Real Estate and Housing Career Fair
This event is a great opportunity to network and job search with real estate and housing employers for full-time, part-time, summer and co-op job opportunities. Students from all programs are welcome to attend. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (basement)
Ecological Justice: An Interdisciplinary Speaker Series
Prof. Craig Johnson, Department of Political Science and International Development Studies, will discuss "North-South Equity and the Politics of Climate Change: Problems of Sovereignty and Responsibility in Global Climate Governance." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317
MCB Distinguished Speaker Series
Prof. Rheal Towner, director of the Advanced Magnetic Resonance Center at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, will discuss "Assessment of In Vivo Free Radicals in Various Pre-clinical Diseases Models: From Diabetes to Neurological Disorders." The U of G faculty host is Prof. David Josephy, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Heart Smart Stress Management Workshop
Learn the three relaxation techniques and two types of biofeedback most recommended for good cardiovascular health. This free two-hour workshop by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic celebrates International Stress Awareness Day. Location: University Centre, Room 335
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Project Aria
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents Project Aria in a performance called "The Gossamar Bridge: Music for Coloratura Soprano, Trumpet and Piano." Join performers Leslie Fagan, coloratura soprano; Guy Few, trumpet; and Stephanie Mara, piano, for a joyous music concert with works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Handel and Mendelssohn. Admission is free
Decreasing Headaches
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches and the pain of headaches without medications. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic, meets on Thursdays for 90 minutes. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for everyone else. Location: University Centre,
Plain Language Workshop
The Graduate Student KTT-KMb Learning Circle and the Research Shop, part of the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute in CSAHS, are hosting a Plain Language Workshop. Have you ever struggled to get your point across in a clear way? Do you struggle to write without using academic jargon? Kim Garwood, writing services manager at U of
International Development Studies Presents Speaker Event
International Development Studies (IDS) presents a talk by IDS/anthropology professor Tad McIlwraith, titled “Do I Need a Lawyer to Tell My Own Story and Other Questions of Methods, Ethics and Collaborations with Local Peoples.” Everyone is welcome. Location: Richards Building, Room 2529
Fall Preview Day
Future students and their families are invited to attend Fall Preview Day, featuring walking tours of campus, academic and student life displays, and information sessions on residence, co-operative education, admission and finances. Complete schedule
1-in-5 Mental Health Awareness Week
The 1 in 5 committee presents Mental Health Awareness Week from Nov. 9 to 13. This initiative is developed by U of G students and staff to promote mental wellness and open the dialogue about mental health. Campus partners includes the Wellness Education Centre, ResLife, Office of Intercultural Affairs, Multi-Faith Resource Team, Student Support Network,
Author Talk: The Best Little Army in the World
Cafe Philosophique, The Bookshelf and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival present a talk by Jack Granatstein, titled "The Best Little Army in the World." The author and former head of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa will discuss his newest book with U of G history professor Matthew Hayday. Tickets are $5 and available in
Remembrance Day Service
The Remembrance Day service will feature guest speakers, choir performances and a tribute to John McCrae, who wrote "In Flanders Fields." Doors open at 10:15 a.m. Visit www.uoguelph.ca/remembrance/ to view the service online.
Recruit Guelph Career Fair
This fair is a great opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. All students are welcome to attend. Check out our app to see profiles of companies attending the fair and to learn more about who they are recruiting! Location: University Centre
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Nicole Ensing Band
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents the Nicole Ensing Band in a performance titled "Riddles and Creeds." The band explores the poetry of legendary British author G.K. Chesterton in song. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
ASTRA Presents 24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth: The World Is Watching
Watch a live broadcast of 24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth: The World Is Watching, hosted by former U.S. vice-president Al Gore. Everyone is welcome. Location: Science Complex Atrium
Imagination and Possibility: A Conversation with Lee Smolin and Jaron Lanier
Imaginative thinking is central to the practice of every person working in the scientific, creative and humanistic fields and disciplines — in every aspect of human endeavour. Philosopher Roberto Mangabeira Unger wrote that “imagination is the scout of the will, anticipating how we might get to the there — or to different theres — from
Science and Engineering Sunday
Future science and engineering students and their families are invited to attend this full-day activity-filled program. The day includes a resource fair, tours of labs and facilities, campus walking tours and self-guided residence tours.
PhD Thesis Defence: Yfke Pasman
Yfke Pasman, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on "Bovine antibody genetics, structure and antigenization for disease prevention." The adviser is Prof. Azad Kaushik. Location: Science Complex, Room 2315
Bio-Instrumentation Trade Show
Connect with industry representatives and meet with fourth-year biological and biomedical engineering students who have developed prototypes and products to solve practical problems in biomedical, health care, food and agricultural industries. All are welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, Engineering Atrium
2015 Schofield Memorial Lecture
Dr. Martin Sheldon, DVM and PhD, will present this year’s Schofield Memorial Lecture on "A Trail in Discovery from Animal Disease and Infertility to Innate Immunity." Sheldon worked in clinical practice for 14 years before moving to the Royal Veterinary College, where he participated in clinical teaching and developed his research interests in the molecular