U of G News

Zero-Trash Workshop
2016-02-09 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The Sustainability Office presents a zero-trash workshop to discuss the impacts of waste and how you can adopt a waste-free lifestyle. Learn how to make your own toothpaste.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 314

ASTRA Presents Gwynne Dyer
2016-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Journalist, columnist, broadcaster, lecturer and historian Gwynne Dyer discusses the Islamic State, climate change and a new cold war in his upcoming talk “Don’t Panic! But You Can Worry a Little.” Book sales and a book signing will take place after the talk. Admission is free and open to everyone.
Location: Science Complex atrium

Blind Date With a Book
2016-02-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Blind Date with a Book gives everyone a chance to take out a leisure-reading book without knowing which book they have chosen. Participants will choose a book based on a short description and get the chance to read a book they might not have considered otherwise. This fun and exciting event is free to all students, faculty and staff.
Location: McLaughlin Library, first floor

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Rob LeBlanc
2016-02-10 11:45 - 12:45 | Ontario
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Rob LeBlanc, principal and landscape architect at Ekistics Planning and Design in Halifax, N.S. His talk is titled “Connecting the Dots.”
Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

MCB Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series
2016-02-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
Prof. Malcolm Campbell, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and vice-president (research), presents “What the Log Saw: Considering ‘Memory’ in Plants.” Everyone is welcome to attend.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Leadership Workshop: Translating Co-Curricular Experience on Your Resume
2016-02-10 12:30 - 14:00 | Ontario
Employers are looking for the skills you are learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Attend this session to learn more about the transferable skills you are gaining outside of the classroom that employers are looking for in successful candidates. Please bring your resume as a reference and guide.
Location: University Centre, Room 441

Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
2016-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else.
Location: University Centre, Room 335

Marcel Naseer Ali Memorial Lecture in Aquatic Biology
2016-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, 25 McGilvray Street
The Department of Integrative Biology welcomes Prof. Jeffrey Richards from the University of British Columbia to present the 2016 Marcel Ali Lecture in Aquatic Biology. He will present a talk titled “Understanding the Mechanisms and Evolution of Hypoxia Tolerance in Marine Intertidal Fishes.” This lecture is open to all members of the University community.
Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Jim Gelcer Group
2016-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Jim Gelcer trio will be on full and eclectic display, performing selections from Gelcer’s newest recording. The album, released in January 2016, blends jazz with pop classics from Jimi Hendrix to Bob Marley, Bill Withers to Sting.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

100 Days of the Trudeau Cabinet
2016-02-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
This panel discussion will provide an assessment of the first 100 days of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. The panel participants will include Prof. Tamara Small (Political Science, University of Guelph); Prof. Matthew Hayday (History, University of Guelph); Prof. Anna Esselment (Political Science, University of Waterloo); and moderator Dave Snow (Political Science, University of Guelph).
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 224

International Studies Speaker Series
2016-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Prof. Robin Roth, Department of Geography, presents “Constrained by Conservation but Liberated by Capitalism? Conservation Induced Livelihood Change in Northern Thailand.” Everyone is welcome.
Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Ontario Turfgrass Symposium
2016-02-17 - 2016-02-18 | Ontario
The 25th annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium, “Time to Grow”, will feature sessions on topics and issues critical to today’s turfgrass practitioner. The University of Guelph, an international leader in turf sciences, will host the symposium on Feb. 17 and 18.
Location: Rozanski Hall

Writers Workshop, Feb. 18-19
2016-02-18 | Ontario
The annual Writers Workshop at the University of Guelph Library will feature more than 20 workshops, taught by award-winning fiction writers, magazine writers, food and travel writers, social media and digital communication professionals, scientists, technical writers and academic writing experts.
This two-day event is free for everyone, including the greater Guelph community.
Presenters provide either 90-minute or three-hour workshops with hands-on practical tips and instruction for writers at all levels. Participants can choose to attend sessions that most appeal to their personal interests.
Registration is now open. Visit the Writers Workshop website to sign up.

Food Forum on Gut Health
2016-02-18 09:30 - 15:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Does the gut microbiome hold the key to improving our health and productivity? Join the Livestock Research Innovation Centre and the Food Institute to hear the following experts:

Prof. Emma Allen-Vercoe, University of Guelph;
John Parkinson, Hospital for Sick Children;
Prof. Andrew Van Kessels, University of Saskatchewan, and more.

Interested participants include food producers, processors, feed manufacturers, retailers, input suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, regulators, nutritionists, veterinarians and researchers.

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Send your RSVP to Rebecca Rebus at rrebus@livestockresearch.ca or call 519-821-2960, Ext. 250. Registration is required as space is limited.

Fair Dealing Week
2016-02-22 - 2016-02-26 | Ontario
Fair Dealing Week is an annual celebration of fair dealing in Canada and fair use in the United States. Both fair use and fair dealing are important limitations and exceptions to copyright that enable materials to be fairly copied and communicated in certain circumstances.
During Fair Dealing Week, take a few moments to learn about fair dealing and to appreciate its role in Canadian copyright law. Fair dealing is vitally important to creativity, innovation and scholarship, enabling access to essential educational resources.

