Canada’s Constitution: 1982 wasn’t 1789
Join us to hear from Justice Malcolm Roe, Supreme Court of Canada to discuss the evolution of Canada's constitution. In revolutionary France, 1789 became Year One in the new constitutional order. No comparable event occurred in Canada with the adoption of the Constitution Act, 1982. While the Charter and the protection of Aboriginal and treaty
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Kona Gray of EDSA
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Kona Gray, FASLA. Principal of EDSA and President of the American Society of Landscape Architects. With over 29 years of experience in 30+ countries, Kona has designed memorable places and unselfishly served the profession through volunteer efforts
Community-centered conservation and One Health in action: the Jane Goodall Institute’s work
Marie Meloche has worked with grassroots organizations, local and international NGOs in Canada and the Middle East before joining the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada team in 2018. As the Programs Manager, she supports the implementation of community-centered conservation projects in Africa and Canada. She believes that the key to sustainable development is to build
Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
Winter is a hard season for many of us. The days are shorter, the quality of light is not as brilliant as the spring & summer months, the cold temperatures
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements,
UC Agriculture Day
Come on out to the UC for UC Ag Day happening on February 12th, 2024. Learn about different agriculture industries in Canada such as dairy, poultry, swine, beef and cash
Local Government: A Social Ontology of Care
What is 'local government'? How can it be understood? Join our guest speaker JS (Kobus) Wessels, University of South Africa, who takes a theoretical lens to question, study and challenge
English Language Speaking Series: Communicating with Professors and Supervisors
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various
Skills for Research Impact Series: Evaluating KTT Activities
When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your knowledge mobilization
Do You Need to Sound Like a Native English Speaker?
Do you need to sound like a “native speaker of English” to be understood? The simple answer is no! In this pronunciation workshop, participants will explore the notion of nativeness
START U of G: Homeroom
Calling all Students! Come and join us for a casual study room sponsored by START U of G. This event is drop-in and is a great opportunity for you to explore different
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Preparing Your Pitch
Learn how to "pitch" your research! Participating in this workshop series will help you better articulate complex ideas effectively in a concise format and prepare you to share your research in
Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus
This workshop encourages participants to move beyond the text of Ontario's human rights legislation to understand how legal requirements affect our day-to-day work. How do we identify when behaviour is
Winter Tree I.D. (In-person)
No leaves? No problem! In this hands-on, interactive workshop you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for identifying trees in winter. From buds and twigs
U of G on Tour: Ontario Veterinary College Complex
This tour travels through the OVC anatomy museum and the non-clinical areas of the Large and Small Animal Clinics for about 50 minutes. Maximum 30 participants. Due to biosecurity and
Wellness Friday – Calming Your Mind During Challenging Times
Today’s life is fast-paced and leaves little time to relax and decompress. Greater pressure is being put on all of us to do more. The result is that many of
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds and learn about how they persevere through our most challenging season. We'll also be on the lookout for visitors from the north, as several birds
Owl Program
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. You'll get a chance to meet some of Wild Ontario's owl ambassadors, and then be shown tips and tricks for
Family Day Crafternoon!
Bring your young artists to the Art Gallery of Guelph this Family Day and explore our current exhibitions with activities that incorporate bright colour pastels to create unique DIY scratch art and a collaborative community banner! Inspired by the exhibition Tautuppaa | Long Looking featuring the distinctive work of Inuit artist Tim Pitsiulak, this drop-in program for children and caregivers will explore how