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Morning Mindful Moment
Morning Mindful Moment
Join this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing.
Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek: Six Continents of Life
Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek: Six Continents of Life
Since 1999, the Arboretum's interpretive biologist Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent
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IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast
IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast
Catalyzing Diversity in Science. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 27 for an amazing opportunity to celebrate what it means to be a woman in STEM. Also fun prizes and a raffle
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
In Conversation: Anong Beam and Rhéanne Chartrand
In Conversation: Anong Beam and Rhéanne Chartrand
In response to the Art Gallery of Guelph’s Fall 2023 exhibition Carl Beam: Pieces of a Puzzle, AGG welcomes artist Anong Beam, Carl Beam’s daughter, in conversation with curator Rhéanne
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Thinking Spaces: Zahra Habib “Lunar Rotations: Eternal Eleuthia”
Thinking Spaces: Zahra Habib “Lunar Rotations: Eternal Eleuthia”
Please join us on Wednesday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) for Thinking Spaces: “Eternal Eleutheria” with Zahra Habib. This presentation will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108
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Blazing the Trail of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Past and Building a Strong Future
Blazing the Trail of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Past and Building a Strong Future
Join the Office of Diversity and Human Rights on February 29 for an exciting online panel discussion at noon, in celebration of Black History Month. Join our AVP, Indira Naidoo-Harris
Deep Dish Dialogues celebrates Caribbean Cuisine
Deep Dish Dialogues celebrates Caribbean Cuisine
Deep Dish Dialogues will be celebrating Caribbean cuisine with Chef Warren Ford from George Brown College and University of Guelph’s Chancellor, Dr. Mary Anne Chambers. This hour-long event will include
Cross-Border Dialogues: Ryan Rice and heather ahtone @ AGG Online
Cross-Border Dialogues: Ryan Rice and heather ahtone @ AGG Online
Cross-Border Dialogues is a series of conversations between arts programmers based in Canada and the United States. Participants will address a range of topics including the philosophies that inform their
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GREAT at U of G Presents: Employee Appreciation Day Celebrations
Employee Appreciation Day is on Friday, March 1 and GREAT at U of G is delighted to invite you to join the festivities. Appreciation is the acknowledgement and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. This year, visit the UC Courtyard on Friday, March 1 from 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. to socialize,
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Decreasing Headaches
Decreasing Headaches
More than 2 or 3 headaches a month are too many! Learn practical strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches, without the use of pain
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Women’s Only Swim
Women’s Only Swim
Athletics is opening their Women’s only swim in March for staff and faculty to attend for free! No membership is required. Staff should enter through Client Services to register for
Take the Stress Out of IBS
Take the Stress Out of IBS
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or a nervous/stressed stomach, by tackling the two greatest triggers of IBS symptoms.... diet and stress. This program teaches the
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2024 International Women’s Day Breakfast and Panel Discussion, Presented by GenEq
2024 International Women’s Day Breakfast and Panel Discussion, Presented by GenEq
Join the GenEQ committee to celebrate women's achievements and reinforce commitment to women's equality at the 2024 International Women's Day Breakfast and Panel Discussion presented by GenEq. What to expect
Sexualities, Gender and Social Change (SXGN) Art Installation and Poster Competition featuring Public Lecture by Dr. Emily Ansari
Sexualities, Gender and Social Change (SXGN) Art Installation and Poster Competition featuring Public Lecture by Dr. Emily Ansari
On International Women's Day, the Sexualities, Genders and Social Change (SXGN) program in the College of Arts invites the campus community to attend an art installation and poster prize presentation,
Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2024: Refocus and Recenter
Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2024: Refocus and Recenter
The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) at the University of Guelph is pleased to support the 7th annual free one-day virtual format conference in honour of International Women’s Day 2024,
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College Royal Ball
The College Royal ball is a decades-long tradition occurring on the Saturday before open house weekend. Get dressed up and come on out to dance the night away to the live band in Peter Clark Hall or jam out to the DJ in the courtyard, belt out some karaoke in brass taps, grab a bite
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Virtual (Zoom) Bird Sounds Series
Virtual (Zoom) Bird Sounds Series
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley,
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Confronting Contemporary Candian Colonialism
Confronting Contemporary Candian Colonialism
Join our guest speaker to discuss how settler colonialism remains 'denied' by many and how this influences mainstream political discourses. Dr. Adam Barker speaks to how the term 'colonialism' seems
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College Royal Hockey Game
College Royal Hockey Game
It's OAC vs Ridgetown. Come on out and see the University of Guelph Aggies take on the Ridgetown Aggies. A highly anticipated showdown with talent on both sides. There is
Listening to Different English Accents (online)
Listening to Different English Accents (online)
When it comes to understanding different pronunciations, much of the focus is on changing the speaker while ignoring listening practices. The purpose of this workshop is to have participants consider
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Exploring indigenous-AI Relations Through the Lens of Activity
Exploring indigenous-AI Relations Through the Lens of Activity
When Indigenous cultural resurgence is coinciding with generative AI emergence. Join Dr. Todd J.B. Blayone to explore the intersection of emerging digital technologies and Indigenous socio-cultural development. with focusing on
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College Royal Open House
College Royal is the largest university open house event of its kind in North America. Each March, the University of Guelph opens its doors to the general public in a campus-wide open house that attracts thousands of visitors every year. College Royal is a 100% student run and organized event. Whether you are a member
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The Art and Practice of Pruning
The Art and Practice of Pruning
This half-day workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of pruning and aims to provide you with basic skills to confidently approach pruning in your own landscape. We begin with
Constellations, Milky Way and Telescopes
Constellations, Milky Way and Telescopes
This in-person hour-long session will have a little bit for everyone. First, we’ll learn a few of the prominent winter constellations and how to find them (maps provided). Then we
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Working Through Menopause
Working Through Menopause
Although the transition from peri-menopause to menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life, many of the changes can be very disruptive. It doesn't have to be that way!
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Learn powerful, drug-free 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 escalation of anxiety. This three-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
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Providing Feedback to Graduate Student Writers: Rethinking Traditional Approaches
Providing Feedback to Graduate Student Writers: Rethinking Traditional Approaches
This workshop for faculty shares approaches to providing feedback on academic writing projects such as theses and dissertations. We discuss ways to anticipate and prepare for the challenges that graduate writers, including writers for whom English is an additional language (EAL), may experience as they receive, interpret, and respond to feedback. We show how you
Science of Happiness (Homewood Health)
Science of Happiness (Homewood Health)
This International Day of Happiness, join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health, to learn about the Science of Happiness. Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of
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Stop Worrying!
Stop Worrying!
Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it! Learn to curb the worry habit... and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and
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Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women
Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women
Dr. Juliet Daniel, a cancer biologist and the associate dean of research and external relations in the Faculty of Science at McMaster University, will present Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women as part of the College of Biological Science's Community Seminar Series. The event will be held in the
Interactive Cooking with Hospitality Services: Sustainable and Affordable Eating (In-Person)
Interactive Cooking with Hospitality Services: Sustainable and Affordable Eating (In-Person)
Join Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, Jessie, and Sous Chef, Dale, for a low cost and low waste interactive cooking class. Jessie will start with a presentation reviewing some of the considerations for sustainable and affordable cooking at home, followed by a demonstration from Chef Dale and an opportunity for attendees to cook recipes themselves. Register
Navigating the Fierce Debate: Democracy and Contentious Politics
Navigating the Fierce Debate: Democracy and Contentious Politics
Policy changes in contentious policy areas tend spark fierce debates that touch on essential aspects of democratic legitimacy and citizenship. This panel explores the relationship between recent changes in the
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Go PHYS Girl
Go PHYS Girl
Building upon the success of the Go ENG Girl and Go CODE Girl models, Women in Engineering and Physics outreach teams at the University of Guelph are piloting the first
14th Annual OTS Dog Jog in Support of OVC Pet Trust
14th Annual OTS Dog Jog in Support of OVC Pet Trust
The 14th Annual OTS Dog Jog is a family friendly 2/5km walk/run taking place in The Arboretum at the University of Guelph on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Time: Registration starts
OVC White Coat Ceremony
OVC White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony celebrates the transition a student veterinarian is making from pre-clinical learning to the applied learning they will experience in their final year, working with veterinarians in
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Certification
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Certification
The Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines certification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. Explore the main types and styles of wine
U of G Symphonic Choir Concert with Guelph Symphony Orchestra
U of G Symphonic Choir Concert with Guelph Symphony Orchestra
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of classical music! University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music's Symphonic Choir and the Guelph Symphony Orchestra will present Mozart's
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Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Garden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the
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Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty Through Research Knowledge Management Strategies
Respecting Indigenous Sovereignty Through Research Knowledge Management Strategies
Learn from Dani Nowosad as she shares the background and context of her ongoing research relationship with Inuit Hunter-Trapper Organizations (HTOs). She will be sharing the research data management agreement
LaunchLab Expo
LaunchLab Expo
Join us for the LaunchLab Expo hosted by the John F. Wood Centre! Located in the University Centre at the University of Guelph, discover student entrepreneurs showcasing innovative ventures in
LaunchLab Expo
LaunchLab Expo
Situated within the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph, the Centre’s mission is to provide transformational learning experiences through entrepreneurial thinking and empower
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Women’s Only Swim
Women’s Only Swim
Athletics is opening their Women’s only swim in March for staff and faculty to attend for free! No membership is required. Staff should enter through Client Services to register for
The Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art: Los Angeles-based Painter Tala Madani +
The Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art: Los Angeles-based Painter Tala Madani +
On March 27 at 6 p.m., the College of Art’s Studio Art program will be hosting The Studio Art Lecture in Contemporary Art: Los Angeles-Based Painter Tala Madani + in
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Escaping the Taliban: a Conversation with an Afghan Female Judge
Escaping the Taliban: a Conversation with an Afghan Female Judge
Please join us for a conversation with a female Afghan judge who arrived in Canada as a government-sponsored refugee in February 2023. She was one of 37 judges who fled