Decreasing Headaches
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches and the pain of headaches without medications. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic, meets for 90 minutes on Wednesday, March 1, 8, 22 and 29. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Cancelled for March 2
Today's Thursday at Noon Concert Series featuring Duo Percussion has been cancelled.
Philosophy Speaker Series
Jeremy Glick, associate professor of African diaspora literature and modern drama, Hunter College, CUNY, presents "Haitian Revolutionary Out-Takes: Brecht, Fanon, Baraka/Hegel." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231
Student Stakeholder Lab
You’re invited to a stakeholder lab. Come and tell us about your experience! The University of Guelph is starting a community engagement process to better understand students’ experience and wellness needs. A stakeholder lab is a highly-interactive small-group session that gathers rich insight from participants through a series of strategic and facilitated exercises. We will
Street Teams on Campus
The University of Guelph is starting a community engagement process to better understand students’ experience and wellness needs. On March 6, you may see some new faces on campus. They will be wearing Gryphon gear and asking to chat with you. They’re interested in learning about your experience being a student here at U of
A Discussion of Six Nations Land Rights Issues
Chief Ava Hil, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Phil Monture, lands rights consultant, will discuss Six Nations land rights issues. The formal presentation will be followed by an audience discussion moderated by Prof. Brady Deaton, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free. Seating is limited,
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar
Poultry veterinarian Mike Joyce will discuss "Current Poultry Disease Challenges." Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art Presents Shirin Neshat
Iranian-born artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat will present a lecture illustrating the development of her work from still photography to video installations, cinema and most recently to opera. The main focus will be on her most recent projects, including two new video installations, "Roja" and "Sara", that will premiere in New York in spring 2017.
MFA Open Studios Tour
The master of fine arts candidates will open their studios to the public to show and discuss their work. The tour runs from 2 to 5:30 p.m. and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Blackwood Hall, Firehall and Alexander Hall. The studio tour is held in conjunction with the Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art
Take the Stress out of IBS
Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a stressed stomach. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on four consecutive Wednesdays. The program fee is $10 for students and $40 for non-students. Location: University Centre, Room
Book Launch: Enhancing Culturally Integrative Response in Muslim Communities
How can we best support the complex needs of immigrant families and enhance family safety? University of Guelph faculty member Lynda Ashbourne and colleague Mohamed Baobaid present their innovative model for bringing together formal and informal services and supports for families who are at some risk of harm or violence and who live within a
Celebrating Canada: How Commemorations and National Days Have Shaped Our Country
The Building Canada Lecture Series presents Matthew Hayday, a professor of Canadian history at the University of Guelph. A specialist in political history, his research deals with issues related to national identity, language policy, celebrations and commemorations, public policy and cultural policy. Everyone is welcome. Location: Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Creative Music Symposium
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series and the Guelph Jazz Festival present the Creative Music Symposium featuring Rock, Metal, String with Jeff Bird, Gayle Young and Jim Harley. This free 50-minute music concert is part of the annual School of Fine Art and Music Creative Music Symposium. The concert performers will improvise music on all
Campus Author Recognition Reception
Each year, McLaughlin Library celebrates books by the University's faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees. Join us to celebrate books submitted for the 2015-16 program. Location: Science Complex Atrium
Politics of Change Conference
Organized by graduate students in political science and international development, the Politics of Change Conference will feature keynote speaker Clifford van der Linden, founder and CEO at Vox Pop Labs. Location: Arboretum Centre
Equine Behaviour Clinic
Is it me or my horse? Join clinician Lindsay Grice for both theory and mounted sessions to help you better understand your horse and improve its performance. As a coach, judge, speaker and equine behaviorist, Grice has trained hundreds of horses and riders in her 25 years of professional experience. This two-day clinic will be
Guelph Hacks for Mental Health
Hosted by U of G's School of Computer Science and the School of Engineering and sponsored by Dell EMC, Guelph Hacks for Mental Health is a 36-hour hackathon/design jam that will challenge undergraduate and graduate students to design tools to support positive mental health on campus. Location: Science Complex Atrium
Burkinis, Headscarves and Face Veils: Religious Freedom at Risk?
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a lecture by Prof. Melanie Adrian, Law and Legal Studies, Carleton University. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231
Town Hall: We’re Listening, Your Experience Matters
The past few months here in our U of G community have been really hard for all of us. We are all concerned about student wellness and want to make things better for you and our whole community. We know we can do better. We want to do better. We also know we can’t fix
Winegard Lecture in Engineering
What will your life's impact be? In this eye-opening talk, medical journalist and inventor Dr. Julielynn Wong shares stories of innovations that will inspire you to unleash your creativity to build transformative and lasting global solutions that could help improve more than one billion lives. She will explain how building technology with empathy can support