One Year Celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario
Join us at our first annual celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) website and to celebrate rural Ontario experiences, voices and stories! 5:00-5:40 p.m. Celebration Speakers: Senator Rob Black, Chair of PARO advisory committee Belinda Leach, Founding facilitator and Professor at the University of Guelph Storytellers - Learn about the stories behind
Guelph Food Safety Seminars 19th Annual Symposium
ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWelcome to the 19th (and 3rd virtual) Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) Symposium. Inflation: The New Foodborne Illness? What effect does inflation have on the safety and security of our food? Composed of a series of seminars, this year’s Symposium will examine how rising costs are affecting food safety along the food supply chain; the
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist
Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of Jacobites in Scotland
Join us as Scottish Studies students present their research and as we celebrate their remarkable achievements with a reception. After the revolutions of 1688, the Jacobite movement posed a very serious challenge to the legitimacy of state structures throughout Scotland, England and Wales, and Ireland. The University of Guelph’s renowned Scottish Studies Collection boasts an
Deep Dish Dialogues Explores the Beverage Industry
Join us online for an hour-long session exploring the beverage industry as part of December's episode of Deep Dish Dialogues. We’ve gathered experts in wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks who will share how to prepare, taste and pair drinks. We’ll also have a discussion with our experts on how organizations in the beverage industry such
Ask Us Anything: Social Media Tips for Academic Entrepreneurs
Make the most of your LinkedIn profile! Improve your visibility and position yourself as a subject matter expert while growing your network. The Research Innovation Office invites you to explore
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
World Soil Day Celebration
Soils At Guelph would like to invite you to join us and millions around the world to celebrate World Soil Day in the front lobby of Alexander Hall. World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Soils: Where food begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by
Free Drop-In Recreational Skating for Night Staff
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate and snacks. Skating is a great way to take a break! Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2002
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day, is commemorated in Canada each December 6, the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which fourteen women were murdered and ten others injured in the name of "fighting feminism". Each December 6, the University of Guelph
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
Thinking Spaces presents Improv for Scientists: Joanne O’Meara and Shoshanah Jacobs in Conversation
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Improv for Scientists”: Joanne O’Meara in conversation with Shoshanah Jacobs. This event will take place on Thursday, December 8 at 1 p.m. in person (Mackinnon building, room 103, University of Guelph) as well as streamed online (via Zoom). A moderated Q&A will
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
Free Drop-In Recreational Skating for Employees
Get ready for the winter break with some skating, hot cocoa and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank. Donations for the Guelph Student FoodBank will
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
CIHR Town Hall with Dr. Michael Strong
Please join us as Dr. Michael Strong, president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) discusses the evolving nature of health research funding. This presentation will provide insights into a range of federal funding programs, describe the impact of the pandemic on CIHR program funding, share ways to foster a more integrated federal funding
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Animal Tracking
Who left that track in the snow? This animal tracking workshop will help you use track patterns, scat and other clues to identify common mammals that live in Ontario. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Australia: Research on the Reef and more
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
Winter is a hard season for many of us. The days are shorter, the quality of light is not as brilliant as the spring and summer months, the cold temperatures limit our activities and often lead us to retreat inside. For these reasons and more, our mental health can really suffer during the winter months.