Halloween Food Drive
Help end student food insecurity! Visit the Wellness@Work booth in the UC Courtyard on October 31 between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to donate a non-perishable food item or toiletry. All donations will go to the Guelph Student Food Bank to support U of G students. Items in need of most include but are not
Trick or Trivia for United Way
Join the U of G community for a costume contest, trivia and lunch! Tickets are $15 with proceeds going to the University's 2022 United Way campaign. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Event runs noon to 1 p.m. Win prizes for best group and individual costume and for winning trivia! Get your tickets: https://app.kambeo.io/event/trick.or.trivia
Developing an Indigenous-led Approach to Environmental Health Risk Assessment
The One Health Institute (OHI) presents Dr. Diana Lewis, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics speaking on "Developing an Indigenous-led approach to environmental health risk assessment" as part of OHI's fall 2022 seminar series. All are welcome!
Thinking Spaces with Hilary Bradbury: “Action Research Transformation: Liberating the Spirit of Yes/And at a Time of Eco-Social Crisis”
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Action Research Transformation: Liberating the Spirit of Yes/And at a Time of Eco-Social Crisis,” a talk by Hilary Bradbury. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 2 at 3:30 p.m. in person (9 University Avenue, University of Guelph) as well as
ONLINE: Getting Out Again – Decreasing re-entry anxiety
Learn how to apply Stress Inoculation Training concepts for decreasing re-entry anxiety and stress as COVID-19 restrictions ease and attendance at in-person activities increases. Relaxation and self-calming strategies will also be practiced. This free public workshop on International Stress Awareness Day meets ONLINE from 7 to 9 p.m. with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management
One Health Research Day
The University of Guelph's One Health Institute and the One Health Student Committee are excited to be collaborating with the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) at the University of Guelph and the One Health Program in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Works of Carl Borgstrom” by Alexander Topps
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "The Works of Carl Borgstrom" by Alexander Topps. Topps is a retired landscape architect and a founding partner of the firm the MBTW Group. He has devoted his spare time to researching and locating the lost works
Gaelic Influence in the Northumbrian Kingdom
Join the Centre for Scottish Studies for a virtual lecture delivered by Dr. Fiona Edmonds, winner of the Frank Watson Book Prize 2021. Professor Fiona Edmonds will give a lecture that draws on the highlights of her book Gaelic Influence in the Northumbrian Kingdom: The Golden Age and the Viking Age, Studies in Celtic History
The Crisis in Ukraine
Join our panel as we discuss the war in Ukraine and its consequences. Dr. Adam Kochanski - Incoming Assistant Professor, Law and Justice, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph Dr. Edward Koning - Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph Dr. Ivan Jaworsky - Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, University of
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certification
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of wines. It is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to wines. The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main types and styles of
Fall Preview Day
Fall Open House event for prospective students and their families. Go on a campus tour, visit residences, drop in and explore academic buildings and labs, and speak with faculty, staff and students at our resource fair. Your one-stop shop for everything Guelph!
Reviving Ghosts: An Isotopic Investigation of Madagascar’s Extinct Lemurs
The Department of Anthropology is pleased to host this free lecture by Dr. Brooke Crowley (PhD), a professor in the Department Geology and Anthropology and the Geology Graduate Director at the University of Cincinnati. She investigates ecological interactions among living and recently extinct animals (including humans) using stable isotope biogeochemistry. Her interests include niche partitioning,
Indigenous Veterans Day
Join the U of G community as we recognize Indigenous Veterans Day and honour the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans in service to Canada. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast and a brief service will take place at the flag poles on the corner of College Ave. and Gordon
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture “Process & Practice at MNLA” by Molly Bourne
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "Process and Practice at MNLA." Bourne is a Landscape Architect and principal at MNLA in New York City. Bourne sees landscape architecture practice as a medium to celebrate and explore the environment and our place within it.
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Infographic Development and Design
Go beyond the academic poster: Learn all about best practices for designing engaging and visually appealing infographics. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the principles of visual design Select appropriate resources to help make visual layouts Create a basic infographic using PowerPoint as a graphic design tool Register for
Guelph Food Safety Seminars 19th Annual Symposium
ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWelcome to the 19th (and 3rd virtual) Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) Symposium. Inflation: The New Foodborne Illness? What effect does inflation have on the safety and security of our food? Composed of a series of seminars, this year’s Symposium will examine how rising costs are affecting food safety along the food supply chain; the
ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies
Learn powerful strategies, tips and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
Student Health Services will be offering the flu vaccine to all students, faculty and staff. To promote a healthy campus, we encourage everyone to get their flu shot. By getting the flu shot, particularly during the pandemic, you can help keep hospital resources open for those who need them the most. 2022 Flu Clinic Details:
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
Student Health Services will be offering the flu vaccine to all students, faculty and staff. To promote a healthy campus, we encourage everyone to get their flu shot. By getting the flu shot, particularly during the pandemic, you can help keep hospital resources open for those who need them the most. 2022 Flu Clinic Details:
ONLINE: Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of the