U of G News

Rebooting Canada's Voting System
2016-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
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 you are a skeptic about why we need change or what change could look like, this would be a good event to attend.
Location: War Memorial Hall

Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
2016-09-28
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
2016-09-28
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
2016-09-28 10:00 - 15:30
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 programs are encouraged to attend. Free transportation is available to and from the event with a student or alumni ID card.
Date: Wednesday, September 28th
Time: 10 am – 3:30 pm
Location: University Centre (pick-up and drop-off)

Initiatives in Global Justice Speaker Series
2016-09-28 12:00 - 13:15
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

Cardiovascular Research Day Conference
2016-09-29
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 Kassiri, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Alberta
AI-HS Scholar
“Diverse and Novel Functions of Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase-17 (ADAM17) in Different Types of Heart Disease”
Dr. Robert Gilmour, PhD
Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies, University of Prince Edward Island
“Cardiac Defibrillation: It’s Been a LEAP Year”
Dr. Kim Connelly, MBBS, PhD, FRACP
Scientist, Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science
Director, Krembil Stem Cell Facility, St. Michael’s Hospital
University of Toronto Cardiovascular Research Network
“The Quest for Immortality: A Tale of Quantum MRI Physics, Stem Cells and the Heart”
A poster session will follow in the OVC Lifetime Learning Centre.
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810

Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar
2016-09-29
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
2016-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
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

Tour the Arboretum
2016-10-04
Take a guided tour of the beautiful Arboretum with Prof. Shelley Hunt, School of Environmental Sciences. Choose from two tours times: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tours start in front of Alumni House. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Location: Alumni House

Digital Humanities THINC Lab Launch
2016-10-04 - 2016-10-06
The University community is invited to attend the grand opening of the new Digital Humanities Centre: The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC).
Schedule:

Oct. 4: official launch at 3 p.m.
Oct. 5: Digital Humanities: A Conversation on Collaboration at 1 p.m.
Oct. 6: THINC Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Register for all events at https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/digi
Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 201A

GRADuate on Time Workshop
2016-10-05 08:30 - 11:30
GRADuate on Time is a half-day workshop for graduate students, designed to meet the specific time management challenges that graduate students face.
In this workshop, you will learn concrete strategies to:

manage your time,
graduate on schedule,
balance conflicting priorities and
manage procrastination.

Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384

OAC Job Fair
2016-10-05 10:00 - 15:30
Meet employers from the agricultural, environmental and business sectors recruiting students from all programs for full-time, part-time, contract and co-op positions. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of employers attending.
Location: University Centre

Campus Animal Facilities United Way Barbecue
2016-10-05 11:30 - 13:30
Campus Animal Facilities is hosting a barbecue in support of the United Way. Items include:

burger (regular or veggie) and pop for $6;
raffle (tickets are $2 each or three for $5);
bake sale; and
50/50 draw.

Location: Central Animal Facility

International Development Studies Speaker Series
2016-10-05 15:30 - 17:00
The International Development Studies speaker series presents John Ravenhill, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs, who will discuss “The Political Economy of a ’21st Century’ Trade Agreement: The Trans-Pacific Partnership.”
Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Johannes Linstead, Guitar of Fire
2016-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
Enjoy a passionate Spanish guitar performance by Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year” and JUNO nominee Johannes Linstead, accompanied by special guest Geoff Hlibka.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Library Thanksgiving Hours
2016-10-08 - 2016-10-11
The McLaughlin Library is open during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Saturday, Oct. 8: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 9: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 10: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 11: 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For more information, visit www.lib.uoguelph.ca/service-hours

Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
2016-10-11 12:30 - 13:30
The Poultry Health Research Network presents Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, School of Engineering, who will discuss “Trends and Advances in Poultry Health Monitoring Using Biosensors.”
If you wish to attend via webinar, please contact phrn@uoguelph.ca to receive an invitation link before Oct. 7.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810

Point and Shoot Basics Workshop
2016-10-15 13:00 - 16:00
Learn more about menu settings, exposure modes, composition and lighting to get the best shots. Then we’ll head outside for a field trip so you can practice your new skills. Register by Oct. 6 to get the $55 early bird fee.
Location: Arboretum Centre

