Past Events

Prof. Madhur Anand, School of Environmental Sciences, presents "Ecological Justice and the Case of the Bistable Forest-Grassland Mosaics of Brazil and Old-Growth Forests of Northern Ontario." All are welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317

Panel discussion on the situation following the recent bombings in Paris and Beirut. Featuring faculty from the Department of Political Science. All welcome. McKinnon Building Room: 224

Applied music students perform in their year-end recital. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents the Nicole Ensing Band in a performance titled "Riddles and Creeds." The band explores the poetry of legendary British author G.K. Chesterton in song. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series presents Project Aria in a performance called "The Gossamar Bridge: Music for Coloratura Soprano, Trumpet and Piano." Join performers Leslie Fagan, coloratura soprano; Guy Few, trumpet; and Stephanie Mara, piano, for a joyous music concert with works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Handel and Mendelssohn. Admission is free

Prof. Craig Johnson, Department of Political Science and International Development Studies, will discuss "North-South Equity and the Politics of Climate Change: Problems of Sovereignty and Responsibility in Global Climate Governance." Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317

Annette-Barbara Vogel and Ronald Greidanus perform works for violin and piano. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

"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

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

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 G faculty host is Prof. Nina Jones. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 031

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, Room 317

Lynn Kuo and Jason Nett perform "STRUNG: Modern Works for Violin and Guitar." The contemporary program blends classical music, blues and rock and roll. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 107

Des Gasper will give a talk on "Impacts on Health and Mortality of Climate Change and the Ethical Implications." He is a professor of human development, development ethics and public policy at the International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 230

New-York based global music ensemble Banda Magda brings their vibrant songs and stories to the University of Guelph. South American rhythm creates the pulse of this energizing group of friends who sing in five different languages in a mix of colour and sound. Admission is free but donations are gratefully appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Location:

Prof. Barry Smit, Department of Geography, presents "Climate Change is an Unnatural Disaster: Politics and Power, Livelihood and Lives." This event is sponsored by Initiatives in Global Justice. A light lunch will be served. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 317