#HopeAndHealingCanadaCommunity Weaving Workshops with Tracey-Mae Chambers
2024-07-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join Guelph’s 2024 Artist in Residence, Tracey-Mae Chambers, at the Art Gallery of Guelph to contribute to a community weaving project. Sparking conversations about reconciliation, her ongoing initiative called #HopeAndHealingCanada has developed through workshops and textile installations across the country since 2021. Add your favorite colour from the materials provided and help weave our community together! Participants can also create a 4-inch round weaving project to take home.
This is a drop-in program with no registration required; all necessary materials are provided by the artist. All ages are welcome, though participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

CEPS NSERC Discovery - Faculty Writing Retreat and Workshops
2024-07-11 09:00 - 16:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
For CEPS faculty researchers who intend to apply for the NSERC Discovery Grant in Fall 2024.
Writing & Learning Services is collaborating with the CEPS Research Hub to host a three-day writing retreat for CEPS faculty and researchers. Set yourself up for success this NSERC Discovery Grant season! This retreat will provide you with dedicated training, structured writing time, and individual writing support. The retreat consists of five hours of training and eight hours of dedicated writing and consultation time.
** Register for the Retreat and Workshops!
For more information about this event and about the Discovery granting process, visit the CEPS Research Hub webpage.

Equine Health Event
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-16 | University of Guelph
The University of Guelph, a leader in equine education, is proud to announce its upcoming Equine Health Event. This two-day event, slated to be held on July 15 and 16, 2024, will provide horse owners, managers, trainers and enthusiasts with a comprehensive understanding of equine care through expert-led presentations and demonstrations.
The Equine Health Event is designed to cover various aspects of equine well-being, including massage therapy, behaviour and training, saddle fitting, nutrition, first aid, and chiropractic care. By offering a holistic approach to equine care, attendees will gain valuable insights into optimizing their horse’s health and performance.

Ecological and Heritage Walking Tour
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The Boathouse, 116 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 4H6, Canada
OPIRG invites you to the Ecological and Heritage Tour.
Embark on a fascinating exploration of Guelph’s natural and cultural heritage as we delve into the stories and significance of the Speed River while walking along the Royal Recreation Trail. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour will give you an insight of the histories and ecological life that define our community.
Come along to enjoy stories of historical significance and cultural heritage sites along the banks, and have opportunities to observe local wildlife in their natural habitat. Learn how people have affected the river over the century.
Register to attend.
Tours will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 17, July 23, July 25, and July 31.
Tours will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays, July 14 and July 21.
Tours held on the Royal Recreational Trail. Meet at the Boat House, 116 Gordon St.

Beyond the Books: Mental Health Literacy Training
2024-07-18 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Beyond the Books is a mental health literacy training that provides participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness in our university community, how to identify signs of troubling behaviour or distress, and how to engage in conversations to support and refer an individual as needed.⁠
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Beyond the Books is offered for free to all U of G students, staff and faculty.⁠
This session will be taking place online on July 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration for this training, as well as future offerings, can be found on the mental health training website.:

Opening Reception Paul Nadeau: Gravel is the New Gold
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us for the launch of the exhibition Gravel is the New Gold, featuring the work of artist Paul Nadeau. Drawing together the visual language of cottage-country ephemera with references to practices of measuring, mapping, and surveying, Nadeau’s hyperreal paintings incorporate trompe l’oeil to underscore a certain perception of the Canadian wilderness that has both depended on and accelerated the continuous dispossession of Indigenous lands for resource extraction and leisure.
This exhibition represents the culmination of two years of focused work in the University of Guelph’s Master of Fine Arts program. The Art Gallery of Guelph’s annual exhibitions of graduating MFA students are presented in conjunction with the School of Fine Art and Music at the University of Guelph.

