CSA Noon Hour Concert: Terra Lightfoot
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,
Researchers Who Study India Invited to Meet
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
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Carolyn Michalowicz
Carolyn Michalowicz will defend her thesis on "1, 2, 3, 5-Dithiadiazolyl Radical Ligands with Sulfur Heterocyclic R-groups and their Coordination Complexes." Location: MacNaughton Building, Room 222
PhD Thesis Defence: Kyla Cochrane
Kyla Cochrane, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on "Elucidating Potential Virulence Factors in Fusobacterium nucleatum." The adviser is Prof. Emma Allen-Vercoe. Location: Science Complex, Room 2315
Student, Staff and Faculty Nominations Open for Senate and the Board of Governors
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.
Leave for Change Talk
Rebecca Knaggs, residence admissions liaison, Student Housing Services, discusses her recent Leave for Change experience teaching youth about gender equality in Peru. She says her experience through Leave for Change can be captured by this Peruvian proverb: "Poco a poco, se camina lejos" (Little by little, one walks far). Leave for Change is a program
Take the Stress Out of IBS
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 Monday evenings. The program fee is $10 for students and $40 for non-students. Location: University Centre, Room 335
Leadership Workshop: Inclusive Leadership
This workshop will explore how power dynamics and systems of privilege can create barriers to participation for students. Using this awareness, we will discuss how to create opportunities for inclusion using our language, program structures and event planning. Location: University Centre, Room 441 For University of Guelph students only. Presented by Daniel Poulin, Coordinator, Experiential
Cold Weather, Warm Hearts: Stepping Up Student Support for Syrian Refugees
This forum seeks to provide an overview of the Syrian crisis from an international, national and local perspective to inform, empower and mobilize students to become engaged in the Syrian refugee response. Speakers include political science professors Ian Spears and Edward Koning, Rayyan Haries, MP Lloyd Longfield, Jim Estill, Tom Lusis, Jaya James, Sara Sayyed and
Welcome to International English Language Students
The University of Guelph English language program welcomes incoming international students. They will begin their orientation on campus March 2, and classes start March 7. Join us in welcoming our new students to campus! Location: South Residence, Eccles Centre, second floor
Recruit Guelph Job Fair
This job fair is a great opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. Students from all programs and all years are welcome to attend this fair, practice their networking skills and chat with employers about career options, industry trends and salary expectations. Download the U of
College of Arts United Way Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser
Warm up with a bowl of chili, a bun, a dessert and a drink for only $10 and support the United Way. Tickets are available in advance from: Pam Armitage, MacKinnon 350, Ext. 54253 Sherry Kinsella, MacKinnon 0005, Ext. 53301 Vicki Isotamm, MacKinnon 0002, Ext. 52991 Tickets are also available at the door starting at 11:30 a.m.
Stop Worrying Workshop
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Location: University
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Philippe Hode-Keyser
The Creative Music Symposium with Philippe Hode-Keyser will perform a concert featuring drums and electronics. Admission is free Location: MacKinnon, Room 107
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: The Welfare of Animals Without Owners
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents an Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar titled “The Welfare of Animals Without Owners” by post-doctoral researcher Tyler Flockhart. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
Department of Athletics Virtual Job Fair
The Department of Athletics is looking for energetic, friendly and motivated students for positions throughout the summer and the 2016-2017 school year. Visit the virtual job fair to view postings for client services, facilities and events staff. You may even be the lucky applicant to become the next Gryph mascot. You can search and apply
Graduation Ceremony for Kansei University Students
The University of Guelph English language program is holding a graduation ceremony for the Kansei University (Japan) students in the business English program. Location: Arboretum Centre
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Library Voices
"It’s clear that Library Voices’ lo-fi makeover has given them a creative spark that’s resulted in some truly beautiful songwriting." – Northern Transmissions Library Voices, a Canadian seven-piece indie pop outfit from Regina, is a congregation of childhood friends who grew up on a steady diet of basement shows, science fiction and Midwest sincerity. Location:
Concert by U of G Chamber Singers and Eramosa Children’s Choir
The University of Guelph Chamber Singers and the Eramosa Children's Choir present "Young at Heart," conducted by Prof. Marta McCarthy, School of Fine Arts and Music at U of G, and Mary Parkinson of the Eramosa Children's Choir. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children under 10 are free if accompanied by an adult. Location: Harcourt
Sunday Cinema Presents Carol
In this adaptation of The Price of Salt, Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel, Carol follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the