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Wednesday Noon Walks
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 21, 2026 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Arboretum Naturalist Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? A Naturalist from The Arboretum, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Hales McKay Bus Shelter, beside the main parking lot
Municipal Election Ward 5 Polling Station
Municipal Election Ward 5 Polling Station
Election day polling for Ward 5 only on Oct. 26 will be held at the University Centre Main Floor Student Lounge from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters must live in Ward 5 to vote at the University Centre polling station on election day. Learn more about voting in the Municipal Election.
IdeaLab Sprint
IdeaLab Sprint
Interested in learning how to think like an entrepreneur? Then don’t hesitate to register now for IdeaLab Sprint! This event allows students to learn how to identify problems worth solving and explore creative approaches to developing innovative solutions. You don't need a business idea to register, just curiosity! The event is taking place on October
5 events,
Storytelling for Researchers: How to Tell an Engaging Story
Storytelling for Researchers: How to Tell an Engaging Story
Presented by Renira Narrandes (MA, MSc(OT), MPH) Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to connect with others and get a message across, yet many of us have never been trained in it. This talk will take participants on a journey, from understanding how our brains respond to stories, to learning how
Future Thinkers Speaker Series: Leadership & Opportunity in Agriculture with Kim McConnell
Future Thinkers Speaker Series: Leadership & Opportunity in Agriculture with Kim McConnell
University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College invites the public for an afternoon with Kim McConnell, a Canadian agricultural entrepreneur, business leader and advocate. Drawing on his experience in agriculture and the ideas explored in his article, “Cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and marketing communications within the agriculture space,” Kim will explore the many connections across
Hopper Lecture 2026: Building Feminist Decolonial AI in Latin America
Hopper Lecture 2026: Building Feminist Decolonial AI in Latin America
Join Dr. Paola Ricaurte, an internationally acclaimed activist and educator who integrates academia, activism, innovation and policymaking while building transformative anti-colonial and anti-patriarchal technologies. Developing anti-capitalist, anti-colonial, and anti-patriarchal technologies in contexts marked by inequality and violence requires confronting some of the deepest structural problems of our societies. In an increasingly adverse geopolitical and regional
3 events,
Wednesday Noon Walks
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 21, 2026 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Arboretum Naturalist Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? A Naturalist from The Arboretum, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Hales McKay Bus Shelter, beside the main parking lot
U of G Campus Ghost Walk Tour
U of G Campus Ghost Walk Tour
Ever get the feeling that the campus is haunted? Learn about spooky history and sightings - including some NEW stories - at the University of Guelph while on a guided and interactive tour through the campus with Ghost Walks of Guelph! Complete the accompanying Bingo card while on the tour for a chance to win
3 events,
U of G Campus Ghost Walk Tour
U of G Campus Ghost Walk Tour
Ever get the feeling that the campus is haunted? Learn about spooky history and sightings - including some NEW stories - at the University of Guelph while on a guided and interactive tour through the campus with Ghost Walks of Guelph! Complete the accompanying Bingo card while on the tour for a chance to win
4 events,
Take the Stress Out of IBS
Take the Stress Out of IBS
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and a nervous stomach by tackling the two greatest triggers.... diet and stress. There is a strong relationship between our brain, our emotions, and how our gastrointestinal tract is functioning. This program teaches the most effective relaxation, diet, and lifestyle strategies to improve this relationship
U of G Campus Ghost Walk Tour
U of G Campus Ghost Walk Tour
Ever get the feeling that the campus is haunted? Learn about spooky history and sightings - including some NEW stories - at the University of Guelph while on a guided and interactive tour through the campus with Ghost Walks of Guelph! Complete the accompanying Bingo card while on the tour for a chance to win
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Foundations for Researchers
Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Foundations for Researchers
Presented by Lucia Costanzo, Associate Librarian, Research and Scholarship , McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph This introductory session will provide an overview of Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS) and why it matters for researchers working with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and data. The workshop will introduce key concepts and considerations for working respectfully and responsibly with Indigenous
6 events,
Wednesday Noon Walks
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 21, 2026 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Arboretum Naturalist Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? A Naturalist from The Arboretum, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Hales McKay Bus Shelter, beside the main parking lot
Financial Literacy Fair
Financial Literacy Fair
November is Financial Literacy Month! To celebrate, Student Financial Services is hosting our annual Financial Literacy Fair on Wednesday, November 4. 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 about how to manage your finances, PLUS there will be free
Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis (the “fox tapeworm”) in Canada
Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis (the “fox tapeworm”) in Canada
Echinococcus multilocularis is a zoonotic parasite that historically was only thought to occur in wildlife in parts of the Canadian arctic, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. However, over the last 20 years the parasite has emerged as a significant infection of wild canids, and a significant pathogen of both dogs and people, across Canada. The talk
The Anger ‘Iceberg’ – Signal or Saboteur?
The Anger ‘Iceberg’ – Signal or Saboteur?
