U of G News

- CANCELLED - The Beginner's Guide to Animated Videos Workshop
2020-03-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | 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.

ONLINE: Can the COVID-19 crisis guide India towards an equitable, robust health system?
2020-06-24 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement presents: Can the COVID-19 crisis guide India towards an equitable, robust health system?
The coronavirus pandemic and the extended lockdown have hit India hard. The country has struggled to scale-up testing and deliver care in both public and private sectors. In this webinar, the speakers will discuss India’s lack of investment in health and how that made the country vulnerable to the pandemic and its impact, and outline potential strategies for rebuilding the fragmented health system.
Speakers:
Rupa Subramanya
An economist, commentator and researcher who lives between Mumbai and Ottawa, Subramanya writes extensively for various news outlets and has authored research reports for think tanks. Her work has been widely cited including in parliamentary debates, the New York Times and Financial Times.
Madhukar Pai
A Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Health at McGill University, Montreal, Pai is the Director of McGill Global Health Programs and Director of the McGill International TB Centre.

ONLINE: Poverty and Housing From the Margins - Communities Respond to COVID-19 Webinar
2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
U of G’s Live Work Well Research Centre is committed to anticipating and responding to the changing needs of families, livelihoods and living environments through research, teaching and knowledge sharing.
On June 25 from 11 a.m. to noon (EST) the Live Work Well Research Centre will host a free webinar discussing the impacts of the pandemic on poverty and housing.
In this hour-long webinar, entitled “From the Margins: Communities Respond to COVID-19”, we are seeking to elevate perspectives often excluded from dominant discussions on COVID-19.
The panelists will discuss the specific challenges their communities and organizations are facing due to COVID-19 and the social, political and economic conditions underlying these challenges. They will also share how they have responded to these challenges. Potential social issues explored in this webinar series include: housing and poverty; governance of public space; disability; food security; incarceration and institutionalization.
Panelists include:

Dominica McPherson, Coordinator, Guelph Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination
Tina Bophey, Guelph local resident and advocate, peer helper, Guelph Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination
Cory O’Handley, Director of Projects and Housing Development, Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP)
With contributions from Karen Metcalfe, Dufferin resident and advocate.

Tobin Haley, Assistant Professor, Community Studies, Cape Breton University will moderate.
For more information visit the Live Work Well Research Centre’s website.
Register online.

ONLINE: Creating an Accessible and Engaging Online Learning Experience Webinar
2020-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Accessibility Conference Webinar
Lifelong researcher and writer Paul Benson will draw on real learning experiences to present an informative session that provides instructors and course designers with suggestions on how to design and deliver online courses that supports the learning of diverse groups of students.

ONLINE: Farewell to President Franco Vaccarino
2020-07-29 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for President Vaccarino’s Online Farewell on Wednesday, July 29 at 3 p.m.
Click to join the celebration!
All are welcome to watch.
Want to express your gratitude for the great work President Vaccarino has done to Improve Life? Here’s your chance! Leave a personalized message, add a GIF, attach a photo or post a video on our Kudoboard guest book.
The guest book will be accessible until August 20 at 5 p.m.

ONLINE: Indian International Students in Canada - Migration Trajectories, Educational Experience and Economic Outcomes
2020-08-05 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This webinar presented by the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) will have a panel consisting of Prof. Binod Khadria, Professor of Economics and Education, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Prof. Sutama Ghosh, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Ryerson University; and Prof. Margaret Walton-Roberts, Professor, Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University.
Register online.

ONLINE: IF 2020 - All-night, online celebration of the arts!
2020-08-07 20:00 - 2020-08-08 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
An all-night, online celebration of the arts!
IF 2020 is a 24-hour online event featuring 150+ unique, original performances by international artists of all disciplines. This free, all-night celebration of the arts will feature improvisational performance videos by musicians, spoken word poets, dancers, theatre practitioners and multi-disciplinary artists from 15+ countries captured in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The IF Festival is presented by The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) at the University of Guelph in partnership with Canadian festivals including Hillside Festival (Guelph), Suoni Per Il Popolo (Montreal), and Coastal Jazz and Blues (Vancouver), as well as international presenters including Lasalle College of the Arts (Singapore), 17 Institute of Critical Studies (Mexico), and Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece).
This opportunity to gather online has been made possible through support from numerous community partners, including the University of Guelph’s COVID-19 Research Development & Catalyst Fund, U of G’s College of Arts, and long-time IICSI partner Musagetes.

ONLINE: Panel talk - OVC experts tackle a One Health approach to the COVID-19 pandemic
2020-08-25 10:00 - 23:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
On Aug. 25, the OVC Graduate Student Symposium hosts a Teams Live panel discussion on ‘A One Health Approach to the COVID-19 Pandemic’.
Panelists will discuss what is “One Health”? Why is a One Health approach useful to respond to this pandemic? As well as, top recommendation to policymakers and other stakeholders for preventing future zoonotic transmission with pandemic potential.
Featured Panelists: Profs. Amy Greer, Scott Weese and Katie Clow
Date: Tuesday. August 25
Time: 10 to 11 a.m. EST
Moderator: Lauren Grant, Research Manager, OVC
Everyone is welcome.
Join the TEAMS LIVE panel discussion

ONLINE: Webinar with the Hon. David C. Onley
2020-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
“The Progress of the AODA and COVID-19’s Impact on Accessibility in Ontario”
Join David C. Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, for another free, thought-provoking webinar hosted by The Accessibility Conference.