Leave for Change Talk
2016-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Prof. David Prescott, Department of Economics and Finance, will discuss his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience supporting small business development in Malawi.
“My month in Malawi gave me an appreciation of the people of Malawi and how they live — an appreciation that can only be achieved by living and working there,” he says.
Leave for Change is a program of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI), two leading international development organizations.
As a partner in this program, U of G will support up to seven faculty and staff participating in short-term (three- or four- week) volunteer assignments in a developing country this year. Applications will be accepted until March 7.
Can’t make it to this event?
• Check out another Leave for Change event happening on Feb. 29 at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change
• Watch a short video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywatNqy3GdQ
• Learn more about Leave for Change and the application process at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change
For further information, please contact Evelina Rog, HR Learning & Development, at Ext. 54332 or roge@uoguelph.ca.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 233

Hopper Lecture
2016-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
The Hopper Lecture presents Simon Maxwell, senior research associate at the Overseas Development Institute, UK, and Emeritus Fellow of the Institute of Development Studies, UK. Maxwell’s talk is titled “Finding a Place of One’s Own: Development Agency Choices in a New Landscape.”
Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102
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Leadership Workshop: "Stressed" is "Desserts" Spelled Backwards
2016-02-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Ontario
Do you get stressed? We all do. This workshop is designed to help you identify sources of stress and learn skills to prevent or manage it. If “stressed” is “desserts” spelled backwards, let’s turn our stress around and enjoy dessert!
Location: University Centre, Room 441
For University of Guelph students only.
Presented by Jean Thompson, Wellness.

2016 Harshman Lecture
2016-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Cutten Fields, 190 College Avenue East, Guelph, ontario, Canada
Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, presents the 2016 Harshman Lecture on “Families in Canada: Complex, Dynamic and Diverse.” Admission is free and everyone is welcome. A reception will follow.
Please RSVP to frandept@uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120, Ext. 56321 by Feb. 18.
Location: Cutten Fields

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Robbin Sotir
2016-02-24 11:45 - 13:00 | Ontario
The landscape architecture programs in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development present the Vandegrift Memorial Lecture by Robbin Sotir, president of Robbin B. Sotir & Associates Inc. in Marietta, Ga. Her lecture is titled “Soil Bioengineering: Bridging Ecology and Engineering.” All are welcome to attend.
Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125

MCB Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series
2016-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Thomas Wolever, professor and graduate co-ordinator, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, presents “Carbohydrate Quality and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). The U of G faculty host is Prof. Ian Tetlow. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Tech Showcase
2016-02-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Ontario
The fifth annual Guelph Technology Showcase combines a career fair with a celebration of the local information technology community.
Location: Science Complex atrium

CESI Annual Event: Engaging with the University of Guelph
2016-02-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) will host its second annual event on Feb. 25. We invite local community organizations to attend and explore how to partner with the University to address their research needs, discuss how to address current challenges and enhance our partnerships. The event is free, and lunch is provided.
Location: Arboretum Information Booth

Public Lecture on Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina
2016-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Profs. Jordi Diez (Political Science, University of Guelph) and Michelle Dion (Political Science, McMaster University) present “Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina: Results of a Survey Experiement Five Years After Legalization.”
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 223

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Jasmin Lacasse Roy
2016-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Jasmin Lacasse Roy performs a program of classical guitar music from the 1920s in the grand romantic style of that time. The concert will feature works by Joaquin Turnina, Manuel Ponce and Hietor Villa-Lobos, among others. Admission is free.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Learn More About U of G’s New Social Media Guidelines
2016-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
Join the University of Guelph social media committee for a presentation on the updated social media guidelines. We’ll share real-life triumphs, fails and everything in between. This event is for anyone on campus who is interested in social media. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Be sure to RSVP for this event.
Location: University Centre, Room 103

CSA Noon Hour Concert: Terra Lightfoot
2016-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Whether you’re talking about her as a songwriter, guitarist or vocalist, one thing is indisputable: Hamilton’s Terra Lightfoot is a ferocious talent. Her songs tap into the raw emotion of hearts supercharged by love, lust, loneliness and temptation. Her performance melds expert finger-picking and distorted, hook-heavy melodies. And her elemental voice commands attention and awe, whether on slow-burning soul ballads or hard-charging rock numbers.
Location: University Centre Courtyard

Researchers Who Study India Invited to Meet
2016-02-26 12:30 - 13:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Faculty and graduate students whose research focuses on India are invited to meet to discuss their work and share their experiences.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 621

Student, Staff and Faculty Nominations Open for Senate and the Board of Governors
2016-02-29 - 2016-03-11 | Ontario
Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate and Board of Governors open Feb. 29 and will be accepted until March 11 at 3 p.m.
Elections will be held from March 21 to 24.

Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.

Leave for Change Talk
2016-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Rebecca Knaggs, residence admissions liaison, Student Housing Services, discusses her recent Leave for Change experience teaching youth about gender equality in Peru.
She says her experience through Leave for Change can be captured by this Peruvian proverb: “Poco a poco, se camina lejos” (Little by little, one walks far).
Leave for Change is a program of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI), two leading international development organizations.
As a partner in this program, U of G will support up to seven faculty and staff participating in short-term (three- or four- week) volunteer assignments in a developing country this year. Applications will be accepted until March 7.
Can’t make it to this event?
• Watch a short video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywatNqy3GdQ
• Learn more about Leave for Change and the application process at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change
For further information, please contact Evelina Rog, HR Learning & Development, at Ext. 54332 or roge@uoguelph.ca.
Location: Alexander Hall, Room 168
