Building Canada Lecture: From the Ground Water Up
2017-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial and Guelph’s 190th anniversary, Guelph Museums launched a unique lecture series to reflect on our collective history and the theme of nation building.
Building Canada Lectures, presented in partnership with the University of Guelph, take place on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum. On May 10, engineering professor Beth Parker presents “From the Ground Water Up: Exploring the Role of Water in Building Canada and the Impact on our Future.”
Parker arrived at the University of Guelph in 2007 as a professor in the School of Engineering with an NSERC Senior Industrial Research Chair on Fractured Rock Contaminant Hydrology. She is the founding director of the G360 Centre for Applied Groundwater Research with more than 45 research staff and graduate students. Parker has more than 30 years of experience as a groundwater professional, performing subsurface investigations regarding contaminant behaviour in different hydrogeologic systems, especially the role of diffusion on contaminant mobility, attenuation and remediation performance.
Her current research activities emphasize novel field and laboratory measurements that improve characterization of aquitards and groundwater flow systems pertaining to source water protection and risk mitigation strategies. Her novel approach and scientific contributions to subsurface field investigations and monitoring are recognized internationally, resulting in invitations to work collaboratively with industrial site owners, municipalities, consultants and researchers on numerous complex sites across Canada, the U.S., Europe, Brazil and recently China.

National Aboriginal Physical Activity and Wellness Conference Pow Wow
2017-05-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Ontario
Everyone is welcome to attend the National Aboriginal Physical Activity and Wellness Conference’s pow wow, featuring drumming and dancing on Johnston Green.
The event starts at 10 a.m., followed by the grand entry at noon. Closing ceremonies begin at 6 p.m.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment will provide soccer, hockey and basketball activities for youths.
Location: Johnston Hall

Canadian Gardening Talk
2017-05-12 | Ontario
Canadian gardening and its many possibilities will be featured in a special presentation by well-known gardening expert Owen Reeves. This event, created through a partnership with the Compost Council of Canada, promises to both entertain and inspire gardeners, whether they’re new to gardening or seasoned experts.
Tickets are $20 and can be ordered in advance at www.compost.org. Proceeds from the event will be directed to the Arboretum.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Arboretum Centre Auditorium

Spring Academic Open House
2017-05-15 - 2017-05-18 | Ontario
Join us in this all-day event for students who have received an offer of admission from the University of Guelph. Each day is specific to a particular degree program and consists of program information sessions, career and co-operative education sessions, residence tours and more.
For more information, contact 519.824.4120 x. 58721 or admevent@uoguelph.ca.

Roundtable on Teaching of Evaluation at U of G
2017-05-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Ontario
Program evaluation work is a great career option for those interested in the links between research and social action. How is the University of Guelph preparing students for this kind of career? Could we do a better job? What are the implications for teaching practical real-world skills in graduate programs more broadly?
Join us at this roundtable hosted by the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute and the Evaluation Cafe Guelph. A light lunch will be provided.
Location: University Centre, Room 441

Free Yoga Event With Yoga Scientist Sri Ananda Ji
2017-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Are you stressed? Yoga can help you on your journey from “stressed to blessed.”
Yoga scientist Sri Ananda Ji is hosting two free yoga events at U of G in May. An internationally-renowned yogi, he has an M.Sc. in yoga and sees yoga through a scientific lens. “Yoga really has the capacity to change your brain,” he says. With more than 40 years of yoga experience, Sri Ananda Ji developed Ananda Yoga to help the body and mind.
Everyone is invited to share in his yoga expertise and receive a free 15-minute individual consultation.
Come out for a calming, educational yoga experience and learn about the foundational aspects of Ananda Yoga as it aligns with science. This practice will conclude with Ananda, also known as “bliss” or “joy,” and a discussion of how to extend Ananda to other areas of your life.
For more information, call 519-763-1237.
May 9: Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 209, from 12 to 2 p.m.
May 16: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall, from 12 to 2 p.m.

2017 Gairdner Lecture
2017-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Ontario
Dr. Lynne Maquat will present the 2017 Gairdner Lecture, titled “Nonsense-mediated mRNA Decay and Human Disease: Genome Guardian and Executor.”
She is the 2015 recipient of the Canada Gairdner International Award. The Gairdner Lecture is hosted by the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.
All are welcome to attend.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Pollinator Odyssey
2017-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
View trees, shrubs and habitats that are important to pollinators and find out why.

