Space is limited, so you'll want to register early for this Haunted Halloween class that will feature our most popular formats with some of your favorite instructors, if you can recognize them in costume? Door prizes and a free program registration prize will be awarded for best dressed, so come in costume and celebrate in

Welcome to the 21st annual and 1st hybrid GFSS Symposium: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN. The Symposium is free but registration is required. Find the agenda, links for registration and further details. The GFSS is a partnership which includes the University of Guelph (Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety/Department of Food Science), Agriculture and Agri-Food

The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is back with their weekly EDI Workshop Wednesday training series! Grab your lunch and join us as we explore such topics as equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppression, microaggressions, anti-bias, and more. Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus - This interactive workshop invites participants to go

Our Annual Halloween Event is back with a twist! Join us for Costume Contest and Trivia over Lunch. Tickets are $15 with proceeds going to the United Way Campaign. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Event starts at noon. Prizes for Group Costume and Individual Costume, Prizes for Trivia Winners Get your tickets.

Don’t let your creative Halloween masterpieces go to waste! Bring your jack-o’-lanterns to the Art Gallery of Guelph on November 1st for a spectacular evening of light and creativity. Drop off your carved creations at the gallery anytime between noon to 5 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. to contribute to an enchanting pathway that

Join the U of G community as we recognize Indigenous Veterans Day and honour the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans in service to Canada. November 8, 9 to 9:15 a.m. – by the flagpole at the corner of College Ave. and Gordon St. in front of OVC. The event includes:

An event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of War Memorial Hall, and to reflect on the sacrifices of the faculty and students of the Ontario Agricultural College who gave their lives in the First World War. Reminder that doors open at 6:30 p.m., and we kindly ask guests to be seated by

An event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of War Memorial Hall, and to reflect on the sacrifices of the faculty and students of the Ontario Agricultural College who gave their lives in the First World War. Reminder for those attending to be seated and ready for the event to begin by 7

As U of G honours those who have served and continue to serve during times of conflict, students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in a Remembrance Day event that begins in Branion Plaza and processes to War Memorial Hall (event takes place rain or shine).  All are welcome to attend. November 11,

Have you been looking for a supportive community to help with your professional development? Not sure where to go, who to talk to, or maybe a little intimidated? Faculty, staff and graduate students who identify as women, gender diverse, or as allies, are invited to participate in the GenEQ’s inaugural Exchange Series (U of G’s

Marsha Hinds Myrie will be presenting the next One Health seminar on Wednesday, November 13. Marsha is an Educational Developer, Anti-oppressive and Inclusive Pedagogies in the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. Marsha Hinds Myrie’s life and work are an embodiment of dualities and intersections. She is a Barbadian/Canadian citizen with

Ranging from the terrifying embrace of the slave ship’s hold to the racist encoding of ‘cuddly’ toys, On Cuddling is a unique combination of essay and poetry that contends with the way racial violence is enacted through intimacy. Informed by Black feminist and queer poetics, Antwi focuses his lens on the suffering of Black people

Connect with one of Canada’s leaders in finance and innovation. U of G students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to an inspiring talk with Justine Hendricks, president & CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Justine will explore how innovation and technology in the agri-food sector are tackling global challenges like climate change and food

In this participatory workshop, Dr Mullen will look at three approaches to group improvising—1) improvising with pulse and rhythm, 2) using stimuli such as text, visuals and thematic starting points, and 3) the Search and Reflect methodology as pioneered by Phil’s mentor John Stevens, a key figure in European Free Group Improvisation. Please bring an

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Mediating Landscapes” with Karen M’Closkey. Karen is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture – Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania and Editor in Chief, LA+. M’Closkey is also co-founder of PEG office of landscape

Land acknowledgements have become common practice in higher education however many questions have been raised about their intention, accuracy and usefulness. Are you interested in developing a personal practice to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its relations? Participants in this session will: Gain an understanding of the intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements are

The 9th Equine Industry Symposium will focus on the Equine Code of Practice and its impact on equine welfare. On Night 1, Jeffrey Spooner and Jackie Wepruk, experts from the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), will cover the code's development, its relevance, and its impact on equine welfare. On Night 2, we will hear

The first mandate of Dr. Carabin’s Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and One Health is to highlight the importance of the One Health approach during crises and create an understanding of the epidemiological challenges encountered in identifying the underlying causes of population health status or health behaviours. The second mandate is to incorporate

Join Professor Emeritus Wayne Caldwell as he reflects on his distinguished career in rural planning, agricultural preservation, and sustainable development, with a particular focus on his work in promoting healthy rural communities. Dr. Caldwell will explore the connections between rural health, sustainable communities, and environmental planning, highlighting insights from his work, including the Healthy Rural

Join the AGG Volunteer Association on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 12 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Guelph for a captivating demonstration by Leah Olsen-Kent from Fleuristic and Leah Olsen-Kent Art. With nearly 30 years of experience enhancing the Guelph community and tri-city area, Leah will showcase how to create two unique styles of outdoor

In this workshop, Priya will introduce her approach to music psychotherapy in the context of adult mental health, inviting attendees to participate in exploring the role that clinical improvisation can play in accessing and processing emotions, building social connection, and developing personal insights and growth. Priya Zalis (RP, MTA, MMT) is a music therapist, psychotherapist,

In honouring five generations of listening, watching and learning, Ojibway/Potawatomi artist Boshdayosgaykwe Pawis grew up in and around the gift of traditional quillwork, living and learning to continually work toward teaching this skill. As the founder of G’zaagin Art Gallery, she resourcefully uses only natural materials and finds creative ways for people to experience natural

The Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Biological Science is pleased to host Dr. Billie-Jo Hardy from the University of Toronto and Dr. Amy Bombay from Carleton University. They will be speaking about their experiences developing a biological health research training program with First Nations health professionals and researchers. Both

Food Justice on Campus: Racialized Student Food Insecurity in Digital Stories Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024 Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: ImprovLab at the University of Guelph (MacKinnon Building, Room 108) ------- Racialized and Indigenous peoples are facing unprecedented rates of food insecurity across Turtle Island (North America). Even at the University of

Join the Food System Resilience Table Guelph-Wellington for a walking tour of a couple Two Rivers neighbourhood spaces that are doing wonderful work in supporting food access in Guelph! The topic is Food Foundations: Soil Health and Composting. Together we will tour the Huron Street - Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group Community Garden and check out