Join us for a talk with Meera Nair to kick-off Fair Dealing Week! Since entering statutory law in 1710, the system of copyright has functioned as a set of limited rights. Said another way, copyright has never functioned as a grant of absolute control. In this regard, Canada enjoys a unique position in the world;

This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help peri-menopausal women 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. University Centre, Room 335

The School of Environmental Science presents the latest installment of its Lunch and Learn speaker series with Robert Bradley, Soil Ecology Biology Department, University of Sherbrooke, Québec. Bradley will speak on “Ericaceous shrubs and conifer growth check.” In Boreal forests of Canada, the growth check of conifer regeneration is often coincident with the spread of

The Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents the Tio Chorinho Ensemble, performing choro music, the "New Orleans jazz of Brazil".  Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences presents "North Korea in the Age of Trump," a panel discussion featuring Christopher LaRoche and Steven Denney, University of Toronto. The panel is moderated by Prof. Andrea Paras, Political Science. MacKinnon Building, Room 230

Engineering alumni are invited to join in this annual event happening at the Guelph Curling Club. Whether you're learning to curl, are in it to win it, or are just looking to reconnect with your fellow alumni, the EAA Bonspiel has something to offer you! Start the day off hearing about the latest updates and

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. University Centre, Room

Examine everyday phenomena, such as night and day, seasons and the motions of the Earth, planets and sun. Register by Feb. 25 to take advantage of the $125 early bird fee. After Feb. 25, registration is $140 per person. Maximum 30 adults per session. March 5, 19 and 26 April 2, 9 and 16

Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we will identify strategies to modify or decrease unhelpful behaviours. Please note that registration is required for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A

Guest speaker Michael Beazely will present a lecture of cannabis basics, including: what it is plant strains active/medicinal ingredients cannabinoid receptors role of cannabinoids in the body how cannabis is consumed adverse effects/medicinal effects special populations cannabis dependence and withdrawal Michael Beazely BSP, PhD is an associate professor and associate director for curriculum at the

The Recruit Guelph Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire students for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. All employers at the fair have active job positions on Recruit Guelph and are attending to meet with applicants face-to-face to answer any questions. Students of all programs and years

The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Shannon Baker, Senior Project Director at Waterfront Toronto.  Her talk is titled "The Once & Future City".  All are welcome to attend. Landscape Architecture Building, Pit Lobby  

The Research Facility for Women’s Health and Wellbeing (Psychology Department) is hosting its second annual free one-day conference in honour of International Women’s Day 2018, where researchers from across the University will present their work on issues related to women and girls. All are welcome! University Centre, Room 442

Chris Parsons, assistant professor from the CERC Ecohydrology Group within Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Waterloo presents "Legacy phosphorus in freshwater sediments: Mechanisms controlling internal P loading and eutrophication." Alexander Hall, Room 218

Pianist and composer Adam Sherkin performs a distinctive canon of Canadian piano works inspired by the Cosmos, including SOFAM Professor Harley's Flung Loose Into The Stars. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107

The College of Social and Applied Human Science presents the 2018 Truscott Lecture in Justice with guest speaker Senator Kim Pate. Senator Pate will present her talk "What does the future of justice look like?" addressing the future of Canada's legal and penal system. All are welcome to attend. A reception will follow at the

In this session offered through McLaughlin Library's Learning Services, participants will learn practical planning and prioritization strategies to help them achieve school-work-life balance. Please register in advance for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A

Free public talk and book signing in support of the United Nations' HeForShe women's solidarity movement for gender equality. Why do some people drive change while others are blindsided by it? Why are some people able to adapt and thrive? How can we make change easier? Becoming comfortable with discomfort won’t just make us more resilient

One Topic, Three Takes - Culture: From living cells to post-revolutionary literature Join us as we bring apples and oranges together. The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research-intensive universities and scholarly excellence is at the core of our mission. We celebrate this excellence with University Research Awards which span all of

Join the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics for a panel discussion featuring four First Nations Chiefs discussing their assessment of the opportunities and constraints facing First Nations with respect to economic growth. Featuring Honoured Guests: Grand Chief Abram Benedict (Mohawk Council of Akwesasne) -Chief Ava Hill (Six Nations of the Grand River) Grand

Pianist Angela Park and violinist Scott St. John perform Schubert and Brahms. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Guest: Dr. Brewster Conant- Dept. of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo. "Conceptualizing Groundwater/ Surface-Water Interactions: Processes Affecting Discharging" Everyone is welcome to attend. Alexander Hall, Room 218

Marv DeVries, President and CEO of Trojan Technologies, will be speaking at the School of Engineering on the topic -  Water: Global Issues and Opportunities. DeVries is a proud alumni

Interested in Grad School in Environmental Sciences? Come and see if Graduate School is for you at our informal meet and greet with SES Faculty and   Graduate Students. It's your turn to ask faculty about their research.  All students are welcome.Bring a friend too. Free appetizers.

