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Wednesday Noon-Hour Walks in Arboretum
Wednesday Noon-Hour Walks in Arboretum
Nature is known for being unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Jason Chan (Ext. 53615), the Arboretum's naturalist intern, will lead walks every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. from January through April (hikes may be cancelled due to inclement weather). Location: Arboretum Centre, Kiosk Campus Entrance
Nominations Open for Senate and Board of Governors
Nominations Open for Senate and Board of Governors
Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate and Board of Governors open Jan. 23 and will be accepted until Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Elections will be held from Feb. 13 to 16. Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.
Drop-in Emotional Support Sessions for Students
Drop-in Emotional Support Sessions for Students
Need to talk? Student Wellness Services will offer three drop-in emotional support sessions for students on Jan. 27, Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. All sessions will take place in the University Centre, Room 390, from 3 to 5 p.m.
“Take a Paws” With a Furry Friend
“Take a Paws” With a Furry Friend
Need a study break? Bring your paws to "Take a Paws," where volunteers and their dogs will meet with groups of 25 students every 15 minutes. Visit GryphLife to register
4 events,
GRADuate on Time
GRADuate on Time
GRADuate on Time is a half-day workshop designed to help graduate students meet the specific time management challenges they face. Participants will learn concrete strategies to manage their time, graduate
5 events,
P4E Job Fair 2017
P4E Job Fair 2017
The P4E Job Fair will be held at RIM Park in Waterloo with more than 200 employers from a variety of sectors in attendance. Students and alumni from all academic
Leave for Change Participants Share Experiences of a Lifetime
Leave for Change Participants Share Experiences of a Lifetime
Get inspired by faculty and staff who have participated in Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees as they undertake a short-term (three- or four-week) volunteer assignment in
5 events,
PhD Thesis Defence: Paola Vasquez
PhD Thesis Defence: Paola Vasquez
Paola Vasquez, a PhD student in rural studies in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis on "Strategies for the Integration and Institutionalization of Cleaner Product Knowledge in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)." Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 127
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Artie Roth Jazz Quartet
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Artie Roth Jazz Quartet
The Artie Roth Jazz Quartet will perform new electric and acoustic improvised music by bandleader and bassist Artie Roth. Known as a seamless musical unit with a virtually telepathic internal
The Bigger Picture Series Presents: A Taste For Change
The Bigger Picture Series Presents: A Taste For Change
Court Desautels will share his personal journey as a change maker in the restaurant industry. He is president of The Neighbourhood Group of Companies, which includes the Woolwich Arrow Pub,
4 events,
Hope in Challenging Times: A Gathering for Reflection, Support and Solidarity
Hope in Challenging Times: A Gathering for Reflection, Support and Solidarity
All students, staff and faculty are invited to "Hope in Challenging Times: A Gathering for Reflection, Support and Solidarity." Together, we will speak about mental health. We will remember the students who passed away this year. We will stand in solidarity with our Muslim community. We will recognize the impact recent world events are having
Owl Prowl for Families
Owl Prowl for Families
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. This program begins indoors, then continues outside, so dress warmly. This program is for adults and children under
2 events,
Owl Prowl for Adults
Owl Prowl for Adults
This program begins indoors, then continues outside, so dress warmly. Led by guest naturalist Jenn Bock, this program is for adults and teens aged 14 and older. The fee is
3 events,
Wednesday Noon-Hour Walks in Arboretum
Panel Discussion on the Law and Politics of Transgender Rights
Panel Discussion on the Law and Politics of Transgender Rights
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on "The Law and Politics of Transgender Rights." The participants are : - Prof. Jordi DiÂez, Political Science, University
Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. Location: University Centre, Room 335
3 events,
UGSRP Hosts Sixth Annual Symposium on Responsible Seafood
UGSRP Hosts Sixth Annual Symposium on Responsible Seafood
Join the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, and the University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project (UGSRP) at the sixth annual symposium celebrating sustainability success stories in the Canadian
Winegard Lecture
Winegard Lecture
2017 Winegard Visiting Lectureship on International Development Politics, Sexuality, and the Right to Critical Thinking: My Time in Evin Prison A public lecture by Homa Hoodfar Rozanski Hall, Room 103
4 events,
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Hitesh Mehta
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Hitesh Mehta
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Hitesh Mehta, president of H-M Design in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. His talk is titled "Landscape Architecture as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation and Biodiversity Conservation." The lecture will be held at Lakeside Church, 75 Norfolk Street, Guelph.
