In January 2009, an Israeli tank shelled Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish's home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters. During Peace Week 2015, he will share the tragic but inspiring

The Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations will launch a Distinguished Scientist Lecture series with nationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Gavin Oudit. A staff cardiologist and clinician-scientist at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, University of Alberta, he will focus his talk on "Translational Approaches for Novel Heart Failure Therapies: Time for Personalized Medicine?" His presentation will begin with

Yoshinori Ohsumi, recipient of the 2015 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present the Gairdner Lecture on "Lessons from Yeast – Molecular Machinery of Autophagy." This free lecture is open to

The College of Business and Economics presents Andreas Pyka, professor of innovation economics and vice-president of international affairs at the University of Hohenheim in Germany. He will give a talk

Learn how to curb the worry habit and avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease

Annette-Barbara Vogel and Ronald Greidanus perform works for violin and piano. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Prof. Kristin Andrews, York University, studies the nature of social cognition, and examines human social relations and the relationships among and between animals of different species. She has published research

Student Financial Services, Registrarial Services, is hosting a Financial Literacy Fair on Nov. 2 and 3. The fair will include representatives from: •        Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, •        Canada Revenue Agency, •        Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (OSAP), •        National Student Loan Service Centre, •        Credit Canada, •        Western Union – Global Pay (used for international payments), •       

This event is a great opportunity to network and job search with real estate and housing employers for full-time, part-time, summer and co-op job opportunities. Students from all programs are welcome to attend. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (basement)

Prof. Craig Johnson, Department of Political Science and International Development Studies, will discuss "North-South Equity and the Politics of Climate Change: Problems of Sovereignty and Responsibility in Global Climate Governance." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317

Prof. Rheal Towner, director of the Advanced Magnetic Resonance Center at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, will discuss "Assessment of In Vivo Free Radicals in Various Pre-clinical Diseases Models: From Diabetes to Neurological Disorders." The U of G faculty host is Prof. David Josephy, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents Project Aria in a performance called "The Gossamar Bridge: Music for Coloratura Soprano, Trumpet and Piano." Join performers Leslie Fagan, coloratura soprano; Guy Few, trumpet; and Stephanie Mara, piano, for a joyous music concert with works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Handel and Mendelssohn. Admission is free

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 Thursdays 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,

The Graduate Student KTT-KMb Learning Circle and the Research Shop, part of the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute in CSAHS, are hosting a Plain Language Workshop. Have you ever struggled to get your point across in a clear way? Do you struggle to write without using academic jargon? Kim Garwood, writing services manager at U of

International Development Studies (IDS) presents a talk by IDS/anthropology professor Tad McIlwraith, titled “Do I Need a Lawyer to Tell My Own Story and Other Questions of Methods, Ethics and Collaborations with Local Peoples.” Everyone is welcome. Location: Richards Building, Room 2529

Future students and their families are invited to attend Fall Preview Day, featuring walking tours of campus, academic and student life displays, and information sessions on residence, co-operative education, admission and finances. Complete schedule

Cafe Philosophique, The Bookshelf and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival present a talk by Jack Granatstein, titled "The Best Little Army in the World." The author and former head of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa will discuss his newest book with U of G history professor Matthew Hayday.  Tickets are $5 and available in

The Remembrance Day service will feature guest speakers, choir performances and a tribute to John McCrae, who wrote "In Flanders Fields." Doors open at 10:15 a.m. Visit www.uoguelph.ca/remembrance/ to view the service online.

This fair is a great opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. All students are welcome to attend. Check out our app to see profiles of companies attending the fair and to learn more about who they are recruiting! Location: University Centre

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents the Nicole Ensing Band in a performance titled "Riddles and Creeds." The band explores the poetry of legendary British author G.K. Chesterton in song. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Watch a live broadcast of 24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth: The World Is Watching, hosted by former U.S. vice-president Al Gore. Everyone is welcome. Location: Science Complex Atrium

Imaginative thinking is central to the practice of every person working in the scientific, creative and humanistic fields and disciplines — in every aspect of human endeavour. Philosopher Roberto Mangabeira Unger wrote that “imagination is the scout of the will, anticipating how we might get to the there — or to different theres — from

Connect with industry representatives and meet with fourth-year biological and biomedical engineering students who have developed prototypes and products to solve practical problems in biomedical, health care, food and agricultural industries. All are welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, Engineering Atrium    

Dr. Martin Sheldon, DVM and PhD, will present this year’s Schofield Memorial Lecture on "A Trail in Discovery from Animal Disease and Infertility to Innate Immunity." Sheldon worked in clinical practice for 14 years before moving to the Royal Veterinary College, where he participated in clinical teaching and developed his research interests in the molecular

Applied music students perform in their year-end recital. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is hosting a Graduate Program Information Night for prospective graduate students. This event is an opportunity to learn about the graduate degrees offered in SEDRD, including: Landscape Architecture MLA Rural Planning and Development M.Sc. and MPlan Capacity Development and Extension M.Sc. Rural Studies PhD Location: Landscape Architecture

Students from the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, relief and screen prints.Time: Nov. 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207

Political science professor Jordi Diez will discuss “The Politics of Gay Marriage in Latin America." Everyone is welcome. Location: Richards Building, Room 2529

As part of the University's strategic renewal process, students are encouraged to drop in and share their thoughts on what makes U of G unique and what its future should

OVC Film Screening Event : Unbranded Hosted by Canadian Wild Horses This event will be held November 24th from 6:30-9,OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, $10.00 at the door. There are only

Panel discussion on the situation following the recent bombings in Paris and Beirut. Featuring faculty from the Department of Political Science. All welcome. McKinnon Building Room: 224

Join us as we stand together as a community of students, faculty and staff, in solidarity with those who experience suffering. In a time of increasing uncertainty, here and around

Café Philosophique, The Bookshelf and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival present world-renowned author Margaret Atwood, who will read from her recent book, The Heart Goes Last. Tickets are available in advance at The Bookshelf or at the door. Atwood, whose work has been published in 35 countries, is the author of more than 40 books

Joe Clark, Canada’s 16th prime minister and former secretary of state for external affairs, gives the Winegard Visiting Lecturer on International Development. His lecture, “Leading From Beside," will be held in Rozanski Hall,

United Way co-chair Rich Moccia and his son, Scott, a U of G staff member are organizing a four-hour pick-up hockey marathon as a fundraiser for the University's United Way

Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part one of this program meets today, and part two meets on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Location: University Centre, Room 442

Prof. Madhur Anand, School of Environmental Sciences, presents "Ecological Justice and the Case of the Bistable Forest-Grassland Mosaics of Brazil and Old-Growth Forests of Northern Ontario." All are welcome. Location:

Connect with industry representatives and meet with third-year engineering students who have developed prototypes and products for many practical applications, including energy generation, yard waste, sports, kitchen appliances, snow removal,

This year's speaker is Janet Bannister: National Triathlete, Kijiji Founder, Tech Innovator, Venture Capital Partner and Inspiring Leader. Excelling in fields and arenas typically dominated by men, Janet understands the

Historian Margaret Derry presents "The Rise of Genetics and its Impact on Breeding in the Chicken, Dairy and Beef Industries." Derry is interested in how animal breeding has been practiced