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Student Political Forum
Student Political Forum
Mingle with Guelph candidates in the federal election and enjoy free food, while campus political chapters share their party's platform from a student perspective. Location: Bullring Pub
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Library Carnival
Library Carnival
Learn how the library can help you succeed this semester at the fourth annual Library Carnival, featuring booths with games, trivia, prizes, food and popcorn. Location: University Centre, Courtyard
OMAFRA – U of G Research Programs Town Hall
OMAFRA – U of G Research Programs Town Hall
Researchers are invited to the public town hall to ask questions, and meet with research program directors and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) staff. Location: OVC
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm emotions, settle a busy brain, have more energy and perform better in a busy world. This 12-session program meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m
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Career Fair at RIM Park
Career Fair at RIM Park
Network with more than 200 employers at the P4E Career Fair at RIM Park in Waterloo. Free transportation will be provided to and from the fair from the University Centre.
Campus Animal Facilities Hosts United Way Barbecue
Campus Animal Facilities Hosts United Way Barbecue
Campus Animal Facilities is selling hamburgers (regular or veggie) and pop for $6, baked goods for $2 per plate and raffle tickets for $2 each or three tickets for $5.
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Red Moon Road
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Red Moon Road
Inspired by the lake, campfires, outdoor living and kitchen party jams, Winnipeg folk trio Red Moon Road celebrates the release of its new album Sorrows and Glories with a free
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All Candidates’ Debate
All Candidates’ Debate
All registered Guelph candidates in the federal election will participate in a moderated debate on topics that matter to you. Use #UofGDebate to Tweet questions you have for the candidates,
Thursday At Noon Concert Series Presents Vox Metropolis
Thursday At Noon Concert Series Presents Vox Metropolis
This program showcases new music and a soundtrack composed and performed live by Vox Metropolis along with Buster Keaton's 1924 classic Sherlock Jr. The ensemble members double on a variety
Weekly Organic Farmer’s Market
Weekly Organic Farmer’s Market
The Wellness Education Centre and the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming are hosting a weekly organic farmer's market, where U of G students, staff and faculty can buy fresh
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Kick Off for Office of Research Information Management System
Kick Off for Office of Research Information Management System
The Office of Research is launching a new system aimed at simplifying and streamlining its information management and administrative processes. It’s holding an event for members of the research community
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers
Rugged, raspy and roaring with charisma, Ben Caplan brings his range of talents as a songwriter and performer to U of G. This event is co-presented by the Central Student
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CSA Sunday Cinema: Jurassic World
CSA Sunday Cinema: Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the original Jurassic Park failed, the new park (known as Jurassic World) is open for business. After years of studying genetics, the scientists at the park genetically
ALVVAYS and Moon King Concert
ALVVAYS and Moon King Concert
ALVVAYS convey the humour and heartache of seeking intimacy in the big city with their unique style of indie pop. This is an all-ages licensed event. Tickets are $23 for
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CSA Noon Hour Concert: Krar Collective
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Krar Collective
Krar Collective performs their contemporary take on traditional Ethiopian music using other-worldly modes and driven by hypnotic rhythms. With a minimal line-up they create a surprisingly full-band sound, leading them
Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U
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Inaugural Cassidy-Reid Lecture
Inaugural Cassidy-Reid Lecture
Western University Prof. Shauna Devine will give the inaugural Cassidy-Reid Lectureship in United States History. Devine’s lecture on "Making Medicine Scientific: The Civil War and American Medicine" will include never-before published photographs from
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OAC Job Fair
OAC Job Fair
Come to the OAC Job Fair and find out about full-time employment or summer job opportunities within the agricultural sector. The job fair is open to all students and alumni who are interested in a job in the environmental, business or agricultural industry. Students from all disciplines are welcome to attend. Location: University Centre, Peter
Ecological Justice: An Interdisciplinary Speaker Series
Ecological Justice: An Interdisciplinary Speaker Series
Prof. Ben Bradshaw, Department of Geography, presents "Company-Community Agreements in Canada's Mining Sector: Instruments of Justice or Injustice?" A light lunch will be served. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building,
MCB Distinguished Speaker Series
MCB Distinguished Speaker Series
Dr. Michael Moran, Canada Research Chair and professor at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children, presents "Can 'Omics Integration' Reveal Polygenic Cancer Drivers?" The U of
Author Presents “The Right to Food: Women, Development and the Global Economy”
Author Presents “The Right to Food: Women, Development and the Global Economy”
Vandana Shiva is a Guelph alumna, anti-globalization author, environmental activist, ecofeminist and food security advocate. She will discuss "The Right to Food: Women, Development and the Global Economy." Tickets are
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Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Beatriz Boizán
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Beatriz Boizán
Beatriz Boizán performs piano compositions by her favourite Spanish and Latin American composers. This free concert begins at 12:10 p.m. and lasts 50 minutes. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
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Together: An Exhibition on Global Development
Together: An Exhibition on Global Development
In April 2015, the Aga Khan Foundation Canada launched an innovative, mobile exhibition to stimulate conversation about Canada’s role in reducing global poverty. The exhibition provides interactive learning opportunities based on personal exploration and inquiry, encouraging visitors to think critically about global development and their role as active global citizens. The exhibition will inspire visitors
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CCS Security Awareness Roadshow
CCS Security Awareness Roadshow
The U of G community is invited to the fall Security Awareness Roadshow. Come by the University Centre and test your knowledge on the cyber security quiz, visit the information booths, pick up some free
Curiosity Cruiser
Curiosity Cruiser
The Curiosity Cruiser is coming to the University of Guelph as it travels around Ontario promoting RESEARCH MATTERS, a campaign highlighting ground-breaking research happening at Ontario universities. Did you know