ONLINE: Webinar on Potential Commercial Applications of Bio-carbon from Biomass of Ontario
2020-09-01 09:30 - 12:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
BRIL – KTT Webinar on Potential Commercial Applications of Bio-carbon from Biomass of Ontario
Speakers
Ted Todoschuk, Ka Wing Ng, Hayat Raza, David Gordon, David Smith, Animesh Dutta
Webinar Highlights
Sustainable production and marketing of bio-carbon from Ontario based biomass is essential for transition towards a sustainable circular economy. Canada’s trade balance is consistently negative with related industrial bulk imports of HS 380210 (activated carbon). The potential volumetric consumptions of bio -carbon in Ontario can be in the scale of in 1000’s of tons/ month. Using materials from renewable local resources will offer opportunity of valorization and enhance local economy.
Target audiance
Farmers, bio-carbon producers, governmental staff and researchers
Open to Public – Free registration via Eventbrite. Meeting invitation with id and password will be sent by email to all registered participants
Contact us
Event Chair : Prof. Animesh Dutta, adutta@uoguelph.ca; 519 824-4120 ext.52441or
Event host: Prof. Ranjan Pradhan, rpradhan@uoguelph.ca

ONLINE: Arboretum Virtual Plant Sale
2020-09-18 09:00 - 2020-09-27 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Arboretum’s Annual Plant Sale is virtual this year. The annual fundraiser is online as an auction featuring a sample of unique and special plants. Many of the plants are the offspring of wild seeds sourced locally and are suitable for local pollinators, flora and fauna.
The auction is open Friday, September 18 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, September 27 at 9 p.m.

ONLINE: Circular Economy Workshop 2020 - Sustainable Materials - Innovating our future beyond the pandemic
2020-09-23 13:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in fundamental ways and opened real possibilities to building a more sustainable industry sector in a broader ecosystem.
This free virtual workshop is hosted by the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre (BDDC) and is co-chaired by Prof. Amar Mohanty and Prof. Manju Misra.
The panelists from academia, industry, government and NGOs will explore exciting possibilities for sustainable materials and innovative technologies to boost a recovery for a “greener” post pandemic world.
Focus Areas:

Sustainable Materials – Opportunities & Markets
New Directions on Carbon Footprint Reduction
Perspectives on Innovation and Commercialization
Circular Economy, Policy and Consumers

ONLINE: Book Panel - Karine Gagné's 'Caring for Glaciers'
2020-09-25 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Based on research in the high-altitude Himalayan region of Ladakh, in northwest India, ‘Caring for Glaciers:Land, Animals, and Humanity in the Himalayas’ looks at the causes and consequences of a transformation in people’s relationship with the environment.
Panel members:

Sara Shneiderman, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of British Columbia
Tanya Richardson, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Global Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
Travis Steffens, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Guelph
David Borish, PhD candidate in Public Health and International Development, University of Guelph

Discover U of G
2020-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Where will you be next year?
On Saturday, September 26, let us bring U of G to you!
Learn about degree programs, admission requirements, how to apply and all things Guelph, from the comfort of your home.
Will this year lead you to becoming a Gryphon?
Learn more at https://admission.uoguelph.ca/DiscoverUofG

ONLINE: Public Presentation by Short-Listed Candidates for Dean, College of Biological Science
2020-09-30 08:30 - 09:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
A schedule for the public presentations by the three short-listed candidates for the position of Dean of the College of Biological Science (CBS) has been established as follows:
Candidate #1:
Monday, September 28, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Join the presentation on Microsoft Teams
Candidate #2:
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Join the presentation on Microsoft Teams
Candidate #3:
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Join the presentation on Microsoft Teams
Meetings will be scheduled with the CBS chairs/directors, faculty, staff, students, alumni and the Council of College Deans. The public presentation and question session will be video recorded and made available on the Decanal & Other Academic Searches website. You will need a U of G email address to access this site.
The committee invites written comments as part of this search; these should be directed to the Provost by email to provost@uoguelph.ca by October 15, 2020. Comments will be dealt with in strict confidence.

ONLINE: Wrongful Conviction Day 2020 Webinar
2020-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a webinar in support of exonerees and to bring attention to the injustices faced by the wrongfully convicted.
Guest speaker: Robert Baltovich, exoneree
Presented by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

ONLINE: Nunangat Food Insecurity Presentation
2020-10-06 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Gather virtually with the ISC and Inuit Knowledge Holder Tauni Sheldon for a presentation on Nunangat Food Insecurity. Learn about inflated food prices in the North and how they are affecting the Inuit. Participants will gain a better understanding of the significance of hunting and country food to overall Nunangat food security.
Access the Microsoft Teams meeting.

ONLINE: Impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Development Sector
2020-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join a University of Guelph/CAIDP webinar about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian humanitarian and development organizations. Researchers surveyed 154 Canadian organizations about the challenges and impacts of the pandemic on their operations and collected information about these organizations’ response strategies. Panelists will discuss the findings and their implications for the future of the Canadian foreign aid sector.
Panel speakers:

Andrea Paras, Associate Professor, University of Guelph
Jean Lowry, President, CAIDP
Rebecca Tiessen, Professor, University of Ottawa
Steffi Hamann, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph

Register online.
