BLAXPO
BLAXPO is a premier conference that celebrates and empowers Black talent across Canada. This event is designed to foster meaningful connections and opportunities among professionals, entrepreneurs, and students, as well as with progressive companies committed to diversity and equity. BLAXPO 2024 will focus on fostering and nurturing justice and equality where all communities have access
Jack-O’-Lantern Parade
Don’t let your creative Halloween masterpieces go to waste! Bring your jack-o’-lanterns to the Art Gallery of Guelph on November 1st for a spectacular evening of light and creativity. Drop off your carved creations at the gallery anytime between noon to 5 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. to contribute to an enchanting pathway that
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhy not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhy not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10
English Language Workshops: Everyday Writing (5 sessions)
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWhat are English Language Workshops: Everyday Writing? This five-part program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written feedback
Midnight Myths and optimizing sleep
Is the best sleep before midnight? Does it really matter what time I go to bed? How can I get more energizing sleep? Learn tips on optimizing sleep, practice some self-calming exercises, and bring your sleep questions to the Ask Me Anything section. This free public workshop marking International Stress Awareness Day meets online from
Decreasing Headaches
More than two or three headaches a month are too many! Learn practical, drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and to decrease headache pain. This four-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets online for 90 minutes, for four consecutive Thursdays, beginning at 7 p.m. on
One Health Research & Poster Day
One Health Research and Poster Day is a chance to learn about One Health at the University of Guelph! Attendees will hear about One Health research from both students and faculty. Current students from the Bachelor of One Health program, and alumni of the Collaborative Specialization in One Health graduate program, will speak about their
Indigenous Veterans Day Flag Lowering
Join the U of G community as we recognize Indigenous Veterans Day and honour the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans in service to Canada. November 8, 9 to 9:15 a.m. – by the flagpole at the corner of College Ave. and Gordon St. in front of OVC. The event includes:
Gryphon Grocery Bus
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWe are excited to announce that the University of Guelph is running the Gryphon Grocery Bus again – a free service that will take students directly to and from food stores in Kitchener. The Gryphon Grocery Bus will take folks from the University Centre Platform 12B to Kitchener. The bus will arrive at 9:55 a.m.
100th Anniversary of War Memorial Hall
An event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of War Memorial Hall, and to reflect on the sacrifices of the faculty and students of the Ontario Agricultural College who gave their lives in the First World War. Reminder for those attending to be seated and ready for the event to begin by 7
Remembrance Day Service
As U of G honours those who have served and continue to serve during times of conflict, students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in a Remembrance Day event that begins in Branion Plaza and processes to War Memorial Hall (event takes place rain or shine). All are welcome to attend. November 11,
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhy not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10
GenEQ Inaugural Exchange Series
Have you been looking for a supportive community to help with your professional development? Not sure where to go, who to talk to, or maybe a little intimidated? Faculty, staff and graduate students who identify as women, gender diverse, or as allies, are invited to participate in the GenEQ’s inaugural Exchange Series (U of G’s
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhy not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10
Breaking knowledge hegemony through transdisciplinary research practice
Marsha Hinds Myrie will be presenting the next One Health seminar on Wednesday, November 13. Marsha is an Educational Developer, Anti-oppressive and Inclusive Pedagogies in the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. Marsha Hinds Myrie’s life and work are an embodiment of dualities and intersections. She is a Barbadian/Canadian citizen with
English Language Workshops: Everyday Writing (5 sessions)
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWhat are English Language Workshops: Everyday Writing? This five-part program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written feedback
Bigger Picture Series: Indigenous Entrepreneurship
The Bigger Picture Series is the Wood Centre's Flagship event where we bring guest speakers to campus to tackle challenges or innovative topics within industry to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. This semester, we are diving into the topic of Indigenous Entrepreneurship. For the workshop component, we will be creating custom dot-art based on