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Halloween Food Drive
Halloween Food Drive
Help end student food insecurity! Visit the Wellness@Work booth in the UC Courtyard on October 31 between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to donate a non-perishable food item or toiletry.
Trick or Trivia for United Way
Trick or Trivia for United Way
Join the U of G community for a costume contest, trivia and lunch! Tickets are $15 with proceeds going to the University's 2022 United Way campaign. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Event runs noon to 1 p.m. Win prizes for best group and individual costume and for winning trivia! Get your tickets: https://app.kambeo.io/event/trick.or.trivia
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Developing an Indigenous-led Approach to Environmental Health Risk Assessment
Developing an Indigenous-led Approach to Environmental Health Risk Assessment
The One Health Institute (OHI) presents Dr. Diana Lewis, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics speaking on "Developing an Indigenous-led approach to environmental health risk assessment" as part of OHI's fall 2022 seminar series. All are welcome!
Thinking Spaces with Hilary Bradbury: “Action Research Transformation: Liberating the Spirit of Yes/And at a Time of Eco-Social Crisis”
Thinking Spaces with Hilary Bradbury: “Action Research Transformation: Liberating the Spirit of Yes/And at a Time of Eco-Social Crisis”
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Action Research Transformation: Liberating the Spirit of Yes/And at a Time of Eco-Social Crisis,” a talk by Hilary Bradbury. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 2 at 3:30 p.m. in person (9 University Avenue, University of Guelph) as well as
ONLINE: Getting Out Again – Decreasing re-entry anxiety
ONLINE: Getting Out Again – Decreasing re-entry anxiety
Learn how to apply Stress Inoculation Training concepts for decreasing re-entry anxiety and stress as COVID-19 restrictions ease and attendance at in-person activities increases. Relaxation and self-calming strategies will also be practiced. This free public workshop on International Stress Awareness Day meets ONLINE from 7 to 9 p.m. with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management
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One Health Research Day
One Health Research Day
The University of Guelph's One Health Institute and the One Health Student Committee are excited to be collaborating with the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) at the University
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Works of Carl Borgstrom” by Alexander Topps
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Works of Carl Borgstrom” by Alexander Topps
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "The Works of Carl Borgstrom" by Alexander Topps. Topps is a retired landscape architect and a founding partner of the firm the MBTW Group. He has devoted his spare time to researching and locating the lost works
Gaelic Influence in the Northumbrian Kingdom
Gaelic Influence in the Northumbrian Kingdom
Join the Centre for Scottish Studies for a virtual lecture delivered by Dr. Fiona Edmonds, winner of the Frank Watson Book Prize 2021. Professor Fiona Edmonds will give a lecture
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The Crisis in Ukraine
The Crisis in Ukraine
Join our panel as we discuss the war in Ukraine and its consequences. Dr. Adam Kochanski - Incoming Assistant Professor, Law and Justice, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph
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Wine and Spirit Education Trust Certification
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of wines. It is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to wines. The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main types and styles of
Fall Preview Day
Fall Preview Day
Fall Open House event for prospective students and their families. Go on a campus tour, visit residences, drop in and explore academic buildings and labs, and speak with faculty, staff
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Reviving Ghosts: An Isotopic Investigation of Madagascar’s Extinct Lemurs
Reviving Ghosts: An Isotopic Investigation of Madagascar’s Extinct Lemurs
The Department of Anthropology is pleased to host this free lecture by Dr. Brooke Crowley (PhD), a professor in the Department Geology and Anthropology and the Geology Graduate Director at
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Indigenous Veterans Day
Indigenous Veterans Day
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. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast and a brief service will take place at the flag poles on the corner of College Ave. and Gordon
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture “Process & Practice at MNLA” by Molly Bourne
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture “Process & Practice at MNLA” by Molly Bourne
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "Process and Practice at MNLA." Bourne is a Landscape Architect and principal at MNLA in New York City. Bourne sees landscape architecture practice as a medium to celebrate and explore the environment and our place within it.
