interest. Admissions and scholarship officers will also be available to answer your questions.

This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes, and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Room 335, University Centre

Come learn about your study abroad options at our Study Abroad Fair, which includes six semesters abroad and over 100 exchange opportunities. You will have the chance to meet students who have been on Guelph's study abroad programs, and students who are here on exchange from our partner universities.