Learn how to grow your own pollinator garden.
Visit the University of Guelph’s bee research station, learn about bees and buy honey made on the spot.

Rain or shine, dress for weather.
Location: Arboretum (enter off College Avenue, just west of Victoria Road, and meet at the main Arboretum parking lot).

Biomedical Sciences Seminar: Manipulating the Gut for Heart Health
2017-05-19 | Ontario
Dr. John Konhilas of the University of Arizona presents “Manipulating the Gut for Heart Health.”
He is an associate professor in the Sarver Molecular Cardiovascular Research Program and the Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona. His current research interests include the roles of sex hormones and menopause on cardiac function, and the link between the intestinal microbiota, nutrition and heart disease. His lab also studies exercise physiology, cardiac myofilaments and muscle mechanics. His work is supported by funding from the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health.
For more information, contact Prof. Glen Pyle, Biomedical Sciences, at gpyle@uoguelph.ca.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

CPHAZ Scientific Symposium
2017-05-23 | Ontario
The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) brings together presentations and posters on all aspects of public health and zoonotic disease. Dr. David Patrick, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, will be the keynote speaker, presenting “Antibiotic Stewardship Across the Spectrum of One Health: What Works?”
Location: Rozanski Hall

2017 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
2017-05-25 | Ontario
The Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI) presents its 10th annual Cancer Research Symposium at U of G.

This free event includes guest speakers, student presentations and a poster session.
The keynote speaker is Dr. William Eward, DVM, MD, orthopedic surgery, Duke University School of Medicine. He will present “Sarcomas in Dogs and Humans: Bringing ‘One Medicine’ from a Hope to a Practical Reality.”

Visit http://ovc.uoguelph.ca/icci/2017-symposium/registration to register.
Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Rooms 1714 and 1707B/C

MBA/MA Leadership Information Session
2017-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Learn more about the MA (leadership) and MBA programs offered at the University of Guelph, including the program structure and schedule, associated fees and application process. Talk to faculty, administrators and alumni from both programs.
Contact Alicia Cronsberry at acronsb@uoguelph.ca to register.
Location: Macdonald Hall

Accessibility Conference: Becoming a Catalyst for Inclusion
2017-05-30 - 2017-05-31 | Ontario
The University of Guelph Accessibility Conference welcomes both accessibility novices and experts.
Presenters will share practical and theoretical knowledge of:
– web, document and multimedia accessibility and other AODA-related topics;
– disability research and accommodation;
– inclusive design;
– adaptive technology;
– accessible teaching and learning;
– leadership in the field of accessibility; and
– national and international accessibility issues.
Location: Rozanski Hall

Central Animal Facility Open House
2017-05-31 11:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
Everyone is invited to the Central Animal Facility open house. Enjoy a barbecue lunch (regular or veggie burger and pop for $6), guided tours, displays, door prizes and raffles.
Location: Central Animal Facility

Luminary Leader Speaker Series Presents Stephen Lewis
2017-06-01 | Ontario
The College of Business and Economics at U of G welcomes Canadian politician, public speaker, broadcaster and diplomat Stephen Lewis to its Luminary Leader Speaker Series.
The event showcases exceptional leaders in a broad range of private business, non-profit and public sector fields. The speaker series is part of the MA leadership residential week and is designed to inspire, influence and ignite positive leadership development among its graduate students, alumni and faculty.
Please RSVP to Alicia Cronsberry at acronsb@uoguelph.ca.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Creelman Hall

Food and Agriculture Business Seminar
2017-06-05 - 2017-06-06 | Ontario
This seminar’s cases explore shifting roles of government, food security, consumer perspective and developing markets in real scenarios that top industry businesses and organizations have faced.
Location: Rozanski Hall

Public Dialogue on GMOs: Food, Farming and Ethics
2017-06-07 | Ontario
Join the dialogue and be part of the Canadian debut of the full-length feature documentary Food Evolution. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with international speakers, including:

