The second candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and to meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building, Room 2520

Seven researchers will present high-energy, short-format talks about their innovative work in agriculture and food. Guelph Talks Food is an engaging event designed to share some of the University of Guelph’s most cutting-edge research advancing healthy, productive and competitive Canadian agriculture and food systems. A reception will follow at the Art Gallery Guelph. Please RSVP

In this workshop we will learn about biology, identification and control of invasive plant species. What makes them more successful than native species? We will also learn about best practices for preventing the spread and introduction of invasive species. Parts of the workshop will be outside, where we will explore the woods and gardens of

The Food Institute developed the Food and Agriculture Business Seminar to bring together a diverse group of current and emerging leaders in the industry to collectively examine trends and issues in today’s global marketplace. By working together in strategically dynamic groups, participants benefit from each others' expertise as they critically examine real cases and interact

Focusing on sketching techniques and note-taking, this workshop is for those who want a permanent record of their observations of nature. The workshop is designed for beginners, so don't be shy! Sketchbooks and pencils will be provided. The workshop is led by Arboretum interpretive naturalist intern Alexandra Kocher. The early bird fee is $35 if

The third candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and to meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building, Room 2520

The theme of this year's AGM is “Supporting the Green Gryphon Initiative,” featuring guest speaker Maurice Nelischer, director of sustainability. All attendees will receive an “i am reusable” barbecue lunch. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714

Visit the Central Animal Facility and enjoy guided tours, displays, door prizes, a raffle and barbeque lunch (regular or veggie burger and pop for $6). Location: Central Animal Facility

Alumni and friends are welcome to our annual reunion. This year we are celebrating years ending in 1 or 6. Highlights of the weekend include the UGAA Awards of Excellence Gala, the President's Milestone Lunch, Livestock Research Innovation Centre tours, Alumni Pub with beer tasting, marche dinner and live music, the Great Gryphon Race and

In herbal medicine, plants from the forest, meadow and garden can help treat a variety of health conditions. Join Guelph naturopathic doctor Elizabeth Cherevaty for this guided “herb walk” through the Gosling Wildlife Gardens, woods and meadows of the Arboretum as she highlights uses and habitats of important medicinal plants. Each participant will receive a

Join photographer Sylvia Galbraith for an evening of fun in this hands-on field trip. This course is timed to take advantage of the (almost) full moon. The first hour will be spent indoors for a lesson on shooting in low light. We'll cover using timed exposures and night settings, composition, equipment, shooting city lights and

The University of Guelph will host the 38th annual Guelph Sexuality Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running sexual health forum, June 23 to 24. Featured lecturer for the event will be Dr. Marla Shapiro, a well-known Canadian medical doctor and a health journalist for CTV and The Globe and Mail. The conference will bring together several

The College of Biological Sciences Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice (COESP) Summer Seminars address red-button issues identified by the CBS community. The first workshop deals with lesson planning using BOPPPS, led by Prof. John Dawson, COESP director. The workshop is open to everyone. Time: noon Location: Summerlee Science Complex, Room 2315