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Remembering Dr. M.S. Swaminathan hosted by CIRCLE
Remembering Dr. M.S. Swaminathan hosted by CIRCLE
Renowned agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan passed on at the age of 98 on September 28, 2023. Fondly known as "MSS", he was a trailblazer in keeping the focus on women, farmers, the poor and the environment. Tributes continue to pour to mark his contributions to India and to the world. CIRCLE invites you to
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2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
Grab your tickets for a chance to win one of 6 prizes. Draw will take place Friday, December 9, 2023 @ noon. Six incredible prizes: $500 Amazon Gift Card 2 Raptors vs. Hawks Tickets Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:30pm, Scotiabank Arena, Section 115, Row 21 2 premium tickets to Zach Bryan March 18, 2024, Scotiabank
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Moccasin Identifier Project
Moccasin Identifier Project
Treaties are commitments recognized by the highest law in Canada, the Canadian Constitution Act. We all need to work together through Treaty commitments to achieve harmony between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People. This is what the Moccasin Identifier Project aims to do. It is important to recognize that all of Canada resides on traditional, unceded and/or treaty lands
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Being Kin with the Land
Being Kin with the Land
Nii’kinaaganaa…we are related. We will remember what it means to be kin with nii’kinaaganaa through teachings, story and song with Anishnaabe Mixed Ancestry Knowledge Keeper, Jan Sherman. Jan is an Anishaabe and Mixed Ancestry mother, culture keeper, storyteller, drummer, and spiritual guide. She has spent the last 25 years of her life helping people remember
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Remembrance Day Reflection
Remembrance Day Reflection
Join us for a Remembrance Day Reflection event where U of G representatives will offer remarks and music will be provided by the Gryphon Singers. This will be held indoors at the University Centre Atrium.
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U of G Plant Agriculture 2023 Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Department of Agriculture is hosting a silent auction with all proceeds donated to the United Way - Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin - U of G campaign. Below is a listing of the items in the auction. Signed & Framed Doug Gilmour Leaf’s Jersey Chocolate & Wine Tasting for Six Paintings from 2 Local Guelph
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Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship 6th annual special lecture
Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship 6th annual special lecture
The Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship (SERC-GC) is hosting its 6th annual special lecture on Nov. 16, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Our guest presenter this year is
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2023 OVC Graduate Studies Preview Day
2023 OVC Graduate Studies Preview Day
The Ontario Veterinary College with support from the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Guelph will host an in-person information session showcasing many of the graduate
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Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
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
EDI Lunch & Learns: EDI at U of G
EDI Lunch & Learns: EDI at U of G
Join the Office of Diversity & Human Rights for the second Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lunch & Learn! Bring your lunch and learn more about equity, diversity, and inclusion principles
2023 Schofield Lecture – Dr. Jean Pierre Lavoie – Riding the Waves: From Equine Practice to Translational Research
2023 Schofield Lecture – Dr. Jean Pierre Lavoie – Riding the Waves: From Equine Practice to Translational Research
About the Lecture: In this presentation, Dr. Lavoie will discuss his career path and how a clinical observation led to collaborations with clinicians and scientists in human studies. He will
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Addressing Microaggressions in Teaching and Learning
Addressing Microaggressions in Teaching and Learning
Have you ever witnessed a microaggression in a learning environment? Were you satisfied with the way you responded? In this practical, hands-on session delivered by Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, we will
Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus
Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus
This interactive workshop encourages participants to move beyond the text of Ontario's human rights legislation to understand how legal requirements affect our day-to-day work. How do we identify when behaviour
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds,
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Judging Disagreements: Reflections from Justice Huscroft
Judging Disagreements: Reflections from Justice Huscroft
Join the Department of Political Science and the Justice and Legal Studies team to hear Justice Huscroft from the Court of Appeal of Ontario discuss his remarkable career as scholar,
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The Impact of Social Networks on the Work-Life Choices of South Asian Women in Ontario, Canada (Webinar)
The Impact of Social Networks on the Work-Life Choices of South Asian Women in Ontario, Canada (Webinar)
Webinar hosted by Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Presented by Anju Philip: Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University
A Year in the Life of Parliament
A Year in the Life of Parliament
