Guelph Bird Day
Join Bird Safe Guelph on World Migratory Bird Day for a fun and educational day to celebrate our local and migratory birds! Drop by the University of Guelph Arboretum, Conifer Site between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for guided bird walks, family-friendly activities and free swag! See our website for additional information: https://birdsafeguelph.ca/birdday2022/
Strategic Planning Consultation Session
Help shape the University of Guelph's future: Join us for a strategic planning consultation session Drop in to one of the following sessions to share your ideas. You're welcome to stay for as long or as little as you like. Consultation sessions Wednesday, May 18 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – University Centre Courtyard Thursday, May 19
Strategic Planning Consultation Session
Help shape the University of Guelph's future: Join us for a strategic planning consultation session Drop in to one of the following sessions to share your ideas. You're welcome to stay for as long or as little as you like. Consultation sessions Wednesday, May 18 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – University Centre Courtyard Thursday, May 19
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Sensational Snakes of Ontario
Reptiles are the most ‘at risk’ group of animals in Ontario. Our often misunderstood and maligned native snake species are actually beautiful, beneficial, and inoffensive creatures that need our help. You can meet and learn about many of these ectothermic legless friends in this engaging program with live specimens on-screen. Fee: $10 (plus HST).
ONLINE: Accessibility Conference | IDEA11y | Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility
It is widely understood that the practice of accessibility is about more than following a checklist. Policymakers and web, document and media creators recognize that it is critical to understand
Workshop: Building Large Partnerships and Strategic Collaborations
Hear from peers with experience securing and coordinating large partnership grants. This two-part workshop will focus on: pre-award project planning and relationship building, and post-award financial and team management. MCKN 019 (or via Teams) Please email rachell@uoguelph.ca to register. Hosted by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.
ONLINE: COVID Recovery – Relax and Restore
Jumpstart your recovery from the drains of the pandemic with a variety of research-based practices that help: restore and recharge enhance physical and mental health increase effectiveness and self-regulation in the midst of a stressful life. This six-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for an
Vote on Campus in Advance Poll for the Provincial Election
University Centre - Peter Clark HallThe Ontario provincial election has officially begun. Election day is June 2. Elections Ontario will host an advance polling station in Peter Clark Hall (University Centre Level 0) from May
2022 CPHAZ Symposium
Ontario, CanadaThe Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) Symposium is a two-day event that brings together all pillars and forms of public health and zoonotic disease work and research. On
ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies
Learn powerful strategies, new 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 & High Performance Clinic meets
ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues – Exploring Ice Cream
Get the scoop on ice cream at the next Deep Dish Dialogues! Join us to learn more about this popular sweet treat. We’ll be joined by two experts: Ajoa Mintah,
Strategic Planning Consultation Session
Help shape the University of Guelph's future: Join us for a strategic planning consultation session Drop in to one of the following sessions to share your ideas. You're welcome to stay for as long or as little as you like. Consultation sessions Wednesday, May 18 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – University Centre Courtyard Thursday, May 19
In-Person Plein Air Painting
Mask (medical grade or higher), proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Spend the afternoon plein air painting with watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice will show you her approach to painting landscapes outdoors and inspire you to create your own unique paintings of the Arboretum grounds. Students will have plenty of opportunity
ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
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 skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. Your link will be e-mailed to
ONLINE: Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. Join the Experiential Learning Hub to learn more about the PCDR! By the end of this workshop participants will be able
ONLINE: A Fireside Chat – Drs. Alexander Wong and Graham Taylor: Leaders in AI Discuss Topical Issues
Beyond his innovative research at the University of Waterloo and his co-founding of DarwinAI, Dr. Alexander Wong is known for monitoring and commenting on the latest developments and trends in
Pride Flag Raising
The University of Guelph honours the start of Pride month with the raising of the Pride flag. Join us at the flag poles outside the south entrance to the University Centre, by the bus loop.
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – A Strong Start
Most of us can hold on to old habits, even those that hold us back. We might try the same studying routines again and again even though we’re not getting the marks or confident exam-writing experiences that we really long for. In this workshop, we will focus on harnessing our intentionality, building new habits, letting
ONLINE: How to Propose a Co-Curricular Activity for Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) Inclusion
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. Join the Experiential Learning Hub to learn more about the PCDR and how to propose a co-curricular activity to be recognized
Senate Meeting
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal to access the agenda package. Agenda packages are published approximately one week in advance of the meeting.