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University Budget Town Hall
University Budget Town Hall
All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a town hall discussion on the 2019-2020 University budget, presented by Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Charlotte Yates. This town hall forum provides an opportunity for you to ask questions on the current fiscal outlook. University Centre, Peter Clark Hall Room Number
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MA Thesis Defence: Peter Copeland
MA Thesis Defence: Peter Copeland
Peter Copeland, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis on "A Trade-Off Analysis of the Normative Values of Deliberative Democracy." His advisor is Omid Payrow
Stress Less for Tests Workshop
Stress Less for Tests Workshop
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. Part One of this program meets Apr. 2 and Part Two meets on Apr. 4.
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SEDRD Speaker Series: Growing Niagara’s Rural Tourism Economy in the Shadow of a Mass Tourism Destination
SEDRD Speaker Series: Growing Niagara’s Rural Tourism Economy in the Shadow of a Mass Tourism Destination
Please feel free to join the last SEDRD Speaker Series event of the academic year with Prof. Chris Fullerton (Department of Geography and Tourism Studies, Brock University) on April 3.
3-Minute Thesis U of G Finals
3-Minute Thesis U of G Finals
3-Minute Thesis is a university-wide competition for graduate students. Participants share their academic work and its wider impact in under three minutes presenting complex concepts in an engaging and accessible
South Residence 50th Birthday Party
South Residence 50th Birthday Party
When the University of Guelph consolidated its colleges to form the new campus in 1964, enrolment boomed and the need for new accommodation space became a priority. Planning began for a massive new residential complex, named "Complex B" in 1966. Australian architect John Andrews (who also designed the CN Tower and Scarborough College) was hired
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Engineering Design Day
Engineering Design Day
April 4 is Engineering Design Day! See incredible projects from U of G engineering students. ENGG*3100 (Engineering and Design III): 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. A select few groups of third-year design students present their innovative designs to a panel of judges ENGG*41X0 (Engineering and Design IV): 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Student teams line
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Regenerative Medicine at Guelph Faculty Lecture Series: Synovial Joint Cellular Therapies
Regenerative Medicine at Guelph Faculty Lecture Series: Synovial Joint Cellular Therapies
This session of the RM@Guelph lecture is titled "Synovial Joint Cellular Therapies." All are welcome to attend. Presented by Prof. Mark Hurtig, Department of Clinical Studies, OVC Hosted by the
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William Winegard Tribute Service
William Winegard Tribute Service
On April 6, the University of Guelph will hold a tribute service in memory of former president William Winegard, who passed away Jan. 31. Service at War Memorial Hall starting
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Arboretum Workshop: Warbler Workshop Level I – Butterflies of the Bird World
Arboretum Workshop: Warbler Workshop Level I – Butterflies of the Bird World
Through a wide variety of hands-on activities you'll learn about the plumage, song and behaviour of warblers. We'll also investigate habitat requirements and timing of migration. Participants will receive an
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Arboretum Workshop: Warbler Workshop Level II – The Less Common Ones
Arboretum Workshop: Warbler Workshop Level II – The Less Common Ones
This workshop covers 15 less commonly seen southern Ontario warblers which are not covered in the Level I Warbler Workshop. Participants will receive an information booklet. Keeners can take both
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Fourth Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit
Fourth Year BLA Integrative Design Studio Exhibit
The fourth year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture students in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will be holding a public display of their final design projects for the LARC*4710 Integrative Design Studio course. All are welcome to attend.
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Gardening Fundamentals
Gardening Fundamentals
Gardening Fundamentals is a series of courses designed for both the beginner and experienced gardener. Course material covers basic information to provide a good grounding and then goes on to
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Interaction Conference for University-bound Students
Interaction is a conference for university-bound Grade 10 and 11 students. Explore the University of Guelph community and learn more about our academic disciplines and student services. With a variety of sessions to choose from, this day will fly by! Registration is required ($30 fee per student) and includes lunch.
