LunchTalk: Microaggressions & Inclusivity
GRCGED LunchTalk series is returning with a special workshop on microaggressions and inclusivity, as a part of our Black History Month programming. This LunchTalk will focus on how we can make our spaces more inclusive, and how we can avoid microaggressions. University Centre, Room 430
OVC Alumni and Family Reception at VMX, Orlando
Join Fellow OVC alumni and their families for the annual OVC Alumni Reception at VMX in Orlando, Florida! Enjoy a fun night of entertainment, refreshments and door prizes, while connecting with old friends and making new ones!
P4E Job Fair 2018
The P4E Job Fair is a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. Students from all disciplines and across all semester levels are welcome to network with over 175 employers from diverse sectors! The fair is located at RIM Park in Waterloo. Free shuttle buses to
Black History Month: R.I.S.E Spoken Word
Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE) is a youth-led community movement, composed of artists, activists and revolutionaries. Together, they create a safe and welcoming platform for self-expression and healing through the performance arts. They are well known for their weekly events in Scarborough. R.I.S.E features Faduma Mohamed, Ifrah Hussein, Randell Adjei, and Paul Ohonsi. University Centre,
Black History Month: Food Tasting Event
In celebration of Black History Month, faculty, staff and students are invited to indulge in a variety of dishes from Caribbean and African countries. Meals will include a full plate of cultural dishes accompanied by a beverage for $5. University Centre, Courtyard
Interdisciplinary Feminist Speakers Series Presents “Making, Community: Investigating Diversity in Creative Spaces” With Kim Martin
The maker movement has been growing over the last two decades and is now a part of university life in both makerspaces and digital humanities (DH) centers. Drawing on recent literature which acknowledges both the lack of inclusion and accessibility in makerspaces and a desire for diversity within the digital humanities, Martin will employ intersectional
Engineering Career Night
Engineering alumni and supporters are invited to take part in a night of networking and mentoring with engineering students. Meet up with fellow alumni, help answer career-related questions and guide students on where their engineering degrees can take them.
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Chris Reed
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Chris Reed, founding director of Stoss Landscape Urbanism and professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His talk is titled "Work-Life". All are welcome. Please register for this free lecture and reception. Lecture Location: Lakeside Downtown
Registration deadline: Pale Ales: Hops, India and Imperials Seminar
The pale ale is one of the most popular beer styles brewing these days. The category itself is broad and encompasses a full range of aroma, colour, flavour and regional flair. We will cover the beer styles under this umbrella, the importance of hops, and the pale's long history in brewing. The seminar takes place
US Foreign Policy in the Trump Era
A panel discussion with Aaron Ettinger, University of Waterloo. Moderated by Ian Spears, University of Guelph MacKinnon Building, Room 230
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Virtuosity from the Soul
World-famous Celtic guitarist Tony McManus leads the audience on a deep musical journey at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Basic DSLR Photography Workshop
Please note this is one workshop that will take place on the two dates: you need to attend both the Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 sessions. Are you new to D-SLR photography? Are you unsure how to use the various settings and controls on a D-SLR camera? Then join us for these full-day workshops, where
University of Guelph Equine Industry Symposium
Join us for a unique open discussion opportunity for industry professionals to address concerns within the industry. This year’s symposium theme is "Joining Forces on Youth Engagement - Recruitment, Retention, Succession". The objective is for industry sectors to collaborate and ‘join forces’ to determine ways to actively engage youth in the equine industry and ensure
Sexism Armed: Gender Violence and the Barriers to Justice
Part of the 2018 Rebel Knowledge Symposium: Panel Presentation How does sexual and gendered violence operate across different spaces? How is it experienced by those who are impacted? What are barriers to addressing gender violence and getting justice? This panel looks at the lived experiences of those who are survivors of gender violence, and discusses
Black History Month: Leadership and Community Building Workshop
Seeking ways to connect and build your communities? In pursuit of creating safer spaces for others, or for yourself? Committed to radically honest conversation and action? Facilitated by Leelee Davis, the Leadership and Community Building Workshop will ignite, inspire and expand our lens into new terrain that will determine our future and our experience in
Black History Month: Networking Event
This event will feature professionals in various fields as a means of highlighting representation of black professionals. Guest speakers will share their experiences and offer career advice and tips. This event is geared to guide and inspire students of colour, but is open to anyone to attend University Centre, University Club - Level 5
IF (Interdisciplinary Feminism): Guilty Pleasures with Karen Houle
Bring your lunch and join us in THINC Lab for an interesting discussion of "Guilty Pleasures". Karen Houle will kick us off with some not-so secret pastimes, and then everyone is invited to discuss, tell stories and jump in with their stories of things we like... but shouldn't. McLaughlin Library (2nd Floor, THINC Lab) All are welcome. Register
School of Environmental Sciences Lunch and Learn Seminars
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
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Duo Forte in Recital
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
Registration Deadline for Presentation Boot Camp
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.