ONLINE: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design Course
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaInstructor: Cael Wishart Learn how to design a diverse garden space that attracts native wildlife species through key design elements, plant choices and maintenance needs. This course will draw from concepts found in The Arboretum’s Gosling Wildlife Gardens, while also offering insight on design features and plant species that have proven to be successful in
ONLINE: From Reproductive Rights to the Girl Effect
Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy Join us for Dr. Potvin's research presentation on reproductive rights and Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy. Speaker: Jacqueline Potvin Postdoctoral researcher Department of Political Science University of Guelph Join us: https://uoguel.ph/POLISCI22-1 Hosted by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and the Department of Political Science
ONLINE: HeForShe Workshop – Let’s Talk Gender Equality
Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty. This year's workshops will be hosted virtually through the Zoom platform and will be facilitated by
ONLINE: Black History Month – Stirrin’ the Pot: Afro-Caribbean Cooking Class
As part of Black History Month, Chef Vanessa Simon teaches us how to make some delicious Caribbean dishes. If you are a BIPOC-identifying student at the U of G, register by Feb. 3 to receive a gift card to go towards the purchase of groceries for this event! Learn more about Black History Month programming at U
ONLINE: Migration of Dalit Women Domestic Workers from Andhra Pradesh to the Gulf Countries
This webinar will present findings from a study that sought to understand the local forces and challenges that induce women to migrate from villages in India to Gulf countries as domestic workers. Comparing Dalit and non-Dalit women, the study used quantitative and qualitative data to understand changes in socio-economic status of women migrant workers. Speakers:
ONLINE: Education in India 2047
EDUCATION IN INDIA 2047 8:30-10:00 p.m. IST | 10:00-11:30 a.m. EST The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India's independence. Nandini Sundar, Professor of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics Universities in India 2047 Ashwini Deshpande, Professor of Economics, Ashoka University India 2047: Gender Equality at Work and at Home Rukmini Banerji, CEO, PRATHAM Every
ONLINE: Education India – India 2047 Speaker Series
The India 2047 lecture series commemorates 75 years of India's independence. The Education in India webinar will feature: Nandini Sundar, Professor of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics Ashwini Deshpande, Professor of Economics, Ashoka University Rukmini Banerji, CEO, PRATHAM Moderator: Franco Vaccarino, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and former President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Guelph Register
ONLINE: Dairy cattle behavior in modern production systems. Are we forgetting about the cows’ individuality?
Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare is hosting monthly seminars on animal welfare. February's seminar will be given by Dr. Joao Costa and will discuss dairy cattle behavior in modern production systems. Are we forgetting about the cows' individuality? Join the Zoom meeting online.
ONLINE: HeForShe Workshop – Let’s Talk Gender Equality
Let's Talk Gender Equality. Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty. This year's workshops will be hosted virtually through the Zoom platform and
ONLINE: Black History Month Workshop – Mapping Out Your Pleasure and Liberation
Hosted by sexual health educator Natty Love as part of our Black History Month programming, this workshop is an interactive and explorative guide on how to begin liberating your sexual pleasure through a trauma-informed, African, Caribbean, and Black lens. Please note that this event is exclusive to Black-identifying students in the U of G community.
ONLINE: HeForShe Workshop – Let’s Talk Gender Equality
Let's Talk Gender Equality. Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff and faculty. This year's workshops will be hosted virtually through the Zoom platform and
ONLINE: One Health Seminar Series – “Vaccine Hesitancy: Science, Publics and Democracy”
The One Health Institute is hosting a seminar series throughout the winter semester. This is an opportunity to listen to and learn from different One Health professionals. The series is virtual and will last one hour. It is free and open to all. You must register for each event you would like to attend. Maya
ONLINE: Black History Month – Who’s Got Game? Virtual Games Nite
This Black History Month we are excited to host a virtual gamesnight featuring options from Jackbox Games®. There will be lots of prizes, so you don't want to miss out! Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.
ONLINE: Black History Month – “Our Dance of Revolution” Doc Screening and Discussion
As part of our Black History Month programming in collaboration with Guelph Pride, we present a screening of "Our Dance of Revolution" -- a documentary that tells the story of how Black queer folks in Toronto resisted the forces of marginalization and rose up to become a vibrant, fierce community. If you are a BIPOC-identifying
ONLINE: Yoga and Psyche – A Yogic Perspective on Mental Well-being
2nd Annual U of Guelph Yoga Speaker Series 2022 Join us for our first event of the 2022 Yoga Speaker Series on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. via Zoom! Dr. J. I. (Hans) Bakker will be speaking about "Yoga and the Psyche: A Yogic Perspective on Mental Well-being". Dr. Hans Bakker, aka "Govinda", taught sociology
ONLINE: Visions for A Just Food Future on Campus: BIPOC Students’ Stories of Food
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBIPOC students at the University of Guelph, University of British Columbia, and University of Waterloo are invited to a free, online, digital storytelling workshop. As a participant in the workshop, you will explore your ideas about, and experiences with, food and food (in)security by creating your own engaging two to four-minute digital story. Expert facilitators
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – “Recent Works by Walter Hood” of Hood Design Studio
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture on recent work by Walter Hood, Creative Director and Founder of Hood Design Studio in Oakland, California. HDS is a cultural practice, working across art, fabrication, design, landscape, research and urbanism. All are welcome to attend. Learn more
ONLINE: 400 Years of Black History in Canada – Should we continue to exclude it from Canadian school and university programs?
Historian, researcher and writer, Dr Amadou Ba will share his research on Black history in Canada and North America and answer the question: Should we continue to exclude Black history in Canada from Canadian school and university programs? Hosted by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop – Disseminating Research
How do you share your research with non-academic audiences? Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics and media. By the end
ONLINE: Black History Month – The Black Experience Workshop
As part of our Black History Month programming, join us for an experience of radical awakening, relearning, and celebration in The Black Experience Workshop led by local anti-racist educator Selam Debs. Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.