Lion in the Streets: A play by Judith Thompson
Judith Thompson wrote Lion in the Streets as a delayed, and largely unconscious response to the murder, in 1983, of nine-year-old Sharon Morningstar Keenan in the neighborhood in Toronto where she lives with her family. The play initially explored moments of crisis in the lives of a diverse and changing community. Soon enough “Isobel,” who is the
Oxfam at Guelph: “Creating Spaces: A Conversation on Violence Against Women”
Come to the Fifth (formerly the Grad Lounge) in the UC on Nov. 19 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. for a discussion on violence against women, including woman abuse and sexual violence. Panelists include: Nicole Jeffrey, PhD Candidate, Applied Social Psychology, University of Guelph Jessica St. Peter, Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis Public Educator
Control Academic Stress Series: Planning and Prioritizing
In the fourth session of the Control Academic Stress Series, you will learn practical planning and prioritization strategies to help achieve school-work-life balance. The workshop will also review tools to use for short-term and long-term planning and strategies for self-care. Participants in all four workshops in the Control Academic Stress series will receive a letter
Geocoding in Google Sheets and R
Are you interested in enhancing your research with a geographical aspect, but all you have is a list of addresses? Join us to learn how to use free tools like Google Sheets and R to transform your list of addresses in to geographic coordinates. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
SEDRD Speaker Series: Rural Development in China
Join us for the fifth School of Environmental Design and Rural Development Speaker Series. Tony Fuller (retired professor of Rural Planning and Development) will share his experiences of rural development in the Chinese landscape. All are welcome to attend. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Landscape Architecture Building, Pit Lobby
University of Guelph-Humber’s SERI-GC Inaugural Lecture
On Nov. 21 join UofGH’s Soka Education Research Initiative on Global Citizenship (SERI-GC) for its lecture on "The Presence and Role of Dialogue in Soka Education," with Jason Goulah of DePaul University, Chicago. Register online.
Feminist Reading Group #2: Intro to Revolutionary Feminism
Join us for a casual monthly feminist reading group with GRCGED facilitated by GRCGED volunteer Charlotte. Copies will be provided at the event and will be read aloud as a group, followed by group discussion. This event is physically accessible and open to all folks interested in learning about proletarian feminism. We will be reading
Thursday At Noon Concert: Student Soloist Day
Thursday At Noon (TAN) Concert Series: Student Soloists Day, featuring the talented Applied Music students from the School of Fine Art and Music (SOFAM). This event is free and open to everyone. MacKinnon Building, Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room) Presented by the University of Guelph, College of Arts, and the School of Fine Art and Music.
Sea Sick: The Play
Acclaimed science journalist Alanna Mitchell takes us on a deep dive through the science of climate change and how it is affecting our oceans. This powerful performance will take you to the bottom of the ocean and deliver you back up into hope and redemption. MacKinnon Building, George Luscombe Theatre
Lunch and Learn: Guelph’s Circular Food Economy bid
Come learn about Guelph’s partnership bid to create Canada’s first Circular Food Economy and the newly-launched national Circular Economy Leadership Coalition. Speakers are: Barbara Swartzentruber, the City of Guelph’s Executive Director of Strategy, Innovation and Intergovernmental Relations Alan Young, Managing Director of the Circular Economy Leadership Coalition Natalie Vasilivetsky, University of Guelph’s Composting Co-ordinator Light
Introduction to Author Rights
So you want to publish your work. Whether it's in a traditional peer reviewed journal, or through github, there are things to consider when publishing to make sure you retain the rights you need. Come and learn about how you can share your work with the world, increase your research impact and retain your rights.
Thinking of Grad School? Undergrad and Grad Mixer
The Fifth 50 Stone Road East, University Centre, 5th floor, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaAre you thinking about graduate school, but have questions? Come Nov. 26 or 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to The Fifth (5th Floor, University Centre) to chat with current graduate students in an informal atmosphere while enjoying some free food and drinks. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to gradinfo@uoguelph.ca or just drop
Control Academic Stress Series: Learning from Failure
In the fifth session of the Control Academic Stress Series, we will discuss how failure affects us and how we can learn from failure. We will learn strategies to help us cope with failure and identify how experiencing failure can help us in the future. Participants in all four workshops in the Control Academic Stress
Student Wellness/J.T. Powell Building Feedback Sessions
Don't you think the J. T. Powell building has been looking good lately? Help make it even better! Attend a feedback session and have your voice heard about the new Student Wellness building! Free pizza provided for those who RSVP by emailing daponte@uoguelph.ca. Feedback sessions: Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. - Athletics Centre, Room 3123 Nov.
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program meets Nov. 27, and Part Two meets on Nov. 29, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The fee is $10 for U of G students. University Centre, Room 332
Contemporary/Creative Music Ensemble Concert
University of Guelph CME (Contemporary/Creative Music Ensemble) Where: 10C, 42 Carden St., Guelph Admission: By donation Presented by the University of Guelph, College of Arts, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, and the School of Fine Art and Music
Financial Literacy Fair
Student Financial Services is hosting its annual Financial Literacy Fair in the UC Courtyard Nov. 28. Here's why you should attend! Learn more about managing your finances from on-campus groups and external organizations. Ask Student Financial Services questions about bursaries, scholarships, Work Study, Undergraduate Research Assistantships, deadlines, student accounts and more. Grab some FREE cotton
Student Wellness/J.T. Powell Building Feedback Sessions
Don't you think the J. T. Powell building has been looking good lately? Help make it even better! Attend a feedback session and have your voice heard about the new Student Wellness building! Free pizza provided for those who RSVP by emailing daponte@uoguelph.ca. Feedback sessions: Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. - Athletics Centre, Room 3123 Nov.
Free Tools for Digital Scholarship
There are a number of free tools available to help you manage your work digitally. The library offers information about managing digital images, sorting out citations, and publishing and sharing your work. McLaughlin Library, Room 289
Wine and Cheese Event to Support U of G Lyme Disease Research Lab
Please join us at a special launch of Magnotta Winery's Venture Series, a new generation of 100% Ontario wines that support Lyme Disease research at the University of Guelph. Wednesday, November 28, 3:30-5:30pm University Club, 5th floor University Centre Enjoy a tasting of the new Venture Series wines accompanied by assorted cheeses and specially created hors