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IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast
2024-02-27 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
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 to be won.
The goal of this event is to bring people together from all genders and all science disciplines to learn from each other, and to raise awareness of the challenges women scientists face in academic, industry and government institutions.
Price: $10
Register now!
Can’t make breakfast? Join us after for an open seminar of panel speakers talking about what it means to be both a woman and a mom in a chemistry-based job.
This event is presented by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), held in conjunction with the U.N. Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
2024-02-27 11:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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 conversations.
This session will be hosted by Cara Wehkamp, AVP (Indigenous Initiatives) and is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.

In Conversation: Anong Beam and Rhéanne Chartrand
2024-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 Chartrand, who has long been engaged with Beam’s oeuvre. Considering the stories and legacies of the Manitoulin Island-based M’Chigeeng artist, their dialogue will centre on The Columbus Suite, a compelling series of prints featured in the exhibition created by Beam in response to the discourses surrounding the quincentenary of European arrival on Turtle Island.
Probing the nuances with which the artist investigated and challenged narratives of world history, politics, science, ecology, materiality, and Indigeneity, the speakers will delve into Beam’s profound influence and its resonance on both personal and community levels. The contributions of the prolific artist continue to leave an indelible mark in the realms of both contemporary visual arts and Indigenous cultural resilience and representation.
Carl Beam: Pieces of a Puzzle was curated by Sally Frater and presented by the Art Gallery of Guelph with the support of the Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts.
Image detail: Carl Beam, Lincoln and Ravens, 1990, photo-etching. Gift of Marion Oxley, 2006. Macdonald Stewart Art Centre Collection

Thinking Spaces: Zahra Habib "Lunar Rotations: Eternal Eleuthia"
2024-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 at the University of Guelph, as well as online via Zoom (please email ahadmin@uoguelph.ca for the Zoom link!).
As always, our Thinking Spaces events are free!
More about this talk:
Zahra takes you on the cosmic experience that is Lunar Rotations, blending musical selections with narrative overtones that connect the sounds with the theme of arriving at an eternally internal freedom: Eleutheria.
More about the speaker:
Any creation from Zahra Habib is an experience. Zahra is an award-winning DJ, producer, radio host, and multi-faceted creator. Her Lunar Rotations radio show and live experience is a performance of cathartic, creative force, and has rocked dance floors in London, Toronto, and New York. She has produced countless radio and podcast programs, and is known for her ability to inspire deep understanding and transformative ideas in her interviews, viewable on LunarRotations.TV. An advocate an expressive, creative life for all, she is a Board Member of TD Sunfest World Music Festival, the JUNOs Hip-Hop and Rap Advisory committee, and among many other distinctions, the owner of Shakti Creative Media Garden.
Keep up with Zahra via zahrahabib.ca, and Instagram: @Zahra.Shakti @Lunar.Rotations
More about the series:
The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series, Thinking Spaces, considers the ways in which improvisation can provide us with new ways of thinking and acting. Throughout the year, this group organizes public talks, workshops, special events, and concerts, as well as reading sessions that may include music, performance, film, academic texts, fiction, etc., based around critical thinking on improvisation. Readings are circulated in advance, and may also include short informal presentations by current IICSI students, artists or community groups.

Blazing the Trail of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Past and Building a Strong Future
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
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 and three amazing Black Canadian trailblazers as they share their stories, their perspectives and their hopes for the Black community in Canada.

Deep Dish Dialogues celebrates Caribbean Cuisine
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
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 a discussion around Caribbean ingredients, cooking techniques and culture. In addition, Chef Ford will be demonstrating how to prepare his special dish of pan roasted jerk chicken with coconut rice and peas, coleslaw and guava vinaigrette. This free event can be attended in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab or you can tune in and watch online.
Registration is required through Eventbrite.

