Seminar with Nanditha Narayanamoorthy
Seminar with Nanditha Narayanamoorthy Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life, School of Information and Library Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Register and learn more here.
Rethinking “Untapped” Value: Gender and Predatory Inclusion in India and Beyond
Smitha Radhakrishnan, Luella LaMer Professor of Women’s Studies and Professor of Sociology, Wellesley College. The seminar will examine how the Indian microfinance industry leverages “success stories” of women clients to legitimize the unfair terms on which working class women are drawn into India’s microfinance industry. Professor Radhakrishnan is author of Making Women Pay: Microfinance in
‘Amaryllis’ by Pascal Brullemans, presented by Theatre Studies at U of G
MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTheatre Studies at U of G presents Amaryllis It’s Amaryllis’ birthday and she is on a mission: to spread the ashes of her dead sister. However, her sister appears, begging Amaryllis to help release her from the land of the living. The two sisters embark on an exciting adventure in this play of tragedy and love.
Imagining a More Just University
How can we create more just academic spaces that eliminate barriers to access and ensure equity for everyone in the University community? In this hybrid event, we will explore how to create more just academic spaces that reduce/eliminate barriers to access and ensure equity for everyone in the university community. We are interested in this
Oceans and Migration in Works of Dionne Brand and Lawrence Hill
University of Bremen - University of Guelph Lecture Series 2022 Professor Kerstin Knopf | University of Bremen In their fiction both Dionne Brand and Lawrence Hill write about the history of enslavement of African people, the experience of African Canadian communities, the forging of African diasporas and Black Atlantic cultures. Hence, their literature often revolves
Women in Indian Films, Media and Beyond: Representations and Aesthetics
With Dr. Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan, Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras, India. The talk will explore representation of women in Indian media and what image of a contemporary Indian woman is formed in films, over-the-top (OTT) platforms and social media, particularly in post “MeToo” times. It will follow up on key ideas
Thinking Spaces – Jazz Libre: The Musical-Political Praxis of the Quebec Left
The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) and the University of Guelph Department of History are excited to present historian Eric Fillion. A part of IICSI’s “Thinking Spaces” speaker series, Fillion will showcase his groundbreaking research between 2:30-4 p.m. on March 12 in MacKinnon Building Room 308. A listening session led by Fillion
Taking Responsibility for Climate Change: Prof. Brooke Ackerly
On Jan. 24, the Department of Philosophy welcomes Prof. Brooke Ackerly who will present her talk "Taking Responsibility for Climate Change: What People in Extreme Poverty Can Teach Big Donors
Shifting Landscapes: Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century
Part of the World in 2030 Event Series Jessie Thomson discusses humanitarian action in the 21st century. Thomson will speak about the role of humanitarian aid in today's international development landscape and discuss the strategies and skills that will be required to address current and future challenges in the sector. Thomson holds an honours BA
Groundbreaking for MacKinnon Building Renovations
Construction on the MacKinnon Building aimed at creating a new ImprovLab and updating the existing theatre, student spaces and main entrance will launch with an official groundbreaking ceremony. The University community, architects, funders and supporters are invited to attend the event to be held in the MacKinnon quadrangle. Renovations will cover 45,000 sq. ft of
GenEQ Staff Mentorship Conversation Cafe
The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at the University of Guelph initiative is interested in learning more about women staff members’ needs around mentorship. We are hosting a conversation cafe where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts during facilitated conversations with other staff members. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP
FULL – GenEQ Staff Leadership Conversation Cafe
The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at the University of Guelph initiative is interested in learning more about women staff members' needs around leadership. We are hosting a conversation cafe where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts during facilitated conversations with other staff members. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP
MA Thesis Defence: James Vander Zaag
James Vander Zaag, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis "The Ethical Role of Aesthetics in Levinas." His advisor is John Hacker-Wright.
GenEQ Faculty Career Planning Conversation Cafe
The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at the University of Guelph initiative is interested in learning more about women faculty members’ needs around career planning. We are hosting a conversation cafe where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts during facilitated conversations with other women faculty members. A light lunch will be served.
PhD Thesis Defence: Shannon Buckley
Shannon Buckley, a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy, will defend her thesis on "Dignity: A Salient Concept in Philosophy of Medicine." Her advisor is Prof. Maya Goldenberg. All are welcome to attend.
MA Thesis Defence: Michael Furac
Michael Furac, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis "Cruelty and Callousness in Virtue Ethics: Why the Virtuous Agent Acts Well Toward Animals." His advisor is John Hacker-Wright.
MA Thesis Defence: Ritika Pal
Ritika Pal, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, well defend her thesis "The Combination Problem of Panpsychism and its Possible Solutions." Her advisor is Andrew Bailey.
MA Thesis Defence: Peter Copeland
Peter Copeland, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "A Trade-Off Analysis of the Normative Values of Deliberative Democracy." His advisor is Omid Payrow Shabani.
Arabian Night 2019 -A Celebration of Arab Art and Culture
Arabian Night 2019 celebrates Arab art and culture through theatre, poetry, dance and music. The School of Languages and Literatures is hosting Arabian Night 2019 featuring artists from Syria, Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon. A creative space to learn and engage in artistic dialogue through poetry, music, dance and theatre. Bridge differences and elevate human spirits
Music Symposium
MacKinnon Building 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe 13th Annual Music Symposium runs March 12 to 14! Mackinnon Building, Room 107 and 203 Free admission Presented by the Music Students' Association at the University of Guelph