Beer Seminars
2016-10-17
Learn about the beer you love! A new series of beer seminars offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management begins Oct. 16 with “Beer Basics”, followed by “Canadian Brewing Traditions” on Jan. 29 and “Farmhouse Fermentation: Beer and Cheese” on March 26. Seating is limited, so register soon.
Location: Macdonald Stewart Hall

Seminar on Economic Impact of Fibre Optic Infrastructure
2016-10-17 13:00 - 14:30
Bento Lobo, First Tennessee Bank Distinguished Professor of Finance, College of Business, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, will present his work on the opportunities and challenges of assessing the economic impact of broadband investment in Tennessee. This is a presentation of the R2B2project.ca in partnership with www.swiftnetwork.ca and with funding from OMAFRA.
Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 143

Centre for International Programs Hosts Study Abroad Fair
2016-10-18 10:30 - 14:30
Every year the Centre for International Programs hosts the Study Abroad Fair to showcase the University of Guelph’s study abroad programs, which include six semesters abroad, summer field school programs and more than 100 exchange opportunities.
You will have the chance to meet students who have been on Guelph’s study abroad programs and students who are here on exchange from our partner universities.
Location: University Centre, courtyard

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Keith Bowers
2016-10-19
The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present a guest lecture by Keith Bowers, president and landscape architect at Biohabitats Inc. in Charleston, S.C. His talk is titled “Restoring the Future: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions in a Rapidly Changing World.”
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Lakeside Downtown Church, 75 Norfolk St., Guelph

Thursday at Noon Concert Series and Guelph Jazz Festival Present Awea Duo
2016-10-20 12:00 - 13:00
The Awea Duo will perform a unique chamber music program for flute and saxophone. Jennifer Cooper (flute) and Masahito Sugihara (saxophone) have been recognized for their extraordinary sensitivity, lyricism, energy, fine balance and variety of colours. This free 50-minute concert is open to everyone.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Guelph Job Fair
2016-10-20 13:00 - 15:00
Are you looking for a job? A new career? Immediate hiring? Direct interview? Meet face to face with recruiters, HR managers and hiring companies from Guelph.
Please visit http://www.wbgcanada.com/ for more information about the Guelph Job Fair, online pre-registration and to apply to hundreds of jobs posted online daily by recruiters and hiring companies in Guelph.
Location: Arboretum Information Booth

Thursday Organic Market
2016-10-20 14:30
The Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming is hosting an organic produce market every Thursday at its College Avenue and Dundas Lane site. Choose from a wide variety of organic fruits, vegetables and flowers. Free parking is available.

Philosophy Speaker Series
2016-10-21
Prof. Mark McCullagh, chair of the Department of Philosophy, will present a talk titled “Using Others’ Words.” All are welcome.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310

Graduate Studies Preview Day
2016-10-22 10:00 - 13:00
Graduate Studies Preview Day is an opportunity for prospective graduate students to learn more about specific research areas at the University of Guelph. They can also speak with faculty members and current graduate students to find out what to expect from each graduate program.
Location: University Centre courtyard

Town Hall for 2016 National College Health Assessment Survey Results
2016-10-24 11:30 - 13:00
The University of Guelph was one of 41 schools across Canada that participated in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA), a U.S.-based research survey that provides an overview of students’ health habits, behaviours and perceptions. Representatives from Student Wellness at U of G will provide a preliminary overview of the survey results. All staff and students are welcome.
Location: University Centre, Room 103

Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair
2016-10-25 10:00 - 15:00
Explore post-grad educational opportunities, including teacher education, MBA programs, social work, accounting and law. Meet representatives from more than 60 schools in Ontario, across Canada and abroad. Download the U of G Career Fair Plus app or visit www.recruitguelph.ca for a full list of institutions attending.
Location: University Centre

2016 Gairdner Lecture
2016-10-26
Rodolphe Barrangou, recipient of the 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present “CRISPR-Cas Systems: From Adaptive Immunity to Genome Editing Machines.”
Barrangou is an associate professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, and Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research at North Carolina State University.
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
