The University and the City of Guelph are holding a town-and-gown symposium Feb. 24 and 25 in Rozanski Hall as a way to build positive relationships between students and the community.
Keynote speaker at the symposium, which is titled “On Common Ground: Enhancing Communities Together,” is president Alastair Summerlee. He will discuss students and community life at the opening session Feb. 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This talk is free and open to the public.
“The goal is to share perspectives on students and community life, ranging from the impact of students in the community to student volunteer involvement to community relationships and ways of building stronger communities together,” says Kathryn Hofer, U of G's neighbourhood relations co-ordinator.
On Feb. 25, a full-day session runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with topics to include downtown collaborations, off-campus services provided by students, perspectives on student tenancy, neighbourhood relations and community acceptance. Registration is required.
Cost is $25 for students, $60 for the general public and $90 for university/college/government or professional representatives. Registration closes Feb. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Full details are at www.studentlife.uoguelph.ca/neighbourhood.
