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Dynamic Networking: Harnessing Public Speaking Techniques for Genuine Business Connections
Dynamic Networking: Harnessing Public Speaking Techniques for Genuine Business Connections
Unlock the power of dynamic networking and forge authentic business relationships through an innovative and engaging workshop that merges the world of improvisation with professional networking. In this workshop, you will discover how the principles of improv can revolutionize the way you connect, communicate, and collaborate within your business circles. Join us to unlock a
OSSTF/TARA Fundraiser for the Student Foodbank
OSSTF/TARA Fundraiser for the Student Foodbank
As we all know, students are struggling in our current economy with rising food and rent costs. The student food bank has such great need that they have a waitlist and are unable to provide assistance to all those in need. OSSTF/TARA (one of the unions on campus) wants to show our support and so
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Remembering Dr. M.S. Swaminathan hosted by CIRCLE
Remembering Dr. M.S. Swaminathan hosted by CIRCLE
Renowned agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan passed on at the age of 98 on September 28, 2023. Fondly known as "MSS", he was a trailblazer in keeping the focus on women, farmers, the poor and the environment. Tributes continue to pour to mark his contributions to India and to the world. CIRCLE invites you to
Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resource Fair
Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resource Fair
Come out and celebrate the amazing Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (IEDI) work happening across our campus! The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is hosting our first ever, IEDI Resource Fair to celebrate the great activities, resources and supports available in our community for you. Find out about all the exciting work underway in
Skills for Research Impact Series: Clear Language Writing
Skills for Research Impact Series: Clear Language Writing
Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -Define what clear language communication is -Recall why clear language communication is important in Knowledge Mobilization -Explain the importance of
4 events,
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).
One Health Seminar Series: Anthropogenic Impacts on Environmental Systems
One Health Seminar Series: Anthropogenic Impacts on Environmental Systems
Our society is inseparable from the environment, whether it's the planetary-level impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change or the local impact of Toronto’s urban expansion on forest biodiversity. Liane Miedema will introduce us to three different scales of anthropogenic impacts on the environment and the implications of the increasingly complicated interface between human
Protecting Individual Privacy in Machine Learning
Protecting Individual Privacy in Machine Learning
Abstract: Modern machine learning systems are trained on massive amounts of data. It turns out that, without special care, machine learning models are prone to regurgitating or otherwise revealing information about individual data points. This is problematic when parts of the training data are sensitive or contain private information, as is commonly the case in
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Dairy at Guelph Annual Research Showcase
Dairy at Guelph Annual Research Showcase
Dairy at Guelph is hosting its annual research showcase on November 2 at the Grandway Events Centre in Elora, featuring the latest information and research from the University of Guelph – Canada’s dairy university! In addition to presentations, there will also be research poster presentations and summaries from masters, doctoral and post-doctoral students. Register to
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
Want more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
OAC – ONE HEALTH LECTURE SERIES -Presenting -Dr. Hélène Carabin School of Public Health, University of Montreal
OAC – ONE HEALTH LECTURE SERIES -Presenting -Dr. Hélène Carabin School of Public Health, University of Montreal
Talk Title : The One Health Approach: Governance and Operationalization Challenges. Discussion Panelists -Dr. David McCarthy, Dept of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Brisbane Australia -Dr. Marc Habash, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph The concept of One Health has been around for centuries, but the official term was adopted in 2004. Despite its devastation
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Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).
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Fall Preview Day
Fall Preview Day
Visit our campus and learn why the University of Guelph is rated as one of Canada's top universities! Join us to take a campus tour, visit residence, attend a program information session, and chat with professors and students. Visit our website to learn more and register today!
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2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
Grab your tickets for a chance to win one of 6 prizes. Draw will take place Friday, December 9, 2023 @ noon. Six incredible prizes: $500 Amazon Gift Card 2 Raptors vs. Hawks Tickets Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:30pm, Scotiabank Arena, Section 115, Row 21 2 premium tickets to Zach Bryan March 18, 2024, Scotiabank
Future You is an Entrepreneur: Hub Incubator Info Session
Future You is an Entrepreneur: Hub Incubator Info Session
So you want to be an entrepreneur? Our Hub Incubator Info Session offers a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of our program's inner workings. Whether you're considering applying or simply curious about the impact of the program, this event is your gateway to unravelling the potential that our incubator holds. Prepare to be
India and Canada: An Emerging Power and a Troubled Relationship?
India and Canada: An Emerging Power and a Troubled Relationship?
Join us for India and Canada: An Emerging Power and a Troubled Relationship? Our panel of experts will speak on India’s political scene and its relationship with Canada. Featuring: Dr. Narendra Subramanian, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University Dr. Bharat Punjabi, Instructor, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Moderator: Dr. Ian Spears,
ReDiscovery of the Banting Legacy
ReDiscovery of the Banting Legacy
The Banting Research Foundation is pleased to announce it will celebrate 100 years of successful biomedical Discovery granting in 2025! As such, a special public virtual panel discussion (including Q&A) will be held Nov. 6 at 7PM ET. The panel will rediscover the legacy of Frederick Banting, examine his values of access and equity that
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Skills for Research Impact Series
Skills for Research Impact Series
Skills for Research Impact is a workshop series, spanning the fall and winter semesters, for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Through sessions facilitated by impact experts, participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization (or knowledge translation and transfer)
Skills for Research Impact Series: KTT Strategies and Dissemination
Skills for Research Impact Series: KTT Strategies and Dissemination
How do you share your research with non-academic audiences? Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics, and media. After attending this
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National Indigenous Veterans Day Flag Raising
National Indigenous Veterans Day Flag Raising
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. Wednesday, November 8 @ 9 to 9:15 a.m. – by the flag at the corner of College Ave. and Gordon St. The event includes: Lowering of
Moccasin Identifier Project
Moccasin Identifier Project
Treaties are commitments recognized by the highest law in Canada, the Canadian Constitution Act. We all need to work together through Treaty commitments to achieve harmony between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People. This is what the Moccasin Identifier Project aims to do. It is important to recognize that all of Canada resides on traditional, unceded and/or treaty lands
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).
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U of G Blood Donation Event
U of G Blood Donation Event
Blood donors needed at the University of Guelph on Thursday, November 9th, 10am-4pm, in the UC, PCH. Distribution of blood to hospitals is outpacing the number of blood donations being made - especially here in Ontario. Appointments only. Book your appointment time by visiting www.blood.ca or the GiveBlood app.
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
Want more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Peter Veenstra of LOLA, The Netherlands
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Peter Veenstra of LOLA, The Netherlands
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Peter Veenstra. Peter is the Founding Partner and Senior Landscape Architect of LOLA (Lost Landscapes) Landscape Architects based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Veenstra leads many international design and research projects and is active as a guest lecturer
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Remembrance Day Reflection
Remembrance Day Reflection
Join us for a Remembrance Day Reflection event where U of G representatives will offer remarks and music will be provided by the Gryphon Singers. This will be held indoors at the University Centre Atrium.
3 events,
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).
Remembrance Day Service
Remembrance Day Service
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 event that begins in Branion Plaza and processes to War Memorial Hall (event takes place rain or shine). Saturday, November 11 @ 10:30 to 11:15
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Science and Engineering Sunday
Science and Engineering Sunday
Are you a prospective student interested in Engineering or Science fields? Join us on campus to explore academic buildings, labs and research facilities, learn more about our academic programs and admission requirements, and chat 1-on-1 with U of G faculty, staff and students! Please note the following programs will have representatives available at Science and
Science and Engineering Sunday
Science and Engineering Sunday
Science and Engineering Sunday is your opportunity to visit campus and learn more about our science, engineering, environmental, agricultural and vet programs. Join us to explore labs, chat with professors and students, attend program information sessions and take a campus tour and visit residence.
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2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
U of G Plant Agriculture 2023 Silent Auction Fundraiser
U of G Plant Agriculture 2023 Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Department of Agriculture is hosting a silent auction with all proceeds donated to the United Way - Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin - U of G campaign. Below is a listing of the items in the auction. Signed & Framed Doug Gilmour Leaf’s Jersey Chocolate & Wine Tasting for Six Paintings from 2 Local Guelph
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The Heady Highlands: Olfactory Impressions of the North
The Heady Highlands: Olfactory Impressions of the North
Join the Centre for Scottish Studies for a fascinating online talk featuring Professor Bob Davidson from the University of Toronto. In this talk, Prof. Davidson proposes that we turn our nose to the North and explore how scent can function as a marker of place in both metaphoric and literal terms. More details and free
Skills for Research Impact Series: Evaluating KTT Activities
Skills for Research Impact Series: Evaluating KTT 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 efforts. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: -Summarize the steps involved in evaluating KTT -Discuss common challenges and best practices in KTT
Skills for Research Impact Series
Skills for Research Impact Series
Skills for Research Impact is a workshop series, spanning the fall and winter semesters, for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Through sessions facilitated by impact experts, participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization (or knowledge translation and transfer)
5 events,
Equity Essentials: Intersectional Allyship
Equity Essentials: Intersectional Allyship
In this hands on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens on the ground. First, participants will reconnect with baseline knowledge about power, privilege, identity, and intersectionality. Then, participants will explore what allyship means on the ground and how they can become more effective allies. What does it mean to be an
One Health Seminar with Dr. Joey Bernhardt
One Health Seminar with Dr. Joey Bernhardt
Dr. Joey Bernhardt will present the last One Health seminar of the fall semester entitled "Towards a mechanistic understanding of global change: from cells to ecosystems and human well-being" on Wednesday, November 15, 12:30 in McLaughlin Library Room 384.
United Way Student Fundraiser Trivia Night
United Way Student Fundraiser Trivia Night
Come down to Brass Taps and support a good cause while testing your trivia skills. Ticket price is an $8 donation to the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. Ticket includes admission into the Trivia, complimentary snack platters made fresh for every table, and prizes up for grabs for the winning trivia team! 100% of proceeds
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20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
Want more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship 6th annual special lecture
Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship 6th annual special lecture
The Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship (SERC-GC) is hosting its 6th annual special lecture on Nov. 16, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Our guest presenter this year is Dr. Maria Guajardo from Soka University (Japan) who will speak about Dialogic Learning and Global Citizenship Education. Please see attached poster to register. It's virtual
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2023 OVC Graduate Studies Preview Day
2023 OVC Graduate Studies Preview Day
The Ontario Veterinary College with support from the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Guelph will host an in-person information session showcasing many of the graduate programs offered at OVC. Light refreshments will be served. Representatives from each of the following OVC graduate programs will be on hand to answer questions:
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2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
U of G Plant Agriculture 2023 Silent Auction Fundraiser
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Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
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
EDI Lunch & Learns: EDI at U of G
EDI Lunch & Learns: EDI at U of G
Join the Office of Diversity & Human Rights for the second Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lunch & Learn! Bring your lunch and learn more about equity, diversity, and inclusion principles
2023 Schofield Lecture – Dr. Jean Pierre Lavoie – Riding the Waves: From Equine Practice to Translational Research
2023 Schofield Lecture – Dr. Jean Pierre Lavoie – Riding the Waves: From Equine Practice to Translational Research
About the Lecture: In this presentation, Dr. Lavoie will discuss his career path and how a clinical observation led to collaborations with clinicians and scientists in human studies. He will
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Addressing Microaggressions in Teaching and Learning
Addressing Microaggressions in Teaching and Learning
Have you ever witnessed a microaggression in a learning environment? Were you satisfied with the way you responded? In this practical, hands-on session delivered by Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, we will
Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus
Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus
This interactive workshop encourages participants to move beyond the text of Ontario's human rights legislation to understand how legal requirements affect our day-to-day work. How do we identify when behaviour
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds,
