Thinking Spaces with Eric Lewis: “Improvising the Archive: Medea Electronique’s Archive of Digital Art”
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Improvising the Archive: Medea Electronique’s Archive of Digital Art,” a talk by Eric Lewis. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at 1 p.m. in person (The IICSI House, 9 University Avenue E., University of Guelph) as well as streamed
Fair November Craft Show and Sale (In person)
University Centre Ontario, CanadaThe 48th annual Fair November Craft Show is one of the Guelph community’s favourite annual events, bringing together some of the very best in Canadian handmade goods. For four days only, Level 0 (Basement) and Level 1 (Main Floor) of the University Centre become the temporary home to 80+ of Canada’s most talented artisans and
ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues explores food pricing
Join us as we discuss food prices and budgeting with Dr. Simon Somogyi. Somogyi is the University of Guelph’s lead researcher on Canada’s Food Price Report and he’ll be providing insight into why food prices have been rising. He’ll also share ideas on what foods are most cost-effective. Based on Simon’s recommendations, Chef Megan Wright
Faculty and Staff: Pause and Create – Draw Van Gogh’s Famous Sunflowers with Oil Pastels
Learn how to create a “painting” using oil pastels. This fun and versatile medium creates an effect similar to oil paintings, without all the mess or fuss. Attendees will create a painting inspired by Van Gogh’s famous sunflowers. Register at https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HQmhqBKjRo4AK2. Supplies will be provided to the first 25 registrants! Registrants will receive an email
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: “Staging Urban Landscapes” by Cannon Ivers
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "Staging Urban Landscapes" by Cannon Ivers. Cannon Ivers is a landscape architect and director at LDA Design in London. Cannon is a teaching fellow at the Bartlett School of Landscape Architecture and the author of the book
LGBTQ2IA+ Discussion – Trans Awareness Week: A Discussion About Mental Health
The LGBTQ2IA+ Weekly Discussion serves as an opportunity for students to connect, discuss and share lived experiences of being part of the LGBTQ2IA+ communities. At the weekly discussion, we explore different topics related to sexual orientation, gender identity, finding community, pop culture and more. These discussions are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. All
‘Amaryllis’ by Pascal Brullemans, presented by Theatre Studies at U of G
MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTheatre Studies at U of G presents Amaryllis It’s Amaryllis’ birthday and she is on a mission: to spread the ashes of her dead sister. However, her sister appears, begging Amaryllis to help release her from the land of the living. The two sisters embark on an exciting adventure in this play of tragedy and love.
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – 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 familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighborhood is no longer new. It’s home. Join us for monthly sessions as
Virtual Constellation “Walk” – Arboretum Event
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 familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighborhood is no longer new. It’s home. Format: Online via Zoom Instructor: Trevor
Making Sense of Nutritional Supplements
Overwhelmed by all of the options in the supplement aisle? Wondering if there are supplements that might be helpful in managing your health? You are not alone! Join Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, Lindzie O'Reilly for a virtual session that will discuss common nutrition supplements including those that could be helpful as well as those
Faculty and Staff: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Skating is a great way to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics and Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available.
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.
Equine Industry Symposium
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe University of Guelph’s Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management - Equine Management degree program hosts the 7th annual Equine Industry Symposium. This year’s theme is "Horses in Human Health and Learning". The event, featuring Nina Ekholm Fry from the University of Denver, takes place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET, November 21 to 23 on
Capacity Development and Extension Grad Students Host Visit of Activist-in-Residence Gabriel Allahdua
This event focuses on activism, advocacy and social change communication in the agri-food sector. U of G activist-in-residence Gabriel Allahdua joins graduate students in SEDRD to discuss lessons in advocacy on migrant workers' rights.
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Evaluating Knowledge Mobilization Activities
When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) efforts. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Summarize the steps involved in evaluating KMb Discuss common challenges and best
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
Opposing Oppression: Applying Equity and Inclusion Lenses to Teaching & Learning (Virtual and in-person)
This interactive session will engage critically with anti-oppression frameworks and suggest ways to apply an equity and inclusion lens to teaching and learning. Anti-oppressive teaching and learning involves both critical and practical examinations of individual, interpersonal, systemic and cultural barriers to full participation for equity-deserving groups. This session will explore equity and inclusion throughout the
Principles of Good Animal (Welfare) Science
2022-2023 CCSAW Research Seminar for November will be given by Dr. Hanno Würbel, Bern University. Join us in person (coffee and dessert afterwards) in 1714 LLC or on zoom at https://zoom.us/j/93994048514.
Financial Literacy Fair
November is Financial Literacy Month! To celebrate, Student Financial Services is hosting our annual Financial Literacy Fair on November 24. 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 more about how to manage your finances, PLUS there will be free
The Biodiversity Emergency: Conservation in Canada and Beyond
Join GIER at The Bookshelf Cinema to learn about the upcoming Convention on Biological Diversity and what it means for Canada and the world! This December, the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will meet in Montreal, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka Nation, to negotiate and adopt a new ‘Global Biodiversity Framework,’ as