Events
Arboretum
Opening Nov. 4 at Theatre in the Trees is There's a Burglar in My Bed by Michael Parker. Directed by John Snowdon, it runs to Dec. 16. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; showtime is 8 p.m. Cost is $59. To order tickets, call Ext. 54110.
The Dufflebag Theatre presents Robin Hood Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Arboretum Centre. Tickets are $5.
Art Centre
The Macdonald Stewart Art Centre presents a gallery talk and walkabout tour by Guelph artist Ryan Price on his exhibition “. . . draw while . . . ” Oct. 31 at noon.
Works to be auctioned off at MSAC's annual “Beyond the Frame” fundraiser are currently on exhibit at the centre. The auction is Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. A reception begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 519-837-0010.
Concerts
The School of Fine Art and Music's Thursdays at Noon concert series continues Oct. 26 with Indonesian music and dance, Nov. 2 with percussionist Jesse Stewart and Nov. 9 with the Mirobolus Piano Trio. Concerts are in MacKinnon 107. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Film
U of G's free international film series, “Beyond Hollywood,” presents Pearls of the Deep, featuring five short films by top Czech filmmakers, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in McLaughlin 384.
Lectures
The College of Arts research-in-progress series continues with Prof. Catherine Carstairs, History, discussing “Rat Poison or Dental Miracle? The Debate Over Water Fluoridation” Oct. 25 at 12:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 132.
The College of Biological Science's Roy C. Anderson Memorial Lecture in Parasitology presents Albert Osterhaus of Erasmus University Medical Centre in the Netherlands discussing “H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus: A Real Threat to Animal and Human Health” Oct. 30 at 12:10 p.m. in OVC 1714.
Ontario's Agri-Food Research Infrastructure: Monuments to the Past or Beacons to the Future?” is the topic of Bruce Archibald, deputy minister, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, in OAC's public lecture series Nov. 1. On Nov. 14, the Stewart Lane Public Policy Lecture features Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes of the University of Missouri-Columbia discussing “GMOs, Product Labels and Consumer Behaviour: Sentiments and Acts.” The lectures begin at 5:30 p.m. in OVC 1714.
Notices
The Central Student Association and Student Life and Counselling Services' Citizenship and Community Engagement are hosting a debate for Guelph mayoral candidates Nov. 2 at noon in Peter Clark Hall. There will also be a meet-and- greet with candidates for Guelph City Council's Ward 5 seats. On election day Nov. 13, a polling station will be set up in UC 103 for students registered to vote.
Rufina Amaya, the sole survivor of the 1981 massacre of her community in El Salvador's civil war, will speak Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in UC 103. The talk is presented by the Central Student Association's human rights office and the Multi-Faith Resource Team.
Prof. Paul Rowntree, Chemistry, invites third- and fourth-year students to attend an information session about the Guelph Near-Space Initiative Oct. 27 from 5 to 6 p.m. in MacNaughton 113. Rowntree will discuss plans to launch sub-orbital balloons next March, carrying a series of student-designed experimental payloads. For more details, contact Rowntree at Ext. 58127 or rowntree@uoguelph.ca.
The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is running a four-session program for managing headaches beginning Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in UC 332. A four-session examSMART program begins Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in McLaughlin 359. For information about fees and registration, visit www.uoguelph.ca/~ksomers or leave a message at Ext. 52662. You can also register for examSMART at the McLaughlin Library Learning Commons.
The Next Great Prime Minister contest is calling for submissions from Canadians aged 18 to 25. Top prize is $50,000. Submissions are due Dec. 8. For information, visit the website www.thenextgreatprimeminister.ca.
U of G faculty and staff women who love to sing are invited to join No Wrong Notes — a non-auditioned, non-performing, non-instrumental group. It's open to women of all levels of singing ability and experience, but is limited to 10 participants. It will meet once a week, usually at noon. For more information, contact Maryann Kope by Nov. 2 at Ext. 58313 or mkope@uoguelph.ca.
Inco Limited, in partnership with the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation, is offering four $10,000 master's scholarships in engineering for women in 2007. Application deadline is Jan. 19. More information is available at www.cemf.ca.
The Canadian Foundation for the International Space University is calling for applications for the 2007 International Space University summer program, to be held at Beihang University in Beijing, China. The deadline for applications is Jan. 5. For details, visit www.aucc.ca/programs/intprograms/space_e.html.