Graduate Teaching Community: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club #1
Graduate Teaching Community: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club #1
Come join us for our Graduate Teaching Community Networking Event on April 24 for our first ever Journal Club! We will review a recent teaching publication related to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and discuss the paper's findings. Please read the paper listed below and come with questions, comments or critiques. Bring your
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Community BBQ for Faculty and Staff
Community BBQ for Faculty and Staff
Come celebrate the end of the 2018/19 academic year! Connect with colleagues, enjoy the food and join the fun at the Community BBQ! All University of Guelph faculty and staff are invited to attend. Gryphon Fieldhouse RSVP online at https://uoguel.ph/communitybbq2019 Please indicate in your reply if you require any accessibility accommodations to fully participate. For
MLA Thesis Defence: Kaja McDonald
MLA Thesis Defence: Kaja McDonald
Kaja McDonald, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "Exploring the Application of Environmental Communication Strategies in Landscape
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Final Grades Available on WebAdvisor
For Undergraduate and Diploma Students on the Guelph Campus Final grades for the Winter 2019 semester that have been received in the Office of Registrarial Services will show on WebAdvisor beginning April 26. Grades will continue to be updated on WebAdvisor throughout the day on April 26 and 29. Final grades for Doctor of Veterinary
MLA Thesis Defence: Victoria Damone
MLA Thesis Defence: Victoria Damone
Victoria Damone, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "An Exploration of University Campus Design Standards on Student
Guelph Chemistry Presents: Distinguished Alumni Lecture
Guelph Chemistry Presents: Distinguished Alumni Lecture
Michael Organ, Director of the Centre for Catalysis Research and Innovation at the University of Ottawa, presents “Academic/Industrial Research: A Perfect Marriage for Discovery or an Unholy Alliance?” All are
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Graduate Settlement Deadline
The deadline to submit the Graduate Settlement form for the Summer 2019 semester is April 28. Graduate students must complete the form on WebAdvisor to indicate if they will be paying their tuition and fees by payroll deduction, departmental trust fund, awards or sponsorship. Students paying their bill with personal or government (e.g., OSAP) funds
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MLA Thesis Defence: Tamara Freeman
MLA Thesis Defence: Tamara Freeman
Tamara Freeman, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "Designing for Therapeutic Care Farms.” All are welcome to
MLA Thesis Defence: Carleigh Pope
MLA Thesis Defence: Carleigh Pope
Carleigh Pope, a Master of Landscape Architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "Landscape Architecture for Hyper-Diverse Cities: Renewing Toronto's Tower Housing
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Arboretum Workshop: Greeting Spring – Making Your Own Greeting Cards
Arboretum Workshop: Greeting Spring – Making Your Own Greeting Cards
Spring has sprung, and we invite you to come join us at the Arboretum to capture the beauties of spring with creating your own greeting card! We'll start with a
MLA Thesis Defence: Kira Burger
MLA Thesis Defence: Kira Burger
Kira Burger, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "A Designed Landscape Pattern to Increase Urban Food Security
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MLA Thesis Defence: Derek VandenBrink
MLA Thesis Defence: Derek VandenBrink
Derek VandenBrink, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis "A Feasibility Study of Cottage Style Pocket Neighbourhoods as
MA Thesis Defence: Ritika Pal
MA Thesis Defence: Ritika Pal
Ritika Pal, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, well defend her thesis "The Combination Problem of Panpsychism and its Possible Solutions." Her advisor is Andrew Bailey.
MLA Thesis Defence: Aiden Fudge
MLA Thesis Defence: Aiden Fudge
Aiden Fudge, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend his thesis "Memory, Place and Change: A Landscape Narrative of the
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MLA Thesis Defence: Ashley Millar
MLA Thesis Defence: Ashley Millar
Ashley Millar, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "Environmental Needs of People with Parkinson’s Disease and their
MLA Thesis Defence: Courtney Plato
MLA Thesis Defence: Courtney Plato
Courtney Plato, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "Green Streetscape Design Effects on Autonomous Vehicle Navigation.” All
Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: A Book Talk with Kent Roach
Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: A Book Talk with Kent Roach
The Department of Political Science and the Courts and Politics Research Group presents a talk by Prof. Kent Roach on his recently published book Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: The Gerald Stanley and Colten Boushie Case. Informed and timely, Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice is a searing account of one case that provides valuable insight into criminal
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M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Michelle Michalski
M.Sc. Thesis Defence: Michelle Michalski
Michelle Michalski, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis "New Methods for Allenyl Sulfoxide Formation and Interconversion, and the Synthesis of Partially Deuterated 2-Octenylsuccinic Anhydride." All are welcome to attend.
MLA Thesis Defence: Ruochen Xing
MLA Thesis Defence: Ruochen Xing
Ruochen Xing, a master of landscape architecture candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, will defend her thesis "An application of biophilic design principles to the Jane-Finch area of Toronto”. All are welcome to attend.