Virtual Pond Workshop
2023-04-20 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Ponds teem with a diversity of prey and predators that conduct their lives largely unseen below the surface. The online portion of this workshop will introduce you to some of these fascinating animals. The importance of vernal pools will be highlighted. These temporary ponds are crucial to the reproductive success of various creatures including wood frogs, fairy shrimp and spotted salamanders. The ecological value of permanent ponds will also be addressed.
Don Scallen has written about vernal pools for ON Nature and Escarpment Views magazines and since 2001 he has been the primary nature writer for In The Hills magazine. In 2020 he published Nature Where We Live, Activities to Engage Your Inner Scientist from Pond Dipping to Animal Tracking.
Learn more and register. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session (evening).
Please note that this virtual program is included in the In-Person Pond Workshop. If you sign up for the In-Person Pond Workshop on Saturday, April 22 you do not need to sign up for this program as you will automatically receive the link in the In-Person confirmation.

Virtual Plein Air Painting Talk
2023-04-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Plein Air painting simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and share tips and tricks from her adventures plein air painting around Ontario.
She will also demonstrate her approach to simplifying the landscape quickly and expressively using a photo from The Arboretum as an example. Feel free to paint along.
Hopefully this will inspire you to bring your paints outside and start painting!
Fee: $20 (plus HST) per person.
For more information and to register visit this link.

Virtual (Zoom) Watercolour Plein Air Painting Talk
2023-04-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Plein Air painting, simply means to paint outside. Learn how to bring your paints outside and create your ideal plein air set up. Candice will talk about art supplies and share tips and tricks from her adventures plein air painting around Ontario.
She will also demonstrate her approach to simplifying the landscape quickly and expressively using a photo from The Arboretum as an example. Feel free to paint along!
Hopefully this will inspire you to bring your paints outside and start painting!
Fee: $20 (plus HST) per person. Learn more and register.

International Conference on Agricultural Extension and Education
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-29 | Ontario, Canada
Technology, Pluralism and Inclusiveness in Agriculture, Food, and Environment
The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development and Ontario Agriculture College will host the international conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) in Guelph April 26 to 29, 2023.
Established in 1984, AIAEE is a leading international professional organization for agricultural and extension educators who share a common goal of strengthening agricultural and extension education programs and institutions worldwide. The organization has members based in the USA, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. You can find more about the organization at https://www.aiaee.org/.
The conference theme, “Technology, Pluralism and Inclusiveness in Agriculture, Food and Environment,” focuses on interdisciplinary topics (e.g., knowledge mobilization, socio-technical change issues) within the domains of agriculture, food, livestock, etc.
Conference registration is open at https://aiaee.org/2023Conference.
Conference highlights

5-6 parallels sessions/daily
Poster presentations
15-20 professional development sessions
2-3 invited presentations
Social Events
New members introduction
Student social event
Welcome and awards dinners
Three conference tours
Optional pre and post-conference tours

April 26 to 29, 2023, Guelph, Canada
Conference Registration: https://aiaee.org/event-5067736 by March 15, 2023
Conference website: https://aiaee.org/2023Conference and https://www.aiaeeguelph.com/

Focus Group on Indigenous Identity
2023-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | University of Guelph
First Nations, Inuit and Métis staff, faculty and students are invited to participate in a focus group to share your perspectives on Indigenous identity, membership, citizenship and confirmation. Participants will explore how U of G can safeguard opportunities and resources earmarked for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples while opposing fraudulent claims of Indigenous identity.
Email Neesa at neesa@siscoconsulting.ca to confirm attendance. The location will be shared by email.

In-Person: Birdwatching Hike
2023-05-02 07:00 - 09:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Spring has sprung, and there’s no better time for birdwatching at The Arboretum! Migratory birds are making their way north from their tropical winter destinations, and our feathered residents have romance on the brain. Come on out for a walk around the Arb in search of whatever birds the day may provide. This is a great way to try birdwatching for the first time, or to get more familiar with the species that call Guelph home.
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person, per day.

