U of G News

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python
2020-03-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) is a suite of libraries and programs used for mining and analyzing very large amounts of textual data using computational methods. This two-part workshop will introduce beginners interested in analyzing text to NLTK and common text analysis tasks.
Whether you’re a literature scholar or a bioinformatics major researching your literature review, NLTK can help you.
Please bring a laptop with your own use during the workshop. The laptop will need to have the following software installed:
Anaconda – Python 3.7 version
PyCharm – Community Edition
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop, please ensure that you followed any account creation or software installation instructions.  Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set up during the class time.  If you have any issues, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Register online.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis - Text Analysis using NLTK and Python (part 2)
2020-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) Workshop
2020-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Do you have course notes, a textbook or other educational materials that you want to publish online? Are you unsure where to start or which tool to use? Come to this hands-on workshop to learn how to get started with Pressbooks, an easy and straightforward self-publishing software that can be used to create digital books, white papers, toolkits and other educational and online resources.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to navigate the beginner-level functionality of Pressbooks (including creating pages, formatting content, inserting media and adding collaborators). Emphasis will be placed on creating content that is accessible.
Please note: This is a hands-on, interactive session. Registration for this session is required. Please bring a laptop, tablet or another internet-enabled device. Feel free to come with a project in mind.
Register online.

Designing and Creating Infographics Workshop
2020-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Infographics are a unique way to organize and showcase research or complicated information. This two-hour workshop will walk you through the steps for designing and creating an effective infographic including graphic design principles, accessibility considerations and an introduction to free tools for creation.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Describe what an infographic is
Apply graphic design principles for creating infographics
List free tools for creating an infographic
Apply AODA standards to infographic creation

Participants will need to bring their own devices to this workshop.
Register on the library’s website.

- SOLD OUT! - CSA Presents: Bill Nye the Science Guy
2020-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This event is sold out.
BILL NYE IS COMING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH! Your Central Student Association presents: Bill Nye the Science Guy! March 5, catch Bill Nye giving a presentation at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre at the University of Guelph. Moderated by The Great Orbax, with a special experiment by Orbax and Pepper. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, February 7 on Eventbrite.
Doors at 6 p.m.
Presentation at 7:30 p.m.
The presentation is open to students and community members.
Tickets:

$15 for University of Guelph students
$50 for community members.
Purchase online

Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm
2020-03-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
The Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm is a one-day immersive experience where interdisciplinary student teams will work together with community partners to tackle real problems and come up with possible solutions. At the end of the day, student teams will present their solution in a pitch-style competition.
This year, the Improve Life Challenge is focusing on the agricultural and food industry in this current climate of change.
The agricultural and food industry is changing with aging demographics, shifting rules and regulations, advancements in technology, and pressure for sustainable business practices, to name a few of the industry’s most wicked challenges. We’re all facing these challenges together and looking for solutions. Enter the Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm where we intend to bring community, industry and academia together to explore these challenges and possible solutions.

International Women's Day: Research and Revolt Conference
2020-03-06 09:30 - 16:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Research Facility for Women’s Health and Wellbeing (Psychology Department) will be holding the fourth annual two-day interdisciplinary conference to showcase innovative research related to women and girls. Stay tuned for our call for abstracts in January!

Friday, March 6: Keynote address from Prof. Paulina Garcia-Del Moral (Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Guelph)
Saturday, March 7: Keynote address from Raechelle Devereaux (Executive Director, Guelph Community Health Centre)
Interdisciplinary research presentations from students across Ontario
Student presentation awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes available)
Performances by Out Loud (LGBTQ+ musical collective) and spoken word artists
Free food (vegetarian options available)

All are welcome to attend, attendees can come and go as they wish, and the space is physically accessible!
When: March 6 and 7 from 9:30am – 4:00pm
Where: University of Guelph, UC 442
This event was made possible by our conference funders: the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI), the Student Life Enhancement Fund (SLEF), the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, and the Departments of Psychology, Political Science, Sociology & Anthropology, and Geography.

Pitch Yourself Workshop: How to Develop and Film a Pitch Video
2020-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Film a pitch video to document your employability skills and stand out to employers! This two-hour workshop will provide you with the necessary skills in scripting and filming a pitch video. Participants will have the chance to watch and assess examples, while also scripting their own. Participants will also be provided with tips on filming with professional equipment versus their smartphones.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

List tips and tools for scripting your video
Apply the key elements of a pitch video
Recognize how to produce a video with professional equipment versus a smartphone
Apply AODA standards to video creation

Participants will need to bring their own devices to this workshop.
Register on the library’s website.

