Master's Info Session for International Development Studies
2017-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Are you interested in learning about U of G’s collaborative master’s specialization in International Development Studies (IDS)? IDS includes 17 programs across the University. All undergraduate students are welcome to attend our information session. A pizza lunch is provided.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 132

Writing Tune-up Grammar Series
2017-01-14 - 2017-01-15 | Ontario
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. Although you can attend either day, it is recommended that you start with Day 1.
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
2017-01-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Ontario
What are the most common anxiety escalators? Learn about them, along with proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic.
Location: University Centre, Room 335

Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series Presents Dr. Samantha Nutt
2017-01-18 | Ontario
The Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series showcases business and social-entrepreneurial leaders whose professional efforts have created social change. Attendees of the Leadership Call to Action event will be asked to commit to a change in their daily lives, no matter how insignificant, that will create social change in their organization or community.
This year, the College of Business and Economics welcomes global humanitarian, best-selling author and founder of War Child, Dr. Samantha Nutt.
She has worked with children and their families at the frontline of many of the world’s major crises, from Iraq to Afghanistan, Somalia to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone to Darfur, Sudan. A leading authority on current affairs, war, international aid and foreign policy, Nutt is one of the most intrepid and recognized voices in the humanitarian arena and is among the most sought-after public speakers in North America. Her career has spanned more than two decades and dozens of conflict zones, benefiting hundreds of thousands of war-affected children globally.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn, Guelph

Guelph Tech Showcase
2017-01-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Ontario
The sixth annual Guelph Technology Showcase brings more than 30 companies to U of G to highlight technical innovations in the region. Everyone is welcome.
Location: Science Complex atrium

﻿Winter Exhibitions Open at Art Gallery of Guelph
2017-01-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Everyone is invited to the opening reception for winter exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Guelph. The exhibitions are “Contrarieties and Counterpoints: Recent Paintings by Melanie Authier” (Jan. 19 to April 2); “A Sense of Wonder” (Jan. 19 to April 2); and “Colin Carney: Presence” (Jan. 19 to April 23).
All are welcome; admission is free.
Location: Art Gallery of Guelph

Panel Discussion: "The Legalization of Marijuana: Will it Happen? Should it Happen?"
2017-01-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on “The Legalization of Marijuana: Will it Happen? Should it Happen?”
The participants are:

Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph
Prof. John Milloy (former Ontario cabinet minister), Public Ethics, Wilfrid Laurier University

The talk will be moderated by Prof. Troy Riddell, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 115

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Faculty Showcase
2017-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Faculty and instructors in the School of Fine Art and Music will perform music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thursday at Noon (TAN) concert series and the 150th birthday of Canada. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Time: noon
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Register for 3-Minute Thesis Competition
2017-01-20 | Ontario
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in three minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The challenge is to present complex research in an engaging, accessible and compelling way using only one slide.
The 2017 competition will begin with seven college heats starting March 1. Participants will compete within their college to advance to the University of Guelph 3MT finals.
The first-place winner will represent the University of Guelph at the provincial competition at the University of Waterloo (all expenses paid) on April 12 and will be eligible to win a cash prize. Winners from the provincial competition will go on to compete at the national competition.
Registration is now open for the college heats. Graduate students are asked to complete a registration and waiver form and submit it to their college’s 3MT coordinator. Dates, contact information and the form can be found at www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/current/3MT.
This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their research to a wider audience, improve their oral presentation skills and build excitement for research that is happening right here at Guelph.
For more information, please contact Alex Boughen, graduate service assistant, at aboughen@uoguelph.ca.

Better Sleep Program
2017-01-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Ontario
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 on Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for all others.
Location: University Centre, Room 429

FarmSmart Agricultural Conference
2017-01-21 | Ontario
The FarmSmart Agricultural Conference features more than 50 concurrent sessions that appeal to everyone involved in farm operations. From cash crop, livestock, business and environmental topics to the popular youth tour, beef symposium and the new “Women in Agriculture Program,” there is something for everyone.
Preregistration closes Jan. 19. General admission is $115; students/youth are $40.
Location: Rozanski Hall

Nominations Open for Senate and Board of Governors
2017-01-23 - 2017-02-03 | Ontario
Nominations to the University of Guelph Senate and Board of Governors open Jan. 23 and will be accepted until Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Elections will be held from Feb. 13 to 16.
Visit the University Secretariat’s website for more information and nomination forms.

