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PhD Qualifying Exam Seminar: Mary Ferguson

Mary Ferguson presents her PhD in rural studies qualifying exam seminar on "Rural Municipalities as Intermediaries in Social Enterprise Development: The Role of Place-Based Public Policy." Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: Landscape Architecture, Room 133

Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents the McMaster Trio

The McMaster Trio traces the evolution of the piano trio from Haydn, the founding composer of the genre, to Kelly-Marie Murphy, one of Canada's most well-respected composers. With Murphy's rhythmic energy, Haydn's sunny disposition and Mendelssohn's virtuosic beauty, these pieces show the scope and depth of piano trios at their best. The performers are Shoshana

Student Print Show and Sale

Students from the School of Fine Art and Music will be showing and selling their original lithographs, etchings, relief and screen prints. Time: March 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207

Rural Romp

Meet planning students from across Southern Ontario and alumni in Rural Planning and Development; engage in workshops; take a walking tour of Guelph's Heritage District and network with other planners. Location: Landscape Architecture

CSA Noon Hour Concert: Delhi 2 Dublin

Vancouver-based Delhi 2 Dublin blends bhangra with electronica on their latest album, We're All Desi, released in 2015. They recently returned from their first tour in India, where the Times of India described their music as an "engaging and unique mash-up of electronic and acoustic music." Location: University Centre Courtyard

Stewart Lane Commemorative Lecture

MacLachlan Building

The Stewart Lane Commemorative Lecture presents Prof. Timothy Beatty, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis. His talk is titled "Feeding the World Through 2050." Admission is free and open to the public. Location: MacLachlan Building, Room 102  

International Development Speaker Series

Plant agriculture professor Manish Raizada presents a talk on "Sustainable Agriculture Kits (SAKs) for Subsistence Farmers in Nepal." Location: Rozanski Hall, Room 102

College Royal Art Show

This event takes place during U of G's annual College Royal Open House on March 19 and 20. Students are invited to showcase their artwork of any kind for a $5 fee. Artwork categories include the new "Around the World" section that will feature travel photos. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: MacNaughton Building

College Royal 2016

College Royal is U of G's open house weekend filled with free, fun family events open to the community. Events include science displays, livestock shows, photography and flower arranging competitions, square dancing, dog shows, tug-of-war and logging demonstrations. There's something for everyone.

Chili Chow Down at College Royal

The Chili Chow Down is part of College Royal open house weekend. The University of Guelph and downtown Guelph share a common passion for delicious, nutritious local food. We are food innovators. Downtown Guelph is a culinary destination. This is where creativity in food preparation happens. The Great Town and Gown Chili Chow Down is

Memorial Service for U of G Student Eric Nielsen

The School of Engineering is hosting a memorial service to celebrate the life of engineering student Eric Nielsen on Sunday, March 20 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the atrium of the Thornbrough Building. Eric was a dedicated member and leader of the Gryphon Racing team. His love of motors extended into his personal life, making him

ICON Transdisciplinary Classroom: Transcend Your Discipline

The ICON Transdisciplinary Classroom returns this fall to address food system sustainability. Join course creators Profs. Shoshanah Jacobs and Daniel Gillis to learn about ICON, why it was created, why transdisciplinary education matters, how it transcends disciplines and how you can get involved. Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Thornbrough Building, Room 1307

World Water Day Water Research Showcase

Thornbrough Building 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

The University of Guelph will celebrate World Water Day with an interactive Water Research Showcase, including brief formal remarks and a video, followed by an information and networking session with faculty and staff currently engaged in water research and related fields Location: Thornbrough Atrium

AUTO21 KTT Workshop

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard mandates 54.5 mpg for all vehicles by 2025. Lightweighting will be crucial to achieving this standard level. Additional benefits of light-weight automotive materials from renewable sources are reduced dependence on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Biomaterials are essential for transitioning towards global sustainable development. Speakers include Udo

MFA Open Studios Tour

The MFA Open Studios tour provides a rare opportunity to visit the working art studios of U of G's master of fine art candidates.  Time: 3 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Location: Blackwood Hall, Fire Hall and Alexander Hall

Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art

The 10th annual Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art features American artist Fred Wilson. His talk is titled "Looking Through Glass Darkly: Exhibition Projects and Sculpture by Fred Wilson." Time: 6 p.m. Location: War Memorial Hall

CSA Noon Hour Performance: Guelph Poetry Slam Team

The 2016 Guelph Poetry Slam team is in the kitchen cooking everything from calamity cuisine to sizzling serenity for a fantastic feast of fellowship. Bassam, Erratic, Fannon, Eitan and Elise are masterful word chefs, preparing awareness entrées and poetic pastries with stovetop speech and knife-sharp wit. Their oven-hot talents will roast microphones and have listeners

MCB Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series

Prof. Dominique Bergmann, Department of Biology, Stanford University, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, presents "Global and Local Scale Transcriptional Regulation of Stomatal Development." The U of G faculty host is Prof. Annette Nassuth. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Leadership Workshop on Finessing Your Future: The Information Interview and Other Proven Strategies for Finding Work

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Take charge of your transition from university to your next adventure. Prepare yourself to make the best choices in a competitive global market by using strategic search strategies and conducting information interviews. In this interactive skill development workshop, you will learn how to identify, seek and use the information you need to understand the labour

One Health Seminar Series

The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses presents a seminar series on "One Health" research at the University of Guelph. Dates: March 24, March 31, April 5 and April  7 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Location: OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713