The fall 2017 Thursday At Noon Concert Series kicks off with Araz Salek on tar and Pedram Khavazamini on tombak, performing classical Iranian music infused with rhythmically free and modally

The Thursday at Noon Concert Series resumes Sept. 15 with a performance by David Virelles, a New York City-based Cuban pianist, featuring a selection of his compositions. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Virelles is also performing at other venues during the Guelph Jazz Festival. Time: noon Location: Mackinnon 107

Prof. David Welch, chair of global security at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor of political science at the University of Waterloo, presents "The Psychology of Territorial Disputes:

This global roots project draws from the deep and varied wells of the reggae canon, the Scottish and English folk revival, and New York City bebop. The result is a singular Canadian sound that summons the many muses of this mercurial and two-time Juno-nominated artist. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

The Creative Music Symposium with Philippe Hode-Keyser will perform a concert featuring drums and electronics. Admission is free Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Faculty and graduate students whose research focuses on India are invited to meet to discuss their work and share their experiences. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 621

Jasmin Lacasse Roy performs a program of classical guitar music from the 1920s in the grand romantic style of that time. The concert will feature works by Joaquin Turnina, Manuel Ponce and Hietor Villa-Lobos, among others. Admission is free. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Profs. Jordi Diez (Political Science, University of Guelph) and Michelle Dion (Political Science, McMaster University) present "Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Argentina: Results of a Survey Experiement Five Years After Legalization." Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 223

Dr. Thomas Wolever, professor and graduate co-ordinator, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, presents "Carbohydrate Quality and Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). The U of G faculty host is Prof. Ian Tetlow. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 120

Composer Eric Ross and video artist Mary Ross present their Ultimedia Concept with their latest work Boulevard d'Reconstructie (Op. 54). Performing on piano, guitar, synthesizer and theremin, Eric's compositions include elements of jazz, classical, serial and avant garde, accompanied by Mary's videos arranged and edited to the music. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

This concert features music that celebrates life's greatest joys: love and lunch, with soprano Sheila Dietrich. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107

Faculty and instructors in the School of Fine Art and Music will perform a free 50-minute concert. Everyone is welcome. Location: MacKinnon, Room 107  

The Department of Political Science is hosting a panel discussion that assesses the future of climate change policy after the recent Paris summit. Panel participants include: - Prof. Steven Bernstein (Department of Political Science, University of Toronto) - Prof. Craig Johnson (Department of Political Science, University of Guelph) - Prof. Kirby Calvert (Department of Geography,

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