Cross-Border Dialogues: Ryan Rice and heather ahtone @ AGG Online
2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 work, their methods for engagement, and the role of pedagogy and community outreach in their respective practices.
This iteration features Ryan Rice and heather ahtone.
Ryan Rice, Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawake, is a curator, critic and creative consultant based in Toronto. His institutional and independent curatorial career spans 30 years in community, museums, artist run centres, public spaces and galleries. Rice focuses his extensive curatorial research and writing on contemporary and Onkwehón:we art. In 2023, he co-curated the 2023 Bonavista Biennale (Newfoundland) and he was appointed to OCAD University’s Onsite Gallery as the Executive Director alongside his Curator, Indigenous Art post. He consistently contributes to multiple communities to advance leadership and organizational experiences in the arts and culture sector.
Dr. heather ahtone (Choctaw/Chickasaw Nation) is Director of Curatorial Affairs at First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her research examines the intersection between Indigenous cultural knowledge, art and museum practice. Working in the Native arts community since 1993, she has curated numerous exhibits, publishes regularly, and continues to seek opportunities to broaden discourse on global contemporary Indigenous arts. In addition to serving the Native arts community, she is on the editorial board for American Art Journal, is on multiple boards, including the Clara Luper Civil Rights Center, Association of Art Museum Curators, and the Native American Art Studies Association.
Presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Guelph Community Foundation Community Fund.

GREAT at U of G Presents: Employee Appreciation Day Celebrations
2024-03-01 | University Centre Courtyard, Ontario, Canada
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, enjoy live music, partake in specialty desserts and beverages, and enter your ballot for one of three exciting prizes!

12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Opening and Remarks
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Live music, specialty desserts, beverages, and prizes

Registration
Visit the event page and register to help us estimate Hospitality orders.
Virtual Prize Draw
To get in the spirit, GREAT at U of G invites you to consider “What is one thing that you appreciate about your University of Guelph Community?” Post your answer on the Employee Appreciation Day Kudoboard by Friday, March 1, 5 p.m. to be entered for one of two prizes valued at approximately $100 each!

Decreasing Headaches
2024-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 medications.
This four-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for 90 minutes, once a week, for 4 weeks.
Full details and registration.
Fees:

$ 20 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)

$ 57 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)

$119 for all others

Women's Only Swim
2024-03-06 15:05 - 15:50 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 their free swim pass. Everyone should enter the pool through the changerooms. Locks are available for rent for $1 or you may bring your own lock. Bags are not permitted on deck and all belongings should be secured in a locked locker. For more details and swim policies see the Athletics Recreation Swim webpage.
Athletic Fee Subsidy, All Staff
Have you heard of the Athletic Fee Subsidy? This subsidy makes general recreation and fitness very affordable. With the Athletics Centre on campus, there is no initiation fee, and you can sign up month to month and pause anytime without penalty! You can also add on an NRG membership for fitness classes, the Fitness Centre and NRG Zone as part of the subsidy – so another very affordable rate for a state-of-the-art fitness centre and the best fitness classes in town! For more information, please visit the Fitness & Recreation membership page.
NRG Zone Information
NRG members have access to ‘NRG Zone’ – Athletics & Recreation’s new small-scale, sensory-reduced studio. This includes daily women’s only hours and hours specifically for staff, faculty, and grad students. View the NRG Zone website.

Take the Stress Out of IBS
2024-03-06 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 most effective relaxation, diet, and lifestyle strategies to improve brain-gut relationship and positively impact IBS symptoms. These approaches are helpful for those with IBS and for people with a stressed stomach who would like to better regulate their digestive system.
This practical, five-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O’Reilly, dietitian at Student Wellness Services, meets online for an hour on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. for 5 weeks.
Full details and registration.
Fee:

$20 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)

$47 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)

$97 for all others

2024 International Women’s Day Breakfast and Panel Discussion, Presented by GenEq
2024-03-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Waasamowin – Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 1Y2, Canada
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
Starting at 8:30 a.m.
Come grab a bite to eat and a hot drink at the Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, then find your seat for the morning’s panel discussion.
8:55 a.m.
President Charlotte Yates will offer words of welcome and remarks for International Women’s Day.
9:10 a.m.
Leanne Son Hing will moderate a panel on Inspiring Inclusion: how to ensure the needs, interests and aspirations of women* are valued and included in academia, our workplaces, and our communities.
Please RSVP online by March 5 to help us minimize food waste. RSVP now.
About GenEQ
GenEQ (Gender equity at the University of Guelph) is an initiative to advance the status of women* at the UofG. We are all responsible for improving gender equity.
* The GenEQ Advisory Group use an inclusive definition of women that encompasses cisgender, transgender, intersex, and genderqueer women and encourage participation from individuals who are Two Spirit and/or gender nonconforming (e.g., non-binary, agender, bigender, and gender fluid).
Questions?
Contact the Office of Ceremonies and Events at uofgevents@uoguelph.ca.