3MT® - Three Minute Thesis Campus Finals
2023-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
3MT® is a university-wide competition for graduate students in which participants present their research, creative activity, and its wider impact in 3 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.
For the 2023 3MT® Competition, each college will hold a heat in order to decide upon two finalists who will advance to the University of Guelph 3MT® Final Competition.
Come out and watch the winners of your college heats vie for the title of Guelph’s 3MT® Champion!

2023 U of G Spring Social for Faculty and Staff
2023-05-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Guelph Gryphon Field House, Ontario, Canada
Come celebrate the end of the academic year. Join President Yates for brief remarks and a little fun.
Connect with colleagues and enjoy the food as we launch Our Time: The University’s 2022-27 Strategic Plan.
There will be prizes!

RSVP before April 28 at Spring Social 2023
We are committed to sustainability and your reply is required to avoid food waste.
For any questions, contact the Office of Ceremonies and Events at uofgevents@uoguelph.ca.

We can’t wait to see you there!
Please note: There is also a Night Shift Edition of the Spring Social
Thursday, May 4, 6 am – 7 am
University Club, 5th Floor of University Centre

Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for the online Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum: Smart Retailing on May 4, 2023.
Smart Retailing (SR) is an integration of multifaceted interfaces through which consumers and businesses interact using advanced technology. Smart technology in food retail typically uses sensors, information touch points, digitized labelling and handheld or mobile applications during the purchasing process or at point of sale. Put simply, SR involves an interactive shopping experience instore supported by various technologies to enhance food quality, safety and consumer experience without the aid of store attendant assistance and traditional checkouts.
The Arrell Food Business and Technology Forum will bring together a panel of experts from food production, traceability, chemistry and business to discuss how smart food retailing technologies impacts their various roles and businesses . Panelists will discuss what is driving the adoption of these technologies, and what factors are inhibiting their use including future trends.

Transnational and Networked Empathy: Queer Activism in Indian Digital Diasporas
2023-05-11 11:00 - 12:15 | Ontario, Canada
In this webinar, Dr. Nanditha Narayanamoorthy (Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) will discuss how the Indo-Canadian diaspora engages in discussions surrounding the legalization of homosexuality in India on Twitter and Instagram, and participates in a movement of transnational and networked empathy for queer rights and emancipation in the country.

In-Person Nature Journalling
2023-05-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn how to use a variety of art supplies to create your own nature journal. Artist Candice Leyland will show inspiration, techniques and get you started capturing inspiration in your own nature journal.
Great for all levels. Registrants must be age 12+.
Bring: your own Sketchbook and Drawing Materials (whatever you are comfortable using, Pencil crayons, watercolour, markers, pens, pencils). I will have some materials to explore as well.
Fee: $45 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of May 5, 2023. After that date the fee is $55 (plus HST) per person.
Learn more and register here.

In-Person Plein Air Painting in Watercolour
2023-05-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Attention Watercolour Artists! Learn to take your watercolours outside and capture simple landscapes by what you see.
Candice will show techniques to create beautiful compositions, how to draw quickly and simplify what you see to create beautiful plein air paintings. Supply List will be emailed. Registrants must be age 14+.
Supplies:
Your favourite Watercolour Supplies – Brushes, Paints, Palette, Rags, Watercolour Paper, Water container.
Pencil, Sharpener and Eraser
Sun Protection/Hydration/BugProtection
A way to carry your equipment (Bag or Back Pack)
Don’t forget to bring water to paint with! A Large water bottle or jug with lid is perfect *You don’t need to have special portable or hand held supplies for painting, but try and think about how you will set up outside and manage your supplies. We will talk about set up ideas, but keep in mind you will need to be able to hold your palette while painting, or have a small foldable table, chair or tray to set things on. A lot of portable easels have space for these built in.
Optional: Foldable Camping Chair or picnic blanket to sit on during demo
Portable Easel *Be sure to have a method to attach the paper to the easel (tape or clips) and have either a solid board or be using a watercolour block or pad. *If you don’t have an easel, a picnic blanket, chair or board will be fine. Any way you will be comfortable to paint for an extended period of time will work. There won’t be tables and chairs available.
Fee: $45 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of May 5, 2023. After that date the fee is $55 (plus HST) per person. Raindate May 27th.
Register and learn more here.

