College Royal Ball
The College Royal ball is a decades-long tradition occurring on the Saturday before open house weekend. Get dressed up and come on out to dance the night away to the live band in Peter Clark Hall or jam out to the DJ in the courtyard, belt out some karaoke in brass taps, grab a bite
Virtual (Zoom) Bird Sounds Series
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures that cover over 150 bird species! We
Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaGarden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the soil. Robert Pavlis will cover lots of practical topics such as planting, maintenance, plant selection, sun/shade requirements, and give you some of his top picks.
English Language Speaking Series: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
Confronting Contemporary Candian Colonialism
Join our guest speaker to discuss how settler colonialism remains 'denied' by many and how this influences mainstream political discourses. Dr. Adam Barker speaks to how the term 'colonialism' seems to cause intractable conflict when applied to Canada. To some, Canada left colonialism behind with the British Empire. To others, especially Indigenous people and their
START U of G: Homeroom
Calling all Students! Come and join us for a casual study room sponsored by START U of G. This event is drop-in and is a great opportunity for you to explore different
College Royal Hockey Game
It's OAC vs Ridgetown. Come on out and see the University of Guelph Aggies take on the Ridgetown Aggies. A highly anticipated showdown with talent on both sides. There is a minimum of $5 donation at the door, with all proceeds going to the Farmer Wellness initiative which supports farmers' mental health. Come out March
McCall MacBain Scholarship Information Session
Full Scholarships for Aspiring Community Leaders Considering graduate school for 2025 or later? The McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. The program
Listening to Different English Accents (online)
When it comes to understanding different pronunciations, much of the focus is on changing the speaker while ignoring listening practices. The purpose of this workshop is to have participants consider how they can be better listeners of different types of accented speech. Along with practicing practical strategies to improve understanding of various English accents, participants
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Presentation Feedback
Learn how to "pitch" your research! Participating in this workshop series will help you better articulate complex ideas effectively in a concise format and prepare you to share your research in a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. To help students prepare a 3-minute research “pitch,” we are hosting two interactive workshops facilitated by Dr. Jodie Salter
Women’s Only Swim
Athletics Centre 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaAthletics is opening their Women’s only swim in March for staff and faculty to attend for free! No membership is required. Staff should enter through Client Services to register for their free swim pass. Everyone should enter the pool through the changerooms. Locks are available for rent for $1 or you may bring your own
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Exploring indigenous-AI Relations Through the Lens of Activity
When Indigenous cultural resurgence is coinciding with generative AI emergence. Join Dr. Todd J.B. Blayone to explore the intersection of emerging digital technologies and Indigenous socio-cultural development. with focusing on the everyday uses of AI at home, school and work, Todd uncovers the opportunities this technology affords and its inherent contradictions. When: March 15, 2024
College Royal Open House
College Royal is the largest university open house event of its kind in North America. Each March, the University of Guelph opens its doors to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts thousands of visitors every year. College Royal is a 100% student run and organized event. Whether you are a member
The Art and Practice of Pruning
This half-day workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of pruning and aims to provide you with basic skills to confidently approach pruning in your own landscape. We begin with how to form pruning strategies, including choosing and maintaining equipment and understanding plant growth and timing. Pruning cuts and techniques will be discussed, demonstrated, and
Constellations, Milky Way and Telescopes
This in-person hour-long session will have a little bit for everyone. First, we’ll learn a few of the prominent winter constellations and how to find them (maps provided). Then we will look at photographs of several fascinating objects inside these constellations, with photographs taken by talented local astrophotographers. We’ll cap off the evening by observing
Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaGarden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the soil. Robert Pavlis will cover lots of practical topics such as planting, maintenance, plant selection, sun/shade requirements, and give you some of his top picks.
Working Through Menopause
Although the transition from peri-menopause to menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life, many of the changes can be very disruptive. It doesn't have to be that way! Women may experience symptoms of peri-menopause beginning in their early 40's and continue to experience symptoms into their 50’s. Simple nutritional and lifestyle modifications can
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to