Terrorism and Security after Paris and Beirut
Panel discussion on the situation following the recent bombings in Paris and Beirut. Featuring faculty from the Department of Political Science. All welcome. McKinnon Building Room: 224
Vigil for Peace, Hope and Understanding
Join us as we stand together as a community of students, faculty and staff, in solidarity with those who experience suffering. In a time of increasing uncertainty, here and around the world, we need peace, hope and understanding. Hope and healing are difficult to achieve without space and time to acknowledge how we’ve been affected.
Café Philosophique Author Series Presents Margaret Atwood
Café Philosophique, The Bookshelf and the Eden Mills Writers' Festival present world-renowned author Margaret Atwood, who will read from her recent book, The Heart Goes Last. Tickets are available in advance at The Bookshelf or at the door. Atwood, whose work has been published in 35 countries, is the author of more than 40 books
University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble with Conductor Ted Warren
Hear your favourite jazz standards at the Jazz Ensembles end-of-semester concert. Cover charge is $2. Location: Manhattans, 951 Gordon St., Guelph Time: 8 p.m.
Winegard Lecture Featuring Joe Clark
Joe Clark, Canada’s 16th prime minister and former secretary of state for external affairs, gives the Winegard Visiting Lecturer on International Development. His lecture, “Leading From Beside," will be held in Rozanski Hall, Room 101. Clark is expected to discuss the growing importance of middle powers in international development. The event is free and open to the public.
United Way Hockey Tournament
United Way co-chair Rich Moccia and his son, Scott, a U of G staff member are organizing a four-hour pick-up hockey marathon as a fundraiser for the University's United Way campaign. The event is limited to 30 players and includes four 50-minutes games and a shoot-out competition. Cost is $100 per player. Admission is free
University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble with Conductor Henry Janzen
Enjoy a free concert of beautiful chamber music. Time: 3 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
“Evolving One Health Frameworks and Future Global Veterinary Opportunities” – Dr. Gary Vroegindewey DVM MSS DACVPM
Free event - Everyone is welcome to attend! One Health is emerging and evolving from a concept to an actual framework to address current and future issues. Global drivers such as climate change, resource limitations, pollution, emerging diseases and terrorism require new constructs and skills to deal with these new challenges. Veterinarians are uniquely positioned
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 442
Ecological Justice: An Interdisciplinary Speaker Series Presents Prof. Madhur Anand
Prof. Madhur Anand, School of Environmental Sciences, presents "Ecological Justice and the Case of the Bistable Forest-Grassland Mosaics of Brazil and Old-Growth Forests of Northern Ontario." All are welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317
Mechanical Engineering Trade Show
Connect with industry representatives and meet with third-year engineering students who have developed prototypes and products for many practical applications, including energy generation, yard waste, sports, kitchen appliances, snow removal, automotive, plant protectors and wheelchairs. All are welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, Engineering Atrium
The Derry Lecture
This year's speaker is Janet Bannister: National Triathlete, Kijiji Founder, Tech Innovator, Venture Capital Partner and Inspiring Leader. Excelling in fields and arenas typically dominated by men, Janet understands the challenges of the contemporary world and her perspectives will inform and motivate. Limited seating: FREE registration Rozanski Hall Room: 102
University of Guelph Concert Winds with Conductor John Goddard
Everyone is welcome to this free concert featuring great music by a 45-piece orchestra. Time: 7 p.m. Location: University Centre Courtyard
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: The Rise of Genetics
Historian Margaret Derry presents "The Rise of Genetics and its Impact on Breeding in the Chicken, Dairy and Beef Industries." Derry is interested in how animal breeding has been practiced in the past. She has written numerous books focusing on animals, breeding and animal ethics. Her book, Masterminding Nature: the Breeding of Animals, has a
Last Day to Apply for Co-op
If you are a first-year student interested in transferring into co-op, it may not be too late for you to apply. Co-op and Career Services is accepting applications from first-year students. Interested students must go through the co-op application process. Students applying must also have a 70 per cent cumulative average to be considered, and
MSC.MCB defence
Details: Student: Laura Kell Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Thesis Title: Characterization and investigation of novel inhibitory compounds of O-acetyltransferase A (OatA) from Staphylococcus aureus Advisor: Dr. Anthony Clarke Room: 1511
University of Guelph Choirs Present A Downton Celebration
Enjoy glorious songs of the United Kingdom, presented with pomp and circumstance. Conductor Marta McCarthy and the University of Guelph Choirs will be accompanied by Betty Maher, piano, and Gerald Manning, organ. General admission is $15; students and seniors are $10. Tickets are available in advance by contacting Vicki Isotamm at 519-824-4120, Ext. 52991, or
Molecular and Cellular Biology High School Symposium
Let's Talk Science and the MCB Outreach Committee is holding a High School Symposium on December 7th. Students will be attending research talks given by graduate students from across campus and have a choice between 5 different MCB-related hands-on labs. We expect approximately 300 grade 11 and 12 students to attend from 7 different high
Memorial Ceremony – École Polytechnique
A ceremony to remember the lives tragically lost in the École Polytechnique massacre on Dec. 6, 1989. This is to recall and pay tribute to the 14 females who were murdered there that day. All are invited to attend the ceremony in the Engineering Atrium, which will include several short messages, a reading of each
MSC.MCB defence
Student: Charles Wroblewski Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology Thesis Title: Characterization of the interactions between CcmM and Rubisco – key players in organizing the β-carboxysome interior Advisor: Dr. M. Kimber Room: 1511