ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Virtual Tree Identification
Do you love trees but can’t tell an ash from a walnut, a birch from a beech, or a spruce from a fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, University of Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. There
U of G Community Bike Ride
The Campus Safety Office Special Constable Bicycle Patrol Team invites all faculty and staff for a leisurely bicycle ride! The bicycle ride is designed to engage staff and faculty and their families to get out for some exercise, meet other members of their community, and get to know their workplace on a broader level. The
Arboretum Workshop: Tree Identification
Join Shelley Hunt at The Arboretum to explore tree identification in-person. This workshop includes the virtual sessions listed on Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2022 as well as the in-person session on August 4. The virtual session is included in the in-person session, so if you are registering for the in-person session you
Grand Opening: Lincoln Alexander Student Service Centre
The Office of Registrarial Services is excited to unveil the new Lincoln Alexander Student Service Centre, a one-stop service centre for everything related to finances, enrolment, records, admissions and more. Called “The Linc” for short, the centre aims to provide students with the best possible support as they navigate their academic journeys. Please join us
ONLINE: Environment Bound with GIER – The World As We Knew It
“At a time when our planet is experiencing terrifying and unprecedented levels of change, what corresponding transformations have you witnessed in your own lives, yards, neighborhoods, jobs, relationships or mental health?” Join the Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) as we welcome Amy Brady and Tajja Isen to discuss of their new anthology, The World
Yoga on Johnston Green
Please join us to take your break and enjoy a classical yoga class on U of G's beautiful Johnston Green. Chairs will be provided to those who would like them and instructions for chair modifications provided. Fresh fruits, vegetables and tea sandwiches will be available after class. Three $10 hospitality gift cards will be awarded
IF 2022 – Improvisational Arts Festival
IF 2022 is an 24-hour online improvisational arts festival. Now in its third year, this free, multi-disciplinary festival showcases new, improvised performances from 150+ artists from 20+ countries around the world. Featuring jazz legends (Wadada Leo Smith, William Parker), renowned composers (Evelyn Glennie, Susan Alcorn), acclaimed poets (Lorna Crozier and George Elliott Clarke) and some
Jacobites, Jacobins and Outlanders: Scotland in Cultural Memory
This community event will feature presentations by faculty, graduate students and Archival and Special Collections staff, and is part of a wider partnership between the University of Guelph and Simon Fraser University. Special guest speaker Professor Viccy Coltman will present an exploratory and informal talk titled, 'Wartime: Scottish officers in military service, 1793-1815'. In the
GO-VAXX On-Campus Mobile Vaccination Clinic
BEEP BEEP! The #GOVAXX bus🚍is on its way. The mobile vaccine bus will be administering 1st, 2nd and booster doses in P10 on the University of Guelph campus September 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. By appointment or walk-in. While supplies last. Ontario.ca/vaccinebus
Community Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
Join colleagues to celebrate the start of the new academic year at our annual Community Breakfast for faculty and staff! President Charlotte Yates will offer words of welcome and provide an overview of our community's goals for the year ahead. We will also be recognizing the recipients of the: 2022 President's Awards for Exemplary Staff
Arboretum: In-person and Virtual Shrub Identification Workshops
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphJoin Shelley Hunt for an in-person session on the Arboretum grounds to explore shrub identification in-person. This workshop includes the virtual sessions on September 7, 14, 21 and 28, as well as the in-person session on Sept. 30. Fee: $105 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of Sept. 22.
The Arboretum Expo
Join us for the Arboretum Expo 2022! Come explore the Arboretum for walks, talks, workshops and our 2022 online plant auction with some unique plants! Pick up Arboretum t-shirts, biodiversity sheets, educational materials and more. The Arboretum Expo runs September 9 and 10. Featured Events SoundBound Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Hales-McKay Shelter A showcase
Guelph Trial Garden Open House
New plants and more! You’re invited to the 2022 edition of the Guelph Trial Gardens! See new perennials and annuals that plant breeders from around the world have sent us to evaluate for growth performance in southern Ontario. This weekend’s Open House is taking place on the grounds of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute at the
Writing the Environment – Environment Bound with GIER at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) will be at the Eden Mills Writers' Festival for an Environment Bound event. What do a mid-century Swedish aristocrat, a modern-day writer, and an urban lecturer from Toronto all have in common? Birds! Join two extraordinary women, both writers by trade and bird-lovers by happenstance, to hear about
U of G at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival is thrilled to announce the return to an in-person festival on Sunday, September 11. Over 40 Canadian authors - including several with ties to U of G - will join us in the village of Eden Mills to share their recent releases through panel discussions, interviews and readings. Check out
Arboretum: Shinrin-Yoku Walk
Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese term that translates into “Forest Bathing” in English, discover a gentle way of moving mindfully through nature. Led by a guide from the Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides (Ben Porchuk), participants experience a walk intended to open the senses, deepen a connection with the
Networking Event for Computer Science and Software Engineering Students
Meet in-person with tech companies for a casual networking event for senior co-op and graduating students in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Land your first post-grad job or secure your next co-op work term Learn about the tech industry, trends and career options Wear what you're comfortable in!
Women in Indian Films, Media and Beyond: Representations and Aesthetics
With Dr. Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan, Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, India. The talk will explore representation of women in Indian media and what image of a contemporary Indian woman is formed in films, over-the-top (OTT) platforms and social media, particularly in post “MeToo” times. It will follow up on key ideas
GTI Grand Opening Public Field Day
The Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) is hosting a public Field Day to celebrate the grand opening of the new G. M. Frost Research and Information Centre. Turfgrass professionals and homeowners are invited to attend, tour the research plots and talk with turfgrass researchers and experts on-site. Guelph Turfgrass Institute Opening Public Field Day September 16,
United Way Food Truck Party
U of G will kick off its annual United Way campaign with a food truck party in Branion Plaza. Join us for lunch and have fun making a difference in your community! United Way Food Truck Party Tuesday, Sept. 20 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Remarks at noon Live music and food trucks: Fo’ Cheezy,