Anger is an emotional signal. Are you using it effectively? Or replaying and holding on to anger? Anger elicits brain and body responses that can be beneficial in the short term but, when continually surging, they can negatively impact health, sleep, focus, and relationships. This workshop includes: the steps that cardiologists, the Gottman Institute, and
5 events,
Wednesday Noon Walks
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 21, 2026 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Arboretum Naturalist Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? A Naturalist from The Arboretum, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Hales McKay Bus Shelter, beside the main parking lot
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). All are welcome to attend. November 11
7 events,
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
The Fair November Craft Show & Sale is on its way! Join us on November 12 to 15 at the University of Guelph, University Centre. The show features some of Canada's very talented artisans and designers, and showcases their Beautiful Handmade Fashion Pieces, Jewellery, Pottery, Glass Creations, Leather Work, Knits, Metalwork, Artisan Soaps & Lotions, Woodworking, Delicious
Stress Less for Tests
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety, and enhance energy and performance throughout the semester and during exam periods. Go at your own pace through the series of five to 15 minute lessons in this special online, on-demand program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. You have lifetime
Stargazing
Stargazing
Thursdays (November - June), as listed below Times are as listed below Format: In-Person Instructor: Trevor Chandler and/or Michael Wright Come, brave the cold, and see the stars! Members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be setting up astronomical telescopes for private viewings. Come see winter constellations like Taurus, Gemini, and Orion,
5 events,
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
The Fair November Craft Show & Sale is on its way! Join us on November 12 to 15 at the University of Guelph, University Centre. The show features some of Canada's very talented artisans and designers, and showcases their Beautiful Handmade Fashion Pieces, Jewellery, Pottery, Glass Creations, Leather Work, Knits, Metalwork, Artisan Soaps & Lotions, Woodworking, Delicious
5 events,
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
The Fair November Craft Show & Sale is on its way! Join us on November 12 to 15 at the University of Guelph, University Centre. The show features some of Canada's very talented artisans and designers, and showcases their Beautiful Handmade Fashion Pieces, Jewellery, Pottery, Glass Creations, Leather Work, Knits, Metalwork, Artisan Soaps & Lotions, Woodworking, Delicious
5 events,
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
Fair November Craft Show & Sale
The Fair November Craft Show & Sale is on its way! Join us on November 12 to 15 at the University of Guelph, University Centre. The show features some of Canada's very talented artisans and designers, and showcases their Beautiful Handmade Fashion Pieces, Jewellery, Pottery, Glass Creations, Leather Work, Knits, Metalwork, Artisan Soaps & Lotions, Woodworking, Delicious
5 events,
Wednesday Noon Walks
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 21, 2026 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Arboretum Naturalist Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? A Naturalist from The Arboretum, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Hales McKay Bus Shelter, beside the main parking lot
6 events,
Renann Isaacs
Renann Isaacs
Join Renann Isaacs, former gallery owner and longtime member of the Guelph arts community, as she reflects on her career working with artists, collectors, and audiences. Drawing on her experience in the commercial art world, Isaacs will offer her perspective on building a gallery, supporting artists, developing collections, and the relationships that sustain a vibrant
6 events,
Under Pressure: Confessions of an Interventionalist – Schofield Lecture
Under Pressure: Confessions of an Interventionalist – Schofield Lecture
Chick Weisse, VMD, DACVS completed his small animal surgical residency training at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2002 and then pursued advanced training through a customized fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the (human) Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2003. He held dual appointments in surgery and radiology as an
7 events,
Paint Party – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Paint Party – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Ages 7 – 11 | 10:30 a.m. – noon | Saturdays, Nov. 21 – Dec. 12 Get ready to paint, play, and experiment! Over four colourful weeks, young artists will discover exciting ways to paint through playful projects inspired by artists, imaginative ideas, and unexpected materials. Explore bold brushwork, colour mixing, texture, and pattern while
Zines for Teens – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Zines for Teens – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Ages 12 – 16 | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Saturdays, Nov. 21 – Dec. 12 Publish your big ideas! Discover the creative possibilities of zine-making in this four-week workshop where art, storytelling, and self-expression come together. Experiment with drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more as you create your own handmade, self-published booklets. Explore illustration,
6 events,
Wednesday Noon Walks
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 21, 2026 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Arboretum Naturalist Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? A Naturalist from The Arboretum, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Hales McKay Bus Shelter, beside the main parking lot
8 events,
Paint Party – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Paint Party – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Ages 7 – 11 | 10:30 a.m. – noon | Saturdays, Nov. 21 – Dec. 12 Get ready to paint, play, and experiment! Over four colourful weeks, young artists will discover exciting ways to paint through playful projects inspired by artists, imaginative ideas, and unexpected materials. Explore bold brushwork, colour mixing, texture, and pattern while
Zines for Teens – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Zines for Teens – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Ages 12 – 16 | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Saturdays, Nov. 21 – Dec. 12 Publish your big ideas! Discover the creative possibilities of zine-making in this four-week workshop where art, storytelling, and self-expression come together. Experiment with drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more as you create your own handmade, self-published booklets. Explore illustration,
7 events,
Wednesday Noon Walks
Wednesdays beginning Oct. 21, 2026 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Format: In-Person Instructor: Arboretum Naturalist Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? A Naturalist from The Arboretum, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Hales McKay Bus Shelter, beside the main parking lot
8 events,
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women – Memorial Event
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women – Memorial Event
This annual memorial event, hosted by the College of Engineering, honours the lives lost on December 6, 1989 at École Polytechnique. The event begins in the Adams Atrium with remarks centered around three themes: Remember, reflect, respond, and concludes at the second floor memorial garden. Together We Remember. Together We Rise. Honouring lives lost and
9 events,
Paint Party – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Paint Party – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Ages 7 – 11 | 10:30 a.m. – noon | Saturdays, Nov. 21 – Dec. 12 Get ready to paint, play, and experiment! Over four colourful weeks, young artists will discover exciting ways to paint through playful projects inspired by artists, imaginative ideas, and unexpected materials. Explore bold brushwork, colour mixing, texture, and pattern while
Zines for Teens – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Zines for Teens – AGG Youth Workshop Series
Ages 12 – 16 | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Saturdays, Nov. 21 – Dec. 12 Publish your big ideas! Discover the creative possibilities of zine-making in this four-week workshop where art, storytelling, and self-expression come together. Experiment with drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and more as you create your own handmade, self-published booklets. Explore illustration,