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 attend our information session. A pizza lunch is provided. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 132

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 attend either day, it is recommended that you start with Day 1. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: McLaughlin Library, Room 384

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 for university students provided by the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Location: University Centre, Room 335

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 to commit to a change in their daily lives, no matter how insignificant, that will create social change in their organization or community. This year,

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

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 April 2); "A Sense of Wonder" (Jan. 19 to April 2); and "Colin Carney: Presence" (Jan. 19 to April 23). All are welcome; admission is

The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on "The Legalization of Marijuana: Will it Happen? Should it Happen?" The participants are: Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph Prof. John Milloy (former Ontario cabinet minister), Public Ethics, Wilfrid Laurier University The talk will be moderated by Prof.

Faculty and instructors in the School of Fine Art and Music  will perform music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Thursday at Noon (TAN) concert series and the 150th

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in three minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges.

Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five-session program meets on Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for all others.

The FarmSmart Agricultural Conference features more than 50 concurrent sessions that appeal to everyone involved in farm operations. From cash crop, livestock, business and environmental topics to the popular youth tour, beef symposium and the new "Women in Agriculture Program," there is something for everyone. Preregistration closes Jan. 19. General admission is $115; students/youth are

A blood donor clinic will be held Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Centre, Peter Clark Hall.

Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy brain, cope effectively and have more energy. This skills training program meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions over six weeks. The noon-hour group meets in University Centre Room 335  from 12 to 1 p.m. The 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. group