Note: These events are in an archived issue of At Guelph and may no longer be applicable.
Theatre in the Trees presents Last of the Red Hot Lovers by Neil Simon. Directed by John Snowdon, the play opens Feb. 4 and runs Saturdays until April 29. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; showtime is 8 p.m. Cost is $53. To order tickets, call Ext. 54110.
Arboretum gardener Lenore Ross leads a workshop on growing perennials from seed Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $40. Deadline for registration and payment is Feb. 2. Call Ext. 52358.
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The Macdonald Stewart Art Centre hosts an opening reception for the exhibition “Seth” Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Artist Seth will give a gallery talk on “Brief Stories About Cartooning.”
Art centre curator Judith Nasby gives talks on curating contemporary art from Chongqing, China, Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m. and “Seven Cities in China” Feb. 7 at noon.
The U of G History Society is hosting an undergraduate history colloquium Feb. 4 from 1 to 7 p.m. in MacKinnon 113.
The School of Fine Art and Music's Thursday at Noon concert series continues Jan. 26 with Duo Bass Impact, featuring Tilly Kooyman and Kathryn Ladano on bass clarinets. On Feb. 2, guitarist Ken Moore performs. The concerts begin at 12:10 p.m. in MacKinnon 107.
“Docurama,” a film series hosted by the McLaughlin Library and the Central Student Association, presents Power Trip Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in Thornbrough 1200. The film is about the purchase of a privatized electricity distribution company in the former Soviet republic of Georgia by a U.S. power company.
U of G's “Beyond Hollywood” film series continues Jan. 29 with Joseph Strick's 1967 U.K./U.S. film Ulysses at 7 p.m. in the Florence Partridge Room in the McLaughlin Library.
U of G's Multi-Faith Resource Team, the Huron Campus Ministry and the Department of History are hosting a talk by Calvin College history professor Ronald Wells, author of the book Friendship Towards Peace in Belfast, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in UC 103. His topic is “History, Memory and Hope: Stories From Northern Ireland.”
The Guelph-Waterloo Physics Institute's Distinguished Lecturer Series presents Robert Brout of Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. in Davis Centre 1302, University of Waterloo. His topic is “Why Is There Something and Not Nothing?” A reception will follow.
The first Canada Research Chair lecture of the winter semester features Prof. Doug McCalla, History, discussing “Shopping in Rural Upper Canada: See Our Ancestors in a Modern Light” Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. in Rozanski 101.
The College of Biological Science is calling for nominations for its annual Award for Excellence in Teaching. All members of the University community are invited to nominate a faculty member or a teaching team or group within CBS. Nomination forms are available in the offices of department chairs and must be submitted to the dean of CBS by the first week of March.
Occupational Health Services' employee wellness talks continue Feb. 14 with nutritional consultant Maritza Robertson discussing “Heart-Healthy Nutrition” at noon in UC 103. Register by e-mail at kphillip@uoguelph.ca.
A graduate student working with Prof. Janis Randall Simpson, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, is recruiting parents of seven- and eight-year-old boys for a nutrition research project. Parents will be asked to fill out two questionnaires and to keep a record of their son's food intake for three days. Participants will be paid $10. If interested, contact Paddy Murphy at pmurphy@uoguelph.ca or Randall Simpson at rjanis@uoguelph.ca or Ext. 53843.
The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is offering classes in relaxation stress management skills training beginning Jan. 31. Three classes are available — at 12:30 p.m. in UC 335, 5:30 p.m. in OVC 1691 and 8 p.m. in UC 441. The classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. For more information, pick up a pamphlet at the Information Desk on UC Level 1, leave a message at Ext. 52662 or visit www.uoguelph.ca/~ksomers.
Applications are sought for the 2006/07 J. Armand Bombardier Internationalist Fellowships, which support study, research and work abroad. The fellowships are valued at $10,000. The application deadline is March 1. For more details, visit www.cbie.ca/bombardier/index_e.html or call 613-237-4820, Ext. 267.
An interfaith meditation group led by Lucy Reid of the Multi-Faith Resource Team runs Thursdays from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in Raithby 100.
The microbiology graduate student seminar series continues Jan. 27 with Theresa Lindhout discussing “The Role of Lipopolysaccharide in Motility and Surface Protein Glycosylation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.” On Feb. 3, Patrick Moynihan considers “Investigations Into Peptidoglycan O-Acetylation.” The seminars are at 12:30 p.m. in Animal Science and Nutrition 141.
“The Oral Fat Tolerance Test: A Novel Research Tool to Assess Metabolic Biomarkers for Obesity-Related Diseases” is the topic of Prof. Lindsay Robinson, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, in the Department of Pathobiology seminar series Jan. 27. On Feb. 3, PhD candidate Aimie Sarson explains “Gene Expression Analysis of Host Response to Marek's Disease Virus Infection.” The seminars begin at 2 p.m. in Pathobiology 2106.
The Department of Psychology presents Tracy Vaillancourt of McMaster University discussing “Trajectories and Predictors of Aggression and Victimization” Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. in MacKinnon 236.