Hear from Canadian political scientist and former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, Dr. Ian Brodie. Department of Political Science welcomes Dr. Ian Brodie from the University of Calgary When: November 24, 2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Where: Rozanski Hall 105 For information, visit: csahs.uoguelph.ca/brodie
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WSET Level 1 Award In Wine Certification
WSET Level 1 Award In Wine Certification
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines is an entry level world recognized qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is ideal for boosting the confidence of new or inexperienced front-line staff in the hospitality and retail sectors. It is also a great course for those wanting to know
In-person panel discussion: Kept Alive Within Us art exhibition at the AGG
In-person panel discussion: Kept Alive Within Us art exhibition at the AGG
Featuring artists Sandra Brewster, Ésery Mondesir, and Farihah Aliyah Shah in dialogue with moderator Starasea Camara, this panel discussion will explore themes and issues raised in Kept Alive Within Us, a group exhibition at the Art Gallery of Guelph curated by Sally Frater that explores various rituals related to the everyday and the natural environment
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Hospitality Services United Way Silent Auction
Hospitality Services is hosting a virtual silent auction in support of United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. The auction is open from November 27 to December 8 at 11:30 p.m. Bid on parking passes, a golf lesson, brewery tours, sports tickets, TV's, and more! View the silent auction.
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday: Unlock Brighter Futures for our Students The University of Guelph is set to mark Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement where charities, companies, institutions and individuals rally for causes that are near and dear to their hearts. Giving Tuesday will take place on November 28 and U of G is inviting everyone to help
Ugly Festive Sweater – Trivia and Lunch
Ugly Festive Sweater – Trivia and Lunch
Don your ugliest festive sweater and put your trivia skills to the test in support of United Way! Get a few friends together to form a trivia team and compete for the grand prize of a $150 gift card for Gryph's Craft Kitchen and Alehouse. Trivia and Name That Tune will be done in teams
Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph
Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph
Graduate History students from HIST*6200 (Scottish Highland and Lowland History) with Prof. Kevin James will present a class colloquium, 'Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph' on Tuesday 28 November, 4:00-5:30pm, McLaughlin Library, Whitelaw Room (2nd floor). Short student presentations will be followed by an informal reception with light refreshments. More details
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Financial Literacy Fair
Financial Literacy Fair
November is Financial Literacy Month! To celebrate, Student Financial Services is hosting our annual Financial Literacy Fair on November 29. Join us in the University Centre courtyard between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Financial Literacy Fair is the perfect place to learn how to manage your finances, PLUS there will be free cotton candy
Opposing Oppression: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Competencies
Opposing Oppression: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Competencies
This interactive session will engage critically with anti-oppression frameworks and suggest ways to apply an equity and inclusion lens to learning and working environments. Anti-oppressive action involves both critical and practical examinations of individual, interpersonal, systemic, and cultural barriers to full participation for equity-deserving groups.
Campus Lighting Ceremony: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Campus Lighting Ceremony: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Members of the U of G community are invited to attend a ceremony to initiate the lighting of Johnston Hall and show support for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. As part of this ceremony, the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support and Education Centre and S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Free Environment) Peer Educators will
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United Way Bazaar
United Way Bazaar
Join us for the United Way Bazaar, brought to you by Hospitality Services! Thursday, November 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., University Centre Courtyard. Featuring: Great raffle prizes Bake sale U of G Bookstore Items Used Book Sale
United Way Holiday Bake Sale
United Way Holiday Bake Sale
Enjoy some baked goods in support of United Way! Thursday, November 30, 10 am to 5 pm in the Mountain Lobby. All proceeds in support of United Way.
Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff
Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff
Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff As the year comes to an end, let’s get together to recharge and celebrate the fantastic work you've accomplished in 2023. Join us for a coffee and a snack with President Charlotte Yates and other senior leaders. Thursday, November 30 Drop in between 10 a.m. and 11:30
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Brass Taps Vintage Pub Auction for United Way
BRASS TAPS has generously donated various Vintage Pub Glassware, Signs, Pictures and more for an Online Auction in support of the University of Guelph United Way Campaign. Money raised from this event will assist the United Way to create lasting positive change and unite people and resources in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. United Way assists