Exhibit Launch - Illuminating Life: Manuscript Pages of the Middle Ages
2020-03-10 16:15 - 2020-03-12 18:45 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Following From Parchment to Pixels colloquium, we are launching our newest exhibit, Illuminating Life: Manuscript Pages of the Middle Ages.
At the launch you’ll get to browse the new exhibition and be addressed by members of the University community, including:

Prof. Susannah Ferreira, history
Melissa McAfee, special collections librarian
Amanda Etches, associate university librarian, research
Prof. Andrew Bailey, philosophy and associate dean, College of Arts

and a keynote talk by Prof. Dominic Marner, art history, titled “Opening the Text in the Floreffe Bible (London, BL Add. MS 17738): from Ways of Seeing to Ways of Touching.”
This event is free and open to everyone. We hope to see you there!

Music Symposium 2020: Keynote - Prof. Marta McCarthy
2020-03-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Alexander Hall
The 14th Annual Music Symposium Keynote Speaker: Prof. Marta McCarthy (Music Department, University of Guelph)
“Wellness for Musicians in Six Songs”
Presentation and discussion.
Free event

From Parchment to Pixels - Manuscripts Colloquium
2020-03-12 12:00 - 16:15 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
You’re invited to attend From Parchment to Pixels, a colloquium sponsored by the McLaughlin Library, the College of Arts and the Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration (THINC) Lab.
The colloquium will provide a forum for discussion on the role books played in the medieval world and the world of today. University of Guelph history and art history students will present their research on medieval manuscripts in the “Manuscripts in the Curriculum II”* loan and other encounters with medieval books.
*“Manuscripts in the Curriculum II” is an initiative of Les Enluminures, a rare book firm based in Chicago, New York, and Paris, which sponsors loans of medieval manuscripts for use in the classroom to universities and colleges in the US and Canada. The University of Guelph was one of four recipients of a Les Enluminures loan during the 2019/2020 academic year.

Introduction to Citation Management Workshop
2020-03-12 13:00 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This presentation will walk you through the benefits of citation management and explain how you can use citation managers to keep track of your research and speed up the citation process. Participants are required to bring a laptop to the session. We will focus on using Zotero and Mendeley and recommend you come with them pre-installed. However, if you already use a different citation manager the content we work through will still be relevant.
Register online.

Thinking Spaces – Jazz Libre: The Musical-Political Praxis of the Quebec Left
2020-03-12 14:30 - 17:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) and the University of Guelph Department of History are excited to present historian Eric Fillion. A part of IICSI’s “Thinking Spaces” speaker series, Fillion will showcase his groundbreaking research between 2:30-4 p.m. on March 12 in MacKinnon Building Room 308. A listening session led by Fillion will follow from 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. These events are open to the public and free of charge.
Fillion’s presentation, entitled “Jazz Libre: The Musical-Political Praxis of the Quebec Left,” will explore the work of Jazz Libre, a musical collective formed in 1967 that sought to transform Quebec society in the wake of the Quiet Revolution. During its eight years of existence, Jazz Libre encouraged students, artists, political activists and working families to participate in the liberating experience of free jazz.
A postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto, Fillion has published his research into this distinct moment in Canadian history in his book JAZZ LIBRE et la révolution Québécoise. For this particular research presentation, Fillion has also curated a collection of songs and sounds to complement his talk—a fitting decision for this self-described “instinctive sound archivist, forever eavesdropping on the past.”
Fillion’s presentation is part of the 14th annual Creative Music Symposium (March 9-13), a series of performances, lectures, and forums presented by the Music Students’ Association in the School of Fine Art and Music at the U of G. Taking place across campus and at Silence (46 Essex Street), this year’s symposium focuses on wellness and the future of music.
The keynote for this year’s symposium, presented by Prof. Marta McCarthy, is entitled “Wellness for Musicians in Six Songs.” Other events include a Music Vocational Fair, a workshop on Music Therapy by practicing music therapist Mary Parkinson, and several presentations from graduate students in the Critical Studies in Improvisation graduate programs. The full schedule for the Creative Music Symposium can be found online.
More information about Eric Fillion’s presentation and listening session can be found on the IICSI’s website.

Truscott Lecture in Justice – Covering Crime: Canadian Reporters Tell the Inside Story
2020-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Join us for a conversation with high-profile reporters about their role in the criminal justice system.
Join Wendy Gillis (Toronto Star, crime reporter), Julian Sher (independent investigative journalist) and Nicole Lampa (CTV News, reporter).
Sponsored by the Criminal Justice and Public Policy and Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy programs.

