Holocaust Education Week (ONLINE) - Survivor Speaker: Sol Nayman
2021-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us on Zoom to hear Holocaust Survivor and educator Sol Nayman share his testimony. We are so fortunate to have the privilege of hearing his testimony firsthand.
Register online.

Holocaust Education Week - Shabbat Dinner
2021-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
To conclude Holocaust Education Week, we invite everyone to join us for a traditional Friday night meal.
This will be our first in person dinner since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we can’t think of a more meaningful way to come together than by hosting the greater Gryphon body in celebration of coming together as a community.
Please RSVP (required to attend) and join us.
This event is free and open to all. All food is certified kosher. Double vaccination is mandatory.

ONLINE: Workshop - How to 3-D Print - Part 2
2021-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Curious about how to 3-D print? Join us for the second workshop of a two-part series to learn tips and tricks for using a 3-D printer to help bring your ideas to life! Our workshop facilitator is a graduate student in Engineering at the University of Guelph and has extensive experience with 3-D printing, app design and prototyping.

ONLINE: Thriving in Action: Mindfulness and the Present Moment
2021-11-15 13:30 - 14:50 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this spring and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 3: Mindfulness and the Present Moment
Explore here how to be in and make the most of the present moment. Learn how to plan and become more attentive, all from a mindful approach. Presentness can help to see things more clearly, gain perspective, feel grounded and excel. The art of attentiveness can help you to pay attention to yourself and what is around you and can be directly transferred to becoming a thriving student. Presentness and attentiveness will be explored along with academic strategies for planning and notetaking.
Other Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.

Connections on Monday, November 1 from 1:30-2:50 p.m
Finding Balance on Monday, November 8 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Coping with Difficulties on Monday, November 22 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

Louis Riel Day - Métis Flag Raising
2021-11-16 10:30 - 11:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us in front of the University Centre at 10:30 a.m. for short remarks and the raising of the Métis flag in recognition of Louis Riel Day. Although Louis Riel Day marks the execution of Louis Riel, commemorating one of the great tragedies in Canadian history, it is also a day to celebrate Métis culture, recognize the many contributions of the Métis to Canada, and to highlight the struggles that many Métis continue to face.
All students, staff and faculty are welcome.

ONLINE: Financial Literacy Month - Financial Literacy Webinar
2021-11-16 11:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
November is Financial Literacy Month! #FLM2021 is all about providing you with the financial tips and resources to better manage your money and feel confident in your future.
Hosted by Student Financial Services, this webinar covers topics such as budgeting, lowering your expenses, interest and credit cards. Additional time will be provided at the end of the webinar for a Q&A session.
By attending this webinar, you will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including U of G swag, and the grand prize of $500 towards your Winter 2022 tuition and fees. For additional entries, attend our other webinar about cooking on a budget at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16, and test your financial knowledge in the Financial Literacy Quiz that is posted on the Student Financial Services website.
Visit https://uoguel.ph/flm2021 to complete the quiz and access a link to the webinar on the day of the event.

ONLINE: Digital Storytelling for Research Communication
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This brief workshop will introduce participants to the practice of digital storytelling for research communication. Our experienced facilitators will take a deep dive into the components, elements and benefits of digital storytelling, and will also lead activities to demonstrate the application of these principles. This introductory workshop will prompt participants to begin conceptualizing an idea for communicating their own research through digital storytelling methods.
This workshop is offered as part of the Skills for Research Impact series.

ONLINE: Financial Literacy Month - Cooking on a Budget Webinar
2021-11-16 14:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
November is Financial Literacy Month! #FLM2021 is all about providing you with the financial tips and resources to better manage your money and feel confident in your future.
Hosted by Student Financial Services, this webinar includes a cooking demonstration by a U of G chef as well as money-saving tips when it comes to food and grocery purchases.
By attending this webinar, you will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including U of G swag, and the grand prize of $500 towards your winter 2022 tuition and fees. For additional entries to the prize draw, test your financial knowledge in the Financial Literacy Quiz that is posted on the Student Financial Services website.
Visit https://uoguel.ph/flm2021 to complete the quiz and access a link to the webinar on the day of the event.

ONLINE: Co-op In-Course Admissions Panel for BIPOC Students
2021-11-16 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Are you a student in first year interested in co-op? And do you identify as Black, Indigenous or as a Person of Colour (BIPOC)? If so, this event is for you!
The Experiential Learning Hub will be hosting a virtual BIPOC Co-op In-Course Admissions Panel to share information about how to apply for in-course admission into a co-op program. Current and previous BIPOC co-op students will share their experiences on the panel. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the co-op in-course admissions process, the panelists experience in co-op, and anything else that you want to know about co-op.