Dr. Alison van Eenennaam, University of California, Davis
Mark Lynas, Cornell Alliance for Science, Oxford, England
Dr. Kevin Folta, University of Florida
Dr. Sarah Evanega, Cornell Alliance for Science
Hon. Adam Malima, former member of parliament, Tanzania
Rob Wager, Vancouver Island University
Dr. C.S. Prakash, Tuskeegee University, Alabama

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Thornbrough Building, Room 1200

2017 Professional Staff Association AGM
2017-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario
All professional and managerial staff are welcome to attend the Professional Staff Association annual general meeting. A barbecue lunch will follow the meeting.
Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714

Geography Department Celebrates 50th Anniversary
2017-06-10 | Ontario
Alumni, faculty and friends of the Department of Geography are invited to a special event to celebrate the department’s 50th anniversary. Tour the department’s home in the Hutt Building, learn about exciting research and initiatives, reconnect with familiar faces and meet new friends.
Be part of the celebration to recognize a remarkable community that spans 50 years.
The main event starts at 2 p.m. with a geography alumni celebration reception under the tent in the Rutherford Conservatory Gardens (near the greenhouse behind the Hutt Building).
Location: Conservatory

Gardenscapes 2017
2017-06-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
Take a self-guided tour of eight Guelph gardens (rain or shine) as part of Gardenscapes 2017. Admission is $15.
Location: Art Gallery of Guelph

Building Canada Lecture Series: Truth and Reconciliation Panel Discussion
2017-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
The Building Canada Lecture Series presents “Truth and Reconciliation Panel Discussion: Rebuilding Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples.”
Location: Guelph Civic Museum

Celebrate Canada's Garden Day
2017-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
Celebrate national Garden Days in Guelph with free garden tours of the Arboretum’s World of Trees, Riverside Park’s floral clock and the Conservatory Gardens at the University of Guelph.
Learn about the special plantings for Canada’s 150th birthday.
Complimentary parking and shuttle service are available at the Arboretum and Riverside Park. To reserve space on the shuttle, please register at bit.ly/GardenDays2017UG.
Location: Arboretum Information Booth

39th Annual Sexuality Conference
2017-06-22 - 2017-06-23 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
The University of Guelph hosts the 39th annual Guelph Sexuality Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running sexual health forum, June 22 to 23.
The conference brings together several hundred researchers, health-care workers, therapists, students, social workers and other health professionals from across North America.
This year’s conference theme is “Pain.”

Guelph Chemistry Presents Distinguished Alumni Lecture
2017-06-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Ontario
Carl Decicco, senior vice-president and head of discovery at Bristol-Myers Squibb, presents “Innovation in Drug Discovery and Promising New Medicines.” For more information, contact Dan Penfold at dpenfold@uoguelph.ca.
Location: Summerlee Science Complex Atrium

SummerFest on the Green
2017-06-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
As part of our Canada 150 celebrations, we’re inviting the entire Guelph community to join us for a party on Johnston Green on Sunday, June 25. We’ll have live music, food trucks, a beer garden and lots of fun stuff to do. Admission is free. Check out uofgsummerfest.ca for details. We hope to see you there!
Location: Johnston Green

Arboretum Wednesday Night Walk
2017-07-05 19:00 - 20:30 | J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre
Join us for our weekly summer walk in the Arboretum. Cost is $2 per person with children under five free. This week’s topic is Leave the Log.
Contact arbor@uoguelph.ca.

Arboretum Wednesday Night Walk
2017-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 | J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre
Join us for our weekly summer walk in the Arboretum. Cost is $2 per person with children under five free. This week’s topic is Milkweed… it’s not just for Monarchs.
Contact arbor@uoguelph.ca.

Building Canada Lecture Series Presents Making Sense of Our Nation
2017-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
History and economics professor Kris Inwood presents “Making Sense of Our Nation: Using the Census and Historical Data to Explain Who We Are and How We Live.
Location: Guelph Civic Museum

Arboretum Wednesday Night Walk
2017-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
Join us for our weekly summer walk in the Arboretum. Cost is $2 per person with children under five free. This week’s topic is Living things we Love to Hate.
Contact arbor@uoguelph.ca.

Arboretum Wednesday Night Walk
2017-07-26 19:00 - 20:30 | J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre
Join us for our weekly summer walk in the Arboretum. Cost is $2 per person with children under five free. This week’s topic is I’m lichen it.
Contact arbor@uoguelph.ca.