Ontario Insects (In-person)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
This workshop introduces participants to all the major groups of insects in Ontario with a focus on how to recognize major groups or families, with special reference to the common species one is likely to encounter in both the backyard and in the field. This is a great introductory course for educators, field researchers, and those who wish to simply become familiar with the mini-wildlife of Ontario. Registrants in attendance will receive one of our insect biodiversity sheets. Note that the majority of this workshop will be spent out of doors regardless of weather, so dress appropriately!
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $94 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of July 15, 2024. After July 15 the fee is $104 plus HST.

Identification and Biology of Butterflies (In-person)
2024-07-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
This workshop has been designed to educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered include, butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration, and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. The workshop concludes outside catching and identifying the butterflies of The Arboretum. Registrants in attendance will receive a copy of our Butterfly biodiversity sheet.
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $94 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of July 15, 2024. After July 15 the fee is $94 plus HST.

Yours in Native Spirit: Richard Bedwash- Exhibition tour with Shauna McCabe and Colinda Clyne
2024-07-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Explore the vivid paintings and symbol-rich stories of Anishinaabe artist Richard Bedwash presented this summer in the exhibition, Yours in Native Spirit. This conversational walkthrough with co-curators Shauna McCabe and Colinda Clyne explores the connection between Bedwash’s life experiences and the community of Guelph. Deeply impacted by the colonialism of incarceration from his experiences of residential school to his term in the Guelph Correctional Centre, Bedwash’s expressive paintings represent a reclamation of knowledge, drawing on traditional stories and oral histories that he was intent on preserving and passing on. All are welcome; no registration required.

A Nation's Table Documentary Premiere
2024-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Ask a farmer, a fisher, a chef and a home cook to define ‘Canadian food’ and you’ll get four different answers. After all, the food found in Canada is as diverse as the people who live here.
A brand new documentary short film, A Nation’s Table, explores the life’s work of Anita Stewart, the “patron saint of Canadian food”. Thanks to her boundless tenacity and enthusiasm, she contributed more than ever imaginable to uncovering untold stories that celebrate Canadian cuisine, ultimately leading to the nationally recognized “Food Day In Canada.” Through her life of activism on food and the people who bring it to us, she turned crisis into opportunity, setting the table for Canada to build its culinary traditions into an evolving food system that’s the envy of the world.
Join us for a premiere screening of A Nation’s Table documentary celebrating the legacy of Anita Stewart. Your ticket will include a film screening, a panel discussion, and a post-screening reception catered by University of Guelph’s Hospitality Services. This premiere is taking place at the University of Guelph Arboretum on July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. and will feature a panel discussion with local food systems experts following the screening. Admission is free, and registration is required via Eventbrite to reserve a seat.
Event Speakers

Rebecca Gordon, Destination Development Specialist, Culinary Tourism Alliance
Vijay Nair, Executive Chef, University of Guelph
Ohemaa Boateng, Executive Director, Black Creek Community Farm
Joyce Parslow, Consumer Marketing Director, Canada Beef Inc.
Sandy Clipsham, Producer, Ward 1 Studios
Garrett Smith, Director, Ward 1 Studios

About Anita Stewart
Anita Stewart was a trailblazing Canadian food champion who left an enormous impact on Canadian food and culture. As a culinary journalist, food historian, activist and University of Guelph Food Laureate, Anita brought together farmers, producers, researchers, writers, chefs and food lovers to highlight and push the boundaries of Canadian cuisine. Find more information about Anita Stewart, Food Day Canada, and how U of G is celebrating. If you have any questions about this year’s Food Day Canada event, feel free to reach out to afievents@uoguelph.ca.

Indigenous Children's Book Reading
2024-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Child Care and Learning Centre, 20 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and the Child Care and Learning Centre as we continue to celebrate Indigenous authors. The event will feature a reading of Brittany Luby’s book When the Stars Come Home. Narrated by University of Guelph’s librarian Nancy Birch, who will read this heartwarming book, exploring how the comfort of tradition and storytelling fosters a genuine sense of belonging.

