Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Duo Percussion - More Than Drums!
2018-02-01 12:00 - 12:50 (America/Toronto) | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Brennan Connolly and Dave Robilliard perform an eclectic and high-energy percussion program at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series.
Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Better Sleep Program
2018-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
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 at noon on Fridays, from noon to 1 p.m. An online program is also available. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120, and $50 for all others.
University Centre, Room 335

Owl Prowl - For families
2018-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and children under 14.
Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff.

United in Music, United in Joy - Concert
2018-02-03 19:00 | Ontario
The University of Guelph Symphonic Choir and the Voices of Joy Community Choir from Newmarket present a music concert Feb. 3. Each choir will present music from their repertory, and then the choirs will perform together, with audience participation encouraged. The Voices of Joy, a choir servicing developmentally challenged adults in Newmarket, Ontario, have been warming the hearts of audiences for decades. Please join us to witness the power of music to lift spirits and enhance life. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door.
Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph.

Owl Prowl - Adults Only
2018-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and teens age 14+.
Presented by guest naturalist Wild Ontario staff
Fee: $15
Registration Deadline: Jan. 25
Maximum 25 people

Black History Month: CFRU Radio Programming
2018-02-05 - 2018-02-08 | Ontario
In celebration of Black History Month, CFRU will run programming content such as Canadian and international artist interviews, comedy, talk shows, as well as featured music. This programming will showcase students and members of the community. Radio shows will be hosted by both first-time and seasoned hosts. Programming will air Feb. 5 to 8 from noon – 6 p.m. daily.

OVC Alumni and Family Reception at VMX, Orlando
2018-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Join Fellow OVC alumni and their families for the annual OVC Alumni Reception at VMX in Orlando, Florida! Enjoy a fun night of entertainment, refreshments and door prizes, while connecting with old friends and making new ones!

P4E Job Fair 2018
2018-02-07 10:00 - 15:30 | Ontario
The P4E Job Fair is a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College.
Students from all disciplines and across all semester levels are welcome to network with over 175 employers from diverse sectors!
The fair is located at RIM Park in Waterloo. Free shuttle buses to and from the fair are available for students. Buses will depart for the fair every 30 minutes from the front doors of the UC, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Bring your student ID card – free admission with student or alumni ID from sponsoring schools.
Professional headshot photos will be offered.
View the list of employers registered for the fair, new employers are added daily.
You don’t want to miss this Job Fair, it’s the largest of its kind in the country!

Black History Month: R.I.S.E Spoken Word
2018-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE) is a youth-led community movement, composed of artists, activists and revolutionaries. Together, they create a safe and welcoming platform for self-expression and healing through the performance arts. They are well known for their weekly events in Scarborough.
R.I.S.E features Faduma Mohamed, Ifrah Hussein, Randell Adjei, and Paul Ohonsi.
University Centre, Courtyard

Black History Month: Food Tasting Event
2018-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
In celebration of Black History Month, faculty, staff and students are invited to indulge in a variety of dishes from Caribbean and African countries. Meals will include a full plate of cultural dishes accompanied by a beverage for $5.
University Centre, Courtyard

Engineering Career Night
2018-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Engineering alumni and supporters are invited to take part in a night of networking and mentoring with engineering students. Meet up with fellow alumni, help answer career-related questions and guide students on where their engineering degrees can take them.

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Chris Reed
2018-02-07 19:00 | Ontario
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Chris Reed, founding director of Stoss Landscape Urbanism and professor at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His talk is titled “Work-Life”. All are welcome. Please register for this free lecture and reception.
Lecture Location: Lakeside Downtown Church – 75 Norfolk Street, Guelph
Reception: The Albion Hotel (first floor), 49 Norfolk Street, Guelph

Registration deadline: Pale Ales: Hops, India and Imperials Seminar
2018-02-08 | Ontario
The pale ale is one of the most popular beer styles brewing these days. The category itself is broad and encompasses a full range of aroma, colour, flavour and regional flair. We will cover the beer styles under this umbrella, the importance of hops, and the pale’s long history in brewing.
The seminar takes place on February 25, 2018 from noon to 2:30 p.m. in PJ’s Restaurant.

US Foreign Policy in the Trump Era
2018-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A panel discussion with Aaron Ettinger, University of Waterloo. Moderated by Ian Spears, University of Guelph
MacKinnon Building, Room 230

Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Virtuosity from the Soul
2018-02-08 12:00 - 12:50 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
World-famous Celtic guitarist Tony McManus leads the audience on a deep musical journey at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series.
Free 50-minute concert. Everyone welcome.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Basic DSLR Photography Workshop
2018-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Please note this is one workshop that will take place on the two dates: you need to attend both the Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 sessions.
Are you new to D-SLR photography? Are you unsure how to use the various settings and controls on a D-SLR camera? Then join us for these full-day workshops, where we’ll look at how to get the most out of your camera.
You’ll learn about shutters, apertures, exposures, using different lenses and zoom settings, composition, lighting and more. Part of this class will be outside, where we’ll practice in the woods and meadows of the Arboretum, so dress for the weather.
Bring your camera, extra batteries, warm gloves and be ready for two fun afternoons of photography.
Guest Instructor: Sylvia Galbraith (www.sylviagalbraith.ca).
Early Bird Fee: $100 by February 1
Regular Fee: $110
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the Early Bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 18 adults.

