Learn to relax tight muscles, calm emotions, settle a busy brain, have more energy and perform better in a busy world. This 12-session program meets at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. The fee is $40 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and $120 for everyone else.

Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a stressed stomach. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. The program fee is $10 for students and $40 for non-students. Location: University Centre, Room 335    

Learn how research at the University of Guelph is improving the lives of companion animals. Topics include preventing dog bites, helping homeless cats and fighting cancer. Location: Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St.

While Gentleman Reg has been on an indefinite vacation, the flirty, synth pop party girl known as Regina The Gentlelady has been making waves with her anthemic sounds and sassy stage antics in the form of Light Fires. This event, part of Queer Identity Week, is co-presented by the Central Student Association and CFRU 93.3 FM.

Tracy Raivio, professor and associate chair of graduate studies at the University of Alberta, will discuss "Cpx-dependent sensing and adaptation to adhesion." The U of G faculty host is Prof. Chris Whitfield from the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. All are welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 031

"Beyond the Waves" with Sharlene Wallace and George Koller will feature music performed on the Celtic harp and bass. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The Toronto Chapter of IFMA is hosting a facility tour of U of G's engineering complex. Participants will: discover how U of G transformed its vision of growth from plan to reality; explore the University's new-build and retrofit facilities designed to accommodate the needs of its growing engineering program; learn from Guelph's team about the

This day-long event features prominent speakers discussing open access, open science, open data and open education. Location: Arboretum Centre

Are you interested in learning more about graduate programs at the University of Guelph? If so, come to the University Centre Courtyard for Graduate Studies Preview Day. Each graduate program

Meet representatives from more than 100 professional schools, community colleges, private colleges and university graduate study faculties from across Canada and abroad. A variety of educational fields and programs are

Every October, one week is dedicated to promoting dialogue about peace. We all value peace, whether it be peace within ourselves or world peace. This year's theme is "Peace and

In January 2009, an Israeli tank shelled Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish's home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters. During Peace Week 2015, he will share the tragic but inspiring

The Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations will launch a Distinguished Scientist Lecture series with nationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Gavin Oudit. A staff cardiologist and clinician-scientist at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute,

Yoshinori Ohsumi, recipient of the 2015 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present the Gairdner Lecture on "Lessons from Yeast – Molecular Machinery of Autophagy." This free lecture is open to

The College of Business and Economics presents Andreas Pyka, professor of innovation economics and vice-president of international affairs at the University of Hohenheim in Germany. He will give a talk

Learn how to curb the worry habit and avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease

Annette-Barbara Vogel and Ronald Greidanus perform works for violin and piano. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Prof. Kristin Andrews, York University, studies the nature of social cognition, and examines human social relations and the relationships among and between animals of different species. She has published research

This year's Holocaust Education Week will feature a cattle car exhibit beside the canon on Branion Plaza all week and a talk by a Holocaust survivor in the UC's Peter

Student Financial Services, Registrarial Services, is hosting a Financial Literacy Fair on Nov. 2 and 3. The fair will include representatives from: •        Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, •        Canada Revenue Agency,