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
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
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
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
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.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Australia: Research on the Reef and more
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
Winter is a hard season for many of us. The days are shorter, the quality of light is not as brilliant as the spring and summer months, the cold temperatures limit our activities and often lead us to retreat inside. For these reasons and more, our mental health can really suffer during the winter months.
Owl Prowl (families)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
Owl Prowl (families)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
Rethinking “Untapped” Value: Gender and Predatory Inclusion in India and Beyond
Smitha Radhakrishnan, Luella LaMer Professor of Women’s Studies and Professor of Sociology, Wellesley College. The seminar will examine how the Indian microfinance industry leverages “success stories” of women clients to legitimize the unfair terms on which working class women are drawn into India’s microfinance industry. Professor Radhakrishnan is author of Making Women Pay: Microfinance in
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Antarctica: Amazing Animals of the Last Continent
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Starting Vegetables from Seed
An introduction to growing vegetables from seed. This course will cover topics such as, selecting the best types of seed, maturity dates, GMO seeds, hybrids vs heirlooms, starting early indoors, and planting direct in the garden. The section on starting indoors will discuss different light systems, preventing leggy seedlings and how to harden off seedlings
HPC Physical Well-Being Series: Safely and Sustainably Increase Your Activity Levels
After the holiday season, many of us may be trying to get back into our typical routines and start incorporating more physical activity into our day-to-day. But it may be overwhelming to try and find where to start safely in a way that feels good for your body and also is sustainable in the long
Winter Season Launch at the Art Gallery of Guelph
Join us on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m., for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s winter season. This season features three exhibitions that consider the importance of expanding political, personal and perceptual imaginations at this moment. Together, Mary Kelly: To Witness the Future, Insoon Ha: Dirge, and Jason Lujan: Under a Star-Filled
Winter Season Launch at the Art Gallery of Guelph
Join us on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 pm, for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s winter season featuring three exhibitions that consider the importance of expanding political, personal, and perceptual imaginations at this moment. Together, Mary Kelly: To Witness the Future, Insoon Ha: Dirge, and Jason Lujan: Under a Star-Filled Sky speak
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Interpreting Animal Gaits
Interpreting an animal trail brings the story of the animal to life. This workshop will focus on animal gaits. How fast was the animal travelling? Gait analysis can even give insight into the mood of an animal. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.