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Stress Less for Tests

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 to 7 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Location: University Centre, Room 335

Graduate Students’ Association AGM

The AGM is open to graduate students who are members of the Graduate Students' Association. Registration and pizza at 5 p.m.; meeting at 5:30 p.m. Location: University Centre, Graduate Student Lounge, Level 5

Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Awards

Established in 2007, these awards are presented each year to U of G staff, faculty and students who volunteer in the community. Presented by the University of Guelph, the United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin and the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, the awards are named after William Winegard, former U of G president and former

Blood Donor Clinic

Roll up your sleeves and give blood at U of G's blood donor clinic. No appointment necessary. Visit blood.ca for more information. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall  

Arrell Family Foundation Gift to U of G

Join us to celebrate the Arrell Family Foundation gift to the University of Guelph. All staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the largest single gift to the University in its history. Join U of G president Franco Vaccarino and the Arrell family to celebrate a transformational gift from the Arrell Family Foundation. Matched

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Student Soloist Day

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series and the Guelph Jazz Festival present Student Soloist Day, featuring performances by the talented music students in the School of Fine Art and Music. This is a free 50-minute concert that everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Seminar on Wildlife Rehabilitation: Welfare and Ethical Considerations

Animal Behaviour and Welfare presents "Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation: Welfare and Ethical Considerations," a seminar by Sherri Cox, executive director of research innovation at U of G. All are welcome. Join the speaker for a meet and greet in ANNU 230 after the talk. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

University of Guelph Concert Winds Recital

The University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble will perform "A Few of My Favourite Things" with conductor John Goddard. The concert marks the 25th anniversary of Goddard at the helm. General admission is $10, students/seniors are $5. Time: 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) Location: Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph  

University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Concert

The U of G Chamber Ensemble with conductor Henry Janzen will perform classical repertoire. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.  Admission is free. Time: 3 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

University of Guelph CME Concert

The CME and conductor Joe Sorbara present a series of Soundpaintings followed by a Temporary Ensembles set that will include a handful of your favourite local improvisers. Admission is $5 and supports the School of Fine Art and Music ensembles. Location: Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph Time: noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)

Talk Local Features U of G Researchers, Catalyst Centre

Talk Local, hosted by U of G alumnus Martin Bosch, presents scientists Mario Monteiro and John Dutcher, along with the Catalyst Centre's David Hobson and Steve De Brabandere, who will discuss the difficult path of bringing lab discoveries to the marketplace. The show airs on Rogers TV, channel 20.

Engineering Design Day

Check out the best of engineering design. Second-, third- and fourth-year students will showcase their design solutions. Schedule of events: 8:30 a.m.: Design 3100 presentation competition. In a Dragon's Den-style competition, third-year students compete for cash prizes. 11 a.m.: 41X showcase. Fourth-year students show off their capstone design ideas. 2:30 p.m.: Design 2100 students show

2017 Chappel Memorial Lecture

The 2017 Chappel Memorial Lecture presents Dr. Rocky Tuan, distinguished professor, Departments of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh. He will discuss "Engineering and Regeneration: Stem Cells, Biomatrix and Biomimetic Scaffolds." Tuan is director of the Cellular and Molecular Engineering Lab, located in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the School

Last Lecture 2017

Join the graduating class of 2017 as they gather one last time to reflect and be inspired by a graduating student, faculty member and alumnus/alumna. Reception to follow. Alumna: Jacqueline Swaisland, BA '03, LL.B., LL.M., barrister and solicitor Faculty: Prof. John Walsh, School of Languages and Literatures Student: Nicole Murphy, B.Sc. H.K. '17 Location: War

M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Luis Gabriel Forero

Luis Gabriel Forero, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on “Concentration and Off-target Movement of Neonicotinoid Residues During Agricultural Practices in Southwestern Ontario." All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202

Fourth-Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit 2017

Fourth-year bachelor of landscape architecture students will display their final design projects for the integrative design studio course with Profs. Sean Kelly and Nadia Amoroso. All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Bullring Pub

D.V.Sc. Thesis Defence: Laura Bourque

Doctor of veterinary science candidate Laura Bourque, Department of Pathobiology, will defend her thesis on “Environmental Contaminants and Respiratory Innate Immunity: In Vitro Effects of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Crude Oil on Tracheal Antimicrobial Peptide Gene Expression.” Time: 1 p.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810 and 4838

Take A Paws With Therapy Dogs

As part of the library's Exam Stress Busters programming, we're hosting Take A Paws once again. Take A Paws gives students the opportunity to spend some time with therapy dogs