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Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series

The Poultry Health Research Network presents Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, School of Engineering, who will discuss "Trends and Advances in Poultry Health Monitoring Using Biosensors." If you wish to attend via webinar, please contact phrn@uoguelph.ca to receive an invitation link before Oct. 7. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810

Spatial Planning in Ireland

What does spatial planning look like in Ireland, and what lessons can be learned from the Irish experience? Join Prof. Brendan O'Keeffe, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, as he shares his perspectives and reflections on rural spatial planning in Ireland. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143

Point and Shoot Basics Workshop

Learn more about menu settings, exposure modes, composition and lighting to get the best shots. Then we'll head outside for a field trip so you can practice your new skills. Register by Oct. 6 to get the $55 early bird fee. Location: Arboretum Centre

Beer Seminars

Learn about the beer you love! A new series of beer seminars offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management begins Oct. 16 with "Beer Basics", followed by "Canadian Brewing Traditions" on Jan. 29 and "Farmhouse Fermentation: Beer and Cheese" on March 26. Seating is limited, so register soon. Location: Macdonald Stewart Hall

Seminar on Economic Impact of Fibre Optic Infrastructure

Bento Lobo, First Tennessee Bank Distinguished Professor of Finance, College of Business, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, will present his work on the opportunities and challenges of assessing the economic impact of broadband investment in Tennessee. This is a presentation of the R2B2project.ca in partnership with www.swiftnetwork.ca and with funding from OMAFRA. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143

Centre for International Programs Hosts Study Abroad Fair

Every year the Centre for International Programs hosts the Study Abroad Fair to showcase the University of Guelph's study abroad programs, which include six semesters abroad, summer field school programs and more than 100 exchange opportunities. You will have the chance to meet students who have been on Guelph's study abroad programs and students who

Relaxation and Stress Management Skills

Learn to relax tight muscles, calm emotions, settle a busy brain, have more energy and perform better in a busy world. This 12-session program meets at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. The fee is $40 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and $120 for everyone else.

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Keith Bowers

The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present a guest lecture by Keith Bowers, president and landscape architect at Biohabitats Inc. in Charleston, S.C. His talk is titled "Restoring the Future: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions in a Rapidly Changing World." Time: 7 p.m. Location: Lakeside Downtown Church, 75 Norfolk

Sleep Tips for Students

Can't fall asleep? Tired all of the time? Sleep schedule out of whack? Wish you could turn your brain "off" in bed? Learn tips and strategies to overcome the most common sleep pitfalls experienced by university students in this free one-hour workshop. Location: University Centre, Room 335

Thursday at Noon Concert Series and Guelph Jazz Festival Present Awea Duo

The Awea Duo will perform a unique chamber music program for flute and saxophone. Jennifer Cooper (flute) and Masahito Sugihara (saxophone) have been recognized for their extraordinary sensitivity, lyricism, energy, fine balance and variety of colours. This free 50-minute concert is open to everyone. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Guelph Job Fair

Are you looking for a job? A new career? Immediate hiring? Direct interview? Meet face to face with recruiters, HR managers and hiring companies from Guelph. Please visit http://www.wbgcanada.com/ for more information about the Guelph Job Fair, online pre-registration and to apply to hundreds of jobs posted online daily by recruiters and hiring companies in

Thursday Organic Market

The Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming is hosting an organic produce market every Thursday at its College Avenue and Dundas Lane site. Choose from a wide variety of organic fruits, vegetables and flowers. Free parking is available.

Philosophy Speaker Series

Prof. Mark McCullagh, chair of the Department of Philosophy, will present a talk titled "Using Others' Words." All are welcome. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

International Development Studies Speaker Series

The International Development Studies speaker series presents Prof. Hannah Tait Neufeld, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, who will discuss "Environmental Determinants Impacting the Health and Sustainability of Traditional Food Systems in Southwestern Ontario." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Graduate Studies Preview Day

Graduate Studies Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective graduate students to learn more about specific research areas at the University of Guelph. They can also speak with faculty members and current graduate students to find out what to expect from each graduate program. Location: University Centre courtyard

Town Hall for 2016 National College Health Assessment Survey Results

The University of Guelph was one of 41 schools across Canada that participated in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), a U.S.-based research survey that provides an overview of students’ health habits, behaviours and perceptions. Representatives from Student Wellness at U of G will provide a preliminary overview of the survey results. All staff and students

Stop Worrying!

Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying.  This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to help decrease worrying.  The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Location:

Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair

Explore post-grad educational opportunities, including teacher education, MBA programs, social work, accounting and law. Meet representatives from more than 60 schools in Ontario, across Canada and abroad. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of institutions attending. Location: University Centre

2016 Gairdner Lecture

Rodolphe Barrangou, recipient of the 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present "CRISPR-Cas Systems: From Adaptive Immunity to Genome Editing Machines." Barrangou is an associate professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, and Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research at North Carolina State University. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology