To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial and Guelph’s 190th anniversary, Guelph Museums launched a unique lecture series to reflect on our collective history and the theme of nation building. Building Canada Lectures, presented in partnership with the University of Guelph, take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum.

Everyone is welcome to attend the National Aboriginal Physical Activity and Wellness Conference's pow wow, featuring drumming and dancing on Johnston Green. The event starts at 10 a.m., followed by the grand entry at noon. Closing ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment will provide soccer, hockey and basketball activities for youths.

Canadian gardening and its many possibilities will be featured in a special presentation by well-known gardening expert Owen Reeves. This event, created through a partnership with the Compost Council of Canada, promises to both entertain and inspire gardeners, whether they're new to gardening or seasoned experts. Tickets are $20 and can be ordered in advance

Join us in this all-day event for students who have received an offer of admission from the University of Guelph. Each day is specific to a particular degree program and consists of program information sessions, career and co-operative education sessions, residence tours and more. For more information, contact 519.824.4120 x. 58721 or admevent@uoguelph.ca.   

Program evaluation work is a great career option for those interested in the links between research and social action. How is the University of Guelph preparing students for this kind of career? Could we do a better job? What are the implications for teaching practical real-world skills in graduate programs more broadly? Join us at

Are you stressed? Yoga can help you on your journey from "stressed to blessed." Yoga scientist Sri Ananda Ji is hosting two free yoga events at U of G in May. An internationally-renowned yogi, he has an M.Sc. in yoga and sees yoga through a scientific lens. “Yoga really has the capacity to change your

Dr. Lynne Maquat will present the 2017 Gairdner Lecture, titled “Nonsense-mediated mRNA Decay and Human Disease: Genome Guardian and Executor.” She is the 2015 recipient of the Canada Gairdner International Award. The Gairdner Lecture is hosted by the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. All are welcome to attend. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

View trees, shrubs and habitats that are important to pollinators and find out why. Learn how to grow your own pollinator garden. Visit the University of Guelph's bee research station, learn about bees and buy honey made on the spot. Rain or shine, dress for weather. Location: Arboretum (enter off College Avenue, just west of

Dr. John Konhilas of the University of Arizona presents "Manipulating the Gut for Heart Health." He is an associate professor in the Sarver Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program and the Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona. His current research interests include the roles of sex hormones and menopause on cardiac function, and the link

The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) brings together presentations and posters on all aspects of public health and zoonotic disease. Dr. David Patrick, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, will be the keynote speaker, presenting "Antibiotic Stewardship Across the Spectrum of One Health: What Works?" Location: Rozanski Hall

The Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI) presents its 10th annual Cancer Research Symposium at U of G. This free event includes guest speakers, student presentations and a poster session. The keynote speaker is Dr. William Eward, DVM, MD, orthopedic surgery, Duke University School of Medicine. He will present "Sarcomas in Dogs and Humans: Bringing

Learn more about the MA (leadership) and MBA programs offered at the University of Guelph, including the program structure and schedule, associated fees and application process. Talk to faculty, administrators and alumni from both programs. Contact Alicia Cronsberry at acronsb@uoguelph.ca to register. Location: Macdonald Hall

The University of Guelph Accessibility Conference welcomes both accessibility novices and experts. Presenters will share practical and theoretical knowledge of: - web, document and multimedia accessibility and other AODA-related topics; - disability research and accommodation; - inclusive design; - adaptive technology; - accessible teaching and learning; - leadership in the field of accessibility; and -

Everyone is invited to the Central Animal Facility open house. Enjoy a barbecue lunch (regular or veggie burger and pop for $6), guided tours, displays, door prizes and raffles. Location: Central Animal Facility

The College of Business and Economics at U of G welcomes Canadian politician, public speaker, broadcaster and diplomat Stephen Lewis to its Luminary Leader Speaker Series. The event showcases exceptional leaders in a broad range of private business, non-profit and public sector fields. The speaker series is part of the MA leadership residential week and