Blood Donor Clinic
2017-01-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
A blood donor clinic will be held Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Centre, Peter Clark Hall.

Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
2017-01-24 | Ontario
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-hour group meets in University Centre Room 335 from 12 to 1 p.m. The 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. group meets in the OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1708. The fee is $40 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and $120 for everyone else.

Guelph Organic Conference and Trade Show
2017-01-26 - 2017-01-29 | Ontario
This event is a leading Canadian forum where farmers and consumers can discuss issues affecting the national organic sector. Try organic food samples, attend workshops, meet organic growers, gardeners and researchers, discuss consumer issues, and learn more about permaculture and greenhouses.
Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (lower level)

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents THREE: Dreams and Wandering
2017-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Guy Few (trumpet and piano); Nadina Jackson (bassoon); and Leslie Newman (flute) perform a variety of chamber works from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Time: noon
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Biomedical Science Leadership Conference
2017-01-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
This annual conference is a great way for students to hear from interesting speakers about their school, learn about career paths in various health fields and meet with current master’s, PhD, medical school and veterinary school students. Lunch is included. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the University Centre information desk located on the first floor. Open to students in all programs.
Location: Science Complex atrium

Drop-in Emotional Support Sessions for Students
2017-01-30 - 2017-02-01 | Ontario
Need to talk? Student Wellness Services will offer three drop-in emotional support sessions for students on Jan. 27, Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. All sessions will take place in the University Centre, Room 390, from 3 to 5 p.m.

"Take a Paws" With a Furry Friend
2017-01-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Ontario
Need a study break? Bring your paws to “Take a Paws,” where volunteers and their dogs will meet with groups of 25 students every 15 minutes. Visit GryphLife to register as space is limited. This event is hosted by the Central Student Association.

Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall

GRADuate on Time
2017-01-31 13:30 - 16:30 | Ontario
GRADuate on Time is a half-day workshop designed to help graduate students meet the specific time management challenges they face. Participants will learn concrete strategies to manage their time, graduate on schedule, balance conflicting priorities and manage procrastination. Registration is required.
Location: McLaughlin Library

P4E Job Fair 2017
2017-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
The P4E Job Fair will be held at RIM Park in Waterloo with more than 200 employers from a variety of sectors in attendance. Students and alumni from all academic programs are encouraged to attend. Free transportation is available to and from the event with a student or alumni ID card.
Location: University Centre pick-up and drop-off at RIM Park

Leave for Change Participants Share Experiences of a Lifetime
2017-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Get inspired by faculty and staff who have participated in Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees as they undertake a short-term (three- or four-week) volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel will feature:

Daniel Gillis, assistant professor and statistician, School of Computer Science, will talk about a framework he developed with the Agricultural Research and Extension Trust to expand its capacity to turn scientific results into meaningful tools for farmers (Malawi, 2016).
Kate Jenkins, web and communications coordinator, College of Business and Economics, will talk about how she evaluated and created communications and marketing tools to raise the profile of HICAST (Nepal, 2016).
Adriana Ocampo, lab technician, Lab Services, will discuss her role as an organic farming adviser for banana and cocoa farmers, agricultural students and technicians with the Chira Association (Peru, 2016).
Leanne Piper, manager, residence admissions and marketing, Student Housing, will talk about building a website for the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, the Manyara region’s first website in the country (Tanzania, 2016).

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 employees to participate in Leave for Change in 2017. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2017.
Can’t make it to this event?

Check out another Leave for Change information session panel happening on Feb. 14 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 more information, please contact Evelina Rog, HR (Learning and Development), at Ext. 54332 or email roge@uoguelph.ca.

