Take a guided tour of the beautiful Arboretum with Prof. Shelley Hunt, School of Environmental Sciences. Choose from two tours times: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tours start in front of Alumni House. All are welcome. No registration is required. Location: Alumni House

The University community is invited to attend the grand opening of the new Digital Humanities Centre: The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC). Schedule: Oct. 4: official launch at 3 p.m. Oct. 5: Digital Humanities: A Conversation on Collaboration at 1 p.m. Oct. 6: THINC Thursdays at 4 p.m. Register for all events at https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/digi Location:

GRADuate on Time is a half-day workshop for graduate students, designed to meet the specific time management challenges that graduate students face. In this workshop, you will learn concrete strategies to: manage your time, graduate on schedule, balance conflicting priorities and manage procrastination. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Meet employers from the agricultural, environmental and business sectors recruiting students from all programs for full-time, part-time, contract and co-op positions. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of employers attending. Location: University Centre

Campus Animal Facilities is hosting a barbecue in support of the United Way. Items include: burger (regular or veggie) and pop for $6; raffle (tickets are $2 each or three for $5); bake sale; and 50/50 draw. Location: Central Animal Facility

The International Development Studies speaker series presents John Ravenhill, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, who will discuss "The Political Economy of a '21st Century' Trade Agreement: The Trans-Pacific Partnership." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Enjoy a passionate Spanish guitar performance by Canada's "Guitarist of the Year" and JUNO nominee Johannes Linstead, accompanied by special guest Geoff Hlibka. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The McLaughlin Library is open during the Thanksgiving weekend. Saturday, Oct. 8: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11: 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, visit www.lib.uoguelph.ca/service-hours  

The Poultry Health Research Network presents Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, School of Engineering, who will discuss "Trends and Advances in Poultry Health Monitoring Using Biosensors." If you wish to attend via webinar, please contact phrn@uoguelph.ca to receive an invitation link before Oct. 7. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810

Learn more about menu settings, exposure modes, composition and lighting to get the best shots. Then we'll head outside for a field trip so you can practice your new skills. Register by Oct. 6 to get the $55 early bird fee. Location: Arboretum Centre

Learn about the beer you love! A new series of beer seminars offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management begins Oct. 16 with "Beer Basics", followed by "Canadian Brewing Traditions" on Jan. 29 and "Farmhouse Fermentation: Beer and Cheese" on March 26. Seating is limited, so register soon. Location: Macdonald Stewart Hall

Bento Lobo, First Tennessee Bank Distinguished Professor of Finance, College of Business, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, will present his work on the opportunities and challenges of assessing the economic impact of broadband investment in Tennessee. This is a presentation of the R2B2project.ca in partnership with www.swiftnetwork.ca and with funding from OMAFRA. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143

Every year the Centre for International Programs hosts the Study Abroad Fair to showcase the University of Guelph's study abroad programs, which include six semesters abroad, summer field school programs and more than 100 exchange opportunities. You will have the chance to meet students who have been on Guelph's study abroad programs and students who

The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present a guest lecture by Keith Bowers, president and landscape architect at Biohabitats Inc. in Charleston, S.C. His talk is titled "Restoring the Future: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions in a Rapidly Changing World." Time: 7 p.m. Location: Lakeside Downtown Church, 75 Norfolk