Department of Plant Agriculture Plant Sale
2023-05-18 | Crop Science Building
The Department of Plant Agriculture is hosting its annual Plant Sale outside the Crop Science building on Thursday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. tp 5 p.m.. Prepare for the upcoming gardening season with our wide selection of vegetables, herbs, ornamentals and wildflowers. Proceeds from the event will go towards graduate student and department social activities

University Town Hall
2023-05-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
Please join us in person for a public forum on U of G’s plan for future-focused change, including an update on the budget plan and how we will build and leverage financial capacity to invest in our long-term success. This is an opportunity for the university community to ask questions and learn more about our plan for the future.
Monday, May 29, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Enhanced Clinical Learning Centre (ECLA), Room 1720
You can also access the Town Hall using Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to review the budget plan in advance, please visit our Strategic Transformation website.

Anxiety Skills & Strategies
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent the escalation of anxiety.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for one hour, for three consecutive Monday evenings. This session starts at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 30. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Visit the website for more information.

Low-Touch. High Impact - Community Engaged Teaching and Learning and Experiential Learning
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Ontario, Canada
Join staff members from the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) and the Experiential Learning Hub (EL Hub) for a sharing of ideas and strategies around how to build sustainable, stable, and integrated low-touch, high-impact Community Engaged Teaching and Learning partnerships across a range of course levels and types as we move forward with a new University Strategic Plan.
We will look to the year ahead and discuss the current state of Community Engaged Teaching and Learning and Experiential Learning along with key priorities, challenges, hopes, and possible supports.

ONLINE: College of Biological Sciences Town Hall: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
2023-06-02 00:00 | Ontario, Canada
Please join College of Biological Sciences (CBS) Dean Maz Fallah for the CBS Town Hall. The Town Hall will be an opportunity to discuss equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the college. A recording will be available for those who are unable to attend. Discussions will center on initiatives in the College of Biological Science, however students, staff and faculty from across U of G are invited to attend to hear ideas that may be useful in their own colleges and units.
Questions or comments submitted ahead of the town are encouraged to ensure that enough time is allocated for the Q&A period. Please email them directly to our Dean.
Please click here to join the meeting via Teams
Agenda:

Overview of projects from college-level committees
Presentations from department representatives, EDI committees
New initiatives and goals moving forward
Q&A period

Guelph Symphony Pop Up Orchestra
2023-06-11 14:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph on Sunday, June 11, for a unique performance by the Guelph Symphony Orchestra, part of a two-week series of 45-minute concerts presented in imaginative, unexpected and less formal settings throughout the city. The event at the Art Gallery of Guelph begins outside, engaging AGG’s recent public sculpture by local artist Seth, Living Room Suite, followed by an art-inspired program inside, including a performance of Dinuk Wijeratne’s The Disappearance of Lisa Gherardini that tells the story of the real-life theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in 1911.
Learn more on the Guelph Symphony website.

Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
2023-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 | OVC Café, Ontario, Canada
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey!
June 14, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the OVC Cafe
Next week, take your break, grab a refreshment, compliments of Wellness@Work, and complete the pulse survey if you haven’t already. Laptops and paper copies of the survey will be available. Share your thoughts as you sip on a beverage! The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them with free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.

The Wellness@Work Pulse Survey for 2023 is now open to all faculty and staff. Please share with us how you are feeling. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete as there are only five short questions. All responses are anonymous.
The Wellness@Work initiative supports whole-person well-being for faculty and staff at the University of Guelph. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on mental health, workplace safety, and work-life balance so that we can identify employee experience trends
The input you provide through this survey is incredibly valuable and will help shape programming, policies, strategic planning and procedures developed by Wellness@Work to support your wellbeing. Your feedback helps us improve and adapt.
The survey will close at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19.