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Exorior Duo with Phil Roberts
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Exorior Duo with Phil Roberts
Join flutist Michelle Cheramy, cellist Nathan Cooke and pianist Phil Roberts as they celebrate the rich confluence of American jazz and European art music. Admission is free and everyone is
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Grilled-Cheese Luncheon
Grilled-Cheese Luncheon
On World Food Day (Oct. 16) FeelGood and Spoon University are hosting a grilled-cheese luncheon. The proceeds raised will be donated to the Hunger Project, the Pachamama Alliance, Water for
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Old Man Luedecke
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Old Man Luedecke
On their new album, Domestic Eccentric, the third collaboration between Old Man Luedecke and Tim O’Brien, two like-minded artists in love with folk and roots music put their talents to
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Keys for Two: Music at the Gallery
Keys for Two: Music at the Gallery
The University of Guelph and the Art Gallery of Guelph are pleased to host accomplished Canadian musicians Robert Kortgaard and Peter Tiefenbach for an afternoon in the gallery. Admission is
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Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
Poultry Health Research Network Seminar Series
Prof. Yasuo Suda, Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering at Kagoshima University in Japan, will discuss "Sugar-chain-based nano-biotechnology for the detection of viruses." Refreshments will be provided. All are
Lemonade Day for United Way
Lemonade Day for United Way
First-year business students are taking part in U of G's first Lemonade Day in support of the United Way. Twenty-two teams of students will compete against each other to sell
4 events,
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm emotions, settle a busy brain, have more energy and perform better in a busy world. This 12-session program meets at noon on Tuesdays and
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Training
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Training
Learn how to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy brain, cope effectively and have more energy.  This noon-hour program meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions over
Take the Stress Out of IBS!
Take the Stress Out of IBS!
Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a stressed stomach. This four-session program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services,
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CSA Noon Hour Concert: Regina as Light Fires
CSA Noon Hour Concert: Regina as Light Fires
While Gentleman Reg has been on an indefinite vacation, the flirty, synth pop party girl known as Regina The Gentlelady has been making waves with her anthemic sounds and sassy
MCB Distinguished Speaker Series
MCB Distinguished Speaker Series
Tracy Raivio, professor and associate chair of graduate studies at the University of Alberta, will discuss "Cpx-dependent sensing and adaptation to adhesion." The U of G faculty host is Prof.
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Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Beyond the Waves
Thursday at Noon Concert Presents Beyond the Waves
"Beyond the Waves" with Sharlene Wallace and George Koller will feature music performed on the Celtic harp and bass. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107
Toronto Chapter of IFMA Hosts Engineering Tour
Toronto Chapter of IFMA Hosts Engineering Tour
The Toronto Chapter of IFMA is hosting a facility tour of U of G's engineering complex. Participants will: discover how U of G transformed its vision of growth from plan
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Open Access Colloquium
Open Access Colloquium
This day-long event features prominent speakers discussing open access, open science, open data and open education. Location: Arboretum Centre
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Graduate Studies Preview Day
Graduate Studies Preview Day
Are you interested in learning more about graduate programs at the University of Guelph? If so, come to the University Centre Courtyard for Graduate Studies Preview Day. Each graduate program
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Peace Week 2015: Peace and Reconciliation
Peace Week 2015: Peace and Reconciliation
Every October, one week is dedicated to promoting dialogue about peace. We all value peace, whether it be peace within ourselves or world peace. This year's theme is "Peace and Reconciliation." The week will feature a variety of events, including a guest speaker and a multifaith dinner. There will be something for everyone no matter
Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair
Beyond Graduation: Educational Opportunities Fair
Meet representatives from more than 100 professional schools, community colleges, private colleges and university graduate study faculties from across Canada and abroad. A variety of educational fields and programs are represented, including teacher education, MBA programs, social work, accounting, law and more. Location: University Centre Courtyard, Room 103 and Peter Clark Hall (basement)
I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor’s Journey to Peace and Reconciliation
I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor’s Journey to Peace and Reconciliation
In January 2009, an Israeli tank shelled Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish's home in the Gaza Strip, killing three of his daughters. During Peace Week 2015, he will share the tragic but inspiring
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Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations Distinguished Scientist Lecture
Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations Distinguished Scientist Lecture
The Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations will launch a Distinguished Scientist Lecture series with nationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Gavin Oudit. A staff cardiologist and clinician-scientist at the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute,
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2015 Gairdner Lecture
2015 Gairdner Lecture
Yoshinori Ohsumi, recipient of the 2015 Canada Gairdner International Award, will present the Gairdner Lecture on "Lessons from Yeast – Molecular Machinery of Autophagy." This free lecture is open to
Visiting Speaker Discusses Technological Spillovers
Visiting Speaker Discusses Technological Spillovers
The College of Business and Economics presents Andreas Pyka, professor of innovation economics and vice-president of international affairs at the University of Hohenheim in Germany. He will give a talk
Stop Worrying!
Stop Worrying!
Learn how to curb the worry habit and avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease
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Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Rachmaninoff and Brazilian Violin Sonatas
Thursday at Noon Concert Series Presents Rachmaninoff and Brazilian Violin Sonatas
Annette-Barbara Vogel and Ronald Greidanus perform works for violin and piano. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Talk on Anthropomorphism in Animal Cognition Research
Talk on Anthropomorphism in Animal Cognition Research
Prof. Kristin Andrews, York University, studies the nature of social cognition, and examines human social relations and the relationships among and between animals of different species. She has published research
