Lecture and Meetup on Open Agri-Food Data
Nikos Manouselis, CEO Agroknow, presents “Towards a Global Data Ecosystem for Agriculture and Food," introducing some key open data initiatives in agriculture and food. The talk will be followed by an agri-food data meetup from 1 to 5 p.m. that is open to the public. This event is an introductory meeting for people interested in
Philosophy Speaker Series
Nic Bommarito, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY in Buffalo, NY, presents a talk on "Understanding Evil." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310
Ontario Universities’ Fair
Join the University of Guelph and 20 other Ontario universities at this three-day event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Speak with representatives about programs, campus life, finances and anything else you can think of that will help you with choosing a university. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Tree Identification Workshop
This program will help you identify trees in Ontario. The focus will be on learning important identification characteristics. Difficult groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as easier groups such as ash and maple will be explored. The afternoon will be spent outside identifying trees in the forest and young cultivated
Take the Stress Out of IBS
Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a stressed stomach. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets at noon on Fridays (Sept. 23 and 30, Oct. 14 and 21). The program fee is $10 for students and $40 for non-students. Location:
Arboretum Workshop: Fall Landscape Photography
Capture the best of the season with your camera and explore working in both colour and black and white. The early bird fee is $55 before Sept. 15. Location: Arboretum
The Role of Restaurants in Society
A free panel discussion will also be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at PJ’s in the Atrium with four of the award winners of the annual Food Innovation Awards, representing restaurants from across Canada, and four U of G professors. Profs. Lisa Duizer, Art Hill, Bruce McAdams and Statia Elliott will be on the
Library Carnival Open House
This student-focused event is intended to help students understand all the free services available to them at the library. Don't miss the photo booth, games, food and swag. Location: University Centre, main foyer
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm emotions, settle a busy brain, have more energy and perform better in a busy world. This 12-session program meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on both Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. The fee is $40 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and
Rebooting Canada’s Voting System
Jean-Pierre Kingsley, former chief electoral officer (1990-2007), will discuss electoral reform in Canada. This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear one of Canada's most authoritative experts on electoral systems. If you are a skeptic about why we need change or what change could look like, this would be a good event to attend. Location: War
Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
What are students' most common anxiety escalators? Learn about these triggers, along with proven tips and strategies to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: University Centre, Room 335
PechaKucha Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents the PechaKucha guest lecture. Landscape architects and designers will interpret, through 20 images, the topic of "Evolution Through Practice." Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Pit Lobby
P4E Career Fair 2016
The P4E Career Fair will be held at RIM Park in Waterloo with more than 200 employers from a variety of sectors in attendance. Students and alumni from all academic programs are encouraged to attend. Free transportation is available to and from the event with a student or alumni ID card. Date: Wednesday, September 28th
Initiatives in Global Justice Speaker Series
Prof. Sharada Srinivasan, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Justice and Development, will discuss "Dynamics of Sex Selection Among Punjabis in Canada." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 230
Diet Dread? Try Ease Instead!
Registered dietitian Alida Finnie is hosting a free event called "Eating for Wellness." Learn mindful eating tips and say goodbye to dieting. Location: John T. Powell Building, HPC Room 207
Cardiovascular Research Day Conference
Distinguished Scientist speakers are leaders in the field of cardiovascular research. This conference will include: Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, PhD Director of Research Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology Professor, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Institute of CV Sciences, St. Boniface Centre "Molecular Regulation of Cardiac Cell Death" Dr. Zam
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar
Prof. Anita Tucker, Population Medicine, presents "The Place of Animals Within Indigenous Worldviews." This talk is part of the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Seminar Series. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1715
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Pianist and Cellist Duo
Canadian duo Heidi Wall, piano, and Miriam Stewart-Kroeker, cello, perform works by Debussy and Beethoven. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107
Better Sleep Program
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five-session program meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for all others. Location: