U of G News

S2 Speaker Series: Rethink Everything, Or At Least Some Things
2018-11-30 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Let’s talk about how to have tough conversations. It feels as though open dialogue is a great next step to confronting biases, assumptions, and exploring unmet needs. How can we do it, though? How can we do it when we’re all so polarized? How can we do it and make sure it’s productive? What do we risk losing by not doing it? Let’s discuss…
Speaker: Jess Mitchell, manager, Inclusive Research Design Centre at OCAD University in Toronto
Everyone is welcome, please join!
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

University of Guelph Choirs Concert: "(un)Sung Heroes!"
2018-12-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Ontario
Join us for the University of Guelph Choirs Concert “(un)Sung Heroes!” Featuring:

Gryphon Singers and University of Guelph Symphonic Choir
Guelph Chamber Players Orchestra
Christopher Fischer, solo tenor
Antonio Joseph Kappos
Conductor Dr. Marta McCarthy

St. Nicolas is a 45-minute oratorio that tells the real story of the man we think of as “jolly old Saint Nick” from his early childhood, to his time in prison, his ordination as a Bishop, his miracles, his death and his sainthood. The audience is invited to join in some of the singing, accompanied by an orchestra of local musicians, and led by the University of Guelph Choirs and our esteemed soloists.
Children accompanied by an adult are welcomed for free to the first half of the concert and are encouraged to come as early as 7:30 p.m., at which time we will give them crayons to colour pictures from the life of St. Nicolas, and teach them the songs to sing along with the audience.
St. George’s Anglican Church, 99 Woolwich St., Guelph
Ticket prices:

Adults $20
Seniors $15
Students $10
Children 12 and under free

Tickets available through EventBrite.
Presented by the University of Guelph, College of Arts, and the School of Fine Art and Music

DIY Teaching: Create Open Digital Course Content with the Library
2018-12-03 13:00 - 15:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
In this library workshop, instructors will learn about the practice and benefits of integrating open educational practices (OEP) and resources (OER) into their classroom.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop skills to create their own open content (including diagrams and videos) using free tools. At the end of the session, participants will leave with an understanding of what library services and resources are available to assist with the creation of open digital content.
Library, Room 289

Intro to Programming with Python (Part 1)
2018-12-04 13:00 - 16:30 | Ontario, Canada
Interested in using Python for programming but don’t know where to start? Join us for a hands-on, two-part workshop for folks with little experience programming. Part 1 will cover the basics of working with data in Python. We’ll cover reading-in data from an external source followed by some simple manipulation and analysis using the built-in capabilities that are provided by base Python language and the pandas library.
Library, Room 289

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: Dec. 6 Memorial
2018-12-06 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
On Dec. 6, join with the University community as we remember, reflect on and respond to the anniversary of the L’École Polytechnique Massacre and Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A service will be held in the Adams Atrium in the Thornborough Building that will include remarks and a reading of the victims’ names. The service runs from 2 – 2:30 p.m.
In the University Centre Courtyard, the Student Help and Advocacy Centre will run an all-day vigil. The event includes displays to commemorate the victims of the L’École Polytechnique Massacre and other groups that have experienced gender-based violence. Participants are invited to write messages of love, healing, frustration, etc. and to sign a collage dedicated to showing the presence of gender-based violence in our community.

Open Journal Systems Editors Meet-Up
2018-12-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Ontario, Canada
Do you work with Open Journal Systems? If so, join us to talk with Wayne Johnston, our Research and Scholarship librarian who works closely with the software, and other colleagues also using the system.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Q&A Session on U of G's Draft Freedom of Expression Policy Statement
2018-12-12 12:00 - 13:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Open Learning and Educational Support is hosting a Q&A session for faculty and staff on the University of Guelph’s draft Freedom of Expression policy statement that was recently endorsed at Senate.
Dale Lackeyram, Associate Director of Educational Development and Cate Dewey, Associate Vice-President (Academic) will facilitate the discussion and gather information about key questions attendees have about the policy statement. Register here.
OpenEd will host additional sessions in 2019 that are informed by the information collected at this Q&A session.
McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Intro to Programming with Python (Part 2)
2018-12-12 13:00 - 16:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
In the library’s Intro to Programming with Python (Part 2), we will go beyond the built-in. Participants will learn to iterate over data with loops, use conditional logic to make decisions on the fly, and write reusable code with functions.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Prud'homme Beer Certification - Level 2 Beer Specialist
2018-12-14 | Macdonald Stewart Hall, 42 Macdonald St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This course is designed and developed for participants who wish to further their knowledge of beer for use in the following:

the hospitality industry
as an agent for a brewer/distributor of beer
beverage alcohol education

