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Sleep Tips for Students

Can't fall asleep? Tired all of the time? Sleep schedule out of whack? Wish you could turn your brain "off" in bed? Learn tips and strategies to overcome the most common sleep pitfalls experienced by university students in this free one-hour workshop. Location: University Centre, Room 335

Thursday at Noon Concert Series and Guelph Jazz Festival Present Awea Duo

The Awea Duo will perform a unique chamber music program for flute and saxophone. Jennifer Cooper (flute) and Masahito Sugihara (saxophone) have been recognized for their extraordinary sensitivity, lyricism, energy, fine balance and variety of colours. This free 50-minute concert is open to everyone. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Guelph Job Fair

Are you looking for a job? A new career? Immediate hiring? Direct interview? Meet face to face with recruiters, HR managers and hiring companies from Guelph. Please visit http://www.wbgcanada.com/ for more information about the Guelph Job Fair, online pre-registration and to apply to hundreds of jobs posted online daily by recruiters and hiring companies in

Thursday Organic Market

The Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming is hosting an organic produce market every Thursday at its College Avenue and Dundas Lane site. Choose from a wide variety of organic fruits, vegetables and flowers. Free parking is available.

Philosophy Speaker Series

Prof. Mark McCullagh, chair of the Department of Philosophy, will present a talk titled "Using Others' Words." All are welcome. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

International Development Studies Speaker Series

The International Development Studies speaker series presents Prof. Hannah Tait Neufeld, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, who will discuss "Environmental Determinants Impacting the Health and Sustainability of Traditional Food Systems in Southwestern Ontario." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Graduate Studies Preview Day

Graduate Studies Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective graduate students to learn more about specific research areas at the University of Guelph. They can also speak with faculty members and current graduate students to find out what to expect from each graduate program. Location: University Centre courtyard

Town Hall for 2016 National College Health Assessment Survey Results

The University of Guelph was one of 41 schools across Canada that participated in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), a U.S.-based research survey that provides an overview of students’ health habits, behaviours and perceptions. Representatives from Student Wellness at U of G will provide a preliminary overview of the survey results. All staff and students

Stop Worrying!

Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying.  This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to help decrease worrying.  The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Location:

Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair

Explore post-grad educational opportunities, including teacher education, MBA programs, social work, accounting and law. Meet representatives from more than 60 schools in Ontario, across Canada and abroad. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of institutions attending. Location: University Centre

2016 Gairdner Lecture

Rodolphe Barrangou, recipient of the 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present "CRISPR-Cas Systems: From Adaptive Immunity to Genome Editing Machines." Barrangou is an associate professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, and Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research at North Carolina State University. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology

Make Your Mark

The Entrepreneurship Society at the University of Guelph presents its first speaker series event of the 2016-17 school year. The Make Your Mark event features young entrepreneurs offering insight and inspiration to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in all of us! Register on the Mark Your Mark Eventbrite webpage. Location: Alexander Hall, Room 100

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar

Prof. Renée Bergeron, Animal Biosciences, will discuss "The Natural Way to Feed Cows." The Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar Series features a new speaker each month. Topics covered are diverse, ranging from fundamental and applied animal welfare research to ethics, consumer studies, nutrition, genetics and history. Most seminars are also offered via Livestream. Time: 12:30

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Phoenix Jazz Group

The Phoenix Jazz Group will perform original acoustic mainstream jazz in a contemporary vein, acknowledging the great jazz traditions that have gone before it. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon 107 A workshop with the Phoenix Jazz Group will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 103.

The Law and Politics of Assisted Suicide

The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion featuring: - PhD student Jamie Rothenburger, Ontario Veterinary College; - Prof. Trudo Lemmens, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto; and - Prof. Dave Snow, Political Science, University of Guelph. The moderator is Prof. Dennis Baker, Political Science, University of Guelph. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room

Prof. Nigel Raine Discusses Impact of Insecticide on Bumblebees

The School of Environmental Sciences Fall Seminar Series presents a talk by Prof. Nigel Raine, Rebanks Family Chair in Pollinator Conservation, titled "Insecticide Impacts on Bumblebees: From Colony Founding to Pollination Services." Visit www.uoguelph.ca/ses for the abstract. Location: Alexander Hall, Room 265

Guelph Family Health Study: Creating Healthy Families Together

The Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) invites the community to attend the first GFHS conference. The study's researchers and guest speakers will share cutting-edge science related to family health and practical tips for developing healthy routines The conference is a great opportunity to learn more about the GFHS and family health. There will be engaging

Café Philosophique presents Roméo Dallaire

Roméo Dallaire is a retired lieutenant-general, retired Canadian senator and celebrated humanitarian. After reading an excerpt from his most recent book, Waiting for First Light: My Ongoing Battle With PTSD, he will discuss the book and his struggle with PTSD with U of G history professor Matthew Hayday. Tickets are $8 for general admission and

Trick or Eat 2016

University Centre Ontario, Canada

Trick or Eat is a youth-led national event that puts a new spin on the annual night of giving – Halloween! Thousands of Trick or Eaters across Canada, go door to door to collect food for local community organizations, and funds to support students advocating for good food for all. Trick or Eat is a