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Poultry Health Research Network Seminar

Prof. Alexandra Harlander, Department of Animal Biosciences, will discuss "Alternative Laying Hen Housing Systems: Animal Welfare Challenges, Issues and Possible Solutions" at the next Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) seminar. The University of Guelph’s PHRN is a group of poultry researchers and poultry health specialists who address a wide range of issues, such as basic

Panel Discussion About Campus Safety

Sly Castaldi, co-chair of the Ontario Roundtable on Violence Against Women, will facilitate a panel discussion about campus safety, "Owning the Problem - Creating the Solution. It's Never Okay: Action Plan to Stop Sexual Violence and Harassment." This event is supported by the Women's Campus Safety Initiative. The panelists are: David Lee, director of Campus

Molecular and Cellular Biology Chair Candidate Public Presentation

Science Complex 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The U of G community is invited to attend a public presentation by Prof. Marc Coppolino, chair candidate for the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Location: Science Complex, Room 2315

Leadership Workshop: Being Proactive with Self-Care

At certain times of the year, you may feel overwhelmed and exhausted and have trouble finding the energy to get everything done. This workshop will focus on strategies to prevent burn-out and overcome challenging times, using communication, prioritization, self-reflection, decision-making and various other self-care tools to minimize the effects of burn-out. Location: University Centre, Room

The Mediterranean Refugee Crisis: Challenges and Implications

This panel discussion will feature Roya Robbani (executive director of Immigrant Services for Guelph-Wellington), Craig Smith (PhD Candidate, Political Science, University of Toronto), and Prof. Edward Koning (Political Science, University of Guelph). The talk will be moderated by Prof. Andrea Paras (Political Science, University of Guelph). Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 223

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Jason Wilson and The Perennials

MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This global roots project draws from the deep and varied wells of the reggae canon, the Scottish and English folk revival, and New York City bebop. The result is a singular Canadian sound that summons the many muses of this mercurial and two-time Juno-nominated artist. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Screening of Gridiron Underground

The Office of Diversity and Human Rights invites you to a special screening of a historically significant documentary, followed by an engaging panel discussion about its central themes of race, inclusion and the Canadian experience. Gridiron Underground chronicles the early struggles of some of the first African-Americans to play in the CFL. It isn't just

The Vagina Monologues

V-Day Guelph presents the University's 18th annual production of The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler to help raise awareness of and end gender-based violence and sexual assault. Tickets are $10 at the UC Information Desk or at the door. Date: Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. and 7

George Morris AgriFood Policy Lecture

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph presents the inaugural George Morris AgriFood Policy Lecture, featuring Prof. Richard Barichello, University of British Columbia. His talk is titled "The TPP: Implications for Canada's Agriculture." This lecture is open to the public and admission is free. Since space is limited,

Winegard Lecture in Engineering

Digvir Jayas, vice-president (research and international) and distinguished professor at the University of Manitoba, will present this year's prestigious Winegard Lecture in Engineering on "Image Processing and Sensors for Automation in Handling of Agri-Food Materials." Everyone is welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, atrium

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Moura Quayle

The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present a guest lecture by Moura Quayle, director, Faculty of Arts, Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia. Her talk is titled: "Designed Leadership:  Strategic Design in Action." Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

Leadership Workshop: Community 101 for Gryphons

The word “community” means different things to different people. Being part of a community can help you feel more connected and fulfilled, be a better citizen, be more involved, make positive change in the world and even live longer. This workshop will help you to better understand the communities that you are a part of

Celebrating Sustainability Success Stories in the Canadian Restaurant Industry

OVC Lifetime Learning Centre 25 McGilvray Street

The University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project presents its fifth annual symposium, "Making a Difference: Celebrating Sustainability Success Stories in the Canadian Restaurant Industry." For more information and to register for this free event, visit https://www.uoguelph.ca/hftm/ugsrp-5th. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714 (reception to follow in PJ's Restaurant, Macdonald Stewart Hall) This event is

Essay Madness at the Library

Essay Madness helps undergraduate students with their writing assignments. Sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m., and appointments are offered on a first-come, first-served basis from 6 to 9 p.m. Space on the library’s first floor will be reserved for Essay Madness participants from 6 p.m. to midnight. Free food, juice and coffee will be served. Location:

Decreasing Headaches Program

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 Wednesdays 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,

PhD Qualifying Exam Seminar: Mary Ferguson

Mary Ferguson presents her PhD in rural studies qualifying exam seminar on "Rural Municipalities as Intermediaries in Social Enterprise Development: The Role of Place-Based Public Policy." Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 133

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents the McMaster Trio

The McMaster Trio traces the evolution of the piano trio from Haydn, the founding composer of the genre, to Kelly-Marie Murphy, one of Canada's most well-respected composers. With Murphy's rhythmic energy, Haydn's sunny disposition and Mendelssohn's virtuosic beauty, these pieces show the scope and depth of piano trios at their best. The performers are Shoshana

Student Print Show and Sale

Students from the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, relief and screen prints. Time: March 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207

Rural Romp

Meet planning students from across Southern Ontario and alumni in Rural Planning and Development; engage in workshops; take a walking tour of Guelph's Heritage District and network with other planners. Location: Landscape Architecture

CSA Noon Hour Concert: Delhi 2 Dublin

Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin blends bhangra with electronica on their latest album, We're All Desi, released in 2015. They recently returned from their first tour in India, where the Times of India described their music as an "engaging and unique mash-up of electronic and acoustic music." Location: University Centre Courtyard