Past Events

Everyone is invited to join us for our annual Scottish Studies Meet and Greet on Tuesday, September 10 from 2 to 3 in MacKinnon 132. This is a chance to hear about upcoming Scottish Studies events and opportunities (including funding/scholarships, our speaker series, and volunteer roles). The Centre for Scottish Studies organizes various speaking and social events throughout the year, publishes an academic journal, and is involved in community programs.

Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 11 6-8pm Gallery Hours : Tues-Fri 12-5pm; Sat 9am-3pm

PhD candidate: Emily Jaklic Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Thesis title: But Socrates, what is it that you do? Education and the discourse of Plato's Socrates ALL ARE WELCOME

On Thursday, September 5th, Matthew Elder defends his Master's Degree Major Research Paper: "Growing the 'Pernicious' Plant: Tobacco Production in Essex County, Ontario, 1900-1918." The defence takes place in 2020 MacKinnon Extension on the University of Guelph Main Campus. All welcome!! Get the abstract.

On Thursday, September 5th, M.A. student Alexander Clay will defend his Major Research Paper: "Travelling to Write Ireland and the Irish: Leitch Ritchie’s Reportorial and Picturesque Gaze." The defense takes place in 2020 MacKinnon Extension on the University of Guelph Main Campus. All welcome!! Get the abstract: .pdf.

The Undergraduate Philosophy Students Society (UPSS) has their annual I-Scream for Ice Cream event.  Just come to Johnston Green and hang out, get some ice cream, and say hi to other philosophy students.  1pm Wednesday! For more information: https://www.uoguelph.ca/philosophy/undergrad/upss

This is a chance to meet other first-year students who have expressed an interest in Philosophy, meet a couple of Philosophy professors (Karyn Freedman and Mark McCullagh), and the President of the Undergraduate Philosophy Students Society (Magdalena Ivasecko).  Probably some snacks too.

President Alastair J. S. Summerlee and Dr. Ajay Heble hosting th e launch featuring: a World Percussion Summit with Pandit Anindo Chatterjee , India, Don-Won Kim, South Korea, Hamid Drake, USA, Jesse Stewart, C anada. Reception at 7:00 p.m. Performances at 8:00 p.m. Free general admi ssion seating

MA student: Diana Karbonowska Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thesis Title: A Defence of the Life of Philosophy: An Interpretation of Plato's Apology ALL ARE WELCOME