Tim Nelson, CEO of the Livestock Research and Innovation Corporation, will discuss "Cross Sectoral/Cross Disciplinary Research: Reality or Dream?" at the next Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) seminar. The University of Guelph’s PHRN is a network of poultry researchers and poultry health specialists who address a wide range of issues, such as basic biology, environmental

The P4E Job Fair will take place at RIM Park in Waterloo. Students from all disciplines and semester levels are invited to network with more than 150 employers from diverse sectors. Visit the website for full details and a list of employers attending the fair. Free transportation is available every 30 minutes from the UC

Composer Eric Ross and video artist Mary Ross present their Ultimedia Concept with their latest work Boulevard d'Reconstructie (Op. 54). Performing on piano, guitar, synthesizer and theremin, Eric's compositions include elements of jazz, classical, serial and avant garde, accompanied by Mary's videos arranged and edited to the music. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Faculty and staff share their experiences with Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees participating in a short-term (three- or four-week) volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel features: • Linda Watt, director, HR Learning & Development, will share how she supported AIDS prevention and proper nutrition for children in Malawi. •

The Polar Plunge at U of G aims to raise awareness and much-needed funds for athletes attending the 2016 Special Olympics Provincial Spring Games in Guelph. To participate in the Polar Plunge, please register online and sign the attached waiver. Collect donations from all your friends, family, co-workers and anyone who would like to see

Mario Deschamps, special constable, Campus Community Police, shares his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience, raising awareness and emergency preparedness at two colleges in Vietnam. “Leave for Change is about sharing experiences and knowledge with others to aid in life sustainability, preservation and a better quality of life," he says. "I was able to share

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 3:30 to 5 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Register by Feb. 8 to enroll in this program. Location: University Centre, Room

The Sustainability Office presents a zero-trash workshop to discuss the impacts of waste and how you can adopt a waste-free lifestyle. Learn how to make your own toothpaste. Location: MacKinnon, Room 314

Journalist, columnist, broadcaster, lecturer and historian Gwynne Dyer discusses the Islamic State, climate change and a new cold war in his upcoming talk "Don't Panic! But You Can Worry a Little." Book sales  and a book signing will take place after the talk. Admission is free and open to everyone. Location: Science Complex atrium

Blind Date with a Book gives everyone a chance to take out a leisure-reading book without knowing which book they have chosen. Participants will choose a book based on a short description and get the chance to read a book they might not have considered otherwise. This fun and exciting event is free to all

The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Rob LeBlanc, principal and landscape architect at Ekistics Planning and Design in Halifax, N.S. His talk is titled "Connecting the Dots." Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

Prof. Malcolm Campbell, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and vice-president (research), presents "What the Log Saw: Considering 'Memory' in Plants." Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

The Department of Integrative Biology welcomes Prof. Jeffrey Richards from the University of British Columbia to present the 2016 Marcel Ali Lecture in Aquatic Biology. He will present a talk titled "Understanding the Mechanisms and Evolution of Hypoxia Tolerance in Marine Intertidal Fishes." This lecture is open to all members of the University community. Location:

The Jim Gelcer trio will be on full and eclectic display, performing selections from Gelcer's newest recording. The album, released in January 2016, blends jazz with pop classics from Jimi Hendrix to Bob Marley, Bill Withers to Sting. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

This panel discussion will provide an assessment of the first 100 days of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. The panel participants will include Prof. Tamara Small (Political Science, University of Guelph); Prof. Matthew Hayday (History, University of Guelph); Prof. Anna Esselment (Political Science, University of Waterloo); and moderator Dave Snow (Political Science, University of Guelph).

Prof. Robin Roth, Department of Geography, presents "Constrained by Conservation but Liberated by Capitalism? Conservation Induced Livelihood Change in Northern Thailand." Everyone is welcome. Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Does the gut microbiome hold the key to improving our health and productivity? Join the Livestock Research Innovation Centre and the Food Institute to hear the following experts: Prof. Emma Allen-Vercoe, University of Guelph; John Parkinson, Hospital for Sick Children; Prof. Andrew Van Kessels, University of Saskatchewan, and more. Interested participants include food producers, processors, feed

Prof. David Prescott, Department of Economics and Finance, will discuss his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience supporting small business development in Malawi. “My month in Malawi gave me an appreciation of the people of Malawi and how they live -- an appreciation that can only be achieved by living and working there,” he says.

