Winegard Lectureship in Physics
Prof. Rob Phillips, California Institute of Technology, presents "Drunken Sailors, Coin Flips and How to Read Genomes" as part of the Winegard Lectureship in Physics. The ability to read the DNA sequences of different organisms has transformed biology in much the same way that the telescope transformed astronomy. And yet, much of the sequence found in
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Autorickshaw Trio
The music of Autorickshaw spans Indian classical, folk, Bollywood and fusion (a blend of Indian music, jazz, world, pop and Canadian folk music) as well as original repertoire with deep roots in the soil of the Indian subcontinent. Autorickshaw Trio has created a unique style of Indo-fusion music that, while strongly rooted in ancient art
Philosophy Speaker Series
Prof. Tracy Isaacs, Western University, presents "What Would a Feminist Theory of Collective Action and Responsibility Look Like?" All are welcome. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231
Leave for Change Experiences of a Lifetime
Be inspired as faculty and staff share their experiences with Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees as they undertake a short-term (three- to four-week) volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel will feature: Mary Murphy, Legal Counsel, will share the workshops she facilitated on legal systems for faculty, practicing lawyers and
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
Prof. Patrick Boerlin, Pathobiology, will discuss "Antimicrobial Resistance: Going Beyond Direct Selection?" A pizza lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact Ravi Kulkarni, Poultry Health Research Network coordinator, at Ext 54759 or r.kulkarni@uoguelph.ca. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810
PhD Thesis Defence: Wisam Obeidat
Wisam Obeidat, a PhD candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on "Genetic Variation for Chilling Stress and Spectral Reflectance in Short-Season Maize." Everyone is welcome. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship
Join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics for the Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship on the role of technology in addressing environmentally sustainable food production. “Tomorrow’s Table: Organic Farming, Genetics and the Future of Food” is presented by Prof. Pamela Ronald, Genome Center director, Institute for Food and Agricultural Literacy, University of
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Bud Roach
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series and the Guelph Jazz Festival present Bud Roach, tenor and baroque guitarist. He will perform an English and Italian repertoire from 1620 to 1680, featuring music by Henry Purcell, Henry Lawes, Giovanni Felice Sances and Allesandro Grandi. This concert is free and open to the public. Location: MacKinnon Building,
Ontario Turfgrass Symposium
Designed for turfgrass professionals, the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium is hosted by the University of Guelph, an international leader in turf sciences. Location: Rozanski Hall
Educational Developers Caucus Conference
As educational developers, we work in and among the traditions of higher education. One tradition of educational development in Canada is the annual Educational Developers Caucus Conference. This year's conference, hosted by the University of Guelph, asks us to examine, evaluate, challenge and defend the traditions of educational development. We invite you to take this
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar on Animal Care Services
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Seminar Series welcomes Office of Research veterinarian Marcus Litman, who will discuss "Animal Care Services 2.0: Emphasizing the 'Services' in Animal
Presentation Boot Camp
This intensive workshop focuses on honing your presentation skills. Participants will learn strategies to improve their presentation skills, give a short presentation and receive feedback. This workshop is intended for
Structural Violence, Stratified Reproduction and the Politics of the Zika Virus
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a lecture by U of G political science professor Candace Johnson on "Structural Violence, Stratified Reproduction and the Politics of the Zika Virus," Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231
PhD Thesis Defence: Yuening “Nathan” Jiao
Yuening "Nathan" Jiao, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Syntheses of Carbohydrate Antigens Expressed by Gastric-intestinal Bacteria and Conjugates Thereof." Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Jim Estill Presents “Successful Habits”
Jim Estill, CEO of Danby and former director of Blackberry, will discuss some of the habits that he feels contributed to his success, followed by a question period. Location: Richards
Recruit Guelph Job Fair
Meet employers hiring for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract employment opportunities. Network and chat about career options, industry trends and salary expectations. Students from all years and programs are
What we Know: Research and Insight on Guelph-Wellington
What do we know about the communities in which we live? Learn about 50 projects featuring research on Guelph and Wellington. This event is organized by the Community Engaged Scholarship
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 for 90 minutes on Wednesday, March 1, 8, 22 and 29. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Cancelled for March 2
Today's Thursday at Noon Concert Series featuring Duo Percussion has been cancelled.
Philosophy Speaker Series
Jeremy Glick, associate professor of African diaspora literature and modern drama, Hunter College, CUNY, presents "Haitian Revolutionary Out-Takes: Brecht, Fanon, Baraka/Hegel." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231