Reproducibility and Open Science Workshop
2020-03-13 13:00 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Reproducibility Crisis is ongoing in the sciences, and concerns the inability to reproduce the results of scientific studies. One of the proposed solutions to the crisis is the Open Science Movement. The goal of this movement is that by making science more accessible to all levels of society, we can increase the quality of science and also increase scientific literacy.
Register online.

POSTPONED: TEDxGuelphU - Intended to Innovate
2020-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Linamar Innovation Centre, 700 Woodlawn Rd. W, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
– This event has been postponed –
Join us for TEDxGuelphU’s 11th annual TEDx conference, “Intended to Innovate”. We bring together a panel of speakers from the community and the University to offer their expertise on innovation and ideas worth spreading. Lunch and transportation to and from the University of Guelph will be provided. Buy your tickets now before they sell out!

- CANCELLED - Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software Workshop (Intermediate)
2020-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
– This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience –
Do you have course notes, a textbook or other educational materials that you want to publish online? Are you unsure of where to start or which tool to use? Come to this hands-on workshop to learn how to get the most out of Pressbooks, an easy and straightforward self-publishing software that can be used to create digital books, white papers, toolkits and other educational and online resources.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to navigate the intermediate-level functionality of Pressbooks (including importing existing openly licensed content, integrating interactive components and using LaTeX syntax). Emphasis will be placed on building content that is accessible.
Please note:
This is a hands-on, interactive session that presumes basic knowledge of Pressbooks functionality. Registration for this session is required.
Prior to attending this workshop, please come to the Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) session on either Feb. 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or Mar. 4 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. If neither of these dates works for you, please email versluis@uoguelph.ca to make alternate arrangements.
Please bring a laptop, tablet or another internet-enabled device to the session. Feel free to come with a project in mind.
Register online.

- CANCELLED - The Beginner's Guide to Animated Videos Workshop
2020-03-19 09:30 - 11:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
– This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience –
Animated videos are a great way to engage your audience, share information and make information more “digestible.” This session will provide instruction on free animation software called PowToon that is quick and easy to use. Learn tips and tools to plan and storyboard your video, write your script and make your video accessible.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

List tips and tools for planning and storyboarding your video
Recognize how to write a script using best practices
Apply best practices for creating videos
Use PowToon to create a video with audio
Apply AODA standards to video creation

Participants should bring a device and headphones to this workshop.
Register online.

- CANCELLED - College Royal Open House
2020-03-21 09:00 - 2020-03-22 17:00 | University of Guelph
– This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience –
Our 96th Year! Sailing the Royal Seas March 21 to 22
Highlighted Events:
Old Mac’s new farm, cat and dog shows, visual art show, colouring contest, kid’s carnival, pancake flip, livestock shows, square dancing competition, junior tractor rodeo, logging competition, tug of war, lecture series, displays and exhibits.
Follow us on:
Facebook: College Royal Society
Twitter: @CollegeRoyal
Instagram: @collegeroyalsociety #collegeroyal2020
email: colroyal@uoguelph.ca
call: 519-824-4120 ext. 58366

- CANCELLED - Campus Day 2020
2020-03-29 | Ontario, Canada
– This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience –
Join us for Campus Day: U of G’s full-day open house! You are invited to go on a campus tour, check out our residences, attend academic information sessions and chat one-on-one with current students, staff and faculty who are in the programs to which you’ve applied.

ONLINE: Inhale Courage. Exhale Fear - Live Online Classical Yoga and Meditation
2020-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario, Canada
Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon
Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – Welcome
No experience required.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us
Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register.
During this classical yoga and meditation class, we will continue to build upon the Pranayama (breath control) practice from last class. Pranayama – life force, life energy – are the underpinnings of connecting with our mind, emotions and feelings and building courage and resilience while removing fear. It’s a step-by-step procedure best to practice with an experienced Yoga Practitioner.
Inhale Courage, Exhale Fear.
Experience a Classical Yoga class from your own home taught by one of your own.

ONLINE: Leading Through Crisis - Jim Estill and Felix Arndt
2020-04-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Ontario, Canada
In the face of unprecedented disruptions to business continuity due to COVID-19, business and organizational leaders are coping with extraordinary uncertainties ranging from leading teams, managing risk and strategic planning.
In collaboration with the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph presents Leading Through Crisis, a webinar series for organizational leaders. Join our free, 60-minute weekly webinar sessions for analysis, tips and tools to help guide you through these turbulent times.
In our first webinar, Jim Estill, President and CEO of Danby Appliances and Felix Arndt, John F. Wood Chair in Entrepreneurship at the Lang School provide expert insight to short and long-term resilience strategies for your organization.
Register now to learn how to identify opportunities and reconfigure business practices in times of crisis and beyond. Moderated by Shakiba Shayani, President and CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. Q&A with the speakers will follow the presentations.
Register online.

