The Ontario Veterinary College presents the 2016 conference of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (CAVEPM). This year's theme is "Thinking Outside the Epidemiological Tool Box." The CAVEPM focuses on issues related to all aspects of veterinary epidemiology and preventive medicine, including food safety, animal welfare, zoonoses and health management, using a

The ninth annual Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation (ICCI) Cancer Research Symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Jaime Modiano. His talk is titled "Swimming Against the Current: A Turning Point in the Battle Against Hemangiosarcoma." Registration and abstract submission are now available. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714

The Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) Seminar Series presents Melanie Barham, Animal Health Network coordinator, Animal Health Laboratory, Laboratory Services, University of Guelph. She will discuss "Ontario Animal Health Network: A Collaborative Approach to Poultry Surveillance." Refreshments will be provided. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1812

The Curiosity Rover self-portrait (courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) Learn about the intense physics research being performed right here in Guelph at this all-ages free event that showcases the University of Guelph's heavy involvement with the Mars rover project. This is a great event for kids and anyone else with a passion for outer space. If the

The Rt. Hon. Bob Rae is the keynote speaker for the Luminary Leader Speaker Series. His personal and professional achievements include: • Successfully serving as Ontario’s 21st premier from 1990 to 1995.• Participation in negotiations that resulted in the inclusion of Aboriginal rights in Section 35 of Canada’s Constitution in 1982.• His leadership contributions as

Mohammed Baobaid, executive director of the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration, and Prof. Lynda Ashbourne, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (Couple and Family Therapy), present a free public lecture on "Enhancing Family Safety With Newcomer Families: Lessons Learned From Working With the Muslim Community." How can we best support the

The Department of Plant Agriculture is hosting a plant sale featuring a wide variety of vegetables, plants and herbs. Come early before the most popular items are sold out! Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: In front of Crop Science building

The University of Guelph's Centre for Business and Student Enterprise (CBaSE) and College of Business and Economics are  hosting the 2016 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) Conference.

The first candidate for the OAC dean position will be on campus for a public presentation and meet with various groups of people. Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Richards Building, Room

The U of G community is invited to the OVC community open house to learn more about the Project 2 preliminary design. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC Cafeteria

Join the Guelph Knowledge Translation and Transfer Community of Practice for this discussion on the concept of nudging and how it can help us understand how to affect behavioural change. All are welcome. Location: 1 Stone Road West, Room 207

Reach the goal of an accessible Ontario and attend this conference featuring engaging, inspiring and action-oriented sessions on classroom, document, media, web and workplace accessibility. The conference welcomes both accessibility

You-Chan Bae, senior researcher at the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency in Korea, will discuss "Pathological Changes in Wild Birds, Chickens and Ducks Infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Type A (H5N8) Viruses." The U of G faculty host is Prof. Leonardo Susta, Pathobiology. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1810