Events
Arboretum
The Arboretum is offering “Wildlife Garden Walks” on Tuesdays and “Toonie Nature Treks” on Wednesdays. The guided walks run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and leave from the J.C. Taylor Nature Centre. Upcoming themes are “Vile! Frightening! Beneficial?” June 9, “Geocaching” June 10, “Nature’s Summer Soundtrack” June 16 and “Bats” June 17. Cost is $2 (free for children five and under). For information, call Ext. 52363.
Art Centre
The Macdonald Stewart Art Centre volunteers host Gardenscapes 2009, a self-guided tour of eight Guelph gardens, June 14 from noon to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit www.msac.ca.
The art centre hosts “Readymake! Art + Ale + BBQ = Fun!” June 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. The afternoon will feature artist talks, music, an open mic stage and the construction of a massive installation in the Donald Forster Sculpture Park. For more information, visit the website www.msac.uoguelph.ca/readymake.htm.
Notices
The Professional Staff Association holds its annual general meeting June 11 at 10:30 a.m. in OVC 1714.
The 2009 Guelph Awards of Excellence will be handed out June 25 at 5 p.m. at the Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre. U of G is a platinum sponsor of the event. For tickets, call 519-822-8081 or visit the website www.guelphchamber.com.
Teaching Support
Full details and a registration link for Teaching Support Services programs can be found on the TSS website at www.tss.uoguelph.ca. If you have questions, call Mary Nairn at Ext. 53571.
“Women in Academe,” a series of informal lunchtime discussions, continues June 9 with Janet Wolstenholme of TSS leading a discussion on “Documenting Your Teaching in a Dossier.”
TSS’s “Learning Circle” discussions continue with “Transformative Learning” June 8 and “Teaching on the Edge” June 16.
The Curriculum Development Resource Network sponsors an interactive workshop on “Designing Effective Writing Assignments” with Barbara Christian of the Learning Commons June 4.
TSS is offering a graduate student workshop on “Learning Theories: Course Design Strategies to Ensure Active Learning and Student Engagement” June 9.
Community Events
The Guelph and District Multicultural Festival runs June 12 to 14 at Riverside Park.
The Guelph Creative Arts Association holds its annual “Painting on the Green” show and sale June 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arboretum.
The Guelph and Wellington branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario hosts an illustrated talk by historian John Carter June 17 at 7 p.m. at the Old School House (CAW Hall) on Silvercreek Parkway. His topic is “After the One-Room Schoolhouse.” Everyone is welcome.
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada hosts its annual Donkey Day fundraiser June 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will feature wagon rides, live entertainment, puppet shows, face painting and demonstrations. For more information, call 519-836-1697 or visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca.
As part of the Ontario Arts Council’s spOtlight Festival, the Guelph Symphony Orchestra is offering a conducting and concerto workshop June 6 at the Guelph Youth Music Centre. A free concert presentation begins at 11:20 a.m.
The Ontario Public Interest Research Group-Guelph hosts the 30th annual Speed River Cleanup June 13 starting at 9 a.m. at Royal City Park. For more information, call 519-824-2091 or visit www.opirgguelph.org.
The Sexual Assault Centre of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is offering a workshop on “Moving Beyond Labels” June 11 at 1 p.m. at 38 Elizabeth St. Registration is required at 519-823-5806.