On LGBTQ2IA+ Inclusion: In Conversation with Abigail Mitchell and Caleb Harwood
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
This Pride Month join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences in amplifying and celebrating research on pressing issues facing LGBTQ2IA+ communities. Join us at the Lookout: Rooftop Patio and Graduate Lounge for a conversation with Caleb Harwood, University of Guelph’s Gender and Sexual Diversity Advisor, and Abigail Mitchell, Sociology PhD student as they discuss LGBTQ2IA+ inclusion in academia and beyond. As a college, we are committed to creating spaces that affirm our unique identities, foster inclusive excellence and working towards removing barriers to LGBTQ2IA+ inclusion so that we all can experience a true sense of belonging.
To help reduce food waste, please register in advance.

Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
2023-06-15 09:30 - 10:30
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey!
Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the UC Courtyard
Next week, take your break, grab a refreshment, compliments of Wellness@Work, and complete the pulse survey if you haven’t already. Laptops and paper copies of the survey will be available. Share your thoughts as you sip on a beverage! The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them with free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.

The Wellness@Work Pulse Survey for 2023 is now open to all faculty and staff. Please share with us how you are feeling. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete as there are only five short questions. All responses are anonymous.
The Wellness@Work initiative supports whole-person well-being for faculty and staff at the University of Guelph. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on mental health, workplace safety, and work-life balance so that we can identify employee experience trends
The input you provide through this survey is incredibly valuable and will help shape programming, policies, strategic planning and procedures developed by Wellness@Work to support your wellbeing. Your feedback helps us improve and adapt.
The survey will close at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19.

Cheesemaker Certificate Program Completion Ceremony
2023-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
The Department of Food Science is delighted to announce the Cheesemaker Certificate Program Graduation Ceremony, where we will celebrate the first group of students to have completed this rigorous program. The ceremony will be held in the Guelph Gryphon Athletic Centre, Room 3013, at the University of Guelph. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Afrim Pristine, writer, TV host, and co-owner of the Cheese Boutique. Mr. Pristine is a well-known figure in the world of cheese, and we are honored that he will be joining us to share his insights and experiences.

Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
2023-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Indigenous Student Centre, Ontario, Canada
Reconciliation is all about relationships. This ‘tea and talk’ session is an opportunity to share, explore and learn together. Participants are invited to bring forward topics and questions to ignite conversations about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and lands.
The session is hosted by Cara Wehkamp, AVP (Indigenous Initiatives) at the Indigenous Student Centre and is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.

International Day of Yoga on Johnston Green
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Johnston Green
Yoga for Mental Health. Yoga for All. Make Yoga Part of Your Life.
Join the U of G community on Wednesday, June 21, 12 p.m. -1:30 p.m., to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2023 and realize the many benefits of yoga- mental, physical, social, environmental, and spiritual. IDY is the biggest yoga event of the year and is celebrated throughout the world on the summer solstice, June 21. All are welcome at this inclusive event.
The IDY event will be celebrated in nature under the open sky on the historic and picturesque Johnston Green. The event will start with an hour of yoga practice, including asanas, pranayama (yogic breathing), meditation, mudras, and relaxation. The practice will invigorate and relax you while bringing a sense of calm, peace, and overall well-being in mental and physical dimensions.
The yoga practice will be followed by lunch and open mic from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. where anyone can share their yoga and mental health story or experience.
Bring your own nutritious and healthy lunch, yoga mat, and water bottle. Chairs will be provided for yoga postures adaptation.
The resolution for the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states through a UN resolution. Yoga is now practiced worldwide, giving people of all faiths and walks of life the tools and practices they need to enhance and balance their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
National Indigenous Peoples Day also takes place on the summer solstice, June 21.
Register through Qualtrics
This event is sponsored by Wellness@Work, U of G, and presented by the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective and the U of G Yoga Club.

