Registration is open for the Guelph Organic Conference, featuring workshops, educational opportunities and a 165-booth organic sampling trade show with food samples at 45 booths. This event is open to the public Jan. 30 and 31. Location: University Centre

This concert features music that celebrates life's greatest joys: love and lunch, with soprano Sheila Dietrich. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare presents an Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar titled "Consumer Perspectives on Animal Welfare: What They Think, What They Know and Why it Matters" by Prof. Michael Von Massow, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management. Location: OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

As part of Intercultural Awareness Week (Jan. 25 to 29), the U of G community is invited to explore the various facets of culture. A panel of U of G students and staff will share their perspectives on the topic, followed by sharing circles in which everyone in attendance will be invited to share in

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 noon-hour program meets Fridays from 12 to 1 p.m. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $25 for members of USW Local 4120 and $50 for all others.

Prof. Lisa Kowalchuk, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, will discuss "Nursing in Post-Neoliberal El Salvador: Contributions, Hurdles, and New Horizons in the 'Constructing Hope' Health-Care Reform." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Tim Nelson, CEO of the Livestock Research and Innovation Corporation, will discuss "Cross Sectoral/Cross Disciplinary Research: Reality or Dream?" at the next Poultry Health Research Network (PHRN) seminar. The University of Guelph’s PHRN is a network of poultry researchers and poultry health specialists who address a wide range of issues, such as basic biology, environmental

The P4E Job Fair will take place at RIM Park in Waterloo. Students from all disciplines and semester levels are invited to network with more than 150 employers from diverse sectors. Visit the website for full details and a list of employers attending the fair. Free transportation is available every 30 minutes from the UC

Faculty and staff share their experiences with Leave for Change (L4C), a program that supports employees participating in a short-term (three- or four-week) volunteer assignment in a developing country. The panel features: • Linda Watt, director, HR Learning & Development, will share how she supported AIDS prevention and proper nutrition for children in Malawi. •

Composer Eric Ross and video artist Mary Ross present their Ultimedia Concept with their latest work Boulevard d'Reconstructie (Op. 54). Performing on piano, guitar, synthesizer and theremin, Eric's compositions include elements of jazz, classical, serial and avant garde, accompanied by Mary's videos arranged and edited to the music. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Do you know an outstanding student, faculty, staff or community member? Nominate them for a Student Life Award today. Visit the Student Life website for the nomination form.

The Polar Plunge at U of G aims to raise awareness and much-needed funds for athletes attending the 2016 Special Olympics Provincial Spring Games in Guelph. To participate in the Polar Plunge, please register online and sign the attached waiver. Collect donations from all your friends, family, co-workers and anyone who would like to see

Mario Deschamps, special constable, Campus Community Police, shares his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience, raising awareness and emergency preparedness at two colleges in Vietnam. “Leave for Change is about sharing experiences and knowledge with others to aid in life sustainability, preservation and a better quality of life," he says. "I was able to share

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 3:30 to 5 p.m. The fee is $5 for U of G students. Register by Feb. 8 to enroll in this program. Location: University Centre, Room

The Sustainability Office presents a zero-trash workshop to discuss the impacts of waste and how you can adopt a waste-free lifestyle. Learn how to make your own toothpaste. Location: MacKinnon, Room 314

Journalist, columnist, broadcaster, lecturer and historian Gwynne Dyer discusses the Islamic State, climate change and a new cold war in his upcoming talk "Don't Panic! But You Can Worry a Little." Book sales  and a book signing will take place after the talk. Admission is free and open to everyone. Location: Science Complex atrium