Events
Arboretum
Naturalist Chris Earley leads a workshop on gulls Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a day field trip to the Niagara River and Niagara Falls planned for Nov. 21 at 8 a.m. Cost is $95. Registration deadline is Nov. 6.
“Winter Trees” is the focus of a workshop with Josh Sayers. Three session times are available: Nov. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $55. Register by Nov. 13.
Dufflebag Theatre’s A Christmas Carol runs Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Arboretum Centre. For more information, call Ext. 52358.
Art Centre
The Macdonald Stewart Art Centre hosts its annual “Beyond the Frame” party and auction Nov. 14. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Visit www.msac.uoguelph.ca/auction2009.htm for more information.
The art centre presents Ivan Jurakik, curator at Cambridge Galleries, discussing his career as an artist, writer and curator Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Concerts
The Thursday at Noon concert series continues Oct. 29 with the Al Henderson Trio, Nov. 5 with vocalist Wasanti Paranjape and Nov. 12 with the Vince Goobie Trio. The concerts are in MacKinnon 107.
Film
“Docurama,” a free film series sponsored by the U of G Library and the Central Student Association, continues Nov. 4 with Food Inc. and Nov. 11 with Rethink Afghanistan at 7 p.m. in Thornbrough 1307.
The film series hosted by the School of Languages and Literatures and the Consulate of Spain presents Los otros (with English subtitles) Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in MacKinnon 316.
Conferences
The Department of Geography’s second annual interdisciplinary psychogeography graduate student conference runs Nov. 6 and 7. The theme is “Psychogeographies of Possibility: Reimagining Spaces in Critical Times.” The conference will feature keynote speakers, presentations and roundtable discussions. Registration is free. For more details, visit www.uoguelph.ca/~psychgeo.
Lectures
The Eastern Europe and Russia Association and the Political Science Society host a talk by Prof. Fred Eidlin, Political Science, on “Who Is Running Russia? The Medvedev- Putin Tandemocracy” Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in MacKinnon 224.
The School of Languages and Literatures and the Improvisation, Community and Social Practice research project present McGill University communications professor Will Straw discussing “Letters of Introduction: Film Credits and Cityscapes” Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. in McLaughlin Library 384.
Richard Sandbrook, a political science professor at the University of Toronto, will give U of G’s 2009 Hopper Lecture Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in OVC 1714. His topic is “Alternative Development Strategies in an Era of Ideological Flux.”
The Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition hosts the annual Harshman Lecture Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Best Western Royal Brock Hotel and Conference Centre. Robbie Gilligan, vice-president of the Childwatch International Research Network and a professor at Trinity College Dublin, will discuss “Help in Times of Distress: What Children and Families Need.”
Café Philosophique, a lecture series hosted by the College of Arts in collaboration with the Bookshelf, presents chief information officer and chief librarian Michael Ridley discussing “Beyond Literacy: Are Reading and Writing Doomed?” Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Bookshelf eBar.
The College of Biological Science’s 2009 Roy C. Anderson Memorial Lecture in Parasitology is Nov. 12 at noon in Peter Clark Hall. Microbiologist Peter Greenberg of the University of Washington, Seattle, will discuss “Sociomicrobiology: Bacterial Communication, Territoriality and Societal Organization.”
GWPI’s Distinguished Lecturer Series presents theoretical physicist William Unruh of the University of British Columbia Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. at the Best Western Royal Brock Hotel and Conference Centre. His topic is “Deaf and Dumb Holes — Analogs to White and Black Holes.”
Notices
President Alastair Summerlee and provost Maureen Mancuso host a “Rumour Mill” forum Oct. 28 at noon in science complex 1511.
Canada Savings Bonds are on sale until Oct. 31, and U of G is offering all employees the opportunity to buy them through payroll deduction. For details, visit www.uoguelph.ca/ hr/cansavingsbonds.php.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is offering two free sessions Nov. 4 to mark International Stress Awareness Day. “How Can I Manage Stress?” runs from noon to 1 p.m. in UC 103. “Relax!” runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in UC 441 and requires a pillow and towel/exercise mat. The clinic’s regular programs continue with the four-session “Managing Headaches” starting Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and “Stress Less for Tests” Nov. 10 and 12 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.uoguelph.ca/~ksomers or leave a message at Ext. 52662.
The Department of Geography’s sixth annual United Way book sale runs Nov. 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Centre courtyard. To donate used fiction, contact Marie Puddister at Ext. 52175 or mpuddist@uoguelph.ca.
Seminars
Iowa State University horticulture professor Kathleen Delate discusses “Advancing Organic Agriculture Through Science-Based Results: Lessons From Iowa State University” Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. in Thornbrough 1307.
Jack Imhof of Trout Canada is guest speaker in the Department of Integrative Biology’s “Loaves and Fishes” seminar series Oct. 29. His topic is “The Link Between Aquatic Habitat and Natural Channel Processes.” The series continues Nov. 5 with post-doc Chris Cooper discussing “How Important Is the Skin for a Hermaphrodite, Log-Dwelling Amphibious Fish?”and Nov. 12 with Art Timmerman of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on “Implementing the Grand River Fisheries Management Plan: Fisheries Research Needs.” The seminars are at 4 p.m. in science complex 1511.
