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Make Your Mark

The Entrepreneurship Society at the University of Guelph presents its first speaker series event of the 2016-17 school year. The Make Your Mark event features young entrepreneurs offering insight and inspiration to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in all of us! Register on the Mark Your Mark Eventbrite webpage. Location: Alexander Hall, Room 100

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar

Prof. Renée Bergeron, Animal Biosciences, will discuss "The Natural Way to Feed Cows." The Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar Series features a new speaker each month. Topics covered are diverse, ranging from fundamental and applied animal welfare research to ethics, consumer studies, nutrition, genetics and history. Most seminars are also offered via Livestream. Time: 12:30

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Phoenix Jazz Group

The Phoenix Jazz Group will perform original acoustic mainstream jazz in a contemporary vein, acknowledging the great jazz traditions that have gone before it. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon 107 A workshop with the Phoenix Jazz Group will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 103.

The Law and Politics of Assisted Suicide

The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion featuring: - PhD student Jamie Rothenburger, Ontario Veterinary College; - Prof. Trudo Lemmens, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto; and - Prof. Dave Snow, Political Science, University of Guelph. The moderator is Prof. Dennis Baker, Political Science, University of Guelph. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room

Prof. Nigel Raine Discusses Impact of Insecticide on Bumblebees

The School of Environmental Sciences Fall Seminar Series presents a talk by Prof. Nigel Raine, Rebanks Family Chair in Pollinator Conservation, titled "Insecticide Impacts on Bumblebees: From Colony Founding to Pollination Services." Visit www.uoguelph.ca/ses for the abstract. Location: Alexander Hall, Room 265

Guelph Family Health Study: Creating Healthy Families Together

The Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) invites the community to attend the first GFHS conference. The study's researchers and guest speakers will share cutting-edge science related to family health and practical tips for developing healthy routines The conference is a great opportunity to learn more about the GFHS and family health. There will be engaging

Café Philosophique presents Roméo Dallaire

Roméo Dallaire is a retired lieutenant-general, retired Canadian senator and celebrated humanitarian. After reading an excerpt from his most recent book, Waiting for First Light: My Ongoing Battle With PTSD, he will discuss the book and his struggle with PTSD with U of G history professor Matthew Hayday. Tickets are $8 for general admission and

Trick or Eat 2016

University Centre Ontario, Canada

Trick or Eat is a youth-led national event that puts a new spin on the annual night of giving – Halloween! Thousands of Trick or Eaters across Canada, go door to door to collect food for local community organizations, and funds to support students advocating for good food for all. Trick or Eat is a

Financial Literacy Fair

Student Financial Services is hosting a Financial Literacy Fair. Representatives from the following organizations will be there: ·        Canada Revenue Agency, ·        National Student Loan Service Centre, ·        Credit Canada Debt Solutions, ·        Wellington Family Counselling & Support Services, ·        University of Guelph Wellness Centre, ·        Guelph Student Food Bank and ·        University of Guelph

Marketing and Consumer Studies Graduate Information Session

The MCS Graduate Information Session is for undergraduate students and other individuals interested in pursuing higher education in Marketing and Consumer Studies at the University of Guelph. This session will include information about the graduate diploma in market research, and the master of science in marketing and consumer studies. To register, please contact Alanna Reid

Real Estate and Housing Career Fair

The Real Estate and Housing Career Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students for exciting co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions in the real estate and housing industry. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of institutions attending. Location: University Centre,

SEDRD Grad Program Information Night

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will host a Grad Program Information Night for prospective students interested in graduate studies in landscape architecture; rural planning and development; capacity development; and extension and rural studies. Light refreshments and pizza will be provided. Location: Landscape Architecture, Lobby (Pit)

Stress Eating

Why does stress have such a big impact on our eating behaviour? This free public presentation on Stress Awareness Day explores the pathways through which stress drives eating -- and possible hacks. Location: University Centre, Room 335

One Health Poster Day Celebrates Global One Health Day

The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) is hosting a One Health poster day to celebrate Global One Health Day, The posters will feature research, practicum experience, infographics, club information and initiatives related to One Health. Jeff Wichtel, OVC dean, will deliver the welcome speech at 12:30 p.m. Location: Science Complex

Decreasing Headaches

Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches and the pain of headaches without medications. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic, meets on Thursdays for 90 minutes. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for everyone else. Location: University Centre,

School of Environmental Sciences Fall Seminar Series

Guest speaker Scott Ketcheson, a postdoc at McMaster University, presents “Headwater Catchments and Their Importance for Water Availability in the Athabasca River Basin.” Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Alexander Hall, Room 265

Let’s Talk Science – School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Science Complex 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

More than 2,500 people are registered for this year's event. During this event, it will include all of the classes from Harry Potter, but wtih U of G students leading science demonstrations and activities that are related to each class. A number of on campus clubs are helping out this year running activities, including Biochem

Fall Preview Day

Visit our campus on Fall Preview Day and meet with faculty and students. Learn what the University has to offer by taking part in our campus tours, academic and student life displays, and information sessions on residence, co-operative education, admission and finance. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Athletics Centre (W.F. Mitchell)

International Education Week

International Education Week (IEW) is an annual, week-long celebration of international education during the third week of November. The University of Guelph celebrates IEW with more than 100 countries around the world. International Education Week is designed to showcase the significant contribution that international education makes in preparing Canadians for the global world and supports