Philosophy Speaker Series
Alex King, assistant professor of philosophy at SUNY Buffalo, presents "Aesthetic Reasons for Action." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 310
University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Concert
The University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble, led by conductor Henry Janzen, will perform their annual fall concert. This concert is free and open to everyone. Time: 3 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
University of Guelph CME Concert
The Guelph CME, led by conductor Joe Sorbara, will perform their fall concert of contemporary and improvisational material at Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph. Doors open at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The cover charge is $5 at the door. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar
Joshua Gong, research scientist at the Guelph Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will discuss "Gaps and Tips in the Development of Probiotics." For more information, contact Ravi Kulkarni, PHRN coordinator, at r.kulkarni@uoguelph.ca, or call 519-824-4120, Ext. 54759. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1812
Take a Paws with Therapy Dogs
Exam stress hounding you? Why not go to the dogs? Four fun-loving, tongue-lolling, tail-wagging bundles of fur are waiting for you to give them 15 minutes of attention. Register today to reserve your spot. All dogs are fully vaccinated, insured and experienced therapy dogs. Although all dogs are clean and groomed, not all are hypoallergenic.
December 6 Memorial
The U of G campus community is invited to attend a memorial to commemorate the 14 female engineering students who were killed at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989. Campus flags will be at half-mast in memory of the 14 women who lost their lives. Location: Thornbrough Building, engineering atrium
MA Thesis Defence: Josh Barry
Josh Barry, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "The Familiar and Unfamiliar: An Examination of Home and Anxiety." His adviser is Prof. Karen Houle. Time: 12:30 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 346
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Jeffrey Davidson
Jeffrey Davidson, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Synthesis of Clostridium Bolteae Capsular Polysaccharide Fragments: A Repeating Disaccharide Unit." Time: 10 a.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Erwin Remigio
Erwin Remigio, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Preparation and Activity of Multidentate β-Amino Sulfoxide Ligands and Expedited Catalytic Synthesis of Bupropion." Time:
PhD Thesis Defence: Jay Park
Jay Park, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Development and Characterization of Novel Bicomposite Mixed Ionic and Electron Conductor Metal Oxide Thin Films Fabricated by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis." Time: 2 p.m. Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Building Canada Lecture
Richard Hill presents “Kanata to Canada: Ongoing Legacy of the Silver Covenant Chain.” This event is the first in a year-long series of lectures that focus on building our nation.
Master’s Info Session for International Development Studies
Are you interested in learning about U of G's collaborative master's specialization in International Development Studies (IDS)? IDS includes 17 programs across the University. All undergraduate students are welcome to
Owl Workshop
Learn how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's owls. An evening "owl prowl" from 6 to 8 p.m. is planned. The early bird fee is $95 by Jan. 5. Location: Arboretum Centre
Writing Tune-up Grammar Series
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. Although you can
Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety
What are the most common anxiety escalators? Learn about them, along with proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop
Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series Presents Dr. Samantha Nutt
The Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series showcases business and social-entrepreneurial leaders whose professional efforts have created social change. Attendees of the Leadership Call to Action event will be asked
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Marc Ryan
The landscape architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Marc Ryan, principal and co-founder of Public Work in Toronto. His talk is titled "Starting Points." Time: 11:45 a.m. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 125
HAFA/HFTM Career Networking Night
The HAFA/HFTM Alumni Career Networking Night continues to be a success thanks to the enthusiastic participation of our alumni and students. Our alumni are excited to come back to the school to meet with our students and share their career experiences. The format of the evening will include round-table discussions between alumni and students, with
Guelph Tech Showcase
The sixth annual Guelph Technology Showcase brings more than 30 companies to U of G to highlight technical innovations in the region. Everyone is welcome. Location: Science Complex atrium
Winter Exhibitions Open at Art Gallery of Guelph
Everyone is invited to the opening reception for winter exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Guelph. The exhibitions are "Contrarieties and Counterpoints: Recent Paintings by Melanie Authier" (Jan. 19 to