December 6 Memorial
The U of G campus community is invited to attend a memorial to commemorate the 14 female engineering students who were killed at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989. Campus flags will be at half-mast in memory of the 14 women who lost their lives. Location: Thornbrough Building, engineering atrium
MA Thesis Defence: Josh Barry
Josh Barry, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "The Familiar and Unfamiliar: An Examination of Home and Anxiety." His adviser is Prof. Karen Houle. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 346
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Jeffrey Davidson
Jeffrey Davidson, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Synthesis of Clostridium Bolteae Capsular Polysaccharide Fragments: A Repeating Disaccharide Unit." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Erwin Remigio
Erwin Remigio, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Preparation and Activity of Multidentate β-Amino Sulfoxide Ligands and Expedited Catalytic Synthesis of Bupropion." Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
PhD Thesis Defence: Jay Park
Jay Park, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Development and Characterization of Novel Bicomposite Mixed Ionic and Electron Conductor Metal Oxide Thin Films Fabricated by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis." Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Spirits
Open to the public, this one-day course will introduce you to the basic principles of spirit production and the main types and styles of spirits. You will also learn how to serve spirits and understand the basic principles of marketing used for the sale of spirits and the issues relating to the safe consumption of
Building Canada Lecture
Richard Hill presents “Kanata to Canada: Ongoing Legacy of the Silver Covenant Chain.” This event is the first in a year-long series of lectures that focus on building our nation. The lectures will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph. Presented
Master’s Info Session for International Development Studies
Are you interested in learning about U of G's collaborative master's specialization in International Development Studies (IDS)? IDS includes 17 programs across the University. All undergraduate students are welcome to attend our information session. A pizza lunch is provided. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 132
Owl Workshop
Learn how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's owls. An evening "owl prowl" from 6 to 8 p.m. is planned. The early bird fee is $95 by Jan. 5. Location: Arboretum Centre
Writing Tune-up Grammar Series
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. Although you can attend either day, it is recommended that you start with Day 1. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384
Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
What are the most common anxiety escalators? Learn about them, along with proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Location: University Centre, Room 335
Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series Presents Dr. Samantha Nutt
The Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series showcases business and social-entrepreneurial leaders whose professional efforts have created social change. Attendees of the Leadership Call to Action event will be asked to commit to a change in their daily lives, no matter how insignificant, that will create social change in their organization or community. This year,
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Marc Ryan
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Marc Ryan, principal and co-founder of Public Work in Toronto. His talk is titled "Starting Points." Time: 11:45 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125
Wednesday Noon-Hour Walks in Arboretum
Nature is known for being unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Jason Chan (Ext. 53615), the Arboretum's naturalist intern, will lead walks every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. from January through April (hikes may be cancelled due to inclement weather). Location: Arboretum Centre, Kiosk Campus Entrance
HAFA/HFTM Career Networking Night
The HAFA/HFTM Alumni Career Networking Night continues to be a success thanks to the enthusiastic participation of our alumni and students. Our alumni are excited to come back to the school to meet with our students and share their career experiences. The format of the evening will include round-table discussions between alumni and students, with
Guelph Tech Showcase
The sixth annual Guelph Technology Showcase brings more than 30 companies to U of G to highlight technical innovations in the region. Everyone is welcome. Location: Science Complex atrium
Winter Exhibitions Open at Art Gallery of Guelph
Everyone is invited to the opening reception for winter exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Guelph. The exhibitions are "Contrarieties and Counterpoints: Recent Paintings by Melanie Authier" (Jan. 19 to April 2); "A Sense of Wonder" (Jan. 19 to April 2); and "Colin Carney: Presence" (Jan. 19 to April 23). All are welcome; admission is
Night Stalker’s Owl Prowl (for Adults)
Guest naturalist Jenn Bock will teach you about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program starts indoors, but dress warmly for a walk outdoors later. This program is for adults and teens age 14 and up. The fee is $15. Registration deadline for the Jan. 27 date
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Tasha Valente
Tasha Valente, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend her thesis on "Evaluation of Cultural Weed Control Methods in Soybean (Glycine max) to Improve Crop Competitiveness." All are welcome to attend. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
Night Stalker’s Owl Prowl (Family Night)
Guest naturalist Jenn Bock will teach you about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly for a walk outdoors later. This program is for adults and children under 14. The fee is $15 for adults, $8 per child and $40