2022 Gryphons Read Event with Author Silmy Abdullah
This year, U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its sixth iteration. This year’s novel is Home of the Floating Lily, by Bangladeshi-Canadian author and lawyer, Silmy Abdullah. This collection of eight short stories follows the lives of everyday people as they navigate the complexities of migration, displacement, love, friendship
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Planning for Research Impact
Knowledge mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define ‘knowledge mobilization’ Identify why knowledge mobilization is important Identify best practices for knowledge mobilization Summarize the steps involved in knowledge mobilization planning Compare and contrast
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy a brain and have more energy! Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. A smorgasbord of techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of class to begin developing lifetime skills. This 12-part program with Kathy Somers of the Stress
ONLINE: P4E Career Fair – “Largest of its kind in the country”
Don't miss the virtual P4E Career Fair on Wednesday, September 28! Whether you are looking for a job after graduation or unsure of your career options, attending the P4E Career
How Housing Affects Laboratory Rodent Health and Research Results: An Animal Welfare Perspective on Preclinical Replicability and Translatability
Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) Research Seminar Series 2022-2023 is starting up again with our very own Jessica Cait (PhD Candidate, Mason Lab). Join us in person at PAHL 1800 or on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94717556864 Coffee and dessert afterward.
ONLINE: CIRCLE Graduate South Asia Conference
Ontario, CanadaThursday, September 29 to Saturday, October 1 8:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. ET each day This three-day virtual conference presents PhD scholars from programs in the fields of health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities from Canadian and South Asian Universities. It will showcase the cutting-edge research focused on South Asia and/or the
ONLINE: CIRCLE Graduate South Asia Conference
This three-day virtual conference presents PhD scholars from programs in the fields of health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities from Canadian and South Asian Universities. It will showcase the cutting-edge research focused on South Asia and/or the South Asian diaspora and increase awareness about such research, facilitate networking, and foster impactful
Black Faculty and Staff Network Welcome Event
The Black Faculty and Staff Network (BFSN) serves as a place of engagement, support and community for Black-identifying faculty and staff at the U of G. Join us for our
ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. Go at your own pace through each lesson in this special online, on-demand, five-session sleep skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. You have lifetime access
Film Screening: Migrant Dreams
Screening and discussion of the documentary Migrant Dreams by director Min Sook Lee. We’ll be meeting in the Community Classroom located on the 4th floor of the 10C community space, located at 42 Carden St. (opposite Guelph city hall). The event is free and open to all. Join director Min Sook Lee and U of G’s
Reflections on Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Join the U of G community in Branion Plaza as we gather together to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. https://indigenous.uoguelph.ca/reconciliation
Campus Mile: Kick-Off to Healthy Workplace Month 2022
Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the fifth annual U of G Campus Mile! This year, whether you are joining us on Guelph campus or from further away, we have something for you. On campus Meet us at the Portico to walk, run or roll one
ONLINE: University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project Symposium
You’re invited to attend the University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project’s 10th annual symposium. This year’s theme is "confronting foodservice industry challenges through research and advocacy". The symposium will feature
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: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture “Climate Adaptive Landscapes”
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "Climate Adaptive Landscapes" by Gena Wirth. Gena is the Design Principal at
Guelph Food Safety Seminars
The Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) is a partnership in agri-food safety. Our partners are the University of Guelph: Food Science and the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Institute of Public Health
Addressing Islamophobia in the Classroom: Improving the Student Experience
In celebration of Islamic Heritage Month, the University of Guelph Muslim Students’ Association and the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Dean’s Office present: Addressing Islamophobia in the Classroom: Improving the Student Experience We humbly extend an invitation to University of Guelph faculty, students and staff, and hope you will join us for this
Food and Agriculture Job Fair
Meet in person with employers from the food, agri-business and agricultural industries at the annual OAC Food and Agriculture Job Fair! This event is for U of G students and alumni only. Land your first post-grad, summer 2023 job, or secure your next co-op work term. Learn about the agri-industry industry, trends, and career options.
ONLINE: Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Go at your own pace through the series of 5 to 15 minute lessons (3 hours of training in total) in this special online, on-demand program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. You
Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage for All Employees
Taking regular breaks during the workday can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees. The Take