Sexualities, Gender and Social Change (SXGN) Art Installation and Poster Competition featuring Public Lecture by Dr. Emily Ansari
2024-03-08 10:30 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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, featuring a public lecture by Dr. Emily Abrams Ansari, assistant dean of Research and associate professor, Western University, Faculty of Music.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Collaborative Specialization students who created the posters in response to this year’s International Women’s Day theme, #InspireInclusion. The art installation, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and poster competition, which will run from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., will take place in the Arts Research Centre (ARC) lobby.
The competition will be followed by a welcome by College of Arts Dean Samantha Brennan. Guests will then be invited to listen to remarks by University of Guelph President Charlotte Yates. At 11:15 a.m., guests will be invited to the ImprovLab, room 108 in the MacKinnon building, where Ansari will discuss “Feminism, Crafting, and the Minimalist Music of Ann Southam.” Proceeding Ansari’s lecture, guests are welcome to mingle with SXGN faculty members and enjoy light refreshments in MacKinnon, room 103.

Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2024: Refocus and Recenter
2024-03-08 10:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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, taking place on Friday, March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT.
This year’s conference highlights interdisciplinary and intersectional research addressing challenges faced by women*, girls and genderfluid communities. The theme, “Refocus and Recenter”, aims to amplify the voices, expertise, and achievements of women in research and beyond. It encourages a re-evaluation of traditional methodologies, urging participants to explore how diverse perspectives reshape our understanding.
The day will include keynote presentations from Nneka MacGregor (U of G Activist in Residence) and Layla Staats (activist, musician, film maker, change artist) and student research presentations exploring topics such as:

The impact of minority women in science, technology, arts, politics, and social movements;
Awareness about the intersectionality of feminism and womanism;
Celebration of achievements within underrepresented and marginalized communities;
Calls to action to accelerate gender parity.

“Refocus and Recenter” is more than just a theme; it’s a call to action. We invite researchers, practitioners, and participants from all backgrounds to exchange ideas that challenge the status quo, broaden our horizons, and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
Full program to come. Register now!
*Our definition of women encompasses cisgender women, transgender women, genderqueer women, and two-spirit, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people who are woman-aligned.

College Royal Ball
2024-03-09 21:00 - 2024-03-10 21:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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 to eat at the food trucks, hang out and catch up with old friends in the alumni lounge or test your euchre skills. The College Royal ball offers a fun night for all ages.
Event info:

Generously sponsored by the OAC dean’s office.
Coat check is included in the ticket price.
Absolutely no re-re-entry at any time.
No outside drinks are permitted into the ball.
Alcoholic drinks are not permitted outside of designated licensed areas.
Government identification is required for entrance to licensed areas.
We cannot guarantee immediate entrance to any of the rooms during the ball.
We reserve the right to deny entrance or extricate disorderly persons from the University Centre.

Buy your tickets by March 3.

Virtual (Zoom) Bird Sounds Series
2024-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures that cover over 150 bird species! We will focus on songs and some common, distinctive calls and will apply different methods to remember them. Each course will start with a short intro topic about birding by ear before we dive into the bird species. Learn how to make your own calls, read a sonogram, make up your own memorable bird song sayings, and more! Each class will finish with a 10-15 minute discussion period so you can ask all your bird-related questions.
See the descriptions on the registration page to find out which bird groups are covered in each class. Each workshop is recorded and made available for a limited time after the series has ended for registered participants.
Fee: $8 (plus HST) per session, or register for all 8 workshops at once and get one free (pay $56 instead of $64!) Register early to ensure your spot!
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, April 3 and 8, 2024
12 noon – 1 p.m.

Confronting Contemporary Candian Colonialism
2024-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 to cause intractable conflict when applied to Canada. To some, Canada left colonialism behind with the British Empire. To others, especially Indigenous people and their allies, colonialism is very much ongoing, and settler colonialism very specifically is at the core of this.
When: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Where: MCKN 019
More information

College Royal Hockey Game
2024-03-13 02:30 - 16:30 | Gryphon Centre Arena, 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Z8, Canada
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 a minimum of $5 donation at the door, with all proceeds going to the Farmer Wellness initiative which supports farmers’ mental health.
Come out March 13th, 2024 to watch the match, entry fees will be donated to a great cause.

