The Arboretum's Theatre in the Trees production of Ray Cooney's Funny Money continues until Dec. 18. For information and tickets, call Ext. 54110.
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The Thursday noon-hour concert series continues Nov. 25 with pianist/vocalist Carol Ann Weaver and vocalist Rebecca Campbell and Dec. 2 with Student Soloists' Day. The concerts begin at 12:10 p.m. in MacKinnon 107. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Prof. Howard Spring leads the U of G Jazz Ensemble Nov. 25 at 8:30 p.m. at the University Club, UC Level 5. The Jazz Choir and small ensembles will also perform. Admission is $2 at the door.
The University Community Orchestra, conducted by Henry Janzen, performs Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. at War Memorial Hall. The program will feature works by Rossini, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Admission is $10 at the door.
Prof. Ellen Waterman leads the Contemporary Music Ensemble Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. at Ed Video, 16A Wyndham St. N. The ensemble will perform “Sound Tracks: Live Original Music to Films by Local Artists.”
Faculty in the School of Fine Art and Music perform Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the River Run Centre. Tickets are $10 and are available at 763-3000.
Marta McCarthy leads the U of G choirs in Lord Nelson Mass Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at Church of Our Lady. Tickets are $12 and $15.
Temagami native Alex Mathias presents “Temagami: A First Nations Perspective” Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. in UC 103. A question-and-answer period will follow. The talk is sponsored by the Ontario Public Interest Research Group, the Aboriginal Resource Centre, the Aboriginal Student Association and Guelph Students for Environmental Change.
U of G's Canada Research Chairs lecture series continues Dec. 3 with Prof. Jonathan LaMarre, Biomedical Sciences, discussing “From Prometheus to Gene Expression: Lessons From Playing With Fire” at 12:30 p.m. in Rozanski 103.
Action Canada is seeking nominations for its annual fellowship program, which provides $20,000 to up to 20 exceptional young Canadians to participate in a 10-month program focused on leadership development. The nomination deadline is Jan. 21. For more information, visit www.actioncanada.ca or call 604- 268-7961.
Perimeter Institute's public lecture series continues Dec. 2 with Raymond Laflamme of the University of Waterloo discussing “Harnessing the Quantum World.” It begins at 7 p.m. at Waterloo Collegiate Institute, 300 Hazel St. The talk is free, but tickets are required and can be reserved at tickets@perimeterinstitute.ca or 519-569-7600, Ext. 6152.
TVOntario is looking for the province's 10 most inspiring post-secondary lecturers. Nominations are invited from students, faculty and alumni. The winners will be featured on TVO's Big Ideas next season. Nominations should describe in 250 words the professor/lecturer, his or her field of study and what unique and dynamic elements make the person stand out. Nomination deadline is Nov. 30. For more information, visit www.tvo.org/bigideas/contest.html.
The Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation offers graduate and undergraduate engineering scholarships for young women who have demonstrated leadership and are active in their communities and in extracurricular activities. Application deadline is Jan. 21. For details, visit www.cemf.ca.
The Zavitz Gallery presents paintings by Eileen MacArthur until Nov. 27 and a final exhibition from the specialized studio program Nov. 28 to Dec. 4.
The Canadian Council of Professional Engineers is calling for applications for its national scholarship program. Deadline for applications is March 1. For details, visit www.ccpe.ca or send e-mail to marc.bourgeois@ccpe.ca.
The International Development Research Centre is calling for proposals for work in South, East and Southeast Asia on assessing and mitigating health risks from pollution from the small- and medium-scale sectors. Deadline is Dec. 6. Details are at http://network.idrc.ca/en/ev-64943-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html.
The Department of Zoology presents Jeff Dawson of Wilfrid Laurier University considering “Acoustic Startle and Escape: Connecting Neurons and Biomechanics” Nov. 25. “From Slime to Cells: Comparative Biomechanics of Intermediate Filaments” is the topic of Doug Fudge of the University of British Columbia Nov. 29. On Dec. 2, Todd Gillis of the University of Washington discusses “Getting to the Heart of Cold Adaptation.” The seminars begin at 3:30 p.m. in Axelrod 265A.
Next up in the Department of Microbiology graduate student seminar series Nov. 26 is Yonit Tsatskis examining “The Role of C-Terminal Coiled-Coil Domain in Osmosensing and Osmotic Activation of Escherichia coli Transporter ProP.” On Dec. 3, Kailash Banasure presents “Green Fluorescent Protein as a Marker of the Activity of Two-Component Regulatory Gene Promoters From Mycobacterium avium sub. paratuberculosis.” The seminars are at 12:30 p.m. in Graham 2310.
“Seeing the State: How Poor People Access India's Employment Assurance Scheme” is the focus of Prof. René Véron, Geography, in the international development seminar series Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. in MacLachlan 101.
The Axelrod Institute of Ichthyology seminar series continues Nov. 30 with zoology graduate student Rebecca Dolson and lab technician Kelly McNichols presenting “An Introduction to the Bimini Biological Field Station and Its Research” at 12:30 p.m. in Axelrod 168.
