ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Spring Watercolour Landscapes at the Arboretum – Intermediate
Join Watercolour Artist Candice Leyland and capture spring in the Arboretum in watercolour. You will learn tips on mixing your own vibrant greens and how to create a light tilled expressive landscape. This class is great for those with a bit of experience in watercolour. Reference photos will be provided. Fee: $30 (plus HST) per
Gryphon Pizza Day in Support of Women’s Athletics at U of G
March 30 is the 3rd annual She's Got Game Pizza Day sponsored by Domino's Guelph at 304 Stone Rd. On She's Got Game Pizza Day, Domino's donates half of select pizza sales to the She's Got Game initiative, supporting women's athletics scholarships at the University of Guelph. Offer details March 30 from 11 a.m. to
ONLINE: Ask the Gardener
Do you have a gardening question that you would love to ask Arboretum gardening staff? Join Cael Wishart, the Arboretum’s Gardener, for a free virtual session to get the answers about everything green and growing! The session will take place on Zoom. Pre-registration is required. This program is free. Register early to ensure your spot!
ONLINE: Choosing to Challenge: A Conversation with Three Trailblazers
Join the Office of Diversity and Human Rights’ Associate Vice-President, Indira Naidoo-Harris on March 31 from 4 to 5 p.m. as she moderates an exciting panel discussion with three trailblazing women who Choose to Challenge in honour of International Women’s Day. Hear from former Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, former Canadian politician and
ONLINE: Biological Science Career Night
Meet and network with U of G Biological Science alumni! The evening will include a brief welcome and four concurrent breakout rooms featuring themed-based panels showcasing alumni working in various industries: Animal Panel and Q&A Environment Panel and Q&A Health Care Panel and Q&A Private Sector and Public Policy Panel and Q&A Learn more online.
ONLINE: Return to Campus Town Hall
Over the last year, we have all missed the vibrancy of our on-campus experiences, and we are looking forward to resuming more in-person activities on our campuses this fall. In fall 2021, we will see many classes delivered face-to-face, increased capacity in our residences, expanded on-campus service delivery, and more staff and faculty at all of
ONLINE: Livestock From The Bullring – Jennifer Castle
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaA presentation of the Central Student Association. Live streaming from The Bullring. Jennifer Castle’s moon-suffused Monarch Season, “makes the case for listening as a revolutionary act of intimacy,” (Uncut). Castle blends into the atmosphere of her piano and acoustic guitar, presenting her exceedingly intimate music as an inventive and subtly visceral experience. Castle says that
ONLINE: Rental Housing Information Session
This session is for students who are looking for rental housing in Guelph for the 2021-22 school year. Questions around where to find quality listings and roommates will be answered, and information about popular rental areas will be shared. This is an essential session to attend for the first-time Guelph student renter.
ONLINE: Senate Meeting
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal to access the agenda package. Agenda packages are published approximately one week in advance of the meeting.
ONLINE: Grad Launch 2021
Join us for the Grad Launch 2021 virtual resource fair to help you prepare for graduation! OPEN ALL DAY! Drop-in between 11:30 am. to 1 p.m. for our LIVE HOURS to chat with service representatives and find out what programs, services and benefits are available to you once you become a Guelph Grad. Each attendee
ONLINE: Gryph-to-Grad: What’s Next for Me?
Graduation is an exciting time where you can celebrate completing years of hard work and study! But are you worried about what comes next? Whether you have a plan in mind or are just considering your options, the Experiential Learning Hub's Career Advising Team is here to help! In this Gryph-to-Grad: What's next for Me?
ONLINE: Provost Dialogue – Budget Update
An invitation to faculty, staff and students to attend the Provost Dialogue: Budget Update Interim Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Dr. Gwen Chapman will host a public forum on the 2021-2022 Budget. This is an opportunity for the University community to ask questions regarding the current fiscal outlook. Wednesday April 7, 2021 12:00 p.m. to 1:30
ONLINE: What is holding up advancing agricultural advisory services?
The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is happy to bring together international and Ontario perspectives on “What’s holding up advancing agricultural advisory services?” In each of the three-part discussion series, several remarkable persons (international and Canadian scholars and practitioners) with diverse perspectives and backgrounds will join us to share their experiences with different
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Roger Dean
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “AI and Improvisation: Virtual Improvisers, Virtual Pianos,” a talk by Roger Dean. The event will take place on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 5 p.m. (ET) via Zoom (please note the slightly later-than-usual starting time). A moderated Q&A will follow the talk. If
PICK-UP: Spring Break Activity Kit
The Arboretum offers three kits to help engage kids with nature this spring break. Three different kits are available: Milkweed/Butterfly Starter Kit Bird/Bird Feeder Kit Sky and Space Kit Cost: $20-$25 depending on the kit Available for curbside pickup on April 12 or can be shipped for an additional $8.50
ONLINE: Spring Break for Kids Series
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Arboretum is hosting a series of online workshops throughout Spring Break! Kids (ages 6-13) will have an opportunity to learn and ask questions about plants, animals, nature, and the importance of conservation with The Arboretum. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per session, or register for all five sessions for $45 (plus HST). Registration closes eight
ONLINE: Open Scholarship Open House ft. Philippe Mongeon
Join us for our Open Scholarship Open House! This online event will begin with a talk from prominent Open Access researcher Philippe Mongeon. Philippe will speak about his experience in scholarly communication as a researcher and practitioner and will present his vision for the transformation of scholarly communication. We will also open the floor to
ONLINE: New Age Warriors – In Conversation with Catherine Blackburn
Join the Art Gallery of Guelph on April 14 at 7 p.m. for a conversation with contemporary beadwork artist Catherine Blackburn. Of Dene and European ancestry, the work of the multidisciplinary artist is on view currently in New Age Warriors. Part dialogue, part studio visit, the discussion will explore her futuristic regalia and photographs that
ONLINE: Dr. Hansaji First Lady Yoga Guru Speaks at 2021 Yoga Speaker Series
Dr. Hansa Yogendra (born 1947) is an Indian yoga guru, author, researcher, counsellor, and YouTube and TV personality (Yoga for Better Living). She is the director of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, the oldest organized yoga center in the world founded in 1918. The esteemed Ma Hansa Ji will be joining us on Saturday, April 17,
ONLINE: Beading Workshop with Erin Szikora
Join the Art Gallery of Guelph and learn how to make a floral keychain with curator and beadwork artist, Erin Szikora (Cayuga/Scottish/Hungarian). In this 3-hour adult workshop, participants will discuss the history of Haudenosaunee beadwork, learn the basics of one-needle flat stitch beading, and create a floral keychain using size 11 seed beads, felt, and