The Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations will launch a Distinguished Scientist Lecture series with nationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Gavin Oudit. A staff cardiologist and clinician-scientist at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, he will focus his talk on "Translational Approaches for Novel Heart Failure Therapies: Time for Personalized Medicine?" His presentation will begin with

Yoshinori Ohsumi, recipient of the 2015 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present the Gairdner Lecture on "Lessons from Yeast – Molecular Machinery of Autophagy." This free lecture is open to the public. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

The College of Business and Economics presents Andreas Pyka, professor of innovation economics and vice-president of international affairs at the University of Hohenheim in Germany. He will give a talk on "Technological Spillovers and Innovation Networks: Agent-based Modelling of Strategic Scenarios." Location: University Centre, Room 441

Learn how to curb the worry habit and avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Location: University Centre,

Annette-Barbara Vogel and Ronald Greidanus perform works for violin and piano. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Prof. Kristin Andrews, York University, studies the nature of social cognition, and examines human social relations and the relationships among and between animals of different species. She has published research on chimpanzee mindreading, animal belief, normativity in nonhuman animals, the methodology of animal cognition research, and the ethical implications of the cognitive, cultural, social and

This year's Holocaust Education Week will feature a cattle car exhibit beside the canon on Branion Plaza all week and a talk by a Holocaust survivor in the UC's Peter Clark Hall on Nov. 5. The week concludes with an open Shabbat dinner on Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Eccles Centre. Everyone is

Student Financial Services, Registrarial Services, is hosting a Financial Literacy Fair on Nov. 2 and 3. The fair will include representatives from: •        Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, •        Canada Revenue Agency, •        Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (OSAP), •        National Student Loan Service Centre, •        Credit Canada, •        Western Union – Global Pay (used for international payments), •       

This event is a great opportunity to network and job search with real estate and housing employers for full-time, part-time, summer and co-op job opportunities. Students from all programs are welcome to attend. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (basement)

Prof. Craig Johnson, Department of Political Science and International Development Studies, will discuss "North-South Equity and the Politics of Climate Change: Problems of Sovereignty and Responsibility in Global Climate Governance." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317

Prof. Rheal Towner, director of the Advanced Magnetic Resonance Center at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, will discuss "Assessment of In Vivo Free Radicals in Various Pre-clinical Diseases Models: From Diabetes to Neurological Disorders." The U of G faculty host is Prof. David Josephy, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents Project Aria in a performance called "The Gossamar Bridge: Music for Coloratura Soprano, Trumpet and Piano." Join performers Leslie Fagan, coloratura soprano; Guy Few, trumpet; and Stephanie Mara, piano, for a joyous music concert with works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Handel and Mendelssohn. Admission is free

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 on Thursdays for 90 minutes. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for everyone else. Location: University Centre,

The Graduate Student KTT-KMb Learning Circle and the Research Shop, part of the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute in CSAHS, are hosting a Plain Language Workshop. Have you ever struggled to get your point across in a clear way? Do you struggle to write without using academic jargon? Kim Garwood, writing services manager at U of

International Development Studies (IDS) presents a talk by IDS/anthropology professor Tad McIlwraith, titled “Do I Need a Lawyer to Tell My Own Story and Other Questions of Methods, Ethics and Collaborations with Local Peoples.” Everyone is welcome. Location: Richards Building, Room 2529

Future students and their families are invited to attend Fall Preview Day, featuring walking tours of campus, academic and student life displays, and information sessions on residence, co-operative education, admission and finances. Complete schedule

The 1 in 5 committee presents Mental Health Awareness Week from Nov. 9 to 13. This initiative is developed by U of G students and staff to promote mental wellness and open the dialogue about mental health. Campus partners includes the Wellness Education Centre, ResLife, Office of Intercultural Affairs, Multi-Faith Resource Team, Student Support Network,

Cafe Philosophique, The Bookshelf and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival present a talk by Jack Granatstein, titled "The Best Little Army in the World." The author and former head of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa will discuss his newest book with U of G history professor Matthew Hayday.  Tickets are $5 and available in

The Remembrance Day service will feature guest speakers, choir performances and a tribute to John McCrae, who wrote "In Flanders Fields." Doors open at 10:15 a.m. Visit www.uoguelph.ca/remembrance/ to view the service online.