Blood Donor Clinic
Roll up your sleeves and give blood at U of G's blood donor clinic. No appointment necessary. Visit blood.ca for more information. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall
Arrell Family Foundation Gift to U of G
Join us to celebrate the Arrell Family Foundation gift to the University of Guelph. All staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the largest single gift to the University in its history. Join U of G president Franco Vaccarino and the Arrell family to celebrate a transformational gift from the Arrell Family Foundation. Matched
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Student Soloist Day
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series and the Guelph Jazz Festival present Student Soloist Day, featuring performances by the talented music students in the School of Fine Art and Music. This is a free 50-minute concert that everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Seminar on Wildlife Rehabilitation: Welfare and Ethical Considerations
Animal Behaviour and Welfare presents "Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation: Welfare and Ethical Considerations," a seminar by Sherri Cox, executive director of research innovation at U of G. All are welcome. Join the speaker for a meet and greet in ANNU 230 after the talk. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
University of Guelph Concert Winds Recital
The University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble will perform "A Few of My Favourite Things" with conductor John Goddard. The concert marks the 25th anniversary of Goddard at the helm. General admission is $10, students/seniors are $5. Time: 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) Location: Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph
University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Concert
The U of G Chamber Ensemble with conductor Henry Janzen will perform classical repertoire. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. Time: 3 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
University of Guelph CME Concert
The CME and conductor Joe Sorbara present a series of Soundpaintings followed by a Temporary Ensembles set that will include a handful of your favourite local improvisers. Admission is $5 and supports the School of Fine Art and Music ensembles. Location: Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph Time: noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)
In a World of Power and Politics, is Justice Really Possible?
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a lecture by postgraduate researcher Mark Kersten, Munk School, University of Toronto. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231
Talk Local Features U of G Researchers, Catalyst Centre
Talk Local, hosted by U of G alumnus Martin Bosch, presents scientists Mario Monteiro and John Dutcher, along with the Catalyst Centre's David Hobson and Steve De Brabandere, who will discuss the difficult path of bringing lab discoveries to the marketplace. The show airs on Rogers TV, channel 20.
Engineering Design Day
Check out the best of engineering design. Second-, third- and fourth-year students will showcase their design solutions. Schedule of events: 8:30 a.m.: Design 3100 presentation competition. In a Dragon's Den-style competition, third-year students compete for cash prizes. 11 a.m.: 41X showcase. Fourth-year students show off their capstone design ideas. 2:30 p.m.: Design 2100 students show
2017 Chappel Memorial Lecture
The 2017 Chappel Memorial Lecture presents Dr. Rocky Tuan, distinguished professor, Departments of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh. He will discuss "Engineering and Regeneration: Stem Cells, Biomatrix and Biomimetic Scaffolds." Tuan is director of the Cellular and Molecular Engineering Lab, located in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the School
Last Lecture 2017
Join the graduating class of 2017 as they gather one last time to reflect and be inspired by a graduating student, faculty member and alumnus/alumna. Reception to follow. Alumna: Jacqueline Swaisland, BA '03, LL.B., LL.M., barrister and solicitor Faculty: Prof. John Walsh, School of Languages and Literatures Student: Nicole Murphy, B.Sc. H.K. '17 Location: War
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Luis Gabriel Forero
Luis Gabriel Forero, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Concentration and Off-target Movement of Neonicotinoid Residues During Agricultural Practices in Southwestern Ontario." All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
Fourth-Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit 2017
Fourth-year bachelor of landscape architecture students will display their final design projects for the integrative design studio course with Profs. Sean Kelly and Nadia Amoroso. All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Bullring Pub
D.V.Sc. Thesis Defence: Laura Bourque
Doctor of veterinary science candidate Laura Bourque, Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on “Environmental Contaminants and Respiratory Innate Immunity: In Vitro Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Crude Oil on Tracheal Antimicrobial Peptide Gene Expression.” Time: 1 p.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810 and 4838
Take A Paws With Therapy Dogs
As part of the library's Exam Stress Busters programming, we're hosting Take A Paws once again. Take A Paws gives students the opportunity to spend some time with therapy dogs to help reduce stress. Students can sign up for a 15-minute session to spend quality cuddle time with St. John Ambulance therapy dogs. Registration is
From Barn Raisings to Quilting Bees, Events That Define Rural Life in Canada
The Building Canada Lecture Series presents a lecture by Prof. Catharine Wilson, Department of History. She began researching rural history, particularly in Ontario, and broadened the scope of her research to include immigration and settlement, and now focuses on family strategies for maintaining a life on the land in the 19th and 20th centuries. She
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Robert “Alex” Mayo
Robert "Alex" Mayo, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "The Influence of Non-Covalent Interactions Involving Sulfur on the Solid State Properties of Thiazyl-Based Molecular Materials." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Christine McGregor
Christine McGregor, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis on "Thermodynamic Properties and Speciation of Aqueous Methylpiperidines for Applications to Carbon Capture." Time: 2 p.m. Location: MacNaughton Building, Room 222
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Rebecca Flancman
Rebecca Flancman, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on “Evaluation of the Impact of Dental Prophylaxis on the Oral Microbiota of Dogs.” Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713 and 1708