Location: University Centre, Room 441

Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Artie Roth Jazz Quartet
2017-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
The Artie Roth Jazz Quartet will perform new electric and acoustic improvised music by bandleader and bassist Artie Roth. Known as a seamless musical unit with a virtually telepathic internal group communication, the quartet “speaks a distinctly contemporary idiom with a texture all its own,” wrote Stuart Broomer in The WholeNote. The group released “Currently Experiencing” in 2013 and “Discern” in 2015.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The Bigger Picture Series Presents: A Taste For Change
2017-02-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Ontario
Court Desautels will share his personal journey as a change maker in the restaurant industry.
He is president of The Neighbourhood Group of Companies, which includes the Woolwich Arrow Pub, Borealis Grille & Bar, and Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro, three of the top-rated restaurants in Guelph. His passion for hospitality started at 14 when he began working in kitchens around Guelph and Toronto. He later attended George Brown College where he received a diploma in business management. His work experience since then has included serving as event coordinator for Sleeman Breweries, managing restaurants in Australia and spinning vinyl at various clubs along the way.
Despite all of his hospitality experience, Desautels’ true passion is to create the most sustainable restaurant group in Canada and help pave the way for how restaurants do business in the future. Attendees will gain an understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) through his personal story and how even in the restaurant industry, a large organization can still strive for CSR without compromising quality. When The Neighbourhood Group of Companies became B Corp certified, they became the largest certified restaurant company in the world.
Location: Macdonald Hall, Room 232

Hope in Challenging Times: A Gathering for Reflection, Support and Solidarity
2017-02-03 | Ontario
All students, staff and faculty are invited to “Hope in Challenging Times: A Gathering for Reflection, Support and Solidarity.”
Together, we will speak about mental health.

We will remember the students who passed away this year.
We will stand in solidarity with our Muslim community.
We will recognize the impact recent world events are having on our campus.

The Gryphon spirit is embodied in five core commitments that ground our actions and interactions at U of G, in the community and in the world beyond our campus. Gryphons are respectful and caring; determined to do our best; engaged both inside and outside of the classroom; and authentic to our true selves. These five commitments are the foundation of our community. Let’s gather together as a community, especially in these challenging times.
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: UC Courtyard

Owl Prowl for Families
2017-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. This program begins indoors, then continues outside, so dress warmly. This program is for adults and children under 14. The owl prowl will be led by guest naturalist Jenn Bock. The fee is $15 per adult, $8 per child and $40 for a family of four. The registration deadline is Jan. 26.
Location: Arboretum Centre

Owl Prowl for Adults
2017-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Ontario
This program begins indoors, then continues outside, so dress warmly. Led by guest naturalist Jenn Bock, this program is for adults and teens aged 14 and older. The fee is $15 per person. Register by Jan. 26.
Location: Arboretum Centre

Panel Discussion on the Law and Politics of Transgender Rights
2017-02-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Ontario
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on “The Law and Politics of Transgender Rights.”
The participants are :
– Prof. Jordi Diez, Political Science, University of Guelph
– Prof. A.W. Peet, Physics, University of Toronto
– Susan Gapka, Trans Lobby Group
The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Carol Dauda, Political Science, University of Guelph.
Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

UGSRP Hosts Sixth Annual Symposium on Responsible Seafood
2017-02-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Ontario
Join the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, and the University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project (UGSRP) at the sixth annual symposium celebrating sustainability success stories in the Canadian restaurant industry
The keynote speaker is Ned Bell, OceanWise executive chef at the Vancouver Aquarium, Marine Science Centre. He will be joined by speakers Shea Robinson, managing partner and chef at Miijidaa Cafe + Bistro, Neighbourhood Group of Companies; and Mike Nagy, research associate at the Wilfrid Laurier University Centre for Sustainable Food Systems.
Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714

Winegard Lecture
2017-02-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
2017 Winegard Visiting Lectureship on International Development
Politics, Sexuality, and the Right to Critical Thinking: My Time in Evin Prison
A public lecture by Homa Hoodfar
Rozanski Hall, Room 103
