Future Thinkers Speaker Series feat. Dr. Lenore Newman
The Ontario Agricultural College invites you to this year’s Future Thinkers speaker series Monday, October 16th, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation led by our keynote speaker Dr. Lenore Newman titled ‘The auroch’s banshee wail: farming in an uncertain future.’ Humanity is locked into a race between rapidly worsening climate
Session: Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress
"Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress" is a guide for staff and faculty to equip themselves with the skills to be able to recognize signs of distress, respond, and refer to appropriate resources. This training is intended to accompany the guide to support staff and faculty in gaining confidence and equipping themselves with the
Capture Confidence: Mastering the Art of Professional Headshot Photography
In today's visually driven world, your professional image matters more than ever. Whether you're looking to enhance your photography skills or someone seeking to take outstanding headshots, this workshop is designed for you. Led by the Library Media Studio and the John F Wood Centre, this hands-on experience will delve into the art, techniques, and
Skills for Research Impact Series: Planning for Research Impact
Knowledge mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -Define "knowledge mobilization" -Identify why knowledge mobilization is important -Identify best practices for knowledge mobilization -Summarize the steps involved in knowledge mobilization planning -Compare and contrast
Skills for Research Impact Series
Ontario, CanadaSkills for Research Impact is a workshop series, spanning the fall and winter semesters, for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Through sessions facilitated by impact experts, participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization (or knowledge translation and transfer)
Improvising Communities: A Retrospective Exhibition
Improvising Communities: A Retrospective Exhibition marks the celebration of a significant milestone in the emerging field of Critical Studies in Improvisation.
Capture Confidence: Mastering the Art of Professional Headshot Photography
In today's visually driven world, your professional image matters more than ever. Whether you're looking to enhance your photography skills or someone seeking to take outstanding headshots, this workshop is designed for you. Led by the Library Media Studio and the John F Wood Centre, this hands-on experience will delve into the art, techniques, and
One Health Seminar: Lived expertise and intervening on the expertise of resource extraction
The One Health Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Leah Levac, Department of Political Science, as the next speaker in our One Health Seminar Series. Leah will be speaking on "Lived expertise and intervening on the expertise of resource extraction" on Wednesday, October 18, 12:30, in Room 384 in the McLaughlin Library.
EDI Workshop Sessions: Human Rights & You
Join the Office of Diversity and Human Rights for an exciting new workshop and speaker series! The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Workshop Sessions will kick off on Oct. 19 with a compelling workshop that explores human rights at the University of Guelph. This first session, Human Rights and You is open to students, faculty,
Hopper Lecture 2023 – Theories of Water
Join us for the 30th Anniversary Hopper Lecture – Theories of Water! What does it mean to listen to water? What does it mean to believe in water? Guest speaker Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist will consider these questions and explore what it means to challenge systems of colonialism
Autumnal: A Creative Workshop Exploring Transformation and Change
The Autumn season brings the changing and falling of leaves, the gatherings of harvest, and a physical reminder of the passage of time. Within this process, there are moments of beautiful transformation, grief, harvest, letting go, and space for welcoming the new. Join us for this creative workshop where we will use art to explore
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Susannah Drake of Sasaki
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Susannah Drake. Susannah is a Principal at Sasaki Associates Inc. She splits her time between offices in Brooklyn, New York, and Denver, Colorado in New York City. Sasaki is a global leader in creating authentic and inspiring
IF Festival of Improvised Arts
The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) at the University of Guelph is thrilled to announce the fourth annual edition of their 24-hour festival of improvised arts: IF 2023. From Oct. 21 to 22, this free festival will feature improvised performances in Guelph’s newest state-of-the-art performance space, ImprovLab, as well as arts events
Sunrise Performance | Improvisation Festival 2023
The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is partnering with Improvisation Festival 2023 to welcome the sunrise with Guelph’s spoken word artist Truth Is … , performing alongside a world premiere by drummer Marshall Trammell. This performance is one of many held during IF 2023, a 24-hour celebration of the improvisational arts taking place from 7
Unwrap the Future: Packaging 101 and Sustainability, Unveiling the Essentials for Every Entrepreneur’s Success
Get ready to unwrap the secrets of packaging and sustainability in a presentation that's a must-attend for every forward-thinking entrepreneur. Discover how to package success with eco-conscious strategies, leaving a green footprint while making your brand shine! This workshop will cover essential packaging topics to consider when starting your own brand including: the purpose and
Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
Reconciliation is all about relationships. This ‘tea and talk’ session is an opportunity to share, explore and learn together. Participants are invited to bring forward topics and questions to ignite conversations. This session will be hosted by Cara Wehkamp, AVP (Indigenous Initiatives) and is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.
Skills for Research Impact Series: Community Engagement
Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work? By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -Identify a range of key stakeholders and potential goals for engagement -Consider different levels and
Skills for Research Impact Series
Ontario, CanadaSkills for Research Impact is a workshop series, spanning the fall and winter semesters, for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Through sessions facilitated by impact experts, participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization (or knowledge translation and transfer)
The Third Scenario Artist Potluck Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators
Join Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators recipient Holly Chang and artists Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka, Joy Wong, Lan “Florence” Yee, and Justin Ming Yong for a free community meal. Chang and the artists will each bring and share a dish that speaks to their own personal narratives and negotiations of belonging, collectively exploring ideas at
Opposing Oppression: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Competencies
This interactive session will engage critically with anti-oppression frameworks and suggest ways to apply an equity and inclusion lens to learning and working environments. Anti-oppressive action involves both critical and practical examinations of individual, interpersonal, systemic, and cultural barriers to full participation for equity-deserving groups.