The focus is to provide more detailed insights into brewing ingredients and processes and draught systems while introducing Canadian brewing history and further investigating negative sensory components.
Application due date: December 14, 2018

Graduate Settlement Deadline
2018-12-16 | Ontario
The deadline to submit the Graduate Settlement form for the Winter 2019 semester is Dec. 16. Graduate students must complete the form on WebAdvisor to indicate if they will be paying their tuition and fees by payroll deduction, departmental trust fund, awards or sponsorship. Students paying their bill with personal funds are not required to complete the Graduate Settlement.
Watch our video tutorial for help completing the Graduate Settlement.

Final Grades Available on WebAdvisor
2018-12-21 | Ontario
Final grades for the Fall 2018 term that have been received in the Office of Registrarial Services will show on WebAdvisor beginning Dec. 21. Grades will continue to be updated on WebAdvisor throughout the day on Dec. 21.

Free Weekly Classical Yoga Class
2019-01-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-01-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
Classical Yoga for Total Health and Awareness
Join us for a FREE classical yoga class every Tuesday from Jan. 8 to . Sessions last approximately 50 minutes.
Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body. Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.

What to wear and what to bring: Please wear loose-fitting clothes, and bring either your Yoga mat or some sheet/towel to sit on and lie down during Yogic exercises.
What to eat: Please do not eat at least two hours before, but if you wish, you may bring water. After yoga, you may have your lunch.
Can I bring a friend? Of course, please do so!
Questions: Contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 ext. 58673.

University Centre, Peter Clark Hall
Alternative location: University Centre, Room 533 – North elevator (near The Fifth/Grad Lounge)

Writing Tune-Up Workshop
2019-01-12 - 2019-01-13 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This two-day workshop focuses on grammar and is open to everyone at U of G and in the Guelph community.
Topics include structuring sentences, using verbals and modifiers, punctuating sentences, correcting grammar errors, avoiding errors of misuse, and going beyond basic grammar.
Sessions run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Data Skills Workshops: Research Data Management
2019-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
Every researcher begins a research project by formulating a research question and devising a methodology in which to undertake the project.
What if you began your project with a plan detailing the actual mechanics of what needs to be considered during every step of the project: from data collection during the initial stages through to data preservation when your project has been completed? What do you need to do to keep your project moving forward, on time, on track and without major incident?
Join us as we review the basic steps involved in Research Data Management Planning.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Data Skills Workshops: Getting Data
2019-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
There are many different ways to obtain data to support one’s research needs. Data can be obtained via official sources such as Statistics Canada, the City of Guelph, or Institutional Analysis and Research. This workshop will help you find and make sense of data by improving your searching techniques and summarizing datasets. This workshop will introduce participants to data from Statistics Canada, open data, ODESI and many other sources.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Data Skills Workshops: Open Data
2019-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
In this interactive course you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use Open Data in your research. This workshop is for anyone that has little to some knowledge about open data. At the end of the workshop, you will know how to access free data after your academic career and be knowledgeable working with it!
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

S2 Speaker Series: Data, Storytelling and Social Justice
2019-01-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Ontario, Canada
The S2 Speaker Series brings together people from different fields to explore and discuss the world of digital scholarship through a variety of perspectives. Every talk will be different but the connecting piece is the use of digital tools in some capacity.
This talk will challenge you to think about the intersections of data and social justice. How can data be used to tell stories about injustice and help make the case for change? How do today’s state and corporate data systems perpetuate systemic inequities? How does our relationship with data change as a function of our social position and privilege? This talk will explore these questions and present some case studies and examples for each.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Data Skills Workshops: Data Basics
2019-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
Ever wonder what sort of data you will be dealing with? Do you find yourself lost when it’s time to prepare your data for analysis? In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different types of data you can collect or create as well as the various ways you can collect, describe and visualize your data before data analysis. You will also be introduced to the different ways you can make inferences about your data when you’re finally ready to analyze it. This workshop is intended for those who are going to be involved with research or academic projects and want to tackle their data from the very beginning.

