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Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Charles Birnbaum

The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present a guest lecture by Charles Birnbaum, president and CEO of The Cultural Landscape Foundation. His talk is titled "Make Visible, Instill Value and Engage the Public in our Shared Landscape Heritage." All are welcome  to attend. Admission is free. Time: 7

Holocaust Survivor Bill Glied to Give Talk

Last year, more than 1,100 people attended a talk by Holocaust survivor Hedy Brohm. This year, we are honoured to have Holocaust survivor Bill Glied speak about his testimony. Everyone is welcome. To reserve your seat, visit https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/organization/hillel/calendar/details/53533. Time: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall

Recruit Guelph Career Fair

Meet employers hiring for full-time, part-time, co-op and contract employment opportunities. Network and chat about career options, industry trends and salary expectations. Students from all years and programs are welcome to attend. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of employers attending. Location: University Centre

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Robert Gruca

Classical guitarist Robert Gruca performs guitar music through the ages, including works by Dowland, Loeillet, Brouwer and Morel. Free admission. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Remembrance Day

Join the University of Guelph community for the annual Remembrance Day service. Everyone is welcome to attend. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: War Memorial Hall   The University of Guelph flags will be at half-mast in memory of those who have served.

Holocaust Education Week: Open Shabbat Dinner

Holocaust Education Week concludes with a Shabbat dinner featuring keynote speaker Eloge Butera, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and honorary witness of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. He will share his story and undoubtedly inspire us to ensure that "Never Again" remains more than a slogan. Send your RSVP to http://hillelontario.org/guelph/hillel_event/november-11-2016/ and include any dietary

Philosophy Speaker Series

Philosophy professor Mark Johnstone of McMaster University presents "Aristotle on Touch." All are welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

Close-up and Macro Photography Workshop

Learn how to shoot within inches of a subject, use a flash and natural light, try different focusing techniques and more. Explore the woods and meadows of the Arboretum, which are filled with endless possibilities for macro photography. Register by Nov. 3 for the $55 early bird fee. For more details and to register, visit

ART/CRAFT 2016

Tickets are on sale for ART/CRAFT, the Art Gallery of Guelph's signature fundraising event. The auction party (from 7 to 8 p.m.) will feature live music, and local food and wine courtesy of the chefs and sommeliers of the University of Guelph. A student auction party ticket is $50 for admission to the auction party

Science and Engineering Sunday

Find out what science and engineering is all about at the University of Guelph. Visit our campus and meet with staff, faculty and students from different areas of science and engineering. The day includes a resource fair, open labs and facilities, campus tours and self guided residence tours.

Shakespeare Made in Canada: Macbeth, Scotland and the Guelph Connection

Prof. Daniel Fischlin, School of English and Theatre Studies, presents "Shakespeare Made in Canada: Macbeth, Scotland and the Guelph Connection." A worldwide celebration of 400 years of Shakespeare is underway this year. Guelph residents don't need to look any further than their own backyard for surprising connections to Shakespeare, as the new edition of Macbeth

Derry Dialogues Present “Why go to Mars?”

Derry Dialogues This panel discussion will feature Dr. Robert Thirsk and other experts. Thirsk holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering, a doctorate of medicine and a master of business administration. He is also Chancellor of the University of Calgary and was an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency from 1984 to 2012. Location: Richards

2016 Harshman Lecture

Guest lecturer Bill Eddy, president of the High Conflict Institute, will discuss "Tips for Family Communication," including how to deal with conflict. This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. The Harshman Lecture is presented by the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. Please RSVP to frandept@uoguelph.ca or call

Book Publishing Today: Challenges and Opportunities

University of Guelph alumna Iris Tupholme, senior vice-president and executive publisher of Harper Collins Publishers Ltd., will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the publishing industry. She will be introduced by Lawrence Hill, U of G creative writing professor and critically-acclaimed author. Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 246a

2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture

Dr. Jonna Mazet, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will present the 2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture, "One Health Success: Moving Toward a World Free of Pandemics." Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD, is a professor of epidemiology and disease ecology, and executive director of the One Health Institute in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where

Hothouse Play Looks at Freedom and Incarceration

A new play exploring freedom and incarceration and staged by University of Guelph students runs on campus until Nov. 19. Hothouse was written and directed by Prof. Judith Thompson, School of English and Theatre Studies. Tickets are $10 and are available in the theatre office in Massey Hall from 1 to 4:30 p.m., or at

Fair November

Fair November brings dozens of artisans to the University of Guelph. Feast your senses on handmade jewelry, arts, crafts, food, clothing and more. Location: University Centre Time: Nov. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Educational Technology Vendor Fair: Student Response Systems

The College of Biological Science and the Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice, with support from Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd), will host an educational technology fair featuring student response systems. Instructors from across the disciplines are invited to learn more about student response systems that promote student learning and engagement. Location: Science Complex

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Enrique Graf

Internationally-acclaimed pianist Enrique Graf performs classical concert piano works, including a piece by a Uruguayan composer. Free admission. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107