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Library Tours
Library Tours
Drop in and take a 10-minute tour of the library. Besides books, we have comfy study spaces, Starbucks, programs to help you get a head start on academic work, and lots of people who can help you with research, writing, studying and technology. Tours begin every 15 minutes. Time: Sept. 6 from 1 to 5
Library Photo Booth
Library Photo Booth
Is there a better way to celebrate your first week of university than with a free photo from a photo booth? We don't think so. Come to the library for
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Writing Tune-up Day 1
Writing Tune-up Day 1
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph and members of the Guelph community. Although you can
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Nominations Open for Senate By-elections
Nominations Open for Senate By-elections
Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate open Sept. 8 and will be accepted until Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. By-elections will be held from Sept. 26 to 30 (ballots will be sent via Gryph Mail). Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.
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S.P.A.C.E (Safety Prevention Awareness Courtesy Education) Event
S.P.A.C.E (Safety Prevention Awareness Courtesy Education) Event
Location: Gordon and McGilvray Sts. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 14 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cyclists enter a safety zone in the bike lane and are greeted by an officer
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Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Pianist David Virelles
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Pianist David Virelles
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series resumes Sept. 15 with a performance by David Virelles, a New York City-based Cuban pianist, featuring a selection of his compositions. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Virelles is also performing at other venues during the Guelph Jazz Festival. Time: noon Location: Mackinnon 107
AGG Exhibition Opening Reception
AGG Exhibition Opening Reception
The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) presents three exhibitions: Mondes bricolés (Aug. 23 to Oct. 30); Blood, Sweat and Tears (Sept. 15 to Dec. 18); and Greg Denton: Hours (Sept.
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Brexit and the Future of the EU
Brexit and the Future of the EU
This panel discussion will feature Prof. Paul Hamilton, Political Science, Brock University; Prof. Graeme Morton, History, University of Guelph; and Prof. Edward Koning, Political Science, University of Guelph. The moderator
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In Conversation With Alexandre Trudeau and Madeleine Thien
In Conversation With Alexandre Trudeau and Madeleine Thien
The College of Arts and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival are pleased to present "In Conversation With Alexandre Trudeau, author of Barbarian Lost: Travels in the New China, and Madeleine Thien, 2016 nominee for the Man Booker Prize and Giller Prize for Do Not Say We Have Nothing." Tickets are available in advance at The Bookshelf,
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Growing Native Woody Plants From Seeds
Growing Native Woody Plants From Seeds
Learn how to grow your own native trees and shrubs. Characteristic seeds for the workshop will be collected while touring part of the Arboretum. We will show you techniques for
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United Way Kick-off Barbecue
United Way Kick-off Barbecue
It's United Way season, and the campus community is invited to this year's kick-off event in Branion Plaza. This year marks the United Way's 76th anniversary in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. We are looking
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Dévah Quartet
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Dévah Quartet
Ever wonder how a band develops its sound? Join a time-lapse concert by Dévah Quartet as they take the audience on a journey through their seven-year evolution from a classical
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Philosophy Speaker Series
Philosophy Speaker Series
Nic Bommarito, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY in Buffalo, NY, presents a talk on "Understanding Evil." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310
Ontario Universities’ Fair
Ontario Universities’ Fair
Join the University of Guelph and 20 other Ontario universities at this three-day event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Speak with representatives about programs, campus life, finances and anything else you can think of that will help you with choosing a university. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
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Arboretum Workshop: Fall Landscape Photography
Arboretum Workshop: Fall Landscape Photography
Capture the best of the season with your camera and explore working in both colour and black and white. The early bird fee is $55 before Sept. 15. Location: Arboretum
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The Role of Restaurants in Society
The Role of Restaurants in Society
A free panel discussion will also be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at PJ’s in the Atrium with four of the award winners of the annual Food Innovation Awards,
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Library Carnival Open House
Library Carnival Open House
This student-focused event is intended to help students understand all the free services available to them at the library. Don't miss the photo booth, games, food and swag. Location: University
Rebooting Canada’s Voting System
Rebooting Canada’s Voting System
Jean-Pierre Kingsley, former chief electoral officer (1990-2007), will discuss electoral reform in Canada. This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear one of Canada's most authoritative experts on electoral systems. If
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Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
What are students' most common anxiety escalators? Learn about these triggers, along with proven tips and strategies to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: University Centre, Room 335
PechaKucha Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture
PechaKucha Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents the PechaKucha guest lecture. Landscape architects and designers will interpret, through 20 images, the topic of "Evolution Through Practice." Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Pit Lobby
P4E Career Fair 2016
P4E Career Fair 2016
The P4E Career 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
Initiatives in Global Justice Speaker Series
Initiatives in Global Justice Speaker Series
Prof. Sharada Srinivasan, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Justice and Development, will discuss "Dynamics of Sex Selection Among Punjabis in Canada." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 230
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Cardiovascular Research Day Conference
Cardiovascular Research Day Conference
Distinguished Scientist speakers are leaders in the field of cardiovascular research. This conference will include: Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, PhD Director of Research Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Canada Research Chair in Molecular Cardiology Professor, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Institute of CV Sciences, St. Boniface Centre "Molecular Regulation of Cardiac Cell Death" Dr. Zam
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar
Prof. Anita Tucker, Population Medicine, presents "The Place of Animals Within Indigenous Worldviews." This talk is part of the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Seminar Series. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1715
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Pianist and Cellist Duo
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Pianist and Cellist Duo
Canadian duo Heidi Wall, piano, and Miriam Stewart-Kroeker, cello, perform works by Debussy and Beethoven. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107