ONLINE: Mental Health for Money Makers - Navigating Mental Health for Entrepreneurs
2021-11-16 17:30 - 18:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
As part of mental well-being awareness week, The John F. Wood Centre is proud to collaborate with the Wellness Department at the University of Guelph and the Business Development Bank of Canada for our Bigger Picture Series. The topic of discussion will be Mental Health for Money Makers – Navigating Mental Health for Entrepreneurs.
Our keynote speaker, Chris Coulter of The Finish Line Group, has seen firsthand the impact that mental health can have upon the success within your business and your life and how the two are on a constant collision course.
The keynote will be followed by a discussion with experts from the U of G Wellness Department and the Business Development Bank of Canada to discuss the resources and tangible next steps for those with an entrepreneurial mindset and those working in the business industry. Whether you are your own boss or work in a corporation, this conversation will provide value and insight into why mental health matters in all aspects of our lives. We hope you will join us for this important conversation on November 16.

ONLINE: The Principles and Practices of Critical Community Engaged Scholarship
2021-11-17 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This webinar, featuring Mavis Morton, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph, will identify the difference between community engaged scholarship (CES) and critical community engaged scholarship (CCES). It will highlight the principles guiding critical and community engaged scholarship and it will identify practical ways in which these guiding principles can be implemented and evaluated by community university partners.
Learn more online.
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) and Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI)

Fair November
2021-11-17 10:00 - 17:00 | NY, Canada
This year, U of G students, staff and faculty can shop the Fair November Craft Show in-person in the UC Courtyard. External community members are welcome to shop online.
Check out new artisans each week!
NOVEMBER 17 – 18

Wicked Bee Candles – Specializing in handcrafted pure 100% premium beeswax candles, which will add beauty and ambience to any home.
Gnomes by Mari – Unique and whimsical handmade Gnomes. Each adorable Gnome is one of a kind and perfect for any setting.
Lisa Skog Ceramics – Exquisite handmade ceramic ornaments, jewellery, functional wares and art pieces. Each piece is truly a work of art.

NOVEMBER 17 ONLY

White Lotus Design Jewellery – Contemporary designed and handmade necklaces, earrings and cuff bracelets.

NOVEMBER 18 ONLY

Esther Gould’s Gourmet Desserts – Truly incredible homemade taste sensations, from cookies and biscotti to scrumptious cheesecake in a jar and dessert sauces.

Visit the Fair November website for weekly updates and to shop 60+ Artisans.
Remember: You must be fully vaccinated to access U of G campuses and University-managed facilities.

ONLINE: SHINE Week - Let’s Talk Mental Health Panel
2021-11-17 17:30 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Mental Health Panel is the highlighted event for SHINE Mental Well-Being Week! This year’s panel will include U of G undergraduate, graduate and OVC students as well as a faculty member, who will speak on their own experiences with mental health. Following their stories, there will also be an opportunity for Q & A from the audience.
Join us for a night of important discussion and education through MS Teams Live.
Find the full list of SHINE Week events on our website.

One Health - AMR and post-pandemic priorities with Dr. Stuart Reid
2021-11-19 10:30 - 23:30 | ONLINE and IN-PERSON, Ontario, Canada
This is a hybrid event with limited capacity for in-person attendance, up to 25 people. Registration is required for those that plan to attend in person. Capacity for virutal attendance is up to 300 people, registration is NOT required for those that plan to attend online.
SPEAKER:
Professor Stuart W.J. Reid CBE BVMS PhD DVM(Hons) DipECVPH FRSB FRSE FRCVS
BIO:
Stuart Reid is President and Principal of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), an autonomous member institution of the University of London federation.
An alumnus of the University of Glasgow, he became dean at his alma mater in 2005 before moving to the RVC in 2011. The oldest and largest veterinary school in the English-speaking world, the RVC is ranked as the top institution globally in the QS World University subject rankings.
Reid is a recognized by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a specialist in veterinary epidemiology and in veterinary public health by the European Board of Veterinary Specialists, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Academy. His research interests are focused on zoonotic disease and antimicrobial resistance. He has over 160 scientific publications, including in PNAS and Science, and he has secured over £16M in competitive funding during his career.
Reid was president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in the UK 2014-15. He has also been president of the European College of Veterinary Public Health and honorary secretary of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges.
He was appointed CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2018 for services to the veterinary profession and higher education, and in 2019 he was elected as a Fellow of the RCVS and an international member of the National Academy of Medicine in the USA.

