Ontario Agricultural College Job Fair
The Ontario Agricultural College Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers that are actively recruiting students for exciting opportunities in the agricultural, business and environmental industries. Students of all years and programs are encouraged to attend this fair to network with employers and find out more about their current and upcoming opportunities (full-time, summer,
De-stress Effectively with ReNU
Jamie Gruman, a professor in leadership and organizational management, is coming to residence to share his ReNU model of using your free time to destress effectively . This event is free, will have free snacks, and students from all U of G residences are welcome to attend. Mills Hall - Main Lounge
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Jason Wilson & The Perennials
Jason Wilson & The Perennials combine reggae with the improvisational sensibility of jazz and layered with storytelling in the Scottish folk tradition. For more information, visit www.uoguelph.ca/sofam/events MacKinnon Building, Room 107 - Goldschmidt Room
Connecting to Conservation in Canada
This panel event featuring esteemed speakers with expertise in environmental issues will help the audience reflect on the strengths, challenges and opportunities for conservation in Canada. Moderated by Judy Maddren M.S.M, CBC Journalist and U of G alumna, the panelists include: Elizabeth May - MP and Leader of the Green Party of Canada David Miller
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 program meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. or can be taken online. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for
Registration deadline: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 in Wines is an entry-level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. This offering of the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines will take place November 5, 2017 in PJ's Restaurant.
CCS Security Awareness Roadshow
Learn how to keep your personal information safe from cyber criminals and protect U of G information. Enjoy free pizza, swag giveaways and more. Location: University Centre
Workshop: The Five Domains Model for Animal Welfare Assessment
In this workshop, David Mellor, Massey University, University of New Zealand, will discuss: Development of the Five Domains Model (1994 to 2017) Primary purposes, misapplications and appropriate applications of the model Scientific foundations of the model Use to assess impacts of research, teaching and testing procedures Assessment of welfare compromise and enhancement using the model
Thriving – not merely surviving – New keys for unlocking impediments to the enhancement of animal welfare
David Mellor, Institute of Vet, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, University of New Zealand presents the 2017 F.W. Presant Memorial Lecture. Prof. Mellor will provide insights and examples about how we can update our thinking on animal welfare. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
Building Canada Lecture: Dennis Baker presents “Building Blocks of our Nation: Canada’s constitutional multiplicity”
Set for the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, this lecture series will feature topics about nation building. Presented in partnership between Guelph Museums and the University of Guelph. Oct. 11, Professor Dennis Baker presents "Building Blocks of our Nation: Canada’s constitutional multiplicity". Dennis Baker is an associate
Registration deadline: Beer Basics Seminar
This seminar will cover everything the difference between ales and lagers, micro vs. macro, core and extra ingredients, the brewing process and its history, and how to snuff out a bad beer. The seminar takes place October 29, 2017 from noon to 2:30 p.m. in PJ's Restaurant.
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Hugh Keegan
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Hugh Keegan from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). His talk is titled "Green Infrastructure Planning: What is it? Where did it come from? Some tools and resources to assist in performing it."
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: Neonatal Behaviour and Survival
David Mellor, Professor, Institute of Vet, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, will cover the development of survival-critical behaviours in newborn mammals: postnatal onset of behavioural flexibility in groups of young with different levels of brain maturity at birth. The talk will lead into discussion of questions related to fetal and neonatal consciousness and implications
Equine Welfare During Exercise: Do we have a ‘bit’ of a problem?
Leading Animal Welfare expert David Mellor, Massey University, University of New Zealand, will explore some of the welfare issues experienced by equine athletes. This talk will give a great foundation on equine welfare issues related to exercise for those planning to attend the keynote lecture on "Breathlessness" at the OVC Animal Welfare Forum on October
go ENG Girl 2017
The free go ENG Girl event is geared towards girls from grades seven to 11 and their parents. Participants visit local university campuses across Ontario to learn about the exciting world of engineering. Girls and their parents can learn from women in the engineering profession, academics and students through hands-on activities, student exhibits, speaker sessions
Graduate Studies Preview Day
Are you interested in learning more about graduate programs at the University of Guelph? Join us for Graduate Studies Preview Day to meet with faculty, staff and current graduate students and learn more about your program of interest. Admissions and scholarship officers will also be available to answer your questions.
Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes, and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Room 335, University Centre
Study Abroad Fair
Come learn about your study abroad options at our Study Abroad Fair, which includes six semesters abroad and over 100 exchange opportunities. You will have the chance to meet students who have been on Guelph's study abroad programs, and students who are here on exchange from our partner universities.
Relaxation & Stress Management Skills
Learn to really relax tight muscles, decrease anxiety, settle a busy brain, have more energy and perform better in a busy world. This 12-session program meets at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. The fee is $40 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and $120 for everyone
Student Tuition Town Hall Meeting
The University of Guelph is currently in the process of setting tuition fees for the 2018-2019 academic year. Student Affairs is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed tuition changes. U of G's Tuition video 2018-19 may provide useful background information about the proposed change. Thornbrough Building, Room 1307