Arboretum Workshop: Wisdom of the Rings – The Living Journals of Trees
Acclaimed artist and horticultural, Lorraine Roy will present an illustrated talk and explore the stories that tree rings tell us about forests and take us into the world of tree ring science. Admission by donation ($5 to $10 suggested).
Flu Shot Clinic
Seasonal flu shots are free for everyone - U of G flu shot clinics are open to staff, faculty, students and community members. You are required to wait 15 minutes at the clinic after your shot. All residents of Ontario over six months of age are eligible to receive the annual influenza vaccine at no
Student Financial Literacy Fair
Student Financial Services is hosting its annual Financial Literacy Fair in the UC Courtyard on Nov. 21. Here’s why you should attend! Learn more about managing your finances from on-campus groups and external organizations. Ask Student Financial Services questions about bursaries, scholarships, work study, undergraduate research assistantships, OSAP, deadlines, student accounts and more. Grab some
University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble at Manhattans
The University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble plays a two-set performance at Manhattans Bistro. Presented by School of Fine Arts and Music and College of Arts. Location: Manhattans, 951 Gordon St., Guelph
Arboretum Workshop: Gulls – Graceful, Gregarious and Simply Gorgeous
Learn about gull plumage, size differences, bill shapes and behaviours of 13 different gull species. Registration: Early Bird Fee - $80 for registrations by Nov. 14 Regular Fee - $90 Register at www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum
Tools for Research Communications Presentation
The digital age has transformed the way we consume information: we want a 24/7 outlet. This shift has manifested itself in the want for information to be at our fingertips – immediate and easily consumable. But, it’s not just immediacy that our audiences are looking for – it’s engagement. Benefit is gained from considering technology
Indigenous Tourism in Canada: Accelerated Growth and Future Opportunities
Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada is the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management's 2019 Executive-in-Residence. Henry will present a public discussion on “Indigenous Tourism in Canada: Accelerated Growth and Future Opportunities” on Nov. 22. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP online. Mr. Keith Henry is a Métis person that
U of G Chamber Ensemble Performance
The University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble plays their end of semester performance at Harcourt United Church. All are welcome. Location: Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave, Guelph Time: 2:30 - 4 p.m. Admission: Free
Stress Less for Tests Workshop
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program meets today, and Part Two meets on Thursday, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The program fee is $10 for U of G students.
N3: Nano Night in November at Brothers Brewing
To kick off STEM Week 2019, the U of G Nanoscience Club will take their College Royal award-winning demo show to Brothers Brewing for a night of beer and nanoscience! Demonstrations include hydrophobic surfaces, acoustic levitation, quantum locking and superconducting levitation. Demos run throughout the evening. Don't miss your opportunity to witness these compelling displays
CCSAW Seminar: Understanding Behaviour to Inform Animal Husbandry
Nienke van Staaveren is a postdoctoral researcher within the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph. She obtained her PhD in Veterinary Medicine from University College Dublin and Teagasc – the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, focusing on pig health and welfare. In 2017, she joined the lab of Prof. Alexandra Harlander
STEM Week – The Role Exploring Mars Plays in Unraveling Earth’s Origin Story: A Physics Perspective
As part of STEM Week 2019, the Department of Physics is sponsoring a public talk by U of G physics grad and former Canadian Space Agency prospect Scott von Bommel. Von Bommel's application of physics fundamentals to planetary science challenges has allowed this former Gryphon to explore Mars through multiple rover missions, the southern reaches
Deadline to Drop Fall 2019 Courses
The deadline to drop fall 2019 courses is 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 29 for undergraduate students on the Guelph campus and all associate diploma and graduate students. For Guelph-Humber students, the deadline to drop fall 2019 courses is 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 3. Courses can be dropped using WebAdvisor.
STEM Week: Fizzics Pub Night with Wellington Brewery
Join us for an evening about the science of beer! Our pub night will include talks from 3M National Teaching Fellowship award winner Prof. Joanne O'Meara and VP of Brewing and Quality for Wellington Brewery Marvin Dyck. Also enjoy sampling the altered states of beer and a special physics beer brewed especially for this night
Fall IT Strategy Workshop
Did you know the University of Guelph is currently developing a new IT strategic plan for the next five years? We are, and we could use your help! IT has a massive impact on our experiences at the University, and that’s where we want to focus with this IT strategy: how can we make your
World Soil Day
On World Soil Day, SOILS AT GUELPH is linking up with OMAFRA, the School of Environmental Sciences, and the CREATE-Climate Smart Soils graduate program to celebrate soil! Join us for a meet-and-greet with OMAFRA and University of Guelph soil specialists, visit interactive soil displays, and stop by for our Graduate Student Poster Symposium from 10:30
KTT Best Practices: Building a ‘next generation’ KTT program
Since 2010, the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance has been supporting research exploring the science of knowledge translation and transfer. Nearly a decade and 88 projects later, the Alliance’s KTT Funding Program has yielded a summary of leading practices and lessons learned about KTT for agri-food and rural research. In this session, we will discuss why
Fall IT Strategy Workshop
Did you know the University of Guelph is currently developing a new IT strategic plan for the next five years? We are, and we could use your help! IT has a massive impact on our experiences at the University, and that’s where we want to focus with this IT strategy: how can we make your
Dec. 6 Memorial: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Remember, Reflect, Respond On Dec. 6, join with the University community as we mark the 30th anniversary of the L’École Polytechnique Massacre and Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A service will be held in the Adams Atrium in the Thornborough Building.
Concert: Tim Baker with special guests The Franklin Electric
At the end of 2017, twelve years after their inception, the multi-award-winning band, Hey Rosetta! went on hiatus, after selling 10,000 tickets to five farewell shows. For the band’s principal songwriter and lead vocalist Tim Baker, this was the start of a new chapter. On his debut solo album Forever Overhead, Baker warmly welcomes you