Remembrance Day Service
The Remembrance Day service will feature guest speakers, choir performances and a tribute to John McCrae, who wrote "In Flanders Fields." Doors open at 10:15 a.m. Visit www.uoguelph.ca/remembrance/ to view the service online.
Recruit Guelph Career Fair
This fair is a great opportunity to meet employers who are looking to hire for summer, co-op, part-time, full-time and contract positions. All students are welcome to attend. Check out our app to see profiles of companies attending the fair and to learn more about who they are recruiting! Location: University Centre
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Nicole Ensing Band
The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents the Nicole Ensing Band in a performance titled "Riddles and Creeds." The band explores the poetry of legendary British author G.K. Chesterton in song. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
ASTRA Presents 24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth: The World Is Watching
Watch a live broadcast of 24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth: The World Is Watching, hosted by former U.S. vice-president Al Gore. Everyone is welcome. Location: Science Complex Atrium
Imagination and Possibility: A Conversation with Lee Smolin and Jaron Lanier
Imaginative thinking is central to the practice of every person working in the scientific, creative and humanistic fields and disciplines — in every aspect of human endeavour. Philosopher Roberto Mangabeira Unger wrote that “imagination is the scout of the will, anticipating how we might get to the there — or to different theres — from
Science and Engineering Sunday
Future science and engineering students and their families are invited to attend this full-day activity-filled program. The day includes a resource fair, tours of labs and facilities, campus walking tours and self-guided residence tours.
PhD Thesis Defence: Yfke Pasman
Yfke Pasman, a PhD candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on "Bovine antibody genetics, structure and antigenization for disease prevention." The adviser is Prof. Azad Kaushik. Location: Science Complex, Room 2315
Bio-Instrumentation Trade Show
Connect with industry representatives and meet with fourth-year biological and biomedical engineering students who have developed prototypes and products to solve practical problems in biomedical, health care, food and agricultural industries. All are welcome. Location: Thornbrough Building, Engineering Atrium
2015 Schofield Memorial Lecture
Dr. Martin Sheldon, DVM and PhD, will present this year’s Schofield Memorial Lecture on "A Trail in Discovery from Animal Disease and Infertility to Innate Immunity." Sheldon worked in clinical practice for 14 years before moving to the Royal Veterinary College, where he participated in clinical teaching and developed his research interests in the molecular
PhD Thesis Defence: Scott Smith
Scott Smith, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Electrochemical and SERS Studies of the Interfacial Behaviour of Thiosulfate and Polythionate Solutions with Gold Electrodes and Oxide Ores." Location: Science Complex, Room 1504
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Student Soloists
Applied music students perform in their year-end recital. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
SEDRD Grad Program Info Night
The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is hosting a Graduate Program Information Night for prospective graduate students. This event is an opportunity to learn about the graduate degrees offered in SEDRD, including: Landscape Architecture MLA Rural Planning and Development M.Sc. and MPlan Capacity Development and Extension M.Sc. Rural Studies PhD Location: Landscape Architecture
From Reconciliation to the “Re-Confederation” of Canada: A Public Engagement Forum
The University of Guelph's Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance is hosting a public community engagement forum titled "From Reconciliation to the 'Re-Confederation' of Canada." Panelists will explore the potential for new "nation to nation" partnership arrangements between First Nations and the broader Canadian society, as well as the legal, social, economic and environmental implications for
Fair November, Nov. 19 to 22
More than 80 artisans will sell their handmade products at Fair November, the 41st annual juried Canadian handcraft sale. Everyone is welcome, admission is free. When: Thursday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov
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: Nov. 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 22 from noon to 5 p.m. Location: Zavitz Hall, Room 207
International Development Speaker Series Presents Prof. Jordi Diez
Political science professor Jordi Diez will discuss “The Politics of Gay Marriage in Latin America." Everyone is welcome. Location: Richards Building, Room 2529
University of Guelph CME Concert with Conductor Joe Sorbara
Live creative music features temporary improvising ensembles constituted through magic and chance with surprise guest visitors and the sounds of now. Cover charge is $5. Location: Silence, 46 Essex St., Guelph Time: 11:30 a.m.
Strategic Renewal Student Drop-In Session
As part of the University's strategic renewal process, students are encouraged to drop in and share their thoughts on what makes U of G unique and what its future should look like. Location: McLaughlin Library, Academic Town Square, first floor
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Ali Nejatie
Ali Nejatie, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend his thesis on "Iterative Synthesis of Tetra- and Pentasaccharide Fragments of the Dimeric Lewis X Tumor-Associated Carbohydrate Antigen." Location: Science Complex, Room 1511
Film Screening Event : Unbranded
OVC Film Screening Event : Unbranded Hosted by Canadian Wild Horses This event will be held November 24th from 6:30-9,OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, $10.00 at the door. There are only 150 seats available and they will be first come, first serve. Canadian Wild Horses is continuing it’s mission to bring together like minded people and