Schofield Memorial Lecture 2021 - Dr. Alan Wilson
2021-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE and IN-PERSON, Ontario, Canada
Topic: Trotting Horses and Hunting Cheetah: An Anatomist’s Perspective on Locomotion
In this talk, Dr. Alan Wilson, Professor of Locomotor Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, will describe the specialized anatomy of athletic animals with particular reference to muscle and tendon and discuss the factors that define endurance, speed, acceleration and maneuvering performance. He will present data and insights gained from studies of a range of domestic species, African predators and their prey and talk about the evolution from laboratory based measurements to developing wildlife collars containing using GPS and inertial sensors. Topics will also include how athletic a prey animal needs to be to evade capture by a cheetah or lion, the tactics the prey should use to maximize its chance of survival and the remarkable anatomy and physiology that enable a wildebeest to cover 80 km over five days in 40C heat without drinking.
Registration: This is a hybrid event with limited capacity for in-person attendance, up to 25 people. Registration is required for all those that plan to attend, virtually or in person.
Learn more online.
PHOTO CREDIT: Stuart Dunn

ONLINE: Dissertation Boot Camp
2021-11-22 09:00 - 2021-11-26 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
NOTE: You must apply for this program. It is not possible to register for Dissertation Boot Camp (DBC) through this website. To apply for the Fall 2021 program, complete the DBC Application Form on the DBC webpage.
This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis writing goals and accelerate their time to completion. Participants are expected to participate all five days.
DBC offers graduate students focused and supported individual time to write, as well as lessons on writing issues and access to one-on-one support with writing experts. We recommend that students attend DBC early in their thesis or dissertation writing process.
Writing Services offers DBC once every semester: Please note there is an application deadline.

ONLINE: Thriving in Action - Coping with Difficulties
2021-11-22 13:30 - 14:50 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Want to do better and be better as a student? The Thriving in Action workshop series will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university.
Learn new strategies in managing your time and studying effectively.
Build skills in motivation, optimism and resilience.
In each workshop, you will learn both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be.  Join us for one – or all four – workshops and learn how to thrive. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
All participants will be entered in a draw for one of two gift certificates valued at $25. Attend all four workshops, and your name will be entered four times.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 4: 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.
Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.
A Mindful Approach to Academics – Monday, November 15, 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: Senate Meeting
2021-11-22 17:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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.

ONLINE: Economy in India 2047
2021-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The first of a series of lectures to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence
Economy in India 2047
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST/ 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM IST
India 2047: Just, Sustainable and Equal Future
Amitabh Behar, Chief Executive Officer, Oxfam India
The Future of Farming in India
Sudha Narayanan, Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Can India find a path to inclusive economic growth?
Yamini Aiyar, President and Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research
Moderator: Arjan de Haan, Senior Program Specialist, Sustainable Inclusive Economies, IDRC, Ottawa
Details and RSVP: https://uoguel.ph/India2047-1

ONLINE: Workshop - App Prototype
2021-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Prototyping is the act of getting ideas out of your head and into a tangible representations (e.g., a picture, an object, a story) that people can react to. In this workshop, you will learn how to take your ideas and what steps you need to take to design an app prototype. Our workshop facilitator is a graduate student in Engineering at the University of Guelph and has extensive experience with 3-D printing, app design and prototyping.

ONLINE: Holiday Stress Prevention with Yoga (6 weeks only)
2021-11-24 06:00 - 07:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Reduce stress; maintain balance and enjoyment for the holiday season.
Note: Whether you are looking to de-stress or hoping to give Yoga a try, all are welcome to attend.
What: Gentle online classical yoga classes, combining breath, movement and meditation.
When: Wednesday mornings from 6 to 7 a.m. November 24 to December 29.
Teacher:
Cary has had a personal yoga practice for many years before she became a Classical Yoga teacher in 2011. Her aim when starting yoga was primarily to improve her physical health. Cary now loves the yogic lifestyle, philosophy, and everything related to yoga.
More Information:

To participate please join the Zoom meeting.
Website: uoguel.ph/yoga
Email yoga@uoguelph.ca

This event is brought to you by the “U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective” and is sponsored by Wellness@Work at the U of Guelph.

Fair November
2021-11-24 10:00 - 17:00 | NY, Canada
This year, U of G students, staff and faculty can shop the Fair November Craft Show in-person in the UC Courtyard. External community members are welcome to shop online.
Check out new artisans each week!
Visit the Fair November website for weekly updates and to shop 60+ Artisans.
Remember: You must be fully vaccinated to access U of G campuses and University-managed facilities.

