Alumni Reunion Weekend 2023
Get ready for the largest alumni event of the year! Plans for in-person class reunions are underway for 2023, and we hope to see you there. Note: This event is for U of G Alumni. Learn more here.
Draw-A-Thon
Calling all doodlers, illustrators, drawers and sketchers! Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for an afternoon of creative cartooning, inventive illustrations, and silly sketches. Drop in when you
Virtual (Zoom) Tree Identification
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaDo you love trees but can’t tell an ash from a walnut, a birch from a beech, or a spruce from a fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of G course instructor and former director of the Arboretum, for a virtual, interactive tree identification
Your Invited! U of G Queer Network Social
It’s June and we are celebrating Pride Month at U of G. The Queer University of Guelph Faculty and Staff Network (QUofG Network) went into hiatus during the pandemic, but
Talk on Lessons From the Pandemic For Science and Public Health
Join us on Thursday, June 29 for a special talk by Dr. Soumya Swamithana, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation & Former Chief Scientist, World Health Organization. A pediatrician from India
Food Day Canada Showcase
The University of Guelph is celebrating Food Day Canada early by bringing the Guelph community together! Get a taste of local cuisine in our Food Day Canada chef showcase, shop
Dragonflies and Damselflies, in-person workshop
Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide
Identification and Biology of Butterflies
This workshop has been designed to educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered include butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration, and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. The workshop concludes outside by catching and identifying the butterflies of the Arboretum. Fee: $95 (plus HST) per person
Gryphon Football 2023 Home Opener Game
Join the community of Guelph to watch the Guelph Gryphons Football team play their first season home game against Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.
2023 Community Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
Join colleagues to celebrate the start of the new academic year at our annual Community Breakfast!
Arboretum Expo and Plant Sale
The Arb Expo will feature family-friendly nature activities that will highlight the exciting research, teaching and partnerships taking place to support plants, trees, science and sustainability.
2023 RISE: A Conference for Women in Engineering
Join fellow engineering young alumni and students for this professional development day. Hear and learn from women of influence and top leaders from the engineering industry.
Powley Day: Join Métis Knowledge Keeper, Alicia Hamilton, for an informative discussion.
The University of Guelph will raise the Métis flag in recognition of the 20th Anniversary of Powley Day on Sept. 19. Powley Day marks the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to recognize Métis harvesting rights as protected under the Constitution. Students, staff and faculty are invited to join Métis Knowledge Keeper, Alicia Hamilton, as she shares the
Autumn Equinox Yoga on Johnston Green
Take a break and please join us for a fresh, Autumn Classical Yoga class on U of G's beautiful Johnston Green, on Tuesday, September 19 at 12 P.M. - Schedule: 1-hour yoga practice followed by time to socialize and enjoy some fresh fruits, vegetables, and tea sandwiches - Bring: Your own nutritious lunch, yoga mat,
U of G’s United Way Kick Off Event!
Come out to celebrate the official kick off of U of G's United Way campaign! Event highlights include: Remarks from President & Vice-Chancellor, Charlotte Yates, members of U of G's
Deep Dish Dialogues Explores Food Preservation
Learn how to process and preserve foods in our September Deep Dish Dialogues event! At the end of the summer, our gardens are brimming with food ready to be harvested. But what do you do if you’ve got more food than you can eat? With the help of Michael Smith, manager of the Guelph Centre
Truth and Reconciliation Week: Public Lunch and Learn
Join the NCTR for a series of virtual lunch and learn sessions throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week to facilitate learning for Canadians on topics related to Truth and Reconciliation. These sessions will feature a range of speakers and will provide audience members with the opportunity to ask questions and engage in further conversations. Sign up for one
Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
Reconciliation is all about relationships. This ‘tea and talk’ session is an opportunity to share, explore and learn together. Participants are invited to bring forward topics and questions to ignite conversations. This session will be hosted by Cara Wehkamp, AVP (Indigenous Initiatives) and is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.
Truth and Reconciliation Week: Public Lunch and Learn
Join the NCTR for a series of virtual lunch and learn sessions throughout Truth and Reconciliation Week to facilitate learning for Canadians on topics related to Truth and Reconciliation. These sessions will feature a range of speakers and will provide audience members with the opportunity to ask questions and engage in further conversations. Sign up for one
Gryphons Read 2023 – What Strange Paradise, Omar El Akkad
Join us for the 2023 Gryphons Read event: Omar El Akkad What Strange Paradise Public Talk: Tuesday, September 26th @ 7 PM Robert Whitelaw Room, 2nd Floor, McLaughlin Library Register for this public event on Eventbrite! U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its seventh iteration. This year’s novel is What Strange Paradise, by