Places of Worship Tour
2018-01-27 09:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Join us as we travel to Toronto to visit a number of places of worship this semester! Our tour will include the BAPS Hindu Temple, Multi-Faith Centre at U of T, the Bahai Centre of Toronto and one other building. Together we will explore these places and learn a bit about the religions!
Meet us in front of the UC by the big yellow school bus that will leave at 9 a.m. sharp. Make sure to pack your lunch!

Owl Prowl - For families
2018-01-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and children under 14.
Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff.

Animal Tracking Workshop
2018-01-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Study the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. Learn to identify and interpret animal tracks by looking at foot morphology, track patterns and gait analysis.
Register by Jan. 19 to take advantage of the $75 early bird fee. After Jan. 19, registration is $85 per person. Maximum 18 adults.

Relaxation & Stress Management Skills
2018-01-30 00:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy brain, cope effectively and have more energy. This skills training program meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for 12 sessions over six weeks.
The noon group meets in University Centre, Room 334 from 12 – 1 p.m.
The 5:30 p.m. group meets in University Centre, Room 335 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The fee is $40 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and $120 for everyone else.

Life After Grad - College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
2018-01-31 17:30 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
Are you just starting out in your career or perhaps exploring a career transition? Here’s an awesome opportunity to network with fellow alumni in established careers! Join us in Peter Clark Hall for the chance to mix and mingle with alumni from various professions to hear about their experiences and get helpful career advice. Learn more about their role, seek advice, have your resume critiqued by Career Services and get a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile.

Discussion and Q&A with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party
2018-02-01 10:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The U of G Political Science Society and Public Management Association is hosting a discussion and Q & A with Mike Schreiner, leader of the Ontario Green Party. The event is free and open to everyone. Prof. Craig Johnson, Department of Political Science, will mediate.
MacKinnon Building, Room 224

Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Duo Percussion - More Than Drums!
2018-02-01 12:00 - 12:50 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Brennan Connolly and Dave Robilliard perform an eclectic and high-energy percussion program at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series.
Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Better Sleep Program
2018-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five-session program meets at noon on Fridays, from noon to 1 p.m. An online program is also available. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120, and $50 for all others.
University Centre, Room 335

United in Music, United in Joy - Concert
2018-02-03 19:00 | Ontario
The University of Guelph Symphonic Choir and the Voices of Joy Community Choir from Newmarket present a music concert Feb. 3. Each choir will present music from their repertory, and then the choirs will perform together, with audience participation encouraged. The Voices of Joy, a choir servicing developmentally challenged adults in Newmarket, Ontario, have been warming the hearts of audiences for decades. Please join us to witness the power of music to lift spirits and enhance life. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door.
Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph.

Owl Prowl - Adults Only
2018-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and teens age 14+.
Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff
Fee: $15
Registration Deadline: Jan. 25
Maximum 25 people

Black History Month: CFRU Radio Programming
2018-02-05 - 2018-02-08 | Ontario
In celebration of Black History Month, CFRU will run programming content such as Canadian and international artist interviews, comedy, talk shows, as well as featured music. This programming will showcase students and members of the community. Radio shows will be hosted by both first-time and seasoned hosts. Programming will air Feb. 5 to 8 from noon – 6 p.m. daily.

OVC Alumni and Family Reception at VMX, Orlando
2018-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Join Fellow OVC alumni and their families for the annual OVC Alumni Reception at VMX in Orlando, Florida! Enjoy a fun night of entertainment, refreshments and door prizes, while connecting with old friends and making new ones!

P4E Job Fair 2018
2018-02-07 10:00 - 15:30 | Ontario
The P4E Job Fair is a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College.
Students from all disciplines and across all semester levels are welcome to network with over 175 employers from diverse sectors!
The fair is located at RIM Park in Waterloo. Free shuttle buses to and from the fair are available for students. Buses will depart for the fair every 30 minutes from the front doors of the UC, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Bring your student ID card – free admission with student or alumni ID from sponsoring schools.
Professional headshot photos will be offered.
View the list of employers registered for the fair, new employers are added daily.
You don’t want to miss this Job Fair, it’s the largest of its kind in the country!

Black History Month: R.I.S.E Spoken Word
2018-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE) is a youth-led community movement, composed of artists, activists and revolutionaries. Together, they create a safe and welcoming platform for self-expression and healing through the performance arts. They are well known for their weekly events in Scarborough.
R.I.S.E features Faduma Mohamed, Ifrah Hussein, Randell Adjei, and Paul Ohonsi.
University Centre, Courtyard

Black History Month: Food Tasting Event
2018-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
In celebration of Black History Month, faculty, staff and students are invited to indulge in a variety of dishes from Caribbean and African countries. Meals will include a full plate of cultural dishes accompanied by a beverage for $5.
University Centre, Courtyard

Engineering Career Night
2018-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Engineering alumni and supporters are invited to take part in a night of networking and mentoring with engineering students. Meet up with fellow alumni, help answer career-related questions and guide students on where their engineering degrees can take them.

