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
The Derry Dialogues: Living Among Intelligent Machines
As artificial intelligence (AI) moves into our homes, workplaces and public spaces, everyone wants to know: What will our future look like, living amongst intelligent machines? On November 6, a diverse set of experts, all working in various facets of AI, will converge on Guelph to discuss, debate and explore our future during the second
Workshop: Stress and Sleep Tips for Mental Health
This free one-hour workshop offers tips and strategies to decrease stress and improve sleep. This workshop is offered by the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic as part of University of Guelph's 1-in-5 Week. University Centre, Room 334
2017 Hopper Lecture: How Change Happens
Join us on November 7 as Duncan Green presents the 2017 Hopper Lecture, "How Change Happens: How power analysis and systems thinking transform the understanding and practice of change." Duncan Green is Senior Strategic Advisor, Oxfam Great Britain, UK; Professor in Practice in International Development, London School of Economics, UK; and Visiting Fellow at the
Cafe Philosophique, Guelph GoGo Grandmothers and The Bookshelf present Powered By Love
Powered By Love is a book that documents the story of African grandmothers creating a social movement focused on empowering women and children who have been impacted by the AIDS pandemic. The Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmother To Grandmother campaign has raised over $25 million to date that has directly supported these African grandmothers and their
Recruit Guelph Career Fair
The Recruit Guelph Career Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students from all programs. Many employers in attendance have full-time, part-time and co-op opportunities posted on Recruit Guelph. Students of all years and programs are encouraged to attend this fair to network with employers to find out more about current
Registration Deadline: HFTM Chardonnay Seminar
This seminar from the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management will explore the many styles of Chardonnay while we discuss how one grape varietal can taste drastically different from product to product. The topics will include oaked versus unoaked wines, hot and cold growing regions and why Chardonnay is grown in so many places across