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20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
Want more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your
Judging Disagreements: Reflections from Justice Huscroft
Judging Disagreements: Reflections from Justice Huscroft
Join the Department of Political Science and the Justice and Legal Studies team to hear Justice Huscroft from the Court of Appeal of Ontario discuss his remarkable career as scholar,
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The Impact of Social Networks on the Work-Life Choices of South Asian Women in Ontario, Canada (Webinar)
The Impact of Social Networks on the Work-Life Choices of South Asian Women in Ontario, Canada (Webinar)
Webinar hosted by Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) Presented by Anju Philip: Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University
A Year in the Life of Parliament
A Year in the Life of Parliament
Hear from Canadian political scientist and former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, Dr. Ian Brodie. Department of Political Science welcomes Dr. Ian Brodie from the University
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WSET Level 1 Award In Wine Certification
WSET Level 1 Award In Wine Certification
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines is an entry level world recognized qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is ideal for boosting
In-person panel discussion: Kept Alive Within Us art exhibition at the AGG
In-person panel discussion: Kept Alive Within Us art exhibition at the AGG
Featuring artists Sandra Brewster, Ésery Mondesir, and Farihah Aliyah Shah in dialogue with moderator Starasea Camara, this panel discussion will explore themes and issues raised in Kept Alive Within Us,
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2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
U of G Plant Agriculture 2023 Silent Auction Fundraiser
Hospitality Services United Way Silent Auction
Hospitality Services United Way Silent Auction
Hospitality Services is hosting a virtual silent auction in support of United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. The auction is open from November 27 to December 8 at 11:30 p.m. Bid on parking passes, a golf lesson, brewery tours, sports tickets, TV's, and more! View the silent auction.
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday: Unlock Brighter Futures for our Students The University of Guelph is set to mark Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement where charities, companies, institutions and individuals rally for causes
Ugly Festive Sweater – Trivia and Lunch
Ugly Festive Sweater – Trivia and Lunch
Don your ugliest festive sweater and put your trivia skills to the test in support of United Way! Get a few friends together to form a trivia team and compete
Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph
Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph
Graduate History students from HIST*6200 (Scottish Highland and Lowland History) with Prof. Kevin James will present a class colloquium, 'Excursions through Scottish Travel Diaries at the University of Guelph' on
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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 29. Join us in the University Centre courtyard between 10:30 a.m.
Opposing Oppression: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Competencies
Opposing Oppression: Building Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Competencies
This interactive session will engage critically with anti-oppression frameworks and suggest ways to apply an equity and inclusion lens to learning and working environments. Anti-oppressive action involves both critical and
Campus Lighting Ceremony: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Campus Lighting Ceremony: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Members of the U of G community are invited to attend a ceremony to initiate the lighting of Johnston Hall and show support for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. As part of this ceremony, the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support and Education Centre and S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Free Environment) Peer Educators will
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United Way Bazaar
United Way Bazaar
Join us for the United Way Bazaar, brought to you by Hospitality Services! Thursday, November 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., University Centre Courtyard. Featuring: Great raffle prizes Bake sale U of G Bookstore Items Used Book Sale
United Way Holiday Bake Sale
United Way Holiday Bake Sale
Enjoy some baked goods in support of United Way! Thursday, November 30, 10 am to 5 pm in the Mountain Lobby. All proceeds in support of United Way.
Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff
Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff
Coffee with the President for Faculty and Staff As the year comes to an end, let’s get together to recharge and celebrate the fantastic work you've accomplished in 2023. Join us for a coffee and a snack with President Charlotte Yates and other senior leaders. Thursday, November 30 Drop in between 10 a.m. and 11:30
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Brass Taps Vintage Pub Auction for United Way
Brass Taps Vintage Pub Auction for United Way
BRASS TAPS has generously donated various Vintage Pub Glassware, Signs, Pictures and more for an Online Auction in support of the University of Guelph United Way Campaign. Money raised from this event will assist the United Way to create lasting positive change and unite people and resources in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. United Way assists
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