Events
Arboretum
Theatre in the Trees presents There's a Burglar in My Bed by Michael Parker weekends until Dec. 16. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; showtime is 8 p.m. Cost is $59. To order tickets, call Ext. 54110.
Concerts
The School of Fine Art and Music's Thursdays at Noon concert series continues Nov. 23 with Student Soloists' Day and Nov. 30 with David Gilham and Chiharu Linuma on violin and piano. Concerts are in MacKinnon 107.
John Goddard leads the U of G Concert Winds in a free concert Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. in the UC courtyard.
The U of G Jazz Band/Choir, conducted by Prof. Howard Spring, performs Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. in the University Club. Admission is $2.
On Nov. 24 at noon, Prof. Ellen Waterman leads the Contemporary Music Ensemble in a “Noise Parade” from the MacKinnon Building to the UC, followed by a performance in the UC. The event is a collaboration with the Central Student Association's “Buy Nothing Day.”
Henry Janzen conducts the U of G Chamber Ensemble Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. in MacKinnon 107.
The U of G choirs led by Prof. Marta McCarthy perform Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. at St. George's Church. Tickets are $15 general, $10 for students.
Lectures
OAC presents Conor Delahunty of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia discussing “Sensory Properties of Foods: How Are These Important in the Formation of Children's Dietary Habits and Then Later in Life in Healthy Eating Among the Older Population?” Nov. 22 at 5:45 p.m. in OVC 1714. On Dec. 6, Terry Anderson of the Property and Environment Research Center at Montana State University gives the Kenneth R. Farrell Distinguished Public Policy Lectureship at 5:30 p.m. in OVC 1714. His topic is “Markets and the Environment.”
Notices
Const. Jim Armstrong of the Campus Community Police and Fire Prevention Division will stage a fundraiser for the Guelph Food Bank Dec. 12, playing piano in the University Centre courtyard from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and collecting cash donations.
The University of Guelph-Humber, in partnership with the Association of Black Law Enforcers, is hosting a law enforcement and emergency services career fair Nov. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Jael Richardson at 416-798-1331, Ext. 6454, or jael.richardson@guelphhumber.ca.
OVC will showcase the contributions of its graduate students with poster displays and student presentations at the 2006 Graduate Student Research Day Nov. 23. It begins at 8:30 a.m. in the OVC Lifetime Learning Centre. The day features a keynote address by Prof. Allan King, Biomedical Sciences, at 4:30 p.m. in OVC 1714, followed by a reception. King, who holds a Canada Research Chair in Animal Reproductive Biotechnology, will discuss “Cows, Clones and Chromosomes: Rest Stops on the Road to Discovery.”
A presentation on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Institute of Aging and its strategic priorities and funding will be held Nov. 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in UC 441. RSVP to Ext. 56753 or mbracken@uoguelph.ca.
Seminars
The Centre for Food and Soft Materials Science seminar series presents Jean Duhamel of the University of Waterloo discussing “Characterizing the Distribution of the Associative Pendants of Associative Polymers by Fluorescence” Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. in Room 3317 of the science complex.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seminar series presents Prof. Frans Schryer discussing “Globalization of a Nahua Village, Mexico” Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. in MacKinnon 224.
“Wzz: The LPS O Chain Length Determinant” is the topic of Kane LaRue in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology's graduate student seminar series Nov. 24. On Dec. 1, Jondavid de Jong considers “An Investigation of Early Events in Baculovirus Infection.” The seminars are at 12:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 115.
The Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences seminar series continues Nov. 27 with Francy Pillo-Blocka of the Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition discussing “Tracking Nutrition Trends of Canadians' Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour on Food and Nutrition” at 1:30 p.m. in Food Science 241.
Next up in the Department of Physics seminar series is Prof. Ernie McFarland presenting “Energy: Where on Earth Are We Going?” Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. in Room 1511 of the science complex.
Teaching Support
For instructors and instructional support staff who run online WebCT courses, Teaching Support Services is providing a number of training opportunities over the next month. Repeat workshops focusing on the Gradebook feature of WebCT will be offered Nov. 23, 27 and 30. For instructors preparing an online course for the winter semester, a self-guided workshop runs Nov. 28 and guided workshops are on Nov. 23 and 30. Individual help with WebCT is also available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in McLaughlin 200A. For more details or to register for workshops, visit www.tss.uoguelph.ca. If you have questions, call Mary Nairn at Ext. 53571.
Thesis Defences
The final examination of Nathalie Newby, an M.Sc. candidate in the Department of Integrative Biology, is Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. in Axelrod 265A. The thesis is “Investigation of the Pharmacokinetics and Effects of Morphine in Fish.” Advisers are Profs. Don Stevens and Nick Bernier.
The final examination of PhD candidate Joel Weadge, Molecular and Cellular Biology, is Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. in Room 1511 of the science complex. The thesis is “O-Acetylation of Peptidoglycan: Genomic Identification and Biochemical Characterization of the Enzymes Involved.” The adviser is Prof. Anthony Clarke.
The final examination of PhD candidate Peter Adamic, Mathematics and Statistics, is Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. in Room 1511 of the science complex. The thesis is “Self-Consistent Density Estimation Methods for Competing Risks With Group Masked Double and Interval Censored Failures.” Advisers are Profs. Ed Carter and Tony Desmond.
Community Events
Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis is staging a candlelight vigil Dec. 6 to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Boathouse.
Dublin Street United Church presents a CBC reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will support Wyndham House. Tickets are available at Macondo Books and at the door.
The Guelph Symphony Orchestra performs Handel's Messiah Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Church of Our Lady. For ticket information, call 519-763-3000.
Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis is hosting a free workshop called “Stress Busters for the Holiday Season” Nov. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 18 Norwich St. E. To register, call 519-823-5806, Ext. 33.
Guelph Youth Singers host a seasonal concert Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm. at the River Run Centre. Call 519-763-3000 for tickets.
The College Women's Club hosts a holiday dessert party Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Guelph Country Club. For tickets, call Dianne Greenwood at 519-763-0012 by Nov. 30.
The Elora Festival Singers perform Handel's Messiah Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Elora and a Festival of Carols Dec. 21 at 5 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Church. For ticket information, call 519-846-0331 or visit www.elorafestival.com.
The Canadian Federation of University Women/Guelph meets Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church. Guest speaker is Karen Wagner, an archivist at Wellington County Museum and Archives.