2017 Harshman Lecture: Talking About Death Won’t Kill You
Kathy Kortes-Miller, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and the Palliative Care Research Lead at the Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health at Lakehead University, presents the 2017 Harshman Lecture Nov. 15 at Cutten Fields. Kortes-Miller will present "Talking about death won't kill you!" Kortes-Miller is committed to showing people
The Millennial Malcontent
The Millennial Malcontent: University of Guelph's School of English and Theatre Studies stages new hipster satire by award-winning playwright Erin Shields. This year's main stage production is directed by Prof. Alan Filewod. The production is performed and built by students enrolled in courses in Theatre Studies. Showtimes: Nov. 15-18 at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at
Fair November 2017
The 43rd annual Fair November show is one of the Guelph community’s favourite annual events, bringing together some of the very best in Canadian handmade goods. For four days only, the University Centre becomes the temporary home to 75 of Canada’s most talented artisans and designers, providing the opportunity to shop for original fashion pieces,
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Headin’ North
The Al Gorman Quartet perform jazz music inspired by the North. Free concert, everyone welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Kona Gray
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Kona Gray, Principal of EDSA Inc. His talk is titled "Global Design Matters - The Future of Landscape Architecture". All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Pit Lobby
Student Print Show and Sale
Students from the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, relief and screen prints. Admission is free. November 17 and 18 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. November 19 - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Zavitz Hall, Room 207
Gull Workshop
This workshop has been designed to help you develop your skills in the identification of wintering gulls. Through a variety of hands-on activities, you will learn about gull plumage, size differences, bill shapes and behaviours of 13 different gull species. We will also discuss the best places to watch gulls and how some gull species
Meet the Dean: Women in Science and Engineering Talk
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences' newly appointed dean, Mary Wells, is eager to meet students and share her vision and ideas. This is a great opportunity for students to converse with the dean and ask her questions about the college and its future. The event includes speakers who will discuss the importance of
Financial Literacy Fair
Join Student Financial Services in the UC Courtyard for our Financial Literacy Fair. Talk with on-campus groups and external organizations about managing your finances, grab cotton candy and popcorn, and win great prizes, including one prize of $500 towards your winter 2018 semester tuition and fees.
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents SOFAM Student Soloist Day
SOFAM's talented Applied Music students perform a semester-end recital. Free concert, everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Welfare Concerns for Veal Calves: Housing, Nutrition, Antimicrobials and Disease Detection
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: Welfare Concerns for Veal Calves: Housing, Nutrition, Antimicrobials and Disease Detection by Bart Pardon, Ghent University. In Europe, the veal industry was currently criticized for its very intensive antimicrobial use and high level of antimicrobial resistance. Rationally reducing antimicrobial use in the contemporary veal industry, which inherently holds transport
Selecting a First Telescope for Astronomy
Make exploring the night sky a little less intimidating and a lot more exciting! The first two hours of this presentation will introduce the most common types of telescopes, what they do, how they do it, and what you can expect to see. Some of the challenges to stargazing will be discussed, such as light
University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble Performance
Conductor Ted Warren and the University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble perform everyone's favourite jazz standards. Manhattans Pizza Bistro and Music Club, 951 Gordon St., Guelph
Brass Taps Presents – GO NUTS Bingo Night
The Brass Taps is hosting a BINGO night to raise money for testicular cancer research. Play some BINGO and win some prizes! All proceeds to go the Canadian Cancer Society. Bingo cards are $2 each, $6 for 5 or $10 for 10. Learn more on the event's Facebook page.
Energy Transitions and Political Crises in the Age of Trump: Latin America’s “Pink Tide”
With an emphasis on Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia, Donald Kingsbury (U of T) explores the political turbulence in the developing world as a result of the global north's call for a post-carbon capitalism. Kingsbury will discuss how economic crises, protests and the reemergence of regional and domestic right-wing politics pose new challenges for social missions
University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Recital
Conductor Henry Janzen and the University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble perform a free recital. Everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Include Your Guelph: A Multicultural Celebration
The English Language Program and Student Life are planning an exciting cultural celebration that brings music, food, and art from different international countries together all in one place. There will be tables set up around the University Centre Courtyard for specific countries, so that Guelph students can visit and participate in certain traditions celebrated by that culture. There will be origami making, henna design, jewelry making, salsa
Scholarly Book Publishing
James MacNevin, senior editor at the University of British Columbia Press, is holding a book publishing talk at U of G Nov. 28. All faculty and PhD students are welcome to attend. The talk will focus on scholarly book publishing in the humanities and social sciences. It will provide an opportunity to learn about the
2017 Ann Oaks Lecture in Biological Sciences
The College of Biological Sciences is pleased to host the Ann Oaks Lecture in Biological Sciences with presenter Julie LaRoche, CRC Tier 1 at Dalhousie University. LaRoche will discuss the multifaceted role of diazotrophs in the ocean during her presentation on Nov. 28. All are welcome to attend.
Workshop: Stress Less for Tests – Part 1
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program takes place Nov. 28. Part Two takes place Nov. 30, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. University Centre, Room 335