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
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."Â 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
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:
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:
States, State Formation and Why Conflict Resolution Fails
This lecture is presented by Prof. Ian Spears, Political Science. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 226
IDS Speaker Event
The International Development Studies (IDS) speaker series presents Charis Enns, doctoral fellow at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, who will discuss "Pipeline projects and rural politics in northern Kenya:
Tour the Arboretum
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
Digital Humanities THINC Lab Launch
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 Workshop
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
OAC Job Fair
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
Campus Animal Facilities United Way Barbecue
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
International Development Studies Speaker Series
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
Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Location: University Centre, Room 335
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Johannes Linstead, Guitar of Fire
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
Library Thanksgiving Hours
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.
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
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
Spatial Planning in Ireland
What does spatial planning look like in Ireland, and what lessons can be learned from the Irish experience? Join Prof. Brendan O'Keeffe, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, as he shares his perspectives and reflections on rural spatial planning in Ireland. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143