Draw-A-Thon
2023-06-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Calling all doodlers, illustrators, drawers and sketchers! Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for an afternoon of creative cartooning, inventive illustrations, and silly sketches. Drop in when you can, for as long as you like, to contribute to collective community drawings and make your own doodles or masterpieces to take home. Inspired by Alison Norlen’s spectacular drawings of local sites and symbols in Armatures and Imaginaries and the playful architectural sketches of José Luis Torres, the AGG team will share tips and tricks to explore everything from collaborative murals and participatory maps, to abstract patterns and experimental drawing tools.
The AGG Draw-A-Thon is ideal for everyone, from beginners and families to artists of all ages and stages. All materials are provided; no experience is necessary. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Bring your curiosity and explore creative inspiration!
Register online

Your Invited! U of G Queer Network Social
2023-06-28 16:30 - 18:30
It’s June and we are celebrating Pride Month at U of G.
The Queer University of Guelph Faculty and Staff Network (QUofG Network) went into hiatus during the pandemic, but we want to bring everyone together and revitalize the group. Please join us for social time and enjoy some snacks, and let’s start to reconnect with our queer campus community. See you June 28 at the Bullring, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please RSVP and share with anyone who you think might be interested.

Talk on Lessons From the Pandemic For Science and Public Health
2023-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us on Thursday, June 29 for a special talk by Dr. Soumya Swamithana, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation & Former Chief Scientist, World Health Organization. A pediatrician from India and a globally recognized researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, Soumya Swaminathan brings with her 30 years of experience in clinical care and research. As the WHO’s inaugural Chief Scientist, she played a vital role during the pandemic in coordinating scientific efforts at the WHO. This event will include the opportunity for questions and mingling, the talk will look at, Lessons From the Pandemic For Science and Public Health. This event is co-hosted by the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), the One Health Institute (OHI) and the Office of International Strategy and Partnerships (OISP). All are welcome, please register online.

Food Day Canada Showcase
2023-07-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The University of Guelph is celebrating Food Day Canada early by bringing the Guelph community together! Get a taste of local cuisine in our Food Day Canada chef showcase, shop through our marketplace of U of G food businesses, listen to live music, and purchase food from the Gryph n’ Grille food truck’s exclusive Food Day Canada Showcase menu! There will also be many exhibits showcasing food-related research and activities taking place at U of G.
All registered participants will receive:
FREE scoop of Four All ice cream
FREE samples of local dishes from our chef cookoff
We encourage all patrons to bring a picnic blanket and a water bottle to stay hydrated with the Guelph Water Wagon
About Food Day Canada and the University of Guelph:
Food Day Canada was originally created by Anita Stewart, the University of Guelph’s former Food Laureate. Food Day Canada is a chance to celebrate Canadian food and the people who produce, cook and research food. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Food Day Canada. The University of Guelph, as Canada’s Food University, has supported Food Day Canada for many years. This event is organized by the Arrell Food Institute in partnership with the University of Guelph, the Ontario Agricultural College and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

Dragonflies and Damselflies, in-person workshop
2023-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide and pair of binoculars. Workshop* participants will learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives, and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems.
This workshop includes an outdoor component of catching and identifying the dragonflies of The Arboretum.
Register at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
Fee: $95 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of July 4, 2023. After July 4 the fee is $105 plus HST.
*Maximum 18 adults when held in person.

Gryphon Football 2023 Home Opener Game
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join the community of Guelph to watch the Guelph Gryphons Football team play their first season home game against Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.

University of Guelph staff and faculty receive discounted tickets for this game. To purchase tickets for 50% off, visit the link below and use Promo Code WW2023.
Buy tickets
Gryphon Football Tickets
https://gryphonstickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1662&r=0e5e1a15fcf74467ba061bb846c880a3

Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
No animals or pets (service animals are accepted)
No outside food or drink
