Animal-rights activist Anita Krajnc will be a keynote speaker at an event promoting plant-based lifestyles. Sponsored by the Guelph Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, “Why Veg?” is a panel discussion aimed at educating members of the Guelph community and fostering a discussion about animal consumption. It will be held in the University Centre,

The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses presents a seminar series on "One Health" research at the University of Guelph. Dates: April 5 and April  7 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713

Thomas Ruth, emeritus senior research scientist at TRIUMF, will present the Winegard Visiting Public Lectureship in Physics. He will discuss how scientists at TRIUMF have been developing tools to help understand disease processes to provide better treatment modalities. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: University Centre, Room 103

The University community is invited to attend the First-Year Seminar Exhibition as students present what they learned this semester. Location: Library, Academic Town Square

Supported by PepsiCo Canada, this event celebrates the year in engineering design by bringing together second-, third- and fourth-year design classes to showcase their innovative solutions and designs. Students, faculty, staff and industry are invited to observe, participate and celebrate the design process at U of G's School of Engineering. 8:30 a.m. - Design 3100

Join the graduating class of 2016 as they gather one last time to reflect and be inspired by a graduating student, faculty member and alumna. This year's speakers are: - Alumna Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, B.Sc. '85, Honorary Doctorate, University of Guelph '08, founder of Bracelet of Hope - Faculty member Martin Williams, Department of Physics

The Mystery of Mr. Leftovers is a desperate and uncomfortable plea for companionship and love laced with poetic monologues and movement. A contemporary performance piece that merges dynamic dance with outrageous theatrics, it is the first full-length solo work performed by emerging artist Jillian Peever. Acclaimed dance artist Sharon Moore, a K.M. Hunter Award nominee

Poultry veterinarian Lloyd Weber presents "Poultry Industry: A Farmer's and A Veterinarian's Perspective." Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Ravi Kulkarni, PHRN coordinator, at kulkarnr@uoguelph.ca. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810

The R2B2 (Regional and Rural Broadband) project has invited community members, students, researchers and stakeholders from various levels of government and industry to learn about the R2B2 research project, and regional and rural broadband development initiatives in southwestern Ontario. This symposium is held in partnership with SWIFT (http://swiftnetwork.ca) and will include updates on initiatives by

Dr. Gary Nabel, chief scientific officer, Sanofi Global Research and Development, will present this year’s Chappel Lecture on "Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Emerging Viruses and Cancer." A reception will follow. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800 (reception in OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1707C, from 4:30 to 5 p.m.)  

Political science professor Edward Koning presents a public lecture on "Why Canada and Europe Chose Different Approaches to the Syrian Crisis." He will discuss the political implications of this crisis and their impact on the ability or willingness of various countries to welcome refugees. Please RSVP to bit.ly/ResearchInActionApr21 Location: Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St.