“Dissecting Natural Variation Using Small Molecules” is the topic of Sean Cutler of the University of Toronto Nov. 30 in the Department of Botany seminar series. The talk begins at 3:30 p.m. in Axelrod 265A.
The Department of Physics presents Doug Boreham of McMaster University discussing “Biological Effects of Low-Dose Radiation — Modification and Assessment of Risk” Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. in MacNaughton 222.
The Centre for Spirituality and Work presents “Working With Spirit: Meeting the Challenges of Work,” featuring Rev. Canon Lucy Reid and Prof. Fred Evers, Sociology and Anthropology, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in UC 103. Cost is $30 if you register by Dec. 1, $40 after. For registration information, send e-mail to lreid@uoguelph.ca or fevers@uoguelph.ca.
Teaching Support Services (TSS) presents Photoshop workshops focusing on masks Dec. 8 and lesser-used tools Dec. 15. On Nov. 30, an advanced WebCT workshop will offer instructors hands-on training in “The Gradebook” and provide extended development time with individual assistance from TSS staff. On Dec. 6, TSS offers a session on “Preparing a 3M Teaching Fellowship Nomination.” Detailed descriptions of workshops and online registration are available at www.tss.uoguelph.ca.
TSS hosts a semester-end luncheon for new faculty Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. in Day Hall 125. Register at www.tss.uoguelph.ca.
The final examination of Sanjay Girdhar, a PhD candidate in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, is Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. in Food Science 128. The thesis is “Developmental and Therapeutic Effects of Exogenous Dietary 1,4-Diaminobutane (Putrescine) in Turkeys.” The adviser is Prof. Trevor Smith.
The final examination of Gina Webster, a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology, is Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. in UC 441. The thesis is “Building a Conceptual Model of Euthanasia Attitudes.” The adviser is Kevin Kelloway.
The final examination of PhD candidate Maureen Fox, Department of Psychology, is Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. in UC 441. The thesis is “Constituents and Correlates of Moral Functioning in Young Adults.” The adviser is Prof. Serge Desmarais.
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) of Cambridge, Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo will hold its annual Dec. 6 Memorial Dinner at Golf's Steak House in Kitchener. Guest speaker is former Ontario attorney general Marion Boyd, who will discuss women's rights, Ontario's Arbitration Act and Sharia Law. The dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. All proceeds go to support the CFUW's 1989 Polytechnique Commemorative Award. For information and tickets, call 829-2374 or 836-8752.
The annual CBC reading of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol is Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Dublin Street United Church. This year's readers include president Alastair Summerlee and Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks. Proceeds go to Wyndham House. For tickets, call Carla Bradshaw at Ext. 56657.
The Guelph Chamber Choir, conducted by Gerald Neufeld, performs Handel's Messiah, accompanied by the Musica Viva Orchestra on period instruments, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. at the River Run Centre. For ticket information, call 763-3000.
The Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival presents a “Christmas Extravaganza” Nov. 27 at the Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan St. The evening will feature music, dance and a silent auction. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 780-2220.
The Guelph Historical Society is seeking submissions for its annual Verne McIlwraith Essay Contest. This year's topic is “Shaping a Community — How Immigrants Have Enhanced Our City.” Essays should be 2,500 to 3,000 words. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. For more information, call Barbara Brooks at 824-3642.
The Guelph Symphony Orchestra presents a singalong Messiah Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. at Church of Our Lady. Concert proceeds will go to the Guelph Food Bank. For tickets, call 763-3000.
Theatre Guelph presents A Christmas Carol Dec. 17 to 23 at the River Run Centre. A preview runs Dec. 15. Call 763-3000 for ticket information.
Opening Nov. 27 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives is the exhibition “Just Like Mom and Dad.” Running Dec. 4 to Jan. 30 is the show “Landscape Photographs of Wellington County.” On Dec. 12, the museum hosts its annual Christmas Festival from noon to 4 p.m.
Guelph Youth Singers hold their annual seasonal concert Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the River Run Centre. Call 763-3000 for tickets.
The Guelph Historical Society's lecture series focuses on “The Intellectual Archeology of the Wellington District Gaol” Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church.
The Children's Community Choir performs Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. For tickets, call 837-1119.
The Delhi Community Centre is hosting an exhibition and sale of pottery Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guelph Little Theatre presents The Emperor's New Clothes Dec. 3 to 5, 10 to 12 and 17 to 19. Tickets are available at 821-0270.
The College Women's Club holds its annual festive luncheon Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. at the Arboretum Centre. Guest speaker Isobel King will discuss “The Role of Quilts in the Underground Railroad.” For ticket information, call 836-4377.
Bayt Lahm, a dramatic oratorio by Elora composer Peter Skoggard, will be performed Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. at the River Run Centre. Call 763-3000 for tickets.
The Guelph Guild of Handweavers and Spinners holds a potluck dinner Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Westwood United Church, 577 Willow Rd.
The next meeting of the Royal City Quilters Guild Dec. 14 will feature a bake and deli sale and silent auction. It begins at 7 p.m. at Westwood United Church.
The Elora Festival Singers present Handel's Messiah Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Elora. For ticket information, call 846-0331.