Gryphon Football Game vs. Carleton
2024-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
August 24 @ 1 p.m. | Guelph vs. Carleton | Alumni Stadium
On Saturday August 24 the Gryphon Football team will open their 2024 campaign at home against the Carleton Ravens. This game is in support of United Way and $1 from every ticket sold will support the U of G United Way campaign. The Community Hero for this game is Michael Treadgold from Guelph Big Brothers Big Sisters who will be honoured at the end of the first quarter. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. with tailgating, lawn games, and food trucks available at the front of the stadium.
Single-game tickets are on sale now at gryphons.ca/tickets
Watch the game webcast on OUA.TV and the tape delayed broadcast on Rogers.TV.
Need new gear for the upcoming season? Visit the official team shop Gryph’s Locker.

Gryphon Football Game vs. Waterloo - Homecoming
2024-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
September 28, 1 p.m., Guelph vs. Waterloo, Alumni Stadium
The 2024 Gryphon Homecoming will take place on September 28 versus the Waterloo Warriors. The Community Hero who will be honoured at halftime of the game is U of G professor John Walsh. Stadium gates open at 11:00 a.m. with tailgating, lawn games, and food trucks available at the front of the stadium.
Single-game tickets should be purchased in advance at gryphons.ca/tickets. Homecoming typically may sale out in advance of the game.
Watch the game webcast on OUA.TV and the tape delayed broadcast on Rogers.TV.
Need new gear for the upcoming season? Visit the official team shop Gryph’s Locker.

Community Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
2024-09-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
Join colleagues to celebrate the start of the new academic year at our annual Community Breakfast!
Formal remarks will provide overview of our community’s goals for the year ahead. We will also be recognizing the recipients of the 2024 President’s Awards for Exemplary Staff Service, Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion and Long-Term Service Awards.
Visit the Community Breakfast website for more event details and RSVP instructions.
Deans, directors, chairs and supervisors will be asked where possible to provide time for all those who wish to attend.

Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag Series: Open Access, Open Data, and the Tri-Agencies
2024-09-05 12:00 - 12:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Open Access, Open Data, and the Tri-Agencies will explore:

Benefits of open access
Use of open data generally and in our context here at the University of Guelph
Questions from audience members.

Hunters, Fishers and Trappers: The Amazing Life of Spiders (In-person)
2024-09-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
In this day-long workshop, participants learn about the fascinating life stories and identification tips about our most important invertebrate predators, the spider. Participants will venture outside for part of the day learning how to find and identify some of our amazing local arachno-fauna, discover first-hand why most insects are arachnophobic, and how we can (and should) help our local spider population. Registrants in attendance will receive a copy of our Spider Booklet.
*Maximum 18 adults.
Fee: $100 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of August 29, 2024. After August 29 the fee is $110 plus HST. Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled.

Family Pond Study (In-person)
2024-09-06 14:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Discover the hidden wonders of pond life with our Family-oriented Pond Study!
This aquatic adventure is perfect for parents and kids alike, offering a hands-on exploration of the fascinating creatures that call our ponds home. From frogs to backswimmers, you’ll get an up-close look at a variety of pond dwellers and learn about how their interesting adaptations allow them to thrive in such a unique environment. Bring appropriate footwear, as it can get a little muddy!
*Maximum 20 people.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

Trees. Listen
2024-09-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Kicking off Arboretum Expo Weekend 2024, The Arboretum presents the world premiere of a new composition for harp! Trees. Listen by Sharlene Wallace and Frank Horvat is inspired by Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s knowledge of trees and the Celtic tree-based Ogham alphabet.
The 9-part composition will premiere the evening of Friday, September 6, and outdoor installations of the music will be on-site starting Saturday, September 7. Tickets are $35 per person.

Arboretum Expo: Tree Day! + Plant Sale
2024-09-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
A community celebration of trees and the many exciting things happening in the Arboretum lands!
Join us for tours of the grounds, trails, gardens, research projects, tree climbing demonstrations, and an in-person Plant Sale. Take home an interesting woody plant, grown in the Arboretum greenhouse and tended to by our dedicated staff and volunteers.

Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag Series: Creating and Using ORCID iDs
2024-09-10 12:00 - 12:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this brown bag, you will learn what ORCID iDs are and how to use your ORCID iD to improve your research workflow. You’ll also have time to set one up in the session (it takes under 5 minutes!).
Specifically, this brown bag will cover:

Setting up an ORCID iD
Benefits of ORCID and persistent identifiers in research
Using ORCID in your research and publication workflows
Questions from audience members

The Frank Watson Book Prize 2023 - Virtual Lecture
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
We invite you to join the Centre for Scottish Studies online on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at noon (EDT) for the Frank Watson Book Prize Virtual Lecture, ‘Máel Coluim III, ‘Canmore’: An Eleventh-Century Scottish King’, with Dr. Neil McGuigan, winner of the 2023 award.
Dr. McGuigan will give a lecture that provides an overview of the book, its origins and aims, along with a summary of some of the main problems tackled and some of the solutions and conclusions offered. The talk will also try to provide a broader picture of Malcolm III’s importance to Scottish history.
More details and registration are available on Eventbrite.

Shinrin - Yoku Walk (In-person)
2024-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese term that translates into “Forest Bathing” in English, discover a gentle way of moving mindfully through nature. Led by Canada’s Forest Therapy Guide and Trainer, participants experience a walk intended to open the senses, deepen a connection with the natural world, and enhance wellbeing.
Ben Porchuk is the co-founder of the Global Institute of Forest Therapy. He has led over 250 forest therapy walks in several countries around the world.
Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person if you register before the early bird deadline of September 3, 2024. After September 3 the fee is $70 (plus HST) per person. Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled.

Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: Research Data Management 101
2024-09-12 12:00 - 12:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this first RDM brown bag, you will learn all about how research data management (RDM) is being shaped at the national level through the Tri-Agency RDM Policy, on campus through the U of G RDM Institutional strategy, and how it might impact you. Here is a list of topics that will be covered:

What is Research Data Management?
Tri-Agency RDM Policy (Institutional Strategy, Data Management Plans, Data Deposit)
U of G RDM Institutional Strategy
Questions from audience members.

Scottish-Canadian Academic Partnership Launch Reception
2024-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 | PJ’s Restaurant in the Atrium, 42 Macdonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1Y1, Canada
Join the Scottish Government Office in Canada and the Centre for Scottish Studies at the University of Guelph to launch the Scottish-Canadian Academic Partnership—a catalyst for cooperation between scholars in the two countries.
S-CAP is an exciting partnership between the Scottish Government Office in Canada and the Centre for Scottish Studies at the University of Guelph. S-CAP aims to:

Promote communication between scholars in Canada and Scotland with mutual research interests
Highlight their research to the wider community
Bring them into closer contact to nurture new research agendas, across a broad range of disciplines and domains.

This partnership represents an opportunity to inspire a new generation of Scots and Canadians alike through involvement in a vibrant scholarly network that promotes mutual interests and nurtures new research agendas and collaborations.
The reception will take place at the University of Guelph, PJ’s Restaurant in the Atrium, located at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. PJ’s is located on the north side of the University of Guelph campus inside of Macdonald Stewart Hall off of Gordon St. and College Ave E.
The launch event will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those who wish to attend online. The Zoom link will be posted on the event page in Eventbrite and emailed to all registered attendants 48 hours before the event begins.
More details and registration are available on Eventbrite.

Gryphon Football Game vs. McMaster
2024-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
On Saturday, September 14 the Gryphon Football team will play the McMaster Marauders in a 1:00p.m. kickoff at Alumni Stadium. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. with tailgating, lawn games, and food trucks available at the front of the stadium.
Single-game tickets are on sale now at gryphons.ca/tickets
Watch the game webcast on OUA.TV and the tape delayed broadcast on Rogers.TV.
Need new gear for the upcoming season? Visit the official team shop Gryph’s Locker.
