Thriving in Action: Finding Balance
How do we find a balance between being a student, a worker, a friend, a family member? How do we find joy in our many roles? In this Thriving in Action session, we will explore how we can integrate the many facets of our lives together. We will identify habits that help us thrive and learn practical time management strategies to help us build new
Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning
Mask (medical grade or higher), proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop teaches the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. Participants learn how to choose the right equipment and how to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be shown and practiced
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces with Aruna Antonella Handa
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Untitled or how free is free anyway? Unpacking the ceteris paribus clauses in free improvisation,” a talk by Aruna Antonella Handa. The event will take place via Zoom. A moderated Q&A will follow the talk. If you are interested in attending, please register
Project SOY Plus Competition Finale
After months of work, student teams involved in the 2021-2022 Project SOY Plus competition are ready to showcase their creative and potentially industry-altering plant-based products. Contestant entries will be open for viewing by the public and judged by industry representatives. Cash rewards of $2,500, $1,000 and $500 will be awarded to first, second and third
ONLINE Arboretum Workshop: An Introduction to Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin ‘Path/ Life’ – Workshop 1
This series of online workshops from the Arboretum will offer an introduction to Anishinaabe culture, science, language and knowledge. The Anishinabek are the Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region. Workshop 1- Akinoomaagewin, A Brief Introduction to Anishinaabe Science and Education In this workshop an explanation of what Anishinaabe science will be discussed, and how
ONLINE: Effective Studying – A Balanced Approach
This workshop is for undergraduate students who would like to learn how to balance staying healthy while studying for exams. During the session, students will learn about the importance of balanced mental/physical health for studying; tools, strategies, and activities to help prioritize and promote these elements; and academic resources and supports available for them at
ONLINE: Campus Day
This event is open to all future students! You do not need an offer of admission to participate. It is your chance to get more familiar with our academic programs and student services! Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with faculty, staff and current U of G students. Register now!
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop – Evaluating Knowledge Translation and Transfer (KTT) Activities
When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your knowledge mobilization efforts. By the end of this Skills for Research Impact workshop, participants will be able to: Summarize the steps involved in evaluating KTT Discuss common
ONLINE: Tips to Prepare for Final Exams
Join this workshop led by Learning Peer Helpers from McLaughlin Library on study and preparation tips for final exams! The workshop will cover techniques to prepare for different types of exams (multiple choice, short answer, essay questions)! Learn more and register online.
ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues with Nourish by 10C
Join us for the next episode of Deep Dish Dialogues. This month features Jess Barrie and Kalia Lenaghan of Nourish, Mike Oosterveld of Fixed Gear Brewing and Dr. Audrey Jamal of the University of Guelph. Nourish will be showing us how to bake bread using spent grain from Fixed Gear Brewing while we discuss circular
ONLINE: Provost Budget Townhall
Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Dr. Gwen Chapman, will host a public forum on 2022-2023 priorities and the current budget plan. This is an opportunity for the University community to ask questions and learn more about U of G’s fiscal position and plans. Thursday March 31, 2022 Noon to 1:15 p.m. Important Information: Event link will
ONLINE: U of G Yoga Meditation Collective: The Science and Biomedical Research on Yoga
Get ready for our third speaker Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Professor and Associate Neuroscientist, Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston will be speaking about the Science and Biomedical Research on Yoga: Enhancing Mindfulness, Awareness and Global Consciousness. Learn about cutting-edge Biomedical research on yoga's effects on positive psychology characteristics, transcendence and
ONLINE Arboretum Workshop: An Introduction to Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin ‘Path/ Life’ – Workshop 2
This series of online workshops from the Arboretum will offer an introduction to Anishinaabe culture, science, language and knowledge. The Anishinabek are the Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region. Workshop 2- Mishkiki, The Strength of Mother Earth and our Relationships with Plants In this workshop a discussion of what Medicine is will be fostered.
Taunton House – A Theatre Studies Ensemble performance
Taunton House is the final product of the fourth year theatre students' Ensemble creation - fully student-run, with support from the faculty. ABOUT: Amelia Taunton is trying to publish her work in the 1890s and meets Serena Whitlock, an agent who can help her achieve her dream. Ambition and sexuality collide as they navigate their
IN-PERSON and ONLINE: Are Politicians Democratic Realists?
Please join the Political Science department for our next speaking event: Are Politicians Democratic Realists? What do Canadian politicians actually think about democracy, voting and elections? Join us for a Presentation by Dr. Jack Lucas on the consequences of politicians’ theories of democracy. Featuring: Dr. Jack Lucas, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of
Modern Day Scotland: Moving Forward with a Sustainable Recovery for the Travel and Tourism Industry
VisitScotland invites members of the University of Guelph community to attend an engaging discussion on modern and responsible tourism. Join representatives from the Scottish Government and VisitScotland, together with a select panel of travel experts, for a presentation and Q&A session on the challenges and opportunities around sustainable recovery and responsible tourism in modern-day Scotland.
End of Year Celebration
Book your calendar and come celebrate the end of the year with the University community! There will be food trucks with free food for the first 1,200 students, first-come first-served. Food will also be available to staff/faculty at a cost. Food Trucks include: Gryph N' Grill Fo Cheesy El Milagro Lady Glaze Beavertails Tents will
Thriving in Action – Coping with Difficulties
Difficulties are a normal part of life that we all experience. But that doesn’t mean that they are easy to deal with! In this Thriving in Action session, you will develop skills in resilience and self-compassion and identify strategies to help you learn from exam errors and cope in stressful academic situations. Pending public health guidelines, this
Students Supporting Students – Fun Stress Busting Events
Feeling the end-of-semester burnout? Stressing about upcoming exams? Need a fun event to burn off some steam? Come join a group of passionate, local, grade 9 students from St. John's-Kilmarnock school and staff from Student Wellness Services for some short stress-busting events from 1 to 3 p.m. in Branion Plaza. There will be free short
Senate Meeting
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal to access the agenda package. Agenda packages are published approximately one week in advance of the meeting.