Why Research Matters: All Eyes North
During his election campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to make life better in the North. This past summer, during the last Tragically Hip concert, lead singer Gord Downie called on Trudeau to keep that promise. We'd like to show you how research at the University of Guelph is contributing. The panel will be moderated
Blood Donor Clinic
Roll up your sleeves and give blood at the next blood donor clinic at U of G. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information about donor eligibility, visit blood.ca. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (basement)
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part one of this program meets today, and part two meets on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Location: University Centre, Room 335
University of Guelph Concert Winds Recital
The University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble with conductor John Goddard will perform their annual fall recital in the University Centre courtyard. The concert is free and open to everyone. Parking is available in P33 after 5 p.m. Time: 7 p.m. Location: University Centre courtyard, main floor
University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble Concert
The University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble perform their annual fall concert at Manhattans, 951 Gordon St., Guelph. Join conductor Ted Warren and the ensemble as they play popular jazz standards. Time: 7 p.m.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines
The Level 3 Award in Wines (condensed version) is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of wines of the world. Students will benefit from in-depth tastings and learn how to identify product style and quality. Open to the public, this seven-week course will be held on Sundays. An exam will be held in the seventh week
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
Open to the public, the WSET Level 2 will teach you about the key grape varieties grown around the world, tasting techniques, the different styles of wine, and the production of spirits and liqueurs. This nine-week course will be held on Monday evenings from Jan. 23 to March 27. An exam will be held during
Mechanical Engineering Trade Show
Mechanical engineering students in the Machine Design course (ENGG3280) will showcase their creative designs and manufacturing skills at the Mechanical Engineering Trade Show. Everyone is welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, atrium
Philosophy Speaker Series
Alex King, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY Buffalo, presents "Aesthetic Reasons for Action." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310
University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Concert
The University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble, led by conductor Henry Janzen, will perform their annual fall concert. This concert is free and open to everyone. Time: 3 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
University of Guelph CME Concert
The Guelph CME, led by conductor Joe Sorbara, will perform their fall concert of contemporary and improvisational material at Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph. Doors open at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The cover charge is $5 at the door. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar
Joshua Gong, research scientist at the Guelph Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will discuss "Gaps and Tips in the Development of Probiotics." For more information, contact Ravi Kulkarni, PHRN coordinator, at r.kulkarni@uoguelph.ca, or call 519-824-4120, Ext. 54759. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1812
Take a Paws with Therapy Dogs
Exam stress hounding you? Why not go to the dogs? Four fun-loving, tongue-lolling, tail-wagging bundles of fur are waiting for you to give them 15 minutes of attention. Register today to reserve your spot. All dogs are fully vaccinated, insured and experienced therapy dogs. Although all dogs are clean and groomed, not all are hypoallergenic.
December 6 Memorial
The U of G campus community is invited to attend a memorial to commemorate the 14 female engineering students who were killed at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989. Campus flags will be at half-mast in memory of the 14 women who lost their lives. Location: Thornbrough Building, engineering atrium
MA Thesis Defence: Josh Barry
Josh Barry, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "The Familiar and Unfamiliar: An Examination of Home and Anxiety." His adviser is Prof. Karen Houle. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 346
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Jeffrey Davidson
Jeffrey Davidson, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Synthesis of Clostridium Bolteae Capsular Polysaccharide Fragments: A Repeating Disaccharide Unit." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Erwin Remigio
Erwin Remigio, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Preparation and Activity of Multidentate β-Amino Sulfoxide Ligands and Expedited Catalytic Synthesis of Bupropion." Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
PhD Thesis Defence: Jay Park
Jay Park, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Development and Characterization of Novel Bicomposite Mixed Ionic and Electron Conductor Metal Oxide Thin Films Fabricated by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis." Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Spirits
Open to the public, this one-day course will introduce you to the basic principles of spirit production and the main types and styles of spirits. You will also learn how to serve spirits and understand the basic principles of marketing used for the sale of spirits and the issues relating to the safe consumption of
Building Canada Lecture
Richard Hill presents “Kanata to Canada: Ongoing Legacy of the Silver Covenant Chain.” This event is the first in a year-long series of lectures that focus on building our nation. The lectures will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St., Guelph. Presented