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Infographic Development and Design
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Infographic Development and Design
Go beyond the academic poster: Learn all about best practices for designing engaging and visually appealing infographics. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the principles of visual design Select appropriate resources to help make visual layouts Create a basic infographic using PowerPoint as a graphic design tool Register for
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Guelph Food Safety Seminars 19th Annual Symposium
Guelph Food Safety Seminars 19th Annual Symposium
Welcome to the 19th (and 3rd virtual) Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) Symposium. Inflation: The New Foodborne Illness? What effect does inflation have on the safety and security of our
ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies
ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies
Learn powerful strategies, tips and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online
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2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
Student Health Services will be offering the flu vaccine to all students, faculty and staff. To promote a healthy campus, we encourage everyone to get their flu shot. By getting the flu shot, particularly during the pandemic, you can help keep hospital resources open for those who need them the most. 2022 Flu Clinic Details:
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
Student Health Services will be offering the flu vaccine to all students, faculty and staff. To promote a healthy campus, we encourage everyone to get their flu shot. By getting the flu shot, particularly during the pandemic, you can help keep hospital resources open for those who need them the most. 2022 Flu Clinic Details:
ONLINE: Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
ONLINE: Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of the
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Remembrance Day 2022
Remembrance Day 2022
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
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2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
Student Health Services will be offering the flu vaccine to all students, faculty and staff. To promote a healthy campus, we encourage everyone to get their flu shot. By getting the flu shot, particularly during the pandemic, you can help keep hospital resources open for those who need them the most. 2022 Flu Clinic Details:
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
Student Health Services will be offering the flu vaccine to all students, faculty and staff. To promote a healthy campus, we encourage everyone to get their flu shot. By getting the flu shot, particularly during the pandemic, you can help keep hospital resources open for those who need them the most. 2022 Flu Clinic Details:
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LGBTQ2IA+ Inclusive Haircuts
The Sexual and Gender Diversity team is hosting an event on campus to provide free gender-affirming haircuts in a safer and inclusive space for LGBTQ2IA+ students. Registrations are required to reserve an appointment. Your appointment time will be booked based on the order of registrations received and remaining availability at the time of your registration. Registration
Science and Engineering Sunday
Science and Engineering Sunday
Are you a prospective student interested in studying the Sciences or Engineering? Explore our state-of-the-art lab and research facilities, learn more about our Science and Engineering programs, meet with Science
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Process Intensification in AAV Gene Therapy
Process Intensification in AAV Gene Therapy
Please join our masterclass panel of experts to discuss process intensification in AAV Gene Therapy. Demand for AAV vectors is rising with more than 550 adeno associated viral vector therapies
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Imagining a More Just University
Imagining a More Just University
How can we create more just academic spaces that eliminate barriers to access and ensure equity for everyone in the University community? In this hybrid event, we will explore how
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Vaccine hesitancy/resistance in Canada from the early 1980s to the early 21st century
Vaccine hesitancy/resistance in Canada from the early 1980s to the early 21st century
The last One Health seminar of the fall semester will feature Catherine Carstairs from the Department of History who will speak on "Vaccine hesitancy/resistance in Canada from the early 1980s
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
2022 Health Services Flu Clinic
Student Health Services flu vaccines are FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member and anyone in the broader Guelph community. To promote a healthy campus, Student Health
Thinking Spaces with Eric Lewis: “Improvising the Archive: Medea Electronique’s Archive of Digital Art”
Thinking Spaces with Eric Lewis: “Improvising the Archive: Medea Electronique’s Archive of Digital Art”
Thinking Spaces: The Improvisation Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Improvising the Archive: Medea Electronique’s Archive of Digital Art,” a talk by Eric Lewis. This event will
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Fair November Craft Show and Sale (In person)
Fair November Craft Show and Sale (In person)
The 48th annual Fair November Craft 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
ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues explores food pricing
ONLINE: Deep Dish Dialogues explores food pricing
Join us as we discuss food prices and budgeting with Dr. Simon Somogyi. Somogyi is the University of Guelph’s lead researcher on Canada’s Food Price Report and he’ll be providing
Faculty and Staff: Pause and Create – Draw Van Gogh’s Famous Sunflowers with Oil Pastels
Faculty and Staff: Pause and Create – Draw Van Gogh’s Famous Sunflowers with Oil Pastels
Learn how to create a “painting” using oil pastels. This fun and versatile medium creates an effect similar to oil paintings, without all the mess or fuss. Attendees will create
