Dr. Gary Nabel, chief scientific officer, Sanofi Global Research and Development, will present this year’s Chappel Lecture on "Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Emerging Viruses and Cancer." A reception

Political science professor Edward Koning presents a public lecture on "Why Canada and Europe Chose Different Approaches to the Syrian Crisis." He will discuss the political implications of this crisis

The U of G community is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $8.5-million Gryphon football facility at Alumni Stadium. Construction is set to begin this spring with a completion date set for December 2016. Please RSVP by Friday, April 22 to Jen Green at jgreen15@uoguelph.ca. Location: Alumni Stadium, University of Guelph, 26

Join the School of Environmental Sciences for the 2016 Kenneth Hammond Lecture and Spring Sustainability Symposium. The Hammond guest speaker will be Reg Melanson, executive director of the Canadian Business

The University of Guelph English Language Programs welcomes incoming international students. They will begin their orientation on campus May 4, and classes start May 9. Join us in welcoming our new students to campus! Location: Eccles Centre

The Centralia Swine Research Update and the Mike Wilson Swine Research Day have merged into a new partnership called the University of Guelph Swine Research Day. This new one‐day program will highlight University of Guelph swine research with high-profile guest speakers, brief updates on current swine research, written proceedings and opportunities for networking. The registration

Held each spring, the Animal Welfare Research Symposium showcases research in animal welfare from multiple disciplines across the University of Guelph. A wide range of topics related to animal welfare, animal ethics and the role of animals in society will be presented with talks and posters. The symposium provides a forum for faculty and graduate

The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, Musagetes and the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community present Crepuscule 2016 with improviser-in-residence Douglas Ewart. Crepuscule is a free and family-friendly event that includes a broad range of community groups and artists. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Arboretum

The Ontario Veterinary College presents the 2016 conference of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (CAVEPM). This year's theme is "Thinking Outside the Epidemiological Tool Box." The

The ninth annual Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI) Cancer Research Symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Jaime Modiano. His talk is titled "Swimming Against the Current: A Turning Point in the Battle Against Hemangiosarcoma." Registration and abstract submission are now available. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714

The Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) Seminar Series presents Melanie Barham, Animal Health Network coordinator, Animal Health Laboratory, Laboratory Services, University of Guelph. She will discuss "Ontario Animal Health Network: A Collaborative Approach to Poultry Surveillance." Refreshments will be provided. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1812

The Curiosity Rover self-portrait (courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) Learn about the intense physics research being performed right here in Guelph at this all-ages free event that showcases the University of Guelph's

The Rt. Hon. Bob Rae is the keynote speaker for the Luminary Leader Speaker Series. His personal and professional achievements include: • Successfully serving as Ontario’s 21st premier from 1990 to 1995.• Participation in negotiations that resulted in the inclusion of Aboriginal rights in Section 35 of Canada’s Constitution in 1982.• His leadership contributions as

Mohammed Baobaid, executive director of the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration, and Prof. Lynda Ashbourne, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (Couple and Family Therapy), present a free public lecture on "Enhancing Family Safety With Newcomer Families: Lessons Learned From Working With the Muslim Community." How can we best support the

The Department of Plant Agriculture is hosting a plant sale featuring a wide variety of vegetables, plants and herbs. Come early before the most popular items are sold out! Time:

The University of Guelph's Centre for Business and Student Enterprise (CBaSE) and College of Business and Economics are  hosting the 2016 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) Conference.

The first candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building, Room

The U of G community is invited to the OVC community open house to learn more about the Project 2 preliminary design. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC Cafeteria

Join the Guelph Knowledge Translation and Transfer Community of Practice for this discussion on the concept of nudging and how it can help us understand how to affect behavioural change. All are welcome. Location: 1 Stone Road West, Room 207

Reach the goal of an accessible Ontario and attend this conference featuring engaging, inspiring and action-oriented sessions on classroom, document, media, web and workplace accessibility. The conference welcomes both accessibility novices and experts, encouraging attendees to build communities and exchange ideas. Location: Rozanski Hall