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Shakespeare Made in Canada: Macbeth, Scotland and the Guelph Connection

Prof. Daniel Fischlin, School of English and Theatre Studies, presents "Shakespeare Made in Canada: Macbeth, Scotland and the Guelph Connection." A worldwide celebration of 400 years of Shakespeare is underway this year. Guelph residents don't need to look any further than their own backyard for surprising connections to Shakespeare, as the new edition of Macbeth

Derry Dialogues Present “Why go to Mars?”

Derry Dialogues This panel discussion will feature Dr. Robert Thirsk and other experts. Thirsk holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering, a doctorate of medicine and a master of business administration. He is also Chancellor of the University of Calgary and was an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency from 1984 to 2012. Location: Richards

2016 Harshman Lecture

Guest lecturer Bill Eddy, president of the High Conflict Institute, will discuss "Tips for Family Communication," including how to deal with conflict. This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. The Harshman Lecture is presented by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Please RSVP to frandept@uoguelph.ca or call

Book Publishing Today: Challenges and Opportunities

University of Guelph alumna Iris Tupholme, senior vice-president and executive publisher of Harper Collins Publishers Ltd., will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the publishing industry. She will be introduced by Lawrence Hill, U of G creative writing professor and critically-acclaimed author. Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 246a

2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture

Dr. Jonna Mazet, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will present the 2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture, "One Health Success: Moving Toward a World Free of Pandemics." Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD, is a professor of epidemiology and disease ecology, and executive director of the One Health Institute in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where

Hothouse Play Looks at Freedom and Incarceration

A new play exploring freedom and incarceration and staged by University of Guelph students runs on campus until Nov. 19. Hothouse was written and directed by Prof. Judith Thompson, School of English and Theatre Studies. Tickets are $10 and are available in the theatre office in Massey Hall from 1 to 4:30 p.m., or at

Fair November

Fair November brings dozens of artisans to the University of Guelph. Feast your senses on handmade jewelry, arts, crafts, food, clothing and more. Location: University Centre Time: Nov. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Educational Technology Vendor Fair: Student Response Systems

The College of Biological Science and the Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice, with support from Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd), will host an educational technology fair featuring student response systems. Instructors from across the disciplines are invited to learn more about student response systems that promote student learning and engagement. Location: Science Complex

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Enrique Graf

Internationally-acclaimed pianist Enrique Graf performs classical concert piano works, including a piece by a Uruguayan composer. Free admission. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

School of Environmental Sciences Fall Seminar Series

Ed Topp, principal scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and adjunct biology professor at Western University, presents a guest seminar on "Fate and Impacts of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Agro-ecosystems." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Alexander Hall, Room 265

Student Print Show and Sale

Students in the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, and relief and screen prints. Time: Nov. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207  

Panel Discussion: “Trump’s Unlikely Victory: Why? How? What’s Next?”

The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on "Trump's Unlikely Victory: Why? How? What's Next?" The talk will be moderated by Prof. Byron Sheldrick, Political Science. Participants will include: Prof. David MacDonald, Political Science, University of Guelph Prof. Clifford Orwin, Political Science, University of Toronto Judith Timson, Toronto Star Location: MacKinnon

Ian Millar Discusses Opportunities in Horse Industry

Students and equine enthusiasts are invited to a presentation by Ian Millar, 10-time Canadian National Champion and Olympian, hosted by Purina. He will give a 50-minute talk on "The Engagement of Professionals in the Horse Industry Sector: Role, Requirements and Opportunities." Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for general admission. Time: 7 p.m. Location:

Prud’homme Beer Certification at U of G

Prud'homme Beer Certification is a beer sommelier program that was created in 2009 to meet the growing demand for beer knowledge. This multi-level beer education course has something to offer

Talk Local to Feature Owen Roberts

Martin Bosch, host of Talk Local (channel 20, Rogers TV), will interview Owen Roberts, director, research communications, about science and agriculture journalism.  

Bio-instrumentation Trade Show

This year's trade show will showcase the many successful products, prototypes and proof-of-concept ideas in Guelph's biomedical, food safety and processing instrumentation fields. Meet with our current biological and biomedical engineering students and future bio-engineers. Maximize your networking opportunities at this public event. Everyone is welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, Engineering Atrium

Bigger Picture Series: People Powered Growth

When you first got your startup going it was just you, maybe a partner or two. Now with sales growing quickly, you need more people (good people) and you needed them yesterday! You need to make a fast transition from entrepreneur to manager so you can motivate your new employees, build your company's culture, and

University of Guelph Choirs Present Music of the Spheres

The University of Guelph Chamber Singers and the Symphonic Choir perform music about the moon and stars, featuring "Epitaph for Moonlight" by R. Murray Shafer, "Prometheus" by Kristopher Fulton and the Canadian premiere of "When I Heard the Learned Astronomer" by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi. The conductors are Gordon Burnett and Marta McCarthy. Doors open at 7:15