Listening to Different English Accents (online)
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:20 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 how they can be better listeners of different types of accented speech. Along with practicing practical strategies to improve understanding of various English accents, participants will critically think about the nature of listening itself (and how it is not as objective as we think it is).
This event is online. A Zoom link will be provided via email approximately one day before the workshop.
This workshop is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Exploring indigenous-AI Relations Through the Lens of Activity
2024-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 the everyday uses of AI at home, school and work, Todd uncovers the opportunities this technology affords and its inherent contradictions.
When: March 15, 2024 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: MCKN 019
More information

College Royal Open House
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | University of Guelph
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 of the general public curious to see what goes on at the “University on the hill” or a student looking to become involved, we invite you to join us. Come and join the fun this March!
For the general public we invite you to come and visit the campus for Open House Weekend. Check out events like Old MacDonalds New Farm, Square Dancing Competition, the Dog Show, the various Club Displays, and much more.
Held during the last weekend of March Break each year, Open House Weekend is a chance to explore the university campus and see what the professors and students are up to. College Royal is a ​FREE event for the entire family. Each year we welcome over 20,000 visitors.
College Royal has been a tradition at the University of Guelph since 1925. That puts College Royal in its 100th year this March! Come and join the fun that has brought families and students alike to the University of Guelph for 10 decades!

The Art and Practice of Pruning
2024-03-18 13:00 - 16:30 | R.J. Hilton Centre, 384 College Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 how to form pruning strategies, including choosing and maintaining equipment and understanding plant growth and timing. Pruning cuts and techniques will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced together outdoors.
Fee: $65 (plus HST) per person if booked before the early bird deadline of Sunday, March 10, 2024. After the early bird deadline the fee is $75 (plus HST).

Constellations, Milky Way and Telescopes
2024-03-18 13:00 - 16:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 will look at photographs of several fascinating objects inside these constellations, with photographs taken by talented local astrophotographers. We’ll cap off the evening by observing a few of these objects with telescopes. In the event of cloudy weather, the telescopes will be set up inside to allow participants to look at a nearby target and compare the different views.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person.

Working Through Menopause
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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! Women may experience symptoms of peri-menopause beginning in their early 40’s and continue to experience symptoms into their 50’s. Simple nutritional and lifestyle modifications can have a big impact on the experience of menopause and beyond.
Let’s change the narrative on menopause to make it a time of empowerment and personal growth.
During this seminar, we will discuss the following:

Identify the common symptoms of peri-menopause/menopause and how they affect our body.
Review evidence informed tools to address common concerns including hot flashes, disruptions in mood, sleep and concentration.
Discuss life after menopause – Reviewing risk factors for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
Answer questions

Register now! You can submit questions when your register that will be answered during the talks. We look forward to this enlightening discussion with you!

Anxiety Skills & Strategies
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 online for 60 minutes, once a week, for 3 weeks.
Full details and registration.
Fees:

$10 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)

$27 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)

$57 for all others

Providing Feedback to Graduate Student Writers: Rethinking Traditional Approaches
2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 can support your graduate students throughout the writing process and provide meaningful feedback under time constraints by approaching feedback as both a teacher and a researcher. In particular, we focus on discourse analysis as a feedback tool which moves away from deficit thinking about EAL users. In this workshop, we will provide opportunities for participants to share ideas, strategies, and challenges with each other and to practice delivering written feedback.
This event is online. A Zoom link will be provided via email approximately one day before the workshop.

Science of Happiness (Homewood Health)
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 the research-based “happy habits” that can be adopted to increase levels of happiness and well-being.
Register through Qualtrics!

Stop Worrying!
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying.
Full details and registration.
Fees:

$5 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)

$19 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)

$37 for all others

Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso and breast cancer disparities in Black women
2024-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Waasamowin – Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 1Y2, Canada
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 SSC Atrium and online via Teams – view event details.
Dr. Daniel’s research is focused on elucidating molecular mechanisms of cancer development and molecular/genetic causes of the disparities in incidence and poor outcomes of breast cancer in Black women. She is a co-founder of the Canadian Black Scientists Network.
The CBS Community Seminar Series is designed to promote the work and visibility of biologists from equity-deserving groups, increase awareness of barriers to inclusion facing biologists, and provide opportunities to learn about equity, diversity and inclusion. There will be two seminars per year, each presented by departmental EDI committees, with support from the college.
Refreshments will be provided.
If you require an accommodation, please reach out to Dr. Rebecca Shapiro at shapiror@uoguelph.ca.

Interactive Cooking with Hospitality Services: Sustainable and Affordable Eating (In-Person)
2024-03-22 11:30 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
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 Here! Space is limited.