Seminars
The Centre for Food and Soft Materials Science seminar series presents Simon Sharpe of the University of Toronto discussing “Structure and Dynamics of Proteins in Membranes and Macromolecular Assemblies by Solid-State NMR” at 2:30 p.m. in Room 1511 of the science complex.
Next up in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology's graduate student seminar series is Sarmitha Sathiamoorthy exploring “Phage Therapy: A Solution to Antibiotic Resistance?” Oct. 27. On Nov. 3, the topic is “Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus: Molecular Epizootiology of a Fish Pathogen” with Rob Quinn. The seminars begin at 12:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 115.
The Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences seminar series continues Oct. 30 with Prof. Getu Hailu, Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, examining “Determinants of Obesity: An Empirical Study of Canadian Adults.” On Nov. 6, Prof. Mark Hurtig, Clinical Studies, discusses “Risk Factors for Progression of Osteoarthritis After Knee Injury.” The seminars are at 1:30 p.m. in Food Science 241.
“Single Protons and Proton Pairs for Quantum Communication” is the topic of Gregor Weihs of the University of Waterloo Oct. 31 in the Department of Physics seminar series. On Nov. 7, Thad Harroun of Brock University considers “Neutron Diffraction for Biology.” The seminars begin at 4 p.m. in Room 1511 of the science complex.
The Department of Pathobiology presents Pierre Tellier of Charles River Laboratories discussing “The Role of Veterinary Pathologists in Industry” Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. in Pathobiology 2106.
Teaching Support
Teaching Support Services' series on Photoshop continues with a discussion of colour Nov. 7 and text Nov. 21. A luncheon for new faculty Nov. 20 will focus on effective course outlines. A new-faculty social is slated for Nov. 21. For those using WebCT in their courses, TSS has developed two new workshop streams — self-guided and guided — to help designers and instructors set up their winter '07 courses. Individual help is also available at WebCT drop-in clinics Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in McLaughlin 200A. For more details or to register for workshops, visit www.tss.uoguelph.ca. To discuss custom training opportunities, call Mary Nairn at Ext. 53571.
Theatre
U of G's drama program presents Suzie Goo: Private Secretary, a musical comedy written and directed by Prof. Sky Gilbert, Nov. 14 to 18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the George Luscombe Theatre. Tickets are $7 and $9 and are available at the door or in Massey 102.
Thesis Defences
The final examination of PhD candidate Nicholas Pokorny, Environmental Biology, is Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. in Bovey 1118. The thesis is “Molecular-Based Detection and Identification of Cryptosporidium parvum.” The advisers are Profs. Hung Lee and Jack Trevors.
Community Events
The Guelph Youth Music Centre is hosting a Musical Chairs Gala Nov. 10 at 6 p.m., featuring an evening of food, fun and games, with music by the Swing Station Band. For tickets, call 519-837-1119.
The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph's 2006 Women of Distinction speaker series presents retired educator Susan Ratcliffe discussing “Discovering Guelph's Heritage” Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. For information or to register, call 519-824-5150.
The Guelph International Film Festival, newly renamed the Guelph Festival of Moving Media, runs Nov. 3 to 5. The opening gala will be held at the River Run Centre. The opening films, The Art of Resistance and The Refugee All Stars, will be introduced by Profs. Ajay Heble and Daniel Fischlin, English and Theatre Studies. The festival will also feature panel discussions and programs for children and youth. For more information, visit www.guelphfilmfest.org or call 519-822-3110.
Fibre artists of the Guelph Guild of Handweavers and Spinners are presenting a show and sale of their art Nov. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
The 2006 Community and Volunteer Education Series runs Nov. 4, featuring a free day of workshops open to the Guelph/Wellington community, especially those who do volunteer work. For information or to register, send e-mail to info@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca or call 519-822-0912.
The Guelph Guild of Storytellers meets Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Co-operators Building. An evening of storytelling is slated for Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Boathouse. For more information, visit www.guelpharts.ca/storytellers.
The annual Canadian Parrot Conference runs Nov. 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Guelph Holiday Inn. For information, visit www.canadianparrotconference.ca.
Out on the Shelf, Guelph's Queer Library and Resource Centre, is celebrating its first anniversary Oct. 29 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at 147 Wyndham St. N., Room 309. The event will include readings by a number of writers and poets, including Prof. Sky Gilbert, English and Theatre Studies.
The Guelph Historical Society presents a talk by lawyer and active reservist Greg Oakes on “Wellington County's Other War Poets” Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church.