The Hopper Lecture presents Simon Maxwell, senior research associate at the Overseas Development Institute, UK, and Emeritus Fellow of the Institute of Development Studies, UK. Maxwell's talk is titled "Finding a Place of One’s Own: Development Agency Choices in a New Landscape." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102 Text Version of Lecture

Do you get stressed? We all do. This workshop is designed to help you identify sources of stress and learn skills to prevent or manage it. If “stressed” is “desserts” spelled backwards, let’s turn our stress around and enjoy dessert! Location: University Centre, Room 441 For University of Guelph students only. Presented by Jean Thompson,

The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present the Vandegrift Memorial Lecture by Robbin Sotir, president of Robbin B. Sotir & Associates Inc. in Marietta, Ga. Her lecture is titled "Soil Bioengineering: Bridging Ecology and Engineering." All are welcome to attend. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

Dr. Thomas Wolever, professor and graduate co-ordinator, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, presents "Carbohydrate Quality and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). The U of G faculty host is Prof. Ian Tetlow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

The fifth annual Guelph Technology Showcase combines a career fair with a celebration of the local information technology community. Location: Science Complex atrium

The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) will host its second annual event on Feb. 25. We invite local community organizations to attend and explore how to partner with the University to address their research needs, discuss how to address current challenges and enhance our partnerships. The event is free, and lunch is provided. Location: Arboretum

Profs. Jordi Diez (Political Science, University of Guelph) and Michelle Dion (Political Science, McMaster University) present "Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina: Results of a Survey Experiement Five Years After Legalization." Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 223

Jasmin Lacasse Roy performs a program of classical guitar music from the 1920s in the grand romantic style of that time. The concert will feature works by Joaquin Turnina, Manuel Ponce and Hietor Villa-Lobos, among others. Admission is free. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Join the University of Guelph social media committee for a presentation on the updated social media guidelines. We’ll share real-life triumphs, fails and everything in between. This event is for anyone on campus who is interested in social media. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Be sure to RSVP for

Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation. Her performance melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe,

Faculty and graduate students whose research focuses on India are invited to meet to discuss their work and share their experiences. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 621

Rebecca Knaggs, residence admissions liaison, Student Housing Services, discusses her recent Leave for Change experience teaching youth about gender equality in Peru. She says her experience through Leave for Change can be captured by this Peruvian proverb: "Poco a poco, se camina lejos" (Little by little, one walks far). Leave for Change is a program

Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a stressed stomach. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings. The program fee is $10 for students and $40 for non-students. Location: University Centre, Room 335

This workshop will explore how power dynamics and systems of privilege can create barriers to participation for students. Using this awareness, we will discuss how to create opportunities for inclusion using our language, program structures and event planning. Location: University Centre, Room 441 For University of Guelph students only. Presented by Daniel Poulin, Coordinator, Experiential

This forum seeks to provide an overview of the Syrian crisis from an international, national and local perspective to inform, empower and mobilize students to become engaged in the Syrian refugee response. Speakers include political science professors Ian Spears and Edward Koning, Rayyan Haries, MP Lloyd Longfield, Jim Estill, Tom Lusis, Jaya James, Sara Sayyed and

This job fair is a great opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. Students from all programs and all years

Warm up with a bowl of chili, a bun, a dessert and a drink for only $10 and support the United Way. Tickets are available in advance from: Pam Armitage,

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

The Creative Music Symposium with Philippe Hode-Keyser will perform a concert featuring drums and electronics. Admission is free Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents an Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar titled “The Welfare of Animals Without Owners” by post-doctoral researcher Tyler Flockhart. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

The University of Guelph English language program is holding a graduation ceremony for the Kansei University (Japan) students in the business English program. Location: Arboretum Centre

"It’s clear that Library Voices’ lo-fi makeover has given them a creative spark that’s resulted in some truly beautiful songwriting." – Northern Transmissions Library Voices, a Canadian seven-piece indie pop outfit from Regina, is a congregation of childhood friends who grew up on a steady diet of basement shows, science fiction and Midwest sincerity. Location:

A memorial service for philosophy professor Brian Calvert, who passed away Jan. 19, will be held March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Arboretum Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.