Feeling anxious about tests and exams?  In this session offered through McLaughlin Library's Learning Services, we will discuss strategies to help you cope with anxiety while preparing for exams. Please register in advance for this free event. McLaughlin Library, Room 246A

One Topic, Three Takes - Data: Microbes, green technology and human behaviour Join us as we bring apples and oranges together. The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research-intensive universities and scholarly excellence is at the core of our mission. We celebrate this excellence with University Research Awards which span all of

This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop will teach you the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. We will cover how to choose the correct equipment and how to keep it sharp and clean.  Pruning techniques will be shown and practised on a variety of shrubs and small trees. This is a very

Food Science Seminar guest speaker César Vega discusses non-obvious culinary uses of garlic. For those of us with a sweet tooth, the addition of garlic to nougat, angel food cake, soufflés and mousses is nothing short of counterintuitive. It is in this, non-obvious culinary use of garlic, that the beauty of science makes us transform

Knowing what to look for and where to find these hidden creatures makes cold-weather expeditions far more enjoyable. During this half-day program, we will search for goldenrod gallfly larvae and caterpillars that hide in burrs, learn how woolly bears forecast the severity of winter’s blast, and discover a great variety of other “bugs” that are

Sustainability and global clean tech expert Chris Turner presents "Tracking the Global Energy Transition" at the 2018 Winegard Lecture in Engineering. The global economy is undergoing its greatest transformation since the dawn of the industrial age as it shifts from an energy regime built on fossil fuels to one run by clean, renewable power. Award-winning

Applied music students from the School of Fine Art and Music perform solo or in ensembles. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Professor Emeritus and Emeritus Chair in Animal Welfare at the University of Guelph, Ian Duncan will present the CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar. He has been researching animal welfare since 1965 and was one of the first people to bring a scientific approach to solving welfare problems. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Join us for a panel discussion on sex work and human trafficking, featuring Antonela Arhin, University of Toronto and Oralia Gomez-Ramirez, Wilfrid Laurier University. This panel will be moderated by Prof. Candace Johnson, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph. MacKinnon Building, Room 235

Indulge in an evening of splendor at ART/CRAFT XL. Enjoy exquisite local fare, larger-than-life digital installations and a live art auction. This event raises funds for the Art Gallery of Guelph’s (AGG's) artistic and educational programs. Tickets: $125 each or four for $400. Buy online, at the AGG or by phone at ext. 58679.

As part of the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Guelph, graduate students completing the thesis portion of their degree convey their research findings at the annual MLA conference.  All are welcome to attend this free event.

        Want to learn more about the incredible research happening on campus? Support your fellow Gryphons and join us to watch U of G graduate students compete at the 2018 Three Minute Thesis campus finals! 3MT® is a university wide competition for graduate students in which participants present their research, creative activity,

One Topic, Three Takes - Food: From guts to nutrition to marketing health Join us as we bring apples and oranges together. The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive research-intensive universities and scholarly excellence is at the core of our mission. We celebrate this excellence with University Research Awards which span all

The annual MFA Open Studios offers a rare inside look at the development of new work within the environment of one of Canada's premier art programs and a chance to chat with the artists about their work. Two sessions: 2:00-5:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Blackwood Hall, Fire Hall and Alexander Hall.  Shuttle bus runs

Applied music students from the School of Fine Art and Music perform solo or in ensembles. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107

  Rajib Hazarika, a research analyst at OMAFRA, presents "Climate change and Ontario’s agri-food sector: OMAFRA’s perspective" at the School of Environmental Sciences next lunch and learn session. The presentation highlights OMAFRA’s involvement in climate change adaption and mitigation initiatives for Ontario’s agri-food sector. Alexander Hall, Room 218