The 2016 Guelph Poetry Slam team is in the kitchen cooking everything from calamity cuisine to sizzling serenity for a fantastic feast of fellowship. Bassam, Erratic, Fannon, Eitan and Elise are masterful word chefs, preparing awareness entrées and poetic pastries with stovetop speech and knife-sharp wit. Their oven-hot talents will roast microphones and have listeners

Prof. Dominique Bergmann, Department of Biology, Stanford University, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, presents "Global and Local Scale Transcriptional Regulation of Stomatal Development." The U of G faculty host is Prof. Annette Nassuth. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Take charge of your transition from university to your next adventure. Prepare yourself to make the best choices in a competitive global market by using strategic search strategies and conducting information interviews. In this interactive skill development workshop, you will learn how to identify, seek and use the information you need to understand the labour

The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses presents a seminar series on "One Health" research at the University of Guelph. Dates: March 24, March 31, April 5 and April  7 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713

Prof. David Welch, chair of global security at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor of political science at the University of Waterloo, presents "The Psychology of Territorial Disputes: Cases from East Asia." Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 224

Everyone is welcome to this concert featuring students in the School of Fine Art and Music. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The master of landscape architecture (MLA) program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents the 25th annual MLA Conference. Third-year graduate students will present their thesis work, providing insight into contemporary research in landscape architecture. All are welcome to attend. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Arboretum Centre

Cafe Philosophique, The Bookshelf and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival present Canadian author Yann Martel. He will be interviewed by Prof. Sandra Sabatini from the College of Arts about his writing and newest book, The High Mountains of Portugal. Book sales and signings will conclude the event. Martel is also the author of international bestseller The

The Poultry Health Research Network's research day will feature brief presentations by students and postdocs about their poultry research, followed by a post-lunch session of academic and industry presentations. The overall goal of the event is to share, understand and discuss various poultry research findings and make use of this platform to explore future collaborative

Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part one of this program meets today, and part two meets on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Location: University Centre, Room 442

Thinking about your next steps after graduation? Network, learn about different career options and meet with some amazing alumni from the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Enjoy free food and the opportunity to win an iPad mini. Location: University Centre, Grad Lounge, fifth floor

Grad students are encouraged to attend the Graduate Students' Association annual general meeting. Prizes will be awarded to the department with the largest number of students in attendance. Please e-mail gsa@uoguelph.ca for information regarding the proxy vote process. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: University Centre, Grad Lounge, fifth floor (north)

Named after former U of G president and Guelph MP Bill Winegard, these awards recognize members of the University community who have devoted volunteer time and effort in Guelph and Wellington County. Current staff, faculty and students who volunteer with community organizations, including municipal boards, community fundraising, non-profits, and community social health and service agencies

Jim Estill, CEO of Danby, former director of BlackBerry, and sponsor of 50 Syrian refugee families, will discuss "Seven Secrets of Business Success." Everyone is welcome. This event is hosted by Ryan Martin, Commerce Cluster Leader, and Student Housing Services. To RSVP, contact cecsns@gmail.com Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 204

U of G’s human anatomy program holds a tribute for those who donated their bodies to the University for educational purposes. The Celebration of Life and Learning Service gives faculty, staff and students involved in the program the opportunity to show their respect and gratitude to the donors and their families.

The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses presents a seminar series on "One Health" research at the University of Guelph. Dates: March 24, March 31, April 5 and April  7 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713

The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents an Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar titled "A Utilitarian Perspective on Companion Animals" by Prof. Gary Varner, Texas A&M University. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

On Jordan Klassen's sophomore album Javelin, the Vancouver-based songwriter dissects his struggles, embraces his demons, digs up old ghosts, and comes out with his hands clean on the other end. Klassen’s keen sense of mood and atmosphere date back to his youth. “I wanted to give a nod to a genre often overlooked but that