University of Guelph Equine Industry Symposium
2018-02-10 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a unique open discussion opportunity for industry professionals to address concerns within the industry.
This year’s symposium theme is “Joining Forces on Youth Engagement – Recruitment, Retention, Succession”.
The objective is for industry sectors to collaborate and ‘join forces’ to determine ways to actively engage youth in the equine industry and ensure their ongoing involvement with equines. Selected inspiring speakers will communicate their perspective on the topic to facilitate discussion among attendees.
This is a free event open to anyone involved in any sector of the equine industry. Advanced registration is required.
Thornbrough Building, Room 1200

Black History Month: Leadership and Community Building Workshop
2018-02-12 17:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Seeking ways to connect and build your communities? In pursuit of creating safer spaces for others, or for yourself? Committed to radically honest conversation and action?
Facilitated by Leelee Davis, the Leadership and Community Building Workshop will ignite, inspire and expand our lens into new terrain that will determine our future and our experience in the present moment, regardless of social, economic, education, ability, race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Together in this session, we’ll create pathways to connections that reveal, reimagine and embody what inclusion is about and the possibilities it presents.
University Centre, Room 442

Black History Month: Networking Event
2018-02-13 17:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
This event will feature professionals in various fields as a means of highlighting representation of black professionals. Guest speakers will share their experiences and offer career advice and tips. This event is geared to guide and inspire students of colour, but is open to anyone to attend
University Centre, University Club – Level 5

School of Environmental Sciences Lunch and Learn Seminars
2018-02-15 12:00 | Alexander Hall
Hear Matthias A. Becher, Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Environment & Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, UK, present his talk “Bumble-BEEHAVE: An agent-based population model for bumble bees and its application as a decision tool for farmers”
Alexander Hall, Room 218

Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Duo Forte in Recital
2018-02-15 12:00 - 12:50 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join exceptional Canadian pianists Christina Petrowska Quilico and Shoshana Telner as they perform captivating four-hand music at this edition of the Thursday at Noon Concert Series.
Free 50-minute concert. Everyone welcome.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Registration Deadline for Presentation Boot Camp
2018-02-16 17:00 | Ontario
Presentation Boot Camp is an intensive one-day program to help students hone their presentation skills. Presentation Boot Camp is offered this semester on Friday, March 2, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The registration deadline is Feb. 16. A minimum of 18 registrants are required for the program to take place.

Leave for Change Panel Information Session
2018-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Hear from U of G employees who have improved life while on a short-term (3-4 week) Leave for Change volunteer assignment in a developing country.
The panel features: Linda Watt (Malawi, 2010), Justin Liu (Malawi, 2017), Christi Cooper (Nepal, 2014) and Mario Deschamps (Vietnam, 2015).
Applications for 2018 are being accepted until March 12.
University Centre, Room 442

Winter Tree Identification
2018-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
In this workshop, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars, you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID.
We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll spend part of the session outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Presented by Arboretum director Shelley Hunt
Early Bird Fee: $55 by Feb. 12
Regular Fee: $65
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the Early Bird deadline, the course may be cancelled. Maximum 16 adults.

CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: What do we mean by "One Welfare"?
2018-02-21 12:30 - 17:00 | OVC Pathobiology AHL, 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents the 2018 Animal Behaviour and Welfare seminar: What do we mean by “one welfare”?
Professor David Fraser, University of British Columbia, has maintained a strong interest in animals and animal welfare throughout his 46 years of teaching and research spanning farm, companion, laboratory and wild animals. He is currently Professor in the Animal Welfare Program of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
He has served as a scientific advisor to many organizations including the the World Organization for Animal Health (Paris) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Rome). He is the author of Understanding Animal Welfare: The Science in its Cultural Context (Wiley-Blackwell, 2008). In 2005 he was appointed Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions to science.
OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Seeing Ourselves in Fair Dealing
2018-02-26 10:30 - 11:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a talk with Meera Nair to kick-off Fair Dealing Week!
Since entering statutory law in 1710, the system of copyright has functioned as a set of limited rights. Said another way, copyright has never functioned as a grant of absolute control. In this regard, Canada enjoys a unique position in the world; our statutory limits are progressive and well-suited to fostering creativity and innovation. Among those limits, fair dealing is of particular importance but is often portrayed as complex or beyond comprehension. Whereas, truth be told, fair dealing is just a collection of stories with principal characters being librarians, teachers, students, creators, researchers and readers.
Meera Nair holds a PhD in communication, with a research focus on systems of copyright. Currently appointed as the Copyright Officer for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), she has extensive understanding of Canadian development of exceptions to copyright. Author of the blog FairDuty she persistently argues that exceptions must be practiced in order to ensure that the rights of copyright do not impede the goals of copyright.
McLaughlin Library, Room 246B

Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women Workshop
2018-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help peri-menopausal women cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night.
The fee is $5 for U of G students , $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else.
University Centre, Room 335

SES Lunch and Learn Speaker Series
2018-03-01 12:00 | Alexander Hall
The School of Environmental Science presents the latest installment of its Lunch and Learn speaker series with Robert Bradley, Soil Ecology Biology Department, University of Sherbrooke, Québec.
Bradley will speak on “Ericaceous shrubs and conifer growth check.”
In Boreal forests of Canada, the growth check of conifer regeneration is often coincident with the spread of ericaceous shrubs. Bradley will summarize 25 years of research findings on this phenomenon. These studies cover a range of related topics soil as nitrogen cycling, the biology and biochemistry of forest soils, plant nutrient uptake strategies, ecological disturbance and succession. He will conclude with a brief outline of silvicultural treatments that potentially mitigate or exacerbate the problem of conifer growth check.
Alexander Hall, Room 218

Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Tio Chorinho
2018-03-01 12:00 - 12:50 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents the Tio Chorinho Ensemble, performing choro music, the “New Orleans jazz of Brazil”. Free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107

North Korea in the Age of Trump: Panel Discussion
2018-03-02 13:30 - 15:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences presents “North Korea in the Age of Trump,” a panel discussion featuring Christopher LaRoche and Steven Denney, University of Toronto.
The panel is moderated by Prof. Andrea Paras, Political Science.
MacKinnon Building, Room 230
