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Launch of Re•Vision: The Centre for Art and Social Justice

Join us for the launch of Re•Vision: The Centre for Art and Social Justice. The Re•Vision Centre for Art and Social Justice is a newly established social science and arts-informed research centre at the University of Guelph in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Re•Vision has a mandate to use arts-informed and community engaged

Fair Trade Bake Sale

Branion Plaza Branion Plaza, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Hospitality Services is promoting Fair Trade Campus Week by selling fair-trade chocolate chip banana bread September 25 to 29. The Caffeine Canteen food truck will be in Branion Plaza on September 28 with goodies, including new Fair Trade Mint Smoothie coffee, and education on fair trade foods.

Evidence-Based Landscape Architecture Lecture: Frederick Steiner

Landscape Architecture 124 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents the Evidence-Based Landscape Architecture Lecture with Frederick Steiner, Dean of the School of Design, Paley Professor, University of Pennsylvania.  His talk is titled, “The Art of Plan Making.” Landscape Architecture Building, Room 204

Cassidy-Reid History Lecture: Benjamin Hoy presents ‘Kidnapping for Justice: Extralegal Renditions along the Canada-US Border’

University Centre Ontario, Canada

Since the 1830s, Canadian and American police officers have regularly used transnational abductions and prisoner exchanges to bring wanted men to justice. These practices, while violating at least one country's laws, served as integral parts of border control. In the process, breaking law became a viable means of upholding it. Benjamin Hoy presents this year's

Interested in Insects? Free Entomological Society of Ontario Events

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

In Conversation with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now!

Rozanski Hall 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario

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

Ontario Agricultural College Job Fair

University Centre - Peter Clark Hall

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,

De-stress Effectively with ReNU

Mills Hall

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

Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Jason Wilson & The Perennials

MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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

Connecting to Conservation in Canada

Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Canada

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

Better Sleep Program

University Centre Ontario, Canada

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

Registration deadline: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

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.

CCS Security Awareness Roadshow

Recurring

Learn how to keep your personal information safe from cyber criminals and protect U of G information. Enjoy free pizza, swag giveaways and more. Location: University Centre

Workshop: The Five Domains Model for Animal Welfare Assessment

Animal Science and Nutrition

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

Thriving – not merely surviving – New keys for unlocking impediments to the enhancement of animal welfare

OVC Pathobiology AHL 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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

Building Canada Lecture: Dennis Baker presents “Building Blocks of our Nation: Canada’s constitutional multiplicity”

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

Registration deadline: Beer Basics Seminar

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.

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Hugh Keegan

Landscape Architecture 124 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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."