Building Canada Lecture Series Presents Anita Stewart
Building Canada Lecture Series Presents Anita Stewart
Join U of G Food Laureate Anita Stewart as she presents "Canada IS Food! From Grease Trails to a Mars Mission -- The Building of a Culinary Nation." Building Canada Lectures will be held on the second Wednesday of every month in 2017. Visit http://guelphmuseums.ca/guelph-mark-calendars-2017-will-milestone-year/ for more information. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Guelph Civic Museum
Stop Worrying
Stop Worrying
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
3 events,
Winegard Lectureship in Physics
Winegard Lectureship in Physics
Prof. Rob Phillips, California Institute of Technology, presents "Drunken Sailors, Coin Flips and How to Read Genomes" as part of the Winegard Lectureship in Physics. The ability to read the DNA sequences of different organisms has transformed biology in much the same way that the telescope transformed astronomy. And yet, much of the sequence found in
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Autorickshaw Trio
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Autorickshaw Trio
The music of Autorickshaw spans Indian classical, folk, Bollywood and fusion (a blend of Indian music, jazz, world, pop and Canadian folk music) as well as original repertoire with deep
2 events,
Philosophy Speaker Series
Philosophy Speaker Series
Prof. Tracy Isaacs, Western University, presents "What Would a Feminist Theory of Collective Action and Responsibility Look Like?" All are welcome. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231
1 event,
Wednesday Noon-Hour Walks in Arboretum
2 events,
Leave for Change Experiences of a Lifetime
Leave for Change Experiences of a Lifetime
Be inspired as faculty and staff share their experiences with Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees as they undertake a short-term (three- to four-week) volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel will feature: Mary Murphy, Legal Counsel, will share the workshops she facilitated on legal systems for faculty, practicing lawyers and
2 events,
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
Prof. Patrick Boerlin, Pathobiology, will discuss "Antimicrobial Resistance: Going Beyond Direct Selection?" A pizza lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact Ravi Kulkarni, Poultry Health Research
4 events,
PhD Thesis Defence: Wisam Obeidat
PhD Thesis Defence: Wisam Obeidat
Wisam Obeidat, a PhD candidate in the Department of Plant Agriculture, will defend his thesis on "Genetic Variation for Chilling Stress and Spectral Reflectance in Short-Season Maize." Everyone is welcome. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Crop Science, Room 202
Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship
Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship
Join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics for the Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship on the role of technology in addressing environmentally sustainable food production. “Tomorrow’s Table:
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Bud Roach
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Bud Roach
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series and the Guelph Jazz Festival present Bud Roach, tenor and baroque guitarist. He will perform an English and Italian repertoire from 1620 to 1680,
1 event,
Wednesday Noon-Hour Walks in Arboretum
3 events,
Educational Developers Caucus Conference
Educational Developers Caucus Conference
As educational developers, we work in and among the traditions of higher education. One tradition of educational development in Canada is the annual Educational Developers Caucus Conference. This year's conference, hosted by the University of Guelph, asks us to examine, evaluate, challenge and defend the traditions of educational development. We invite you to take this
Ontario Turfgrass Symposium
Ontario Turfgrass Symposium
Designed for turfgrass professionals, the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium is hosted by the University of Guelph, an international leader in turf sciences. Location: Rozanski Hall
4 events,
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar on Animal Care Services
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar on Animal Care Services
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Seminar Series welcomes Office of Research veterinarian Marcus Litman, who will discuss "Animal Care Services 2.0: Emphasizing the 'Services' in Animal Care Services." All are welcome to attend. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
3 events,
Presentation Boot Camp
Presentation Boot Camp
This intensive workshop focuses on honing your presentation skills. Participants will learn strategies to improve their presentation skills, give a short presentation and receive feedback. This workshop is intended for graduate students, but undergraduate students preparing for undergraduate thesis or capstone presentations may also apply. Participants must commit to attending the full day (March 3
2 events,
Wednesday Noon-Hour Walks in Arboretum
Structural Violence, Stratified Reproduction and the Politics of the Zika Virus
Structural Violence, Stratified Reproduction and the Politics of the Zika Virus
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a lecture by U of G political science professor Candace Johnson on "Structural Violence, Stratified Reproduction and the Politics of the Zika
3 events,
PhD Thesis Defence: Yuening “Nathan” Jiao
PhD Thesis Defence: Yuening “Nathan” Jiao
Yuening "Nathan" Jiao, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Syntheses of Carbohydrate Antigens Expressed by Gastric-intestinal Bacteria and Conjugates Thereof." Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Jim Estill Presents “Successful Habits”
Jim Estill Presents “Successful Habits”
Jim Estill, CEO of Danby and former director of Blackberry, will discuss some of the habits that he feels contributed to his success, followed by a question period. Location: Richards
4 events,
Recruit Guelph Job Fair
Recruit Guelph Job Fair
Meet employers hiring for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract employment opportunities. Network and chat about career options, industry trends and salary expectations. Students from all years and programs are
What we Know: Research and Insight on Guelph-Wellington
What we Know: Research and Insight on Guelph-Wellington
What do we know about the communities in which we live? Learn about 50 projects featuring research on Guelph and Wellington. This event is organized by the Community Engaged Scholarship
Decreasing Headaches
Decreasing Headaches
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 for 90 minutes on
2 events,
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Cancelled for March 2
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Cancelled for March 2
Today's Thursday at Noon Concert Series featuring Duo Percussion has been cancelled.
2 events,
Philosophy Speaker Series
Philosophy Speaker Series
Jeremy Glick, associate professor of African diaspora literature and modern drama, Hunter College, CUNY, presents "Haitian Revolutionary Out-Takes: Brecht, Fanon, Baraka/Hegel." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 231