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One Health Poster Day
One Health Poster Day
The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) is excited to host its second annual One Health Poster Day on October 31 in the Summerlee Science Complex Atrium. In celebration
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Workshop: What a Pain
Workshop: What a Pain
Stress escalates pain! This workshop explores the pathways through which stress feeds pain, possible hacks, examples of biofeedback in pain management and some pain management tips. This free session marks
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Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Elinor Frey
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Elinor Frey
Cellist Elinor Frey will perform Bach's Suites and a newly commissioned work, Ricercar. Free concert, everyone welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted. MacKinnon Building, Room 107.
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School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with Let’s Talk Science
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with Let’s Talk Science
Hosted by Let's Talk Science at the University of Guelph, this fantastic magical and science-filled day is based on the popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. By attending
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Fall Preview Day
Fall Preview Day
Visit our campus on Fall Preview Day and meet with faculty and students. Learn what the University has to offer by taking part in our campus tours, academic and student life displays, and information sessions on residence, co-operative education, admission and finance.
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Holocaust Education Week: Cattle Car Exhibit
Holocaust Education Week: Cattle Car Exhibit
For the third consecutive year, Guelph Hillel will showcase a replica of a German cattle car in Branion Plaza, similar to the ones used by the Nazis to transport Jews and others to concentration camps during World War II. The cattle car houses an exhibit giving students, faculty and other members of the campus and
The Derry Dialogues: Living Among Intelligent Machines
The Derry Dialogues: Living Among Intelligent Machines
As artificial intelligence (AI) moves into our homes, workplaces and public spaces, everyone wants to know: What will our future look like, living amongst intelligent machines? On November 6, a
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Workshop: Stress and Sleep Tips for Mental Health
Workshop: Stress and Sleep Tips for Mental Health
This free one-hour workshop offers tips and strategies to decrease stress and improve sleep. This workshop is offered by the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic as part of University of
2017 Hopper Lecture: How Change Happens
2017 Hopper Lecture: How Change Happens
Join us on November 7 as Duncan Green presents the 2017 Hopper Lecture, "How Change Happens: How power analysis and systems thinking transform the understanding and practice of change." Duncan
Cafe Philosophique, Guelph GoGo Grandmothers and The Bookshelf present Powered By Love
Cafe Philosophique, Guelph GoGo Grandmothers and The Bookshelf present Powered By Love
Powered By Love is a book that documents the story of African grandmothers creating a social movement focused on empowering women and children who have been impacted by the AIDS
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Recruit Guelph Career Fair
Recruit Guelph Career Fair
The Recruit Guelph Career Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students from all programs. Many employers in attendance have full-time, part-time and co-op opportunities posted
Registration Deadline: HFTM Chardonnay Seminar
Registration Deadline: HFTM Chardonnay Seminar
This seminar from the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management will explore the many styles of Chardonnay while we discuss how one grape varietal can taste drastically different from product
Building Canada Lecture: Research Matters, Canada’s global DNA Detectives panel discussion
Building Canada Lecture: Research Matters, Canada’s global DNA Detectives panel discussion
Set for the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Civic Museum, this lecture series will feature topics about nation building. Presented in partnership between Guelph
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Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Autumn Colours
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Autumn Colours
Renowned mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó and pianist Anna Ronai perform works related to the beauty of autumn colours. Free concert, everyone welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted. MacKinnon Building, Room 107.
Holocaust Education Week: Holocaust Survivor Speaker – Howard Chandler
Holocaust Education Week: Holocaust Survivor Speaker – Howard Chandler
Guelph Hillel is honoured to have Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler share his testimony with the community on Nov. 9 in Peter Clark Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Chandler is
Opportunity Knocks: Visual Art and Music – Finding and Responding to Creative Opportunities
Opportunity Knocks: Visual Art and Music – Finding and Responding to Creative Opportunities
Guelph Arts Council is pleased to collaborate with the Art Gallery of Guelph and the University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music in presenting Opportunity Knocks: Visual Arts
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Remembrance Day Service
Remembrance Day Service
The University of Guelph will hold its annual Remembrance Day Service on Friday, November 10 in War Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Holocaust Education Week: Shabbat Dinner
Holocaust Education Week: Shabbat Dinner
Guelph Hillel hosts an open Shabbat dinner with guest speaker Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger. Dr. Wollschlaeger’s book “A German Life: Against All Odds Change is Possible” describes his struggle growing up
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Arab Spring and the Quest for New Metaphors Conference
Arab Spring and the Quest for New Metaphors Conference
This two-day conference hosted by the University of Guelph's History Department explores the dynamics of the Arab Spring and its aftermath. Scholars focusing on this topic from around the globe will present papers in a setting conducive to reflection and critical development in this field. Interested students and faculty are invited to attend, and can
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Science and Engineering Sunday
Science and Engineering Sunday
Find out what science and engineering is all about at the University of Guelph. Visit our campus and meet with staff, faculty and students from different areas of science and engineering. The day includes a resource fair, open labs and facilities, campus tours and self-guided residence tours.
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International Education Week
International Education Week
The Centre for International Programs is celebrating International Education Week, an annual week-long celebration of international education designed to showcase the significant contribution that international education makes in preparing Canadians for the global world. What's on for International Education Week November 12 - Curling with OIA November 13 - Intercultural Navigation Skills Workshop November 14 - Resume
Annual Bio-Instrumentation Tradeshow
Annual Bio-Instrumentation Tradeshow
Connect with industry representatives and meet with senior bioengineers who have developed prototypes and products to solve practical problems in biomedical, health care, food and agricultural industries. All are welcome.