Prof. Georgia Mason, Animal and Poultry Science, is guest speaker in the Department of Integrative Biology's seminar series Jan. 31 at 3:30 p.m. in Axelrod 265A. Her topic is “Born Free? Using Comparative Methods to Investigate Welfare Issues in Zoo Animals.”
The Department of Physics presents Victoria Kaspi of McGill University discussing “Magnetars” Jan. 31. On Feb. 7, retired U of G physicist Jim Hunt examines “Mathematics and Art (Being a Random Excursion Into the Connection Between Some Forms of Art and Simple Mathematics).” Both talks begin at 4 p.m. in MacNaughton 101.
Next up in the Cognitive Science Group's seminar series is Steve Suomi of the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C., discussing “How Gene X Environment Interactions Shape Bio-Behavioural Development in Rhesus Monkeys and Other Macaques” Feb. 1. On Feb. 8, the topic is “Representing Space, Time and Uncertainty for Operations in (Mixed Reality) Environments” with Paul Milgram of the University of Toronto. The seminars are at 3:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 231.
The Department of Philosophy presents Paul Thompson of Michigan State University exploring “Philosophy of Technology, Agriculture, Environmental Ethics” Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 120.
“Water Conservation and Canada's Role in the Global Water Crisis” is the theme of the 12th annual Environmental Science Symposium Jan. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rozanski Hall. Guest speakers include environmental and social justice activists Margaret Trudeau, honorary president of WaterCan, and Maude Barlow, chair of the Council of Canadians. The conference is organized by environmental science undergraduate students. Cost is $10 general, $5 for students. Register online at www.uoguelph.ca/~envsymp/regis.html.
Teaching Support Services' five-part “Photoshop Tidbits” series kicks off Feb. 1 with a discussion of “Basic Image Correction.” The teaching assistant discussion series continues Feb. 9 with a session on “Documenting Your Teaching in a Dossier.” Also on Feb. 9, TSS hosts a social for new faculty from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Grad Lounge on UC Level 5. TSS's weekly drop-in clinics for instructors using WebCT continue throughout the semester, running Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in McLaughlin 200A. For complete details and online registration, visit www.tss.uoguelph.ca.
The final examination of Ephraim Bulemela, a PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry, is Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in Axelrod 337. The thesis is “Hydration and Functional Group Effects of Organic Solutes in Water at High Temperatures and Pressures.” The adviser is Prof. Peter Tremaine.
The final examination of M.Sc. candidate Dongliang Wang, Molecular and Cellular Biology, is Jan. 31 at 9 a.m. in Axelrod 337. The thesis is “Effects of MCM5p on Telomeric Silencing and Role of HATs in Replication of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.” The adviser is Prof. Joseph Yankulov.
The final examination of Jennifer Ings, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Integrative Biology, is Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. in Axelrod 265A. The thesis is “Steroidogenesis in the Zebrafish Ovary: Basic Physiology and Application to Endocrine Disruption.” The adviser is Prof. Glen Van Der Kraak.
Perimeter Institute's public lecture series continues Feb. 1 with geologist John Grant of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the Mars Rover operations team discussing “Mission to Mars: Still Roving on the Red Planet” at 7 p.m. at Waterloo Collegiate Institute, 300 Hazel St., Waterloo. Doors open at 6:20 p.m. Attendance is free, but tickets are required. Reserve online at www.perimeterinstitute.ca or call 519-883-4480.
Women in Crisis and the Sexual Assault Centre are hosting a free workshop on assertiveness Feb. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 18 Norwich St. To register, call 823-5806.
The Over Tones, a women's barbershop chorus, are offering vocal performance workshops for prospective members Jan. 23 and 30 and Feb. 5, 6 and 13 at 7 p.m. at the Artel Banquet Hall, 355 Elmira Rd. For more information, call Marisa Phillips at Ext. 58712.
A tribute to late Guelph entertainer Terry Doyle will be held Jan. 28 at 1 and 7 p.m. at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Proceeds will go towards a memorial theatre box and two scholarship programs. For ticket information, call 1-888-449-4463.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation seeks volunteers to collect donations and distribute healthy living information for four hours during February (Heart Month). Register at 837-4858 or www.heartandstroke.ca/heartmonth.
Overeaters Anonymous meets Sundays at 8:30 p.m. at St. James the Apostle Church. Carpooling is available. For information, call 837-2595.
The Rainbow Chorus presents “Let There Be Love” Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. at Harcourt United Church. A fundraising silent auction will follow.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hosts ABBA Mania 2, featuring a dinner, live show, dancing and silent auction, Feb. 10 at Bingemans Embassy Room in Kitchener. For tickets, call 519-745-2426.
The Guelph Little Theatre production of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge opens Feb. 2 and runs weekends until Feb. 18. For ticket information, call 821-0270.
The Edward Johnson Music Foundation's 11th annual Guelph Wine Gala and Auction is Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at the OMAF Atrium, 1 Stone Rd. W. Call 763-3000 for tickets.
The Canadian Federation of University Women's civic affairs group is hosting a presentation on Guelph's ward system Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at Harcourt United Church. Guest speakers are former Ward 6 city councillor Marilyn Shapka and her husband, Bruce.
