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
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.
Leave for Change Panel Information Session
Hear from U of G employees who have improved life while on a short-term (3-4 week) Leave for Change volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel features: Linda Watt (Malawi, 2010), Justin Liu (Malawi, 2017), Christi Cooper (Nepal, 2014) and Mario Deschamps (Vietnam, 2015). Applications for 2018 are being accepted until March 12. University
Winter Tree Identification
In this workshop, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars, you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID. We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll spend part of the session
Chancellor Martha Billes at Inspirational Women Event
University of Guelph Chancellor Martha Billes will be honoured at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Inspirational Women event. For more information and tickets, contact Amanda Dersken at amanda@guelphchamber.com or 519-822-8081 ext. 223 Location: Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: What do we mean by “One Welfare”?
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents the 2018 Animal Behaviour and Welfare seminar: What do we mean by "one welfare"? Professor David Fraser, University of British Columbia, has maintained a strong interest in animals and animal welfare throughout his 46 years of teaching and research spanning farm, companion, laboratory and wild
Seeing Ourselves in Fair Dealing
Join us for a talk with Meera Nair to kick-off Fair Dealing Week! Since entering statutory law in 1710, the system of copyright has functioned as a set of limited rights. Said another way, copyright has never functioned as a grant of absolute control. In this regard, Canada enjoys a unique position in the world;
Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women Workshop
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help peri-menopausal women cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U of G students , $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. University Centre, Room 335
Guelph Queer Equality: 101 Workshop
Are you a straight person who wants to know more about the queer community and how you can be a better ally? Do you understand that people are gay and straight, but don't quite get everything else? Are you new to the community and struggling to understand what the heck is going on? Come on