- CANCELLED - Interaction Conference for University-Bound Students
2020-04-22 09:00 - 2020-04-23 16:00 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
– This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience –
April 22 and April 23, 2020
Interaction is a full-day conference for university-bound grade 10 and 11 students. Explore the University of Guelph community and learn more about our academic disciplines and student services. With over 40 sessions to choose from, this day will fly by!
Students choose to attend ONE of the TWO days. Registration is required ($30 per student) and includes lunch.
More information and how to register is available online.

WEBINAR: Leading Through Crisis - Leading with Purpose
2020-04-23 13:30 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In the face of unprecedented disruptions to business continuity due to COVID-19, business and organizational leaders are coping with extraordinary uncertainties ranging from leading teams, managing risk, and strategic planning. To help guide you through these turbulent times, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Lang School present Leading Through Crisis – a free webinar series.
The second webinar of the series will explore the important role that leaders can (and should play) during times of crisis. The panel will discuss the importance of employee care, communication and maintaining the human elements of your business, while engaging in crisis management and planning for the future. The webinar features former dean of the Lang School, Julia Christensen Hughes, and Chris Houston, chair of the Telosity Company, a creative management consulting agency focused on building healthy human companies.
Register now for this free, 60-min webinar to learn the crucial characteristics leader’s need to effectively manage teams in times of crisis. Moderated by Shakiba Shayani, President and CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. Q&A with the speakers will follow the presentations.
Register online.

ONLINE: Leading Through Crisis - Employee Morale and Well-Being
2020-04-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Ontario, Canada
In the face of unprecedented disruptions to business continuity due to COVID-19, business and organizational leaders are coping with extraordinary uncertainties. To help guide you through these turbulent times, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Lang School present Leading Through Crisis – a free webinar series.
The third webinar of the series will explore the importance of well-being, positivity and mental health within your digital teams and how leaders can play a crucial role in creating a positive work environment. Featuring from the Lang School, Jamie Gruman, professor of organizational behaviour and author of Boost, and associate professor Sandeep Mishra, an expert in mental health and well-being in the workplace.
Register now for this free, 60-min webinar to learn how you can boost team morale and create a more effective and happier work environment. Moderated by Crystal-Lee Olson, leadership development professional with Career Compass Canada. Q&A with the speakers will follow the presentations.
Register online.
About the Speakers:
Jamie Gruman
Jamie Gruman is a full professor in the Lang School of Business and Economics and the Founding Chair of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association.
An expert in workplace well-being, he has published papers in some of the world’s top-ranked business journals and is lead editor of the market-leading textbook on Applied Social Psychology. His latest book, Boost, explains how people can recharge their batteries when away from work.
He has appeared in global media such as Forbes, Fast Company, and the New York Times, and has worked with Fortune 500 corporations, public and not-for-profit organizations including General Motors, Departments and Agencies of the Government of Canada, and the Children’s Wish Foundation
Sandeep Mishra
Sandeep Mishra is Associate Professor of Management at the Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. His research expertise is in the areas of judgment and decision-making (risk-taking, social comparison, competition) and mental health and well-being (anxiety/depression, resilience, dis/advantage, antisocial conduct). Sandeep teaches courses in organizational behavior, managerial decision-making, and negotiation/conflict management.
Crystal-Lee Olson, MA
A graduate of the Lang School’s Master’s in Leadership program, Crystal-Lee is a tactical leadership development professional, coach, and educator with Career Compass Canada.
On the foundation of over twenty years of business experience, Crystal-Lee channels her expertise to the key objective of corporate leadership development. She applies her background in sales management, marketing and education as the underpinning to big-picture client success. Through strategic training program development and delivery to groups and individuals, she drives learning outcomes to support organizational objectives and personal career goals.

