Take the Stress Out of IBS
Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or a stressed stomach. This four-session program is offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services. $10 for students and $40 for non-students University Centre - Room 335
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents The Penderecki String Quartet
Join the magnificent Penderecki String Quartet for a concert of string quartet masterworks from Canada and Norway. Free concert, everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
I Stand #INUNITY with #MMIW
The RCMP have recorded up to 1,181 missing or murdered Indigenous women in Canada. Stand up to show that you are aware and care about this issue on October 19. This demonstration of alliance will be captured with an aerial photograph.
Netherlands Field School Info Session
Come learn about the Netherlands Field School (1.0 credits) - an opportunity open to all second, third and fourth year students. The field school takes place from the last week of April through the first week of May. The field school consists of two days of seminars in Guelph followed by 16 days in Amsterdam and
“Tibetan Stories” film screening
Director Carey Russell is bringing his mini-films "Tibetan Stories" to U of G. Join us for this free screening, open to everyone. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Carey Russell. "Tibetan Stories" is a documentary web-series created to explore the lives and values of contemporary Tibetan refugees. Particularly in the western
Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety
What are the most common anxiety escalators? Learn about these, 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. University Centre - Room 005
Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair
Students are invited to meet representatives from educational institutions in Ontario, across Canada, the United States and international locations to explore post-graduation opportunities including certificate, post-diploma and graduate programs. A wide variety of educational fields and programs will be represented such as: teacher education MBA programs social work accounting law college post-diploma programs homeopathic medicine
Are Students #TextbookBroke?
Are you #TextbookBroke? Textbooks and other course materials are a significant expense for many university students. The McLaughlin Library and the Central Student Association (CSA) invite students to attend a presentation on Open Educational Resources (OER), a movement that encourages the use of low, or no-cost course materials in university classes. Find out more about
Frank Plummer at 2017 Gairdner Lecture
Join us Oct. 25 for the 2017 Gairdner Lecture, “Untold Stories of the National Microbiology Laboratory” presented by Frank Plummer. Plummer is the recipient 2016 Canada Gairdner Wightman Laureate for his groundbreaking research in Africa in understanding HIV transmission and his leadership at the Canadian Microbiology Laboratory with pivotal roles on SARS, influenza and Ebola
Workshop: STOP Worrying!
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $10 for members of USW Local 4120 and $20 for everyone else. University Centre,
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Johannes Linstead – Guitars of Fire!
Enjoy passionate Spanish guitar music with Juno nominee Johannes Linstead and special guest Geoff Hlibka. Free concert, everyone welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted. MacKinnon Building, Room 107.
The CBaSE Couch – Entrepreneurial Information
Come meet CBaSE (the Centre for Business and Student Enterprise) and learn about entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial programming that we offer.
Canada 150 Symposium: Reflect and Envision – Food Security/Borders/Indigenous Resistance
U of G's Canada 150 Symposium: Reflect and Envision - Food Security/Borders/Indigenous Resistance takes place Oct. 27 and 28. The symposium is an opportunity to reflect on what we can learn from our collective past to envision Canada's role in the 21st century. A portion of the event will be recorded for CBC's Ideas. War
Mock Crash on Johnston Green
The College of Business and Economics Students' Association (CBESA) has partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to demonstrate the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. The CBESA will be running a Mock Crash October 27 from 10 a.m. to noon on Johnston Green. A car that was involved in an impaired driving collision will be
One Health Poster Day
The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) is excited to host its second annual One Health Poster Day on October 31 in the Summerlee Science Complex Atrium. In celebration of Global One Health Day (November 3), CPHAZ is looking to highlight examples of U of G research, services and teaching (happening on campus or
Workshop: What a Pain
Stress escalates pain! This workshop explores the pathways through which stress feeds pain, possible hacks, examples of biofeedback in pain management and some pain management tips. This free session marks International Stress Awareness Day. University Centre, Room 335
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Elinor Frey
Cellist Elinor Frey will perform Bach's Suites and a newly commissioned work, Ricercar. Free concert, everyone welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted. MacKinnon Building, Room 107.
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with Let’s Talk Science
Hosted by Let's Talk Science at the University of Guelph, this fantastic magical and science-filled day is based on the popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. By attending our School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, children of all ages will have an exciting, fun-filled day of learning the "magic of science".
Fall Preview Day
Visit our campus on Fall Preview Day and meet with faculty and students. Learn what the University has to offer by taking part in our campus tours, academic and student life displays, and information sessions on residence, co-operative education, admission and finance.
Holocaust Education Week: Cattle Car Exhibit
For the third consecutive year, Guelph Hillel will showcase a replica of a German cattle car in Branion Plaza, similar to the ones used by the Nazis to transport Jews and others to concentration camps during World War II. The cattle car houses an exhibit giving students, faculty and other members of the campus and