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Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety
Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety
What are the most common anxiety escalators? Learn about these, along with proven tips and strategies you can use to decrease stress and anxiety in this free, one-hour workshop for
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The Millennial Malcontent
The Millennial Malcontent
The Millennial Malcontent: University of Guelph's School of English and Theatre Studies stages new hipster satire by award-winning playwright Erin Shields. This year's main stage production is directed by Prof. Alan Filewod. The production is performed and built by students enrolled in courses in Theatre Studies. Showtimes: Nov. 15-18 at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at
2017 Harshman Lecture: Talking About Death Won’t Kill You
2017 Harshman Lecture: Talking About Death Won’t Kill You
Kathy Kortes-Miller, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and the Palliative Care Research Lead at the Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health at Lakehead University,
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Fair November 2017
Fair November 2017
The 43rd annual Fair November show is one of the Guelph community’s favourite annual events, bringing together some of the very best in Canadian handmade goods. For four days only, the University Centre becomes the temporary home to 75 of Canada’s most talented artisans and designers, providing the opportunity to shop for original fashion pieces,
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Headin’ North
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Headin’ North
The Al Gorman Quartet perform jazz music inspired by the North. Free concert, everyone welcome. Donations are gratefully accepted. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Kona Gray
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Kona Gray
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Kona Gray, Principal of EDSA Inc. His talk is titled "Global Design
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Student Print Show and Sale
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. Admission is free. November 17 and 18 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. November 19 - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Zavitz Hall, Room 207
Gull Workshop
Gull Workshop
This workshop has been designed to help you develop your skills in the identification of wintering gulls. Through a variety of hands-on activities, you will learn about gull plumage, size
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Meet the Dean: Women in Science and Engineering Talk
Meet the Dean: Women in Science and Engineering Talk
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences' newly appointed dean, Mary Wells, is eager to meet students and share her vision and ideas. This is a great opportunity for students
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Financial Literacy Fair
Financial Literacy Fair
Join Student Financial Services in the UC Courtyard for our Financial Literacy Fair. Talk with on-campus groups and external organizations about managing your finances, grab cotton candy and popcorn, and
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents SOFAM Student Soloist Day
Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents SOFAM Student Soloist Day
SOFAM's talented Applied Music students perform a semester-end recital. Free concert, everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
Welfare Concerns for Veal Calves: Housing, Nutrition, Antimicrobials and Disease Detection
Welfare Concerns for Veal Calves: Housing, Nutrition, Antimicrobials and Disease Detection
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: Welfare Concerns for Veal Calves: Housing, Nutrition, Antimicrobials and Disease Detection by Bart Pardon, Ghent University. In Europe, the veal industry was currently criticized
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Energy Transitions and Political Crises in the Age of Trump: Latin America’s “Pink Tide”
Energy Transitions and Political Crises in the Age of Trump: Latin America’s “Pink Tide”
With an emphasis on Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia, Donald Kingsbury (U of T) explores the political turbulence in the developing world as a result of the global north's call for
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University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Recital
University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble Recital
Conductor Henry Janzen and the University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble perform a free recital. Everyone welcome. MacKinnon Building, Room 107
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Include Your Guelph: A Multicultural Celebration
Include Your Guelph: A Multicultural Celebration
The English Language Program and Student Life are planning an exciting cultural celebration that brings music, food, and art from different international countries together all in one place. There will be tables set up
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Scholarly Book Publishing
Scholarly Book Publishing
James MacNevin, senior editor at the University of British Columbia Press, is holding a book publishing talk at U of G Nov. 28. All faculty and PhD students are welcome
2017 Ann Oaks Lecture in Biological Sciences
2017 Ann Oaks Lecture in Biological Sciences
The College of Biological Sciences is pleased to host the Ann Oaks Lecture in Biological Sciences with presenter Julie LaRoche, CRC Tier 1 at Dalhousie University. LaRoche will discuss the
Workshop: Stress Less for Tests – Part 1
Workshop: Stress Less for Tests – Part 1
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program takes place Nov. 28. Part Two takes place Nov. 30,
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University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble Performance
University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble Performance
Conductor John Goddard and the 45-piece University of Guelph Concert Winds Ensemble perform a variety of music from movie themes to classic Christmas songs. Free admission, everyone welcome. University Centre
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Mechanical Engineering Machine Design Trade Show
Mechanical Engineering Machine Design Trade Show
Mechanical engineering students in the Machine Design course (ENGG3280) will showcase their creative designs and manufacturing skills at the Mechanical Engineering Trade Show. Over 30 groups of mechanical engineering students
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Application Deadline: Hospitality Leadership Certificate
Application Deadline: Hospitality Leadership Certificate
In partnership with Cornell University, the Hospitality Leadership Certificate program is designed to help you strengthen your leadership skills to advance your career within the hospitality industry. Complete five online courses offered through eCornell and a three-day on-campus leadership workshop at the University of Guelph to earn this certificate. Register by December 1.
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University of Guelph Choirs – Messengers of Grace: Angels in Song
University of Guelph Choirs – Messengers of Grace: Angels in Song
Conductor Marta McCarthy and the University of Guelph Choirs present Messengers of Grace: Angels In Song. Musical offerings: Magnificat by Gabrieli, Gospel Magnificat by Patti Drennan, Alleluia by Whitacre, Haleluya