2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture
Dr. Jonna Mazet, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, will present the 2016 Schofield Memorial Lecture, "One Health Success: Moving Toward a World Free of Pandemics." Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD, is a professor of epidemiology and disease ecology, and executive director of the One Health Institute in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, where
Hothouse Play Looks at Freedom and Incarceration
A new play exploring freedom and incarceration and staged by University of Guelph students runs on campus until Nov. 19. Hothouse was written and directed by Prof. Judith Thompson, School of English and Theatre Studies. Tickets are $10 and are available in the theatre office in Massey Hall from 1 to 4:30 p.m., or at
Fair November
Fair November brings dozens of artisans to the University of Guelph. Feast your senses on handmade jewelry, arts, crafts, food, clothing and more. Location: University Centre Time: Nov. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Educational Technology Vendor Fair: Student Response Systems
The College of Biological Science and the Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice, with support from Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd), will host an educational technology fair featuring student response systems. Instructors from across the disciplines are invited to learn more about student response systems that promote student learning and engagement. Location: Science Complex
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Enrique Graf
Internationally-acclaimed pianist Enrique Graf performs classical concert piano works, including a piece by a Uruguayan composer. Free admission. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Pianist Enrique Graf
Internationally acclaimed Uruguayan pianist Enrique Graf will perform classical works by Claude Debussy and Uruguayan composers. Time: noon Location: MacKinnon, Room 107
School of Environmental Sciences Fall Seminar Series
Ed Topp, principal scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and adjunct biology professor at Western University, presents a guest seminar on "Fate and Impacts of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Agro-ecosystems." Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Alexander Hall, Room 265
Student Print Show and Sale
Students in the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, and relief and screen prints. Time: Nov. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207
Panel Discussion: “Trump’s Unlikely Victory: Why? How? What’s Next?”
The Department of Political Science Speaker Series presents a panel discussion on "Trump's Unlikely Victory: Why? How? What's Next?" The talk will be moderated by Prof. Byron Sheldrick, Political Science. Participants will include: Prof. David MacDonald, Political Science, University of Guelph Prof. Clifford Orwin, Political Science, University of Toronto Judith Timson, Toronto Star Location: MacKinnon
Ian Millar Discusses Opportunities in Horse Industry
Students and equine enthusiasts are invited to a presentation by Ian Millar, 10-time Canadian National Champion and Olympian, hosted by Purina. He will give a 50-minute talk on "The Engagement of Professionals in the Horse Industry Sector: Role, Requirements and Opportunities." Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for general admission. Time: 7 p.m. Location:
Prud’homme Beer Certification at U of G
Prud'homme Beer Certification is a beer sommelier program that was created in 2009 to meet the growing demand for beer knowledge. This multi-level beer education course has something to offer everyone from the beer aficionado to the hospitality professional. The School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management is offering the "Level 1 – Beer Enthusiast"
Talk Local to Feature Owen Roberts
Martin Bosch, host of Talk Local (channel 20, Rogers TV), will interview Owen Roberts, director, research communications, about science and agriculture journalism.
Bio-instrumentation Trade Show
This year's trade show will showcase the many successful products, prototypes and proof-of-concept ideas in Guelph's biomedical, food safety and processing instrumentation fields. Meet with our current biological and biomedical engineering students and future bio-engineers. Maximize your networking opportunities at this public event. Everyone is welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, Engineering Atrium
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Student Soloist Day
The School of Fine Art and Music's applied music students will perform a concert. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Bigger Picture Series: People Powered Growth
When you first got your startup going it was just you, maybe a partner or two. Now with sales growing quickly, you need more people (good people) and you needed them yesterday! You need to make a fast transition from entrepreneur to manager so you can motivate your new employees, build your company's culture, and
University of Guelph Choirs Present Music of the Spheres
The University of Guelph Chamber Singers and the Symphonic Choir perform music about the moon and stars, featuring "Epitaph for Moonlight" by R. Murray Shafer, "Prometheus" by Kristopher Fulton and the Canadian premiere of "When I Heard the Learned Astronomer" by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi. The conductors are Gordon Burnett and Marta McCarthy. Doors open at 7:15
Library Extended Hours Start Nov. 28
Extended hours at the library start Nov. 28 and continue through Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Location: McLaughlin Library
Why Research Matters: All Eyes North
During his election campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to make life better in the North. This past summer, during the last Tragically Hip concert, lead singer Gord Downie called on Trudeau to keep that promise. We'd like to show you how research at the University of Guelph is contributing. The panel will be moderated
Blood Donor Clinic
Roll up your sleeves and give blood at the next blood donor clinic at U of G. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information about donor eligibility, visit blood.ca. Location: University Centre, Peter Clark Hall (basement)
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part one of this program meets today, and part two meets on Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Location: University Centre, Room 335