The annual Writers Workshop at the University of Guelph Library will feature more than 20 workshops, taught by award-winning fiction writers, magazine writers, food and travel writers, social media and digital communication professionals, scientists, technical writers and academic writing experts. This two-day event is free for everyone, including the greater Guelph community. Presenters provide either

Does the gut microbiome hold the key to improving our health and productivity? Join the Livestock Research Innovation Centre and the Food Institute to hear the following experts: Prof. Emma Allen-Vercoe, University of Guelph; John Parkinson, Hospital for Sick Children; Prof. Andrew Van Kessels, University of Saskatchewan, and more. Interested participants include food producers, processors, feed

Fair Dealing Week is an annual celebration of fair dealing in Canada and fair use in the United States. Both fair use and fair dealing are important limitations and exceptions to copyright that enable materials to be fairly copied and communicated in certain circumstances. During Fair Dealing Week, take a few moments to learn about

Prof. David Prescott, Department of Economics and Finance, will discuss his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience supporting small business development in Malawi. “My month in Malawi gave me an appreciation of the people of Malawi and how they live -- an appreciation that can only be achieved by living and working there,” he says.

The Hopper Lecture presents Simon Maxwell, senior research associate at the Overseas Development Institute, UK, and Emeritus Fellow of the Institute of Development Studies, UK. Maxwell's talk is titled "Finding a Place of One’s Own: Development Agency Choices in a New Landscape." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102 Text Version of Lecture

Do you get stressed? We all do. This workshop is designed to help you identify sources of stress and learn skills to prevent or manage it. If “stressed” is “desserts” spelled backwards, let’s turn our stress around and enjoy dessert! Location: University Centre, Room 441 For University of Guelph students only. Presented by Jean Thompson,

Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, presents the 2016 Harshman Lecture on "Families in Canada: Complex, Dynamic and Diverse." Admission is free and everyone is welcome. A reception will follow. Please RSVP to frandept@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120, Ext. 56321 by Feb. 18. Location: Cutten Fields

The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present the Vandegrift Memorial Lecture by Robbin Sotir, president of Robbin B. Sotir & Associates Inc. in Marietta, Ga. Her lecture is titled "Soil Bioengineering: Bridging Ecology and Engineering." All are welcome to attend. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

Dr. Thomas Wolever, professor and graduate co-ordinator, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, presents "Carbohydrate Quality and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). The U of G faculty host is Prof. Ian Tetlow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

The fifth annual Guelph Technology Showcase combines a career fair with a celebration of the local information technology community. Location: Science Complex atrium

The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) will host its second annual event on Feb. 25. We invite local community organizations to attend and explore how to partner with the University to address their research needs, discuss how to address current challenges and enhance our partnerships. The event is free, and lunch is provided. Location: Arboretum

Profs. Jordi Diez (Political Science, University of Guelph) and Michelle Dion (Political Science, McMaster University) present "Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina: Results of a Survey Experiement Five Years After Legalization." Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 223

Jasmin Lacasse Roy performs a program of classical guitar music from the 1920s in the grand romantic style of that time. The concert will feature works by Joaquin Turnina, Manuel Ponce and Hietor Villa-Lobos, among others. Admission is free. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Join the University of Guelph social media committee for a presentation on the updated social media guidelines. We’ll share real-life triumphs, fails and everything in between. This event is for anyone on campus who is interested in social media. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Be sure to RSVP for

Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation. Her performance melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe,

Faculty and graduate students whose research focuses on India are invited to meet to discuss their work and share their experiences. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 621

Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate and Board of Governors open Feb. 29 and will be accepted until March 11 at 3 p.m. Elections will be held from March 21 to 24. Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.