ONLINE: People's Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) Launch
2021-11-24 10:00 - 22:40 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The People’s Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) is a collaborative virtual project which seeks to create a world where bridges of understanding are built between the urban and the rural, and where rural voices and stories are valued. We have been building a widely accessible (and continually growing) online repository of diverse stories from across rural Ontario.
We invite all to join us at the launch of the PARO website and to celebrate rural Ontario experiences, voices and stories! We also encourage you to spread the word about the launch and about the project, as we are continually seeking out stories for our repository of rural Ontario stories and experiences!
Register online: https://www.ruralontario.org

ONLINE: Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) Symposium
2021-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
GFSS Annual (Virtual) Symposium: Back to the Buffet – Food Safety in a Post-COVID World
Session 4: What your recipe book forgot to mention – Food Safety in the home Q&A
For the first time, the GFSS will host a panel of experts available to answer your (the consumer’s) questions!
During the pandemic, at-home food preparation, home-grown produce and even foraging became new habits, increasing the need for reliable and accurate food safety information from trusted sources.
We welcome you to send your questions in ahead of time via the registration form. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the session (via the chat box).
This virtual event is free but registration is required. For further details and to register, see: https://www.uoguelph.ca/foodscience/events/2021/11/guelph-food-safety-seminar-gfss-symposium-session-4

ONLINE: CCSAW Research Seminar - In Pursuit of Better Broiler Welfare
2021-11-24 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Globally, 70 billion broiler (meat) chickens are raised each year, and more than 90per cent of them reach ‘market weight’ in just six weeks or so. Is this accelerated growth a problem? In this seminar, Dr. Stephanie Torrey will discuss the welfare of broiler chickens and whether a transition to slower growing genetics will have a measurable impact on their welfare.
Dr. Torrey’s research on poultry and swine welfare has informed policies and auditing schemes around farm animal genetics, transportation and euthanasia. As a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and then the University of Guelph, she authored/co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts on farm animal behaviour and welfare. In her current role as research scientist with Trouw Nutrition, she now works with a global team to validate nutritional products for poultry production, health and welfare. A native of Massachusetts, Dr. Torrey resides in Guelph with her husband and two sons.
Please join us on Zoom!
https://zoom.us/j/98105791067

Children's Theatre: The Remarkable Life of Marnie McPhee
2021-11-26 19:00 - 2021-11-28 22:00 | U of G’s Massey Hall Theatre, 478 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A children’s play by Canadian Daniel Sarah Karasik. Meet Marnie McPhee, daughter, sister, aspiring astronaut and possible Martian.
This is a wonderful children’s theatre piece that the School of English and Theatre Studies students are presenting under professor Troy Hourie as a multi-medial immersive production that will include puppetry, video projection and a green screen environment. For kids (or adults who embrace their inner child), there will be special 30 minute art workshop for children before the show.
There are five public performances to choose from. Purchase tickets online.
Massey Hall Theatre
478 Gordon Street
Guelph, ON N1G 1Y4

U of G Aprés Ski
2021-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | NY, Canada
U of G introduces Aprés Ski! Students: Drop by the UC Courtyard and enjoy free coffee and baked goods, play Jenga, take pictures and enter contests!
Wear U of G colors or a ski-themed outfit for double entry into contests!

ONLINE: Evaluating KTT (Knowledge Translation and Transfer) Activities
2021-11-30 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This workshop delves into the techniques and tools that can be used to evaluate the impact of our research engagement and knowledge mobilization efforts. Beyond gathering anecdotes, learn to use evaluation approaches to assess the impact of your work. This workshop will cover logic models, measures and indicators, and engage participants in discussing common challenges and best practices in evaluating knowledge mobilization activities.
This event is presented as part of the Skills for Research Impact series.

ONLINE: An Integrated Health Review - Improving Health Access for International Students
2021-12-01 11:00 - 12:15 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This webinar will present a longitudinal research study focusing on international students on post-secondary campuses in Canada. Students receive a full clinical check-up followed by structured teaching on selected topics with a registered nurse. Goals include improving medical knowledge, tracking incidence of common medical conditions, and tracking rates of various interventions.
Speakers:

Dr. Shivajan Sivapalan, M.D., C.C.F.P
Campus Clinic Physician for the Campus Health and Wellness Centre for Durham College and Ontario Tech University
Director of Clinical Operations at SAAAC Autism Centre
Dr. Yasir Khan, M.D., C.C.F.P.
Campus Clinic Physician for the Campus Health and Wellness Centre for Durham College and Ontario Tech University
Adjunct Lecturer with the University of Toronto
Masters Student in the Healthcare Quality Program at Queen’s University

Learn more online.
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)

ONLINE: Project SOY Plus Information Session
2021-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn more about Project SOY Plus! Join the student innovation challenge and create novel plant-based products.
This information session will introduce you to the competition, key dates and deadlines and the benefits of taking part in Project SOY Plus.
You will then have the opportunity to hear from a past Project SOY Plus participant who has founded a start-up company based on their project idea and from a representative of the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise before having the opportunity to have your questions answered.
Learn more online.
