Financial Literacy Fair
November is Financial Literacy Month! To celebrate, Student Financial Services is hosting our annual Financial Literacy Fair on November 24. Join us in the University Centre courtyard between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Financial Literacy Fair is the perfect place to learn more about how to manage your finances, PLUS there will be free
The Biodiversity Emergency: Conservation in Canada and Beyond
Join GIER at The Bookshelf Cinema to learn about the upcoming Convention on Biological Diversity and what it means for Canada and the world! This December, the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will meet in Montreal, the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka Nation, to negotiate and adopt a new ‘Global Biodiversity Framework,’ as
2022 Schofield Lecture – Ontario Veterinary College
The Ontario Veterinary College is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Schofield Lecture will be given by Dr. Baljit Singh and take place Friday, November 25 at 3:30 p.m in person in ELCA 1720. Reception to follow from 4:35-6 p.m., Lifetime Learning Centre Cafeteria (1707 B & C). There is also an option to listen
Rural Planning and Development Open House
The Rural Planning and Development graduate program at the University of Guelph is hosting an online open house for all prospective students on November 28th from 12.00 - 1.00 pm (EST). At this event, you can expect the following: Meet faculty and current students Learn about the Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development
One Year Celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario
Join us at our first annual celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) website and to celebrate rural Ontario experiences, voices and stories! 5:00-5:40 p.m. Celebration Speakers: Senator Rob Black, Chair of PARO advisory committee Belinda Leach, Founding facilitator and Professor at the University of Guelph Storytellers - Learn about the stories behind
World Soil Day Celebration
Soils At Guelph would like to invite you to join us and millions around the world to celebrate World Soil Day in the front lobby of Alexander Hall Monday Dec 5th, 2:30-3:30 pm. World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Soils: Where food begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy
Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of Jacobites in Scotland
Join us as Scottish Studies students present their research and as we celebrate their remarkable achievements with a reception. After the revolutions of 1688, the Jacobite movement posed a very serious challenge to the legitimacy of state structures throughout Scotland, England and Wales, and Ireland. The University of Guelph’s renowned Scottish Studies Collection boasts an
Bystander Intervention Training
Join us for a bystander intervention training session with the Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Centre and Cultural Diversity Programs. This session will focus on practical skills for disrupting Racism and Rape Culture on Campus and provide participants with the tools to confront violence and oppression by prioritizing community care and safety. Facilitated by Right To
Deep Dish Dialogues Explores the Beverage Industry
Join us online for an hour-long session exploring the beverage industry as part of December's episode of Deep Dish Dialogues. We’ve gathered experts in wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks who will share how to prepare, taste and pair drinks. We’ll also have a discussion with our experts on how organizations in the beverage industry such
Ask Us Anything: Social Media Tips for Academic Entrepreneurs
Make the most of your LinkedIn profile! Improve your visibility and position yourself as a subject matter expert while growing your network. The Research Innovation Office invites you to explore entrepreneurship with a group of academics, entrepreneurs and mentors with business experience. Who: Specifically targets faculty, graduate students and community members that are early in
World Soil Day Celebration
Soils At Guelph would like to invite you to join us and millions around the world to celebrate World Soil Day in the front lobby of Alexander Hall. World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Soils: Where food begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by
Free Drop-In Recreational Skating for Night Staff
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate and snacks. Skating is a great way to take a break! Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2002
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day, is commemorated in Canada each December 6, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which fourteen women were murdered and ten others injured in the name of "fighting feminism". Each December 6, the University of Guelph
Thinking Spaces presents Improv for Scientists: Joanne O’Meara and Shoshanah Jacobs in Conversation
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Improv for Scientists”: Joanne O’Meara in conversation with Shoshanah Jacobs. This event will take place on Thursday, December 8 at 1 p.m. in person (Mackinnon building, room 103, University of Guelph) as well as streamed online (via Zoom). A moderated Q&A will
Info Session: Become an Arrell Scholar
Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph is seeking emerging scholars who are not only academically outstanding but also passionately committed to ensuring that future generations are well fed, that diets are nutritious and equitable, and that agriculture is sustainable. This unique and prestigious scholarship program at the University of Guelph provides annual graduate
CIRCLE Drop-in for Chai
The Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) invites all members of the U of G community to drop in for chai on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated to help us steep appropriately and avoid waste. Let us know you’ll drop by—Register at http://bit.ly/3O90scO.
Free Drop-In Recreational Skating for Employees
Get ready for the winter break with some skating, hot cocoa and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank. Donations for the Guelph Student FoodBank will
Ask Us Anything: Intellectual Property 101
The Research Innovation Office invites you to explore entrepreneurship with a group of academics, entrepreneurs and mentors with business experience. Please join us for a virtual discussion of intellectual property options available to maximize the financial potential of your research. Guest: Dr. David Hobson, Manager, Tech Transfer & Entrepreneurship, Research Innovation Office. Registration: https://askusanythingdec15.eventbrite.ca
CIHR Town Hall with Dr. Michael Strong
Please join us as Dr. Michael Strong, president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) discusses the evolving nature of health research funding. This presentation will provide insights into a range of federal funding programs, describe the impact of the pandemic on CIHR program funding, share ways to foster a more integrated federal funding
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Animal Tracking
Who left that track in the snow? This animal tracking workshop will help you use track patterns, scat and other clues to identify common mammals that live in Ontario. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.