Hear Matthias A. Becher,  Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Environment & Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, UK, present his talk "Bumble-BEEHAVE: An agent-based population model for bumble bees and its application as a decision tool for farmers" Alexander Hall, Room 218

Join exceptional Canadian pianists Christina Petrowska Quilico and Shoshana Telner as they perform captivating four-hand music at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Presentation Boot Camp is an intensive one-day program to help  students hone their presentation skills. Presentation Boot Camp is offered this semester on Friday, March 2, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. The registration deadline is Feb. 16. A minimum of 18 registrants are required for the program to take place.

Hear from U of G employees who have improved life while on a short-term (3-4 week) Leave for Change volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel features: Linda Watt (Malawi, 2010), Justin Liu (Malawi, 2017), Christi Cooper (Nepal, 2014) and Mario Deschamps (Vietnam, 2015). Applications for 2018 are being accepted until March 12. University

In this workshop, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars, you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID. We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll spend part of the session

The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents the 2018 Animal Behaviour and Welfare seminar: What do we mean by "one welfare"? Professor David Fraser, University of British Columbia, has maintained a strong interest in animals and animal welfare throughout his 46 years of teaching and research spanning farm, companion, laboratory and wild

Join us for a talk with Meera Nair to kick-off Fair Dealing Week! Since entering statutory law in 1710, the system of copyright has functioned as a set of limited rights. Said another way, copyright has never functioned as a grant of absolute control. In this regard, Canada enjoys a unique position in the world;

This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help peri-menopausal women 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. University Centre, Room 335

The School of Environmental Science presents the latest installment of its Lunch and Learn speaker series with Robert Bradley, Soil Ecology Biology Department, University of Sherbrooke, Québec. Bradley will speak on “Ericaceous shrubs and conifer growth check.” In Boreal forests of Canada, the growth check of conifer regeneration is often coincident with the spread of

The Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents the Tio Chorinho Ensemble, performing choro music, the "New Orleans jazz of Brazil".  Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences presents "North Korea in the Age of Trump," a panel discussion featuring Christopher LaRoche and Steven Denney, University of Toronto. The panel is moderated by Prof. Andrea Paras, Political Science. MacKinnon Building, Room 230

Engineering alumni are invited to join in this annual event happening at the Guelph Curling Club. Whether you're learning to curl, are in it to win it, or are just looking to reconnect with your fellow alumni, the EAA Bonspiel has something to offer you! Start the day off hearing about the latest updates and

Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying.  This two-hour workshop includes brain-training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120, and $20 for everyone else. University Centre, Room

Examine everyday phenomena, such as night and day, seasons and the motions of the Earth, planets and sun. Register by Feb. 25 to take advantage of the $125 early bird fee. After Feb. 25, registration is $140 per person. Maximum 30 adults per session. March 5, 19 and 26 April 2, 9 and 16

The application deadline for the  July 2018 offering of the MA (Leadership) program is March 6. For more information, please contact maleadership@uoguelph.ca

Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we will identify strategies to modify or decrease unhelpful behaviours. Please note that registration is required for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A

Guest speaker Michael Beazely will present a lecture of cannabis basics, including: what it is plant strains active/medicinal ingredients cannabinoid receptors role of cannabinoids in the body how cannabis is consumed adverse effects/medicinal effects special populations cannabis dependence and withdrawal Michael Beazely BSP, PhD is an associate professor and associate director for curriculum at the