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Chris Reed
2018-02-07 19:00 | Ontario
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Chris Reed, founding director of Stoss Landscape Urbanism and professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His talk is titled “Work-Life”. All are welcome. Please register for this free lecture and reception.
Lecture Location: Lakeside Downtown Church – 75 Norfolk Street, Guelph
Reception: The Albion Hotel (first floor), 49 Norfolk Street, Guelph

Registration deadline: Pale Ales: Hops, India and Imperials Seminar
2018-02-08 | Ontario
The pale ale is one of the most popular beer styles brewing these days. The category itself is broad and encompasses a full range of aroma, colour, flavour and regional flair. We will cover the beer styles under this umbrella, the importance of hops, and the pale’s long history in brewing.
The seminar takes place on February 25, 2018 from noon to 2:30 p.m. in PJ’s Restaurant.

US Foreign Policy in the Trump Era
2018-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A panel discussion with Aaron Ettinger, University of Waterloo. Moderated by Ian Spears, University of Guelph
MacKinnon Building, Room 230

Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Virtuosity from the Soul
2018-02-08 12:00 - 12:50 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
World-famous Celtic guitarist Tony McManus leads the audience on a deep musical journey at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series.
Free 50-minute concert. Everyone welcome.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Basic DSLR Photography Workshop
2018-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Please note this is one workshop that will take place on the two dates: you need to attend both the Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 sessions.
Are you new to D-SLR photography? Are you unsure how to use the various settings and controls on a D-SLR camera? Then join us for these full-day workshops, where we’ll look at how to get the most out of your camera.
You’ll learn about shutters, apertures, exposures, using different lenses and zoom settings, composition, lighting and more. Part of this class will be outside, where we’ll practice in the woods and meadows of the Arboretum, so dress for the weather.
Bring your camera, extra batteries, warm gloves and be ready for two fun afternoons of photography.
Guest Instructor: Sylvia Galbraith (www.sylviagalbraith.ca).
Early Bird Fee: $100 by February 1
Regular Fee: $110
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the Early Bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 18 adults.

University of Guelph Equine Industry Symposium
2018-02-10 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a unique open discussion opportunity for industry professionals to address concerns within the industry.
This year’s symposium theme is “Joining Forces on Youth Engagement – Recruitment, Retention, Succession”.
The objective is for industry sectors to collaborate and ‘join forces’ to determine ways to actively engage youth in the equine industry and ensure their ongoing involvement with equines. Selected inspiring speakers will communicate their perspective on the topic to facilitate discussion among attendees.
This is a free event open to anyone involved in any sector of the equine industry. Advanced registration is required.
Thornbrough Building, Room 1200

Black History Month: Leadership and Community Building Workshop
2018-02-12 17:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Seeking ways to connect and build your communities? In pursuit of creating safer spaces for others, or for yourself? Committed to radically honest conversation and action?
Facilitated by Leelee Davis, the Leadership and Community Building Workshop will ignite, inspire and expand our lens into new terrain that will determine our future and our experience in the present moment, regardless of social, economic, education, ability, race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Together in this session, we’ll create pathways to connections that reveal, reimagine and embody what inclusion is about and the possibilities it presents.
University Centre, Room 442

Black History Month: Networking Event
2018-02-13 17:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
This event will feature professionals in various fields as a means of highlighting representation of black professionals. Guest speakers will share their experiences and offer career advice and tips. This event is geared to guide and inspire students of colour, but is open to anyone to attend
University Centre, University Club – Level 5

School of Environmental Sciences Lunch and Learn Seminars
2018-02-15 12:00 | Alexander Hall
Hear Matthias A. Becher, Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Environment & Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, UK, present his talk “Bumble-BEEHAVE: An agent-based population model for bumble bees and its application as a decision tool for farmers”
Alexander Hall, Room 218

Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Duo Forte in Recital
2018-02-15 12:00 - 12:50 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join exceptional Canadian pianists Christina Petrowska Quilico and Shoshana Telner as they perform captivating four-hand music at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series.
Free 50-minute concert. Everyone welcome.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Registration Deadline for Presentation Boot Camp
2018-02-16 17:00 | Ontario
Presentation Boot Camp is an intensive one-day program to help students hone their presentation skills. Presentation Boot Camp is offered this semester on Friday, March 2, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The registration deadline is Feb. 16. A minimum of 18 registrants are required for the program to take place.

Leave for Change Panel Information Session
2018-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Hear from U of G employees who have improved life while on a short-term (3-4 week) Leave for Change volunteer assignment in a developing country.
The panel features: Linda Watt (Malawi, 2010), Justin Liu (Malawi, 2017), Christi Cooper (Nepal, 2014) and Mario Deschamps (Vietnam, 2015).
Applications for 2018 are being accepted until March 12.
University Centre, Room 442

Winter Tree Identification
2018-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
In this workshop, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars, you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID.
We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll spend part of the session outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Presented by Arboretum director Shelley Hunt
Early Bird Fee: $55 by Feb. 12
Regular Fee: $65
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the Early Bird deadline, the course may be cancelled. Maximum 16 adults.