ONLINE: Leading Through Crisis - Human Resource Planning Post COVID-19
2020-05-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Ontario, Canada
In the face of unprecedented disruptions to business continuity due to COVID-19, business and organizational leaders are coping with extraordinary uncertainties. To help guide you through these turbulent times, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics present Leading Through Crisis – a free webinar series.
The fifth webinar of the series explores challenges to employers as businesses prepare for increased workforce activity when COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Our expert panel will discuss structural changes to HR demand and supply, highlighting complex and under-explored macro-level changes that may present challenges to worker reemployment. The panel will also explore best practices for continuity and recovery for businesses that are continuing pre-COVID strategies and those that have pivoted post-COVID. This webinar will be a semi-structured interactive discussion between three HR experts.
Featuring:

Prof. Nita Chhinzer, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
Sandra Casarin, HR Manager, Chapter Chair of Guelph and District HRPA
Greg Pinks, Chief Leadership Officer, Axiom Performance Inc.

Register now for this free, 60-min webinar as our expert panelists deliver key information regarding HR and organizational operations planning post-pandemic. Moderated by Shakiba Shayani, President and CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. Q&A with the speakers will follow the presentations
Register for free.

ONLINE: Arboretum "Ask the Nat" Virtual Event
2020-05-15 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for “Ask the Nat”, with Arboretum naturalist, Chris Earley!
Ask your nature and wildlife questions in this free one-hour live session on Zoom.
Sign up on our registration page.
Once you register you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the details on how to join the virtual event on Friday morning.

ONLINE: Virtual Spring Academic Open House
2020-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Our virtual Spring Academic Open House is for students who have received an offer of admission to the University of Guelph. Join us online to attend program information sessions, chat with academic and student service representatives and learn more about why the University of Guelph is the right fit for you!
Visit our virtual Spring Academic Open House to:
1. Receive In Depth Degree Information
Attend our live webinar sessions.

Hosted by staff and current students these will focus on degree programs at the U of G. You can get more information on the studies you are passionate about and there is no limit to the amount of sessions you can attend!

2. Explore Student Services
Attend student service presentations.

We’re here for you! Staff from Admissions, Student Housing, Student Finance and more will be on hand to answer all the questions you may have.

3. Explore Our Unique Campus
Whenever we ask current students or alumni, they are quick to let us know that the campus and community are some of the biggest reasons they chose the University of Guelph. We want you to start exploring your new home, so we created a virtual campus tour to give you a taste of what that will look like!
4. Get Some Swag!
One of the best parts of accepting your offer at the University of Guelph is being able to walk around with your classic U of G hoodie to let everyone know that you are a proud Gryphon! That is why we are offering Virtual SAOH attendees 25% off your online orders on The University Bookstore site. Now you can start rocking the red, black and gold.
5. Start to Discover your “Guelph Thing”
Your time at Guelph will special, you’ll discover your passions with like-minded, motivated peers in an supportive environment. It won’t be long and you – like current students – will discover your “Guelph Thing”.
Register online!

ONLINE: Leading Through Crisis - Sustainability Beyond COVID-19
2020-05-21 13:30 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In the face of unprecedented disruptions to business continuity due to COVID-19, business and organizational leaders are coping with extraordinary uncertainties. To help guide you through these turbulent times, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics present Leading Through Crisis – a free webinar series.
The sixth webinar of the series explores critical questions related to sustainability in the post COVID-19 business environment. Together with Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan, we take a deep dive into purposeful leadership and strategies required to pursue corporate sustainability in the time of crisis. Our expert panel will explore what leaders and organizations can do to continue their sustainability efforts during and after the crisis.
Featuring Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan and sustainability professor Rumina Dhalla of the Lang School.
Register for this free, 60-minute webinar to hear our experts deliver key information regarding sustainability and leadership strategies beyond the COVID-19 crisis. Moderated by Shakiba Shayani, President and CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce.
Q&A with the panelists will follow the presentations.
Register online.

ONLINE: 2020 Gryphon's LAAIR Pitch Competition
2020-05-27 15:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Research Innovation Office at the University of Guelph (U of G) is pleased to invite you to celebrate innovators who are putting knowledge into action in ways that have a real-world impact!
The competition has three objectives:

Share with the campus community, OMAFRA, our partners and the public the real-world impact U of G innovators have on the Ontario economy
Provide a platform for U of G innovators to share their success stories and to initiate new conversations and partnerships that will further enhance the impact of their ideas
Inspire our wider campus community to adopt an impact-focused mindset

The five competing corporations are:

Green Feet Ecosystem Services
Harvest Genomics
Neophyto Foods
Psigryph
SUBJECTMATTERS

We are pleased to announce our esteemed panel of judges, joining us from across the country.

Shelley King, CEO of Natural Products Canada
Fred Wall, VP of Marketing at Farm Credit Canada
Joe Dales, President, Agriculture & Food Innovation, RH Accelerator Inc.

Please register in advance for this FREE event.
