Brass Taps Presents – GO NUTS Bingo Night
The Brass Taps is hosting a BINGO night to raise money for testicular cancer research. Play some BINGO and win some prizes! All proceeds to go the Canadian Cancer Society. Bingo cards are $2 each, $6 for 5 or $10 for 10. Learn more on the event's Facebook page.
Energy Transitions and Political Crises in the Age of Trump: Latin America’s “Pink Tide”
With an emphasis on Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia, Donald Kingsbury (U of T) explores the political turbulence in the developing world as a result of the global north's call for a post-carbon capitalism. Kingsbury will discuss how economic crises, protests and the reemergence of regional and domestic right-wing politics pose new challenges for social missions
University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Recital
Conductor Henry Janzen and the University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble perform a free recital. Everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Include Your Guelph: A Multicultural Celebration
The English Language Program and Student Life are planning an exciting cultural celebration that brings music, food, and art from different international countries together all in one place. There will be tables set up around the University Centre Courtyard for specific countries, so that Guelph students can visit and participate in certain traditions celebrated by that culture. There will be origami making, henna design, jewelry making, salsa
Scholarly Book Publishing
James MacNevin, senior editor at the University of British Columbia Press, is holding a book publishing talk at U of G Nov. 28. All faculty and PhD students are welcome to attend. The talk will focus on scholarly book publishing in the humanities and social sciences. It will provide an opportunity to learn about the
2017 Ann Oaks Lecture in Biological Sciences
The College of Biological Sciences is pleased to host the Ann Oaks Lecture in Biological Sciences with presenter Julie LaRoche, CRC Tier 1 at Dalhousie University. LaRoche will discuss the multifaceted role of diazotrophs in the ocean during her presentation on Nov. 28. All are welcome to attend.
Workshop: Stress Less for Tests – Part 1
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program takes place Nov. 28. Part Two takes place Nov. 30, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. University Centre, Room 335
University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble Performance
Conductor John Goddard and the 45-piece University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble perform a variety of music from movie themes to classic Christmas songs. Free admission, everyone welcome. University Centre Courtyard
Mechanical Engineering Machine Design Trade Show
Mechanical engineering students in the Machine Design course (ENGG3280) will showcase their creative designs and manufacturing skills at the Mechanical Engineering Trade Show. Over 30 groups of mechanical engineering students will present machines designed and built for food and agriculture applications. Everyone is welcome. Thornbrough Building, Atrium
Application Deadline: Hospitality Leadership Certificate
In partnership with Cornell University, the Hospitality Leadership Certificate program is designed to help you strengthen your leadership skills to advance your career within the hospitality industry. Complete five online courses offered through eCornell and a three-day on-campus leadership workshop at the University of Guelph to earn this certificate. Register by December 1.
University of Guelph Choirs – Messengers of Grace: Angels in Song
Conductor Marta McCarthy and the University of Guelph Choirs present Messengers of Grace: Angels In Song. Musical offerings: Magnificat by Gabrieli, Gospel Magnificat by Patti Drennan, Alleluia by Whitacre, Haleluya by Glick ... and much more! General admission $15. Students and seniors $10. Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk St., Guelph. Doors open at
Violence Against Women Memorial Event
The U of G community is invited to attend a memorial for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Dec. 6 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
MLA Thesis Defence: Emily French
Emily French, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Designing Public Open Space to Support Seismic Resilience: A Systematic Review." Her advisor is Prof. Karen Landman. All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture, Room 143
Building Canada Lecture: James Raffan presents “Canada One Five Oh Em Gee: Celebration of nation and community in story and song”
Set for the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, this lecture series will feature topics about nation building. Presented in partnership between Guelph Museums and the University of Guelph. Dec. 13, Professor James Raffan presents "Canada One Five Oh Em Gee: Celebration of nation and community in story and
PhD Thesis Defence: Pat McHugh
Pat McHugh, a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "Contrasts as the Condition for Relationality in the Metaphysics of Alfred North Whitehead." His advisor is Prof. Andrew Bailey and co-advisor is Prof. Jay Lampert. MacKinnon Building - Room 346
Graduate Settlement Deadline
The deadline to submit the Graduate Settlement form for the Winter 2018 semester is December 17. Graduate students must complete the form on WebAdvisor to indicate if they will be paying their tuition and fees by payroll deduction, departmental trust fund, awards or sponsorship. Students paying their account directly in full do not need to
M.Sc. Defense – Nicholas Milutinovich
Master of Science candidate Nicholas Milutinovich will defend his thesis "Reactivity Studies on Coenzyme Model Compounds" on Dec. 18. All are welcome. MacNaughton Building, Room 222
Registration deadline: Prud’homme Beer Certification® Level 2 – Beer Specialist
Prud’homme Beer Certification® is designed and developed for participants who wish to further their knowledge of beer. The focus is to provide more detailed insights into the history, styles and taste profiles of beer. This course will be held for 10 weeks on Mondays starting January 15, 2018. Register by December 20.
M.Sc. Defense – Delaney Armstrong-Price
Master of Science candidate Delaney Armstrong-Price will defend her thesis "Structure Activity Relationships of Novel Merocyanine Dye Derivatives: Effects on Acid-Base Chemistry and Fluorescence Energy Transfer Capabilities with G-Quadruplex Forming DNA with an Application for Detection" on Dec. 21. All are welcome to attend. Summerlee Science Complex, Room 1504
Final grades available on WebAdvisor
Details: Final grades for the Fall 2017 term that have been received in the Office of Registrarial Services will show on WebAdvisor beginning December 22, 2017. Grades will continue to be updated on WebAdvisor throughout the day on December 22.