Community Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
Join colleagues to celebrate the start of the new academic year at our annual Community Breakfast for faculty and staff! President Charlotte Yates will offer words of welcome and provide an overview of our community's goals for the year ahead. We will also be recognizing the recipients of the: 2022 President's Awards for Exemplary Staff
Arboretum: In-person and Virtual Shrub Identification Workshops
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphJoin Shelley Hunt for an in-person session on the Arboretum grounds to explore shrub identification in-person. This workshop includes the virtual sessions on September 7, 14, 21 and 28, as
The Arboretum Expo
Join us for the Arboretum Expo 2022! Come explore the Arboretum for walks, talks, workshops and our 2022 online plant auction with some unique plants! Pick up Arboretum t-shirts, biodiversity sheets, educational materials and more. The Arboretum Expo runs September 9 and 10. Featured Events SoundBound Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Hales-McKay Shelter A showcase
Guelph Trial Garden Open House
New plants and more! You’re invited to the 2022 edition of the Guelph Trial Gardens! See new perennials and annuals that plant breeders from around the world have sent us to evaluate for growth performance in southern Ontario. This weekend’s Open House is taking place on the grounds of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute at the
Writing the Environment – Environment Bound with GIER at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) will be at the Eden Mills Writers' Festival for an Environment Bound event. What do a mid-century Swedish aristocrat, a modern-day writer, and
U of G at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival is thrilled to announce the return to an in-person festival on Sunday, September 11. Over 40 Canadian authors - including several with ties to U
Arboretum: Shinrin-Yoku Walk
Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese term that translates into “Forest Bathing” in English, discover a gentle way of moving mindfully through nature. Led by a guide from the Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides (Ben Porchuk), participants experience a walk intended to open the senses, deepen a connection with the
Networking Event for Computer Science and Software Engineering Students
Meet in-person with tech companies for a casual networking event for senior co-op and graduating students in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Land your first post-grad job or secure your
Women in Indian Films, Media and Beyond: Representations and Aesthetics
With Dr. Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan, Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, India. The talk will explore representation of women in Indian media and what image of a contemporary Indian woman is formed in films, over-the-top (OTT) platforms and social media, particularly in post “MeToo” times. It will follow up on key ideas
GTI Grand Opening Public Field Day
The Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) is hosting a public Field Day to celebrate the grand opening of the new G. M. Frost Research and Information Centre. Turfgrass professionals and homeowners are invited to attend, tour the research plots and talk with turfgrass researchers and experts on-site. Guelph Turfgrass Institute Opening Public Field Day September 16,
United Way Food Truck Party
U of G will kick off its annual United Way campaign with a food truck party in Branion Plaza. Join us for lunch and have fun making a difference in your community! United Way Food Truck Party Tuesday, Sept. 20 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Remarks at noon Live music and food trucks: Fo’ Cheezy,
#WeBelieveYouDay
The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Office and the SAFE (Sexual Assault Free Environment) Peer Team* invites you to participate in We Believe You Day. On Sept. 20, the University of
ONLINE: Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety this
ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues with Chef Jason Bangerter
Want to learn how to cook like a critically acclaimed chef? You won’t want to miss out on the kickoff to our fall 2022 Deep Dish Dialogues series with Chef Jason Bangerter. Chef Jason Bangerter is the Executive Chef of Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa. He is the co-author of Langdon Hall: The
OAC ’59 Future Thinkers Lecture: Food Innovations Coming to a Market Near You
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation led by our keynote speakers Stephanie Dorsey and Corey Jones who are principals in E2JDJ, a venture looking to support start-ups and entrepreneurs working in the sustainable food space. Dorsey and Jones have experience backing entrepreneurs that are leveraging resourceful, robust, and resilient technologies to innovate, disrupt, and move
Celebration of Life for Anita Stewart
The following is shared on behalf of Anita Stewart's family. Celebration of Life for Anita Stewart, C.M., B.A., M.A., L.L.D. Born July 2, 1947 - passed October 29, 2020. Saturday September 24th, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Elora Centre for the Arts 75 Melville St, Elora, Ontario, N0B1S0 https://anitastewart.love/ It’s a time to celebrate
ONLINE: Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute
Join the Indigenous Student Centre to participate in a virtual tour facilitated by the Woodland Cultural Centre. Follow Lorrie Gallant, as she gives a tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. During the video, Lorrie provides the history of the institution over its 140-year history. The tour features multiple rooms in the facility and
2022 Gryphons Read Event with Author Silmy Abdullah
This year, U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its sixth iteration. This year’s novel is Home of the Floating Lily, by Bangladeshi-Canadian author and lawyer, Silmy Abdullah. This collection of eight short stories follows the lives of everyday people as they navigate the complexities of migration, displacement, love, friendship
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Planning for Research Impact
Knowledge mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define ‘knowledge mobilization’ Identify why knowledge mobilization is important Identify best practices for knowledge mobilization Summarize the steps involved in knowledge mobilization planning Compare and contrast
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy a brain and have more energy! Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. A smorgasbord of techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of class to begin developing lifetime skills. This 12-part program with Kathy Somers of the Stress