The Department of Economics seminar series continues Oct. 30 with Lu Han of the University of Toronto considering “Search and Matching in the Market for Existing Homes” and Nov. 6 with Dwayne Benjamin of the University of Toronto on “Evaluating the Impact of a Targeted Land Distribution Program: Evidence From Vietnam.” On Nov. 13, the topic is “A Multi-Sectoral Approach to the U.S. Great Depression” with Jim MacGee of the University of Western Ontario. The seminars begin at 3:30 p.m. in MacKinnon 304.
Next up in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology’s plant biology seminar series Nov. 2 is Prof. Paul Goodwin, Environmental Sciences, explaining “Systemic Acquired Resistance and Induced Systemic Resistance Against Foliar Diseases of Agrostis stolonifera and Nicotiana benthamiana.” On Nov. 9, Prof. George Harauz discusses “Myelin and Multiple Sclerosis — of Brains and Plants.” The seminars are at 3:30 p.m. in science complex 2315.
The Department of Integrative Biology seminar series presents Aneil Agrawal of the University of Toronto explaining “The Ins and Outs of Mutation Load” Nov. 3. On Nov. 10, the topic is “Does Dispersal Shape Community Structure? A Regional Perspective on Lake Communities” with Shelley Arnott of Queen’s University. The seminars begin at 3:30 p.m. in science complex 2315.
Nigel Smith, director of the SNOLAB International Underground Science Facility, is guest speaker in the Department of Physics seminar series Nov. 3. On Nov. 10, Allan Griffin of the University of Toronto presents “101 Years of Liquid Helium: Celebrating Research by Canadians.” The seminars are at 4 p.m. in science complex 1511.
Guest speaker in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology’s distinguished speaker series Nov. 4 is Lewis Kay, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto. His topic is “The Development and Application of NMR Spectroscopy for the Study of Protein Structure and Dynamics.” The seminar begins at 12:30 p.m. in Animal Science and Nutrition 156.
The Department of Pathobiology seminar series continues Nov. 13 with PhD student Andres Diaz discussing “Equine Rhinitis A Virus: Molecular Characterization and Pathogenesis in Experimentally Infected Ponies” at 11 a.m. in Pathobiology 2106.
Symposium
U of G and Backyard Bounty host “Opportunities for Action: An Urban Agriculture Symposium” Nov. 20 at the Arboretum. Keynote speaker is Prof. Karen Landman, Environmental Design and Rural Development. To register, visit www.backyardbounty.ca/content/ opportunities-action-urban-agriculture-symposium.
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.
Prof. Julia Christensen Hughes, dean of the College of Management and Economics, presents “Combatting Student Cynicism, Attitudes of Entitlement and Ingrained Behaviours: Encouraging Academic Integrity in 2009” Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m.
On Oct. 30, University professor emeritus and 3M Fellow Trevor Dickinson of the School of Engineering discusses “Understanding Learning Styles” at 10 a.m.
Upcoming “Learning Circle” sessions include “Community-Based Teaching and Learning” Nov. 2, “Teaching on the Edge” Nov. 3, “Engaging in Education Research” Nov. 4 and “Transformative Learning” Nov. 9.
For instructors using Desire2Learn for their online courses, TSS is offering “D2L Starter Kit” Nov. 10 and 25. D2L drop-in clinics continue Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in McLaughlin Library 200-A.
TSS’s graduate student workshop series presents “What Would You Do If . . .? An Exploration of Ethical Principles for Teaching in Higher Education” Nov. 2.
Theatre
Guelph’s theatre studies program presents Unity (1918), a Governor General’s Award-winning play by Kevin Kerr. Directed by Prof. Alan Filewod, with sets and costumes by Prof. Pat Flood and lighting by Paul Ord, the play runs Nov. 9 to 14 at 8 p.m. at the George Luscombe Theatre. Tickets are $8 and $10.
Thesis Defences
The final examination of PhD candidate Edward Olale, Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, is Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Rozanski 106. The thesis is “Income Diversification Among Fishing Communities in Western Kenya.” The advisers are Profs. Spencer Henson and John Cranfield.
The final examination of PhD candidate Benjamin Authers, English and Theatre Studies, is Nov. 16 at 10:45 a.m. in MacKinnon 132. The thesis is “‘This Charter Shall be Interpreted’: Canadian Representations of Rights in Law and Literature.” The adviser is Prof. Ajay Heble.
Community Events
The Guelph/Wellington chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario will host “Gala Royale — Kick-Start a Heart,” a fundraising dinner and dance, Feb. 6 at Guelph Place. Money raised will be used to place automated external defibrillators throughout the community. For more information, call Sara Felske at 519-837-4858.
The Guelph Chamber Choir celebrates its 30th anniversary with a gala performance Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. at the River Run Centre. The concert will include special guest appearances by the Guelph Youth Singers and Dancetheatre David Earle. A pre-concert talk begins at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 519-763-3000.
The annual Community and Volunteer Education series presents a day of free workshops Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evergreen Seniors Centre. To reserve a spot, call 519-822-0912 or visit www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca.
The 2009 Canadian Parrot Conference runs Nov. 13 to 15 at the Holiday Inn. For more information, visit 2ww.canadianparrotconference.ca.
The fifth annual Christmas Joy Home Tour showcasing nine houses in Guelph and Rockwood runs Nov. 20 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A special gala evening is also planned for Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lakeside Church. For more information, visit www.christmasjoytour.org, call 519-836-8115 or send email to christmasjoytour@gmail.com.
Opening Nov. 14 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives is the exhibition “Winter in Red and White.” It features more than 50 red and white artifacts from the museum’s collection. For more information, visit www.wcm.on.ca.