2023 Community Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
2023-09-06 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
Join colleagues to celebrate the start of the new academic year at our annual Community Breakfast!
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 20238:30 to 10 a.m. Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre
What to expect

Starting at 8:30 a.m.Drop by the W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre main gym in the GGAC to grab breakfast then, make your way into the GGAC Event Centre and find a seat.
9:00 a.m.President Charlotte Yates will offer words of welcome, provide an overview of our community’s goals for the year ahead and present the staff awards.

RSVP by Friday, Sept. 1 through the Community Breakfast website.
Deans, directors, chairs and supervisors will be asked where possible to provide time for all those who wish to attend.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Ceremonies and Events at uofgevents@uoguelph.ca
We look forward to connecting!

Arboretum Expo and Plant Sale
2023-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The Arb Expo will feature family-friendly nature activities that will highlight the exciting research, teaching and partnerships taking place to support plants, trees, science and sustainability. Arb Expo will also host a plant sale and showcase a variety of activities, music, food, as well as campus and community groups.
This year’s event aligns with Guelph Trial Garden’s annual flower Open House, led by Rodger Tschanz. The public is invited to view the new flower varieties in this year’s Trial Garden and vote on their favourites as well as participate in a houseplant/perennial plant sale and various activities at the Turfgrass Institute.
Event features:

Arboretum Expo & Plant Sale: Discover a curated selection of Arboretum-grown plants, perfect for enhancing your own green spaces and supporting local horticulture initiatives.
Nature Education Tours: Join expert-led or self-guided tours of the Arboretum grounds and gardens, farm and turfgrass research, Honeybee Research Centre apiary, immersing yourself in the diverse flora and fauna.
Tree Climbing Demonstration: Join a certified arborist and tree worker as they showcase different climbing techniques, highlighting the importance of these practices in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Activities and Workshops: Engage in interactive and entertaining nature-themed activities, like an insect hunt or plant identification and sketching, flower arranging, tool demonstration, all designed to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Guelph Trial Garden: Features garden tours, voting on your favourite new varieties, flower arranging demo, Monarch butterfly rearing demo, houseplant and perennial sale and tours of turf research activities at the Turfgrass Institute.
Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming: Features garden tours, veggies and flowers, and a tool workshop.

U of G's United Way Kick Off Event!
2023-09-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Branion Plaza, Branion Plaza, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Come out to celebrate the official kick off of U of G’s United Way campaign!
Event highlights include:

Remarks from President & Vice-Chancellor, Charlotte Yates, members of U of G’s United Way committee and the United Way
Food trucks and sweet treats like cotton candy
Music and more!

To learn more about the 2023 United Way campaign, visit the website.

Deep Dish Dialogues Explores Food Preservation
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
Learn how to process and preserve foods in our September Deep Dish Dialogues event!
At the end of the summer, our gardens are brimming with food ready to be harvested. But what do you do if you’ve got more food than you can eat?
With the help of Michael Smith, manager of the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming, University of Guelph Executive Chef Vijay Nair and food safety expert Dr. Keith Warriner, you’ll learn how to safely and deliciously process and preserve your food.
Register now to attend this event in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab at the University of Guelph, or online on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
About Deep Dish Dialogues
Deep Dish Dialogues is an online event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a food demo connected to the topic. In the session, the audience has the chance to learn how to make new dishes while learning more about food, sustainability and our communities.
This series is brought to you by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

Gryphons Read 2023 - What Strange Paradise, Omar El Akkad
2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for the 2023 Gryphons Read event:
Omar El Akkad
What Strange Paradise
Public Talk: Tuesday, September 26th @ 7 PM
Robert Whitelaw Room, 2nd Floor, McLaughlin Library
Register for this public event on Eventbrite!
U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its seventh iteration. This year’s novel is What Strange Paradise, by Egyptian-Canadian author and journalist, Omar El Akkad. It is the story of two children finding their way through a hostile world. But it is also a story of empathy and indifference, of hope and despair – and about the way each of those things can blind us to reality.
About Gryphons Read
Gryphons Read is a tradition at the University of Guelph, started by the well-known and well-loved author, U of G Creative Writing faculty, Lawrence Hill. With help from then Provost, now President Charlotte Yates, the College of Arts Dean’s office, and McLaughlin Library. The program functions thanks to the year-round logistical support from the Experiential Learning Hub.
Each year, a book that explores diverse identities and lived experiences, and is authored by a Canadian writer, is selected to be shared and read by the campus community. Gryphons Read hosts the author on campus for a few days in late September where they meet with students, staff, faculty, and community members in various classes and public events.

Omar El Akkad is an author and journalist. He was born in Egypt, grew up in Qatar, moved to Canada as a teenager, and now lives in the United States. He has won numerous journalism awards in addition to the multiple awards he has received for both his debut novel, American War, and What Strange Paradise.

Schedule of Events
September 5-7 (Orientation Week), 11 AM – 1 PM
Bring your U of G ID card and pick up a free copy at the Gryphons Read registration tent beside Raithby House by Branion Plaza (while supplies last). Limited e-books and audio books are available for those with accessibility needs.
September 25, 5 PM – 7 PM
Join us for an intimate dinner and facilitated discussion event with the author, Omar El Akkad. Information on how to sign up to participate in this limited event will be sent to those who register for Gryphons Read at the Gryphons Read Tent during Orientation Week.
September 26, 7 PM
Main event: Come meet the author, in conversation with Carrianne Leung. All are welcome to attend this free event.
Robert Whitelaw Room, McLaughlin Library. Refreshments will be provided. This event will have ASL interpretation.
Register for this public event on Eventbrite!

Deep Dish Dialogues explores Indigenous food education
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:30 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
On October 12, Deep Dish Dialogues will be exploring ways to learn about Indigenous food and culture through food. Ted Norris from Further Education Society of Alberta will be sharing details about the Cooks with Stones program. In addition, Red River Métis Chef Dean Herkert from Bistro on Notre Dame will be sharing how he educates people about Indigenous food at his restaurant. Throughout the event, Chef Dean will be preparing a wildflower risotto with smoked duck breast. If you are attending in-person, you’ll receive samples of Chef Dean’s dish!
Register now to attend this event in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab (MINS 214) or online on Thursday, October 12 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Get to know your campus Athletics & Recreation Facilities!
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you!
Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!
Register through Qualtrics!

Hopper Lecture 2023 - Theories of Water
2023-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, 25 McGilvray Street
Join us for the 30th Anniversary Hopper Lecture – Theories of Water!
What does it mean to listen to water? What does it mean to believe in water?
Guest speaker Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist will consider these questions and explore what it means to challenge systems of colonialism through work that is deeply connected with the land.
In her work, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson breaks open the intersections between politics, story and song to bring audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity.
Learn more and register to attend: https://csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2023/10/hopper-lecture-2023-theories-water

Meal Planning Made Easy: Staff & Faculty Edition
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
What is meal planning? Slaving away over the stove for hours on a Sunday afternoon? Eating the same meal exclusively every single day? Meal planning can actually be many things and tailored to meet individual lifestyles and needs.
Join Jessie Trupp, Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
Meal planning strategies, cooking methods, resources and recipes
Tips for eating on a budget
Steps to reduce food waste and save time and effort in the kitchen
Considerations for allergies, other dietary restrictions and preferences
Jessie will also answer attendee questions related to the subject!
Register now!
Wellness@Work will be providing a dry ingredient meal kit to all workshop attendees for a recipe shared during the presentation to test out your new skills! Space is limited to 25 attendees so make sure to register now through Qualtrics!