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Making Sense of Nutritional Supplements
Making Sense of Nutritional Supplements
Overwhelmed by all of the options in the supplement aisle? Wondering if there are supplements that might be helpful in managing your health? You are not alone! Join Student Wellness
Faculty and Staff: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Faculty and Staff: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Skating is a great way to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics
Senate Meeting
Senate Meeting
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal
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Capacity Development and Extension Grad Students Host Visit of Activist-in-Residence Gabriel Allahdua
Capacity Development and Extension Grad Students Host Visit of Activist-in-Residence Gabriel Allahdua
This event focuses on activism, advocacy and social change communication in the agri-food sector. U of G activist-in-residence Gabriel Allahdua joins graduate students in SEDRD to discuss lessons in advocacy
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Evaluating Knowledge Mobilization Activities
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact – Evaluating Knowledge Mobilization Activities
When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your Knowledge Mobilization
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Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
Birding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist
Opposing Oppression: Applying Equity and Inclusion Lenses to Teaching & Learning (Virtual and in-person)
Opposing Oppression: Applying Equity and Inclusion Lenses to Teaching & Learning (Virtual and in-person)
This interactive session will engage critically with anti-oppression frameworks and suggest ways to apply an equity and inclusion lens to teaching and learning. Anti-oppressive teaching and learning involves both critical
Principles of Good Animal (Welfare) Science
Principles of Good Animal (Welfare) Science
2022-2023 CCSAW Research Seminar for November will be given by Dr. Hanno Würbel, Bern University. Join us in person (coffee and dessert afterwards) in 1714 LLC or on zoom at
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Financial Literacy Fair
Financial Literacy Fair
November is Financial Literacy Month! To celebrate, Student Financial Services is hosting our annual Financial Literacy Fair on November 24. Join us in the University Centre courtyard between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Financial Literacy Fair is the perfect place to learn more about how to manage your finances, PLUS there will be free
The Biodiversity Emergency: Conservation in Canada and Beyond
The Biodiversity Emergency: Conservation in Canada and Beyond
Join GIER at The Bookshelf Cinema to learn about the upcoming Convention on Biological Diversity and what it means for Canada and the world! This December, the Parties to the
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2022 Schofield Lecture – Ontario Veterinary College
2022 Schofield Lecture – Ontario Veterinary College
The Ontario Veterinary College is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Schofield Lecture will be given by Dr. Baljit Singh and take place Friday, November 25 at 3:30 p.m in
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Rural Planning and Development Open House
Rural Planning and Development Open House
The Rural Planning and Development graduate program at the University of Guelph is hosting an online open house for all prospective students on November 28th from 12.00 - 1.00 pm (EST). At this event, you can expect the following: Meet faculty and current students Learn about the Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development
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One Year Celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario
One Year Celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario
Join us at our first annual celebration of the People’s Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) website and to celebrate rural Ontario experiences, voices and stories! 5:00-5:40 p.m. Celebration Speakers: Senator
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World Soil Day Celebration
Soils At Guelph would like to invite you to join us and millions around the world to celebrate World Soil Day in the front lobby of Alexander Hall Monday Dec 5th, 2:30-3:30 pm. World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Soils: Where food begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy
Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of Jacobites in Scotland
Truth or Treason? Sources for the Study of Jacobites in Scotland
Join us as Scottish Studies students present their research and as we celebrate their remarkable achievements with a reception. After the revolutions of 1688, the Jacobite movement posed a very
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystander Intervention Training
Join us for a bystander intervention training session with the Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Centre and Cultural Diversity Programs. This session will focus on practical skills for disrupting Racism and Rape Culture on Campus and provide participants with the tools to confront violence and oppression by prioritizing community care and safety. Facilitated by Right To
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Deep Dish Dialogues Explores the Beverage Industry
Deep Dish Dialogues Explores the Beverage Industry
Join us online for an hour-long session exploring the beverage industry as part of December's episode of Deep Dish Dialogues. We’ve gathered experts in wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks who
Ask Us Anything: Social Media Tips for Academic Entrepreneurs
Ask Us Anything: Social Media Tips for Academic Entrepreneurs
Make the most of your LinkedIn profile! Improve your visibility and position yourself as a subject matter expert while growing your network. The Research Innovation Office invites you to explore entrepreneurship with a group of academics, entrepreneurs and mentors with business experience. Who: Specifically targets faculty, graduate students and community members that are early in