Past Events

Initiatives in Global Justice hosts lectures, study groups, workshops, and conferences that explore the ethical and socio-political dimensions of urgent problems that are transnational in scope, such as global warming, war and humanitarian intervention, food security, and chronic poverty. Professor Paras' talk will present research conducted in the context of short-term international study abroad programs, and consider how and why intercultural training should be integrated into teaching in IDS. 

Are you interested in studying abroad as a BSc. Student? Attend an information session exclusively for you!

Each year, the Centre for International Programs(CIP) runs the "Show Us Your World" photo contest, which showcases the photos of students who have studied abroad on a University of Guelph Study Abroad (Exchange, Field School or Semester Abroad) program during the previous academic year. The exhibition will display some of the best study abroad photos (and CIP's favourites) from 10 years of the photo contest.

In this adaptation of the autobiography "The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939-1945," Wladyslaw Szpilman (Adrien Brody), a Polish Jewish radio station pianist, sees Warsaw change gradually as World War II begins. Szpilman is forced into the Warsaw Ghetto, but is later separated from his family during Operation Reinhard. From this time until the concentration camp prisoners are released, Szpilman hides in various locations among the ruins of Warsaw.

Considering studying abroad in Jerusalem this Spring? Join our upcoming webinar on Sunday, November 6th, at 2:30pm EST, and Learn about spring semester study abroad programs at Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School! No need to register in advance – just cl

Interested in Krakow and want to learn more? Attend a Krakow Information Night  - meet the Guelph coordinator, hear from past participants, and ask questions! 

Are you interested in studying abroad as a B.Comm Student? Attend an information session exclusively for you!

Come and find out what study abroad opportunities are available for Bachelor of Arts and Science students, and hear from BAS students who studied abroad last year.  (This event counts as having attended a Study Abroad Info Session, which will give you access to the online application).

Come and find out what study abroad opportunities are available for SOLAL students, and hear from SOLAL students who studied abroad last year.  (This event counts as having attended a Study Abroad Info Session, which will give you access to the online application

This 3-week field school in April and May 2017 aims to deepen students' awareness and understanding of the connection between tourism and social entrepreneurship, culminating in a 12-day field trip to Nepal. The program involves one week in class on the Guelph campus at the beginning of the program followed by 12 days trekking in Nepal. Please note: The 12 days trekking can be physically challenging and therefore requires an appropriate level of fitness. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for the program.