McLaughlin Library, Room 289

AGG Artist Talk and Winter Exhibition Opening Reception
2019-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us for an artist talk with Janet Werner at 6 p.m. followed by a reception to mark the opening of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s Winter Exhibition Season at 7 p.m.

Janet Werner: What Time Is It, Mr. Wolf?
Lisa Hirmer: We Are Weather
The Curse of Geography

Free admission, refreshments and cash bar available.

Night at the Museum: Celebrating 50 Years of the College of Arts
2019-01-18 20:00 - 2019-01-19 02:00 | Ontario
Celebrate 50 years of the College of Arts at U of G with a Night at the Museum!
Music – Dance – Theatre – Short lively talks by members of the College

Dance Troupe “Music in Motion” from the School of Fine Art and Music.
John Walsh – “How Greed and Snobbery Accidentally Made a Masterpiece”
Mark Lipton – “The Privacy Booth”
Stéphanie Nutting – “Comptines Dangereuses for Solo Bass”
John Hacker-Wright – “The Trolley Problem”
Troy Hourie – Freaks: A Performative Installation
Linda Mahood – “Don’t Feed the Hippies: Hitchhiking in the Age of Aquarius”
Ajay Heble – “Night Improvisations”
Stephen Henighan – A reading from Blue River and Red Earth
Alyssa Woods – Gangsta Crisis, Catharsis and Conversion: Coming to God in Hip-Hop

Free admission. Cash bar. Terrific snacks. Everyone welcome!
Art Gallery of Guelph

FarmSmart 2019
2019-01-19 08:30 - 17:00 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
FarmSmart is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fantastic line-up of speakers. Whether you’re into crops or livestock, you’ll find something interesting in this year’s line-up. Presentations will address current and emerging technology and innovation across a range of topics, from crop and livestock production to soil and environmental management, business, marketing and general interest.

TEDxGuelphU presents: Solve for X
2019-01-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Join us for U of G’s annual TEDx event. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxGuelphU, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxGuelphU event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
What is Solve For X?
This year we are focusing on assessing current issues and finding solutions, through collaboration. Our esteemed panel of speakers are Solving for (X) in their local communities and beyond. Whether you are looking for inspiration to solve for your own (x) or looking to experience a day of innovation we’ve got you covered! Join us on January 19, 2019 at Lakeside Hope House for our biggest conference yet! Ticket sales start November 30.
January 19
Lakeside Hope House, 10 Cork St E, Guelph

National Non-Smoking Week Drop-In Booth
2019-01-21 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
January 21 to 25 is National Non-Smoking Week.
Drop by the UC Courtyard on January 21 for giveaways, resources and more.

Data Skills Workshops: Creating Data with Surveys
2019-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
Many researchers, administrators and service providers use surveys to collect data. With the tools available to us, it is easy to create and distribute a survey. However, there are a number of important issues to consider when creating a survey. What is your research question, what will you do with the data that is collected, what decisions or actions will this data guide?
In this session, we will use Qualtrics – our online survey software – to explore the fundamentals of survey creation such as developing a clear plan, creating a Qualtrics account and survey, managing your survey results and tips for good survey design.
Before you attend this workshop, you will need to create a Qualtrics account. To create an account please go to the Qualtrics Account Creation page. You will need to use your University of Guelph central login credentials (same as your UofG email username and password). If you have any issues, please submit a Help Request.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Hopper Lecture: Patricia Romero-Lankao
2019-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Join us for the Hopper Lecture “Sustainable Cities: Enhancing Sustainable Transitions Through an Understanding of Risk” presented by Professor Patricia Romero-Lankao.
Urban areas can play a key role in the transformations that are required in humankind’s ways of understanding and responding to climate and sustainability challenges. Fulfilling this role, however, will require bringing together urban planners, social and physical scientists, business leaders, engineers, and others representing diverse knowledge and power domains. Such an undertaking creates its own set of seemingly intractable complications. This presentation begins with a brief description of the current state of an interdisciplinary understanding of how climate and urbanization contribute to intra- and interurban inequalities in risk. It will then examine across global to local scales, how urban areas, as places with unique social, institutional and environmental histories, shape risk. It will close with some remarks on how urban actors might enhance the capacity of urban populations to mitigate risk and adapt in fair and sustainable ways.
Paty Romero-Lankao has a joint appoint as a Senior Research Scientist at the Transportation and Hydrogen Systems Center of National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Chicago’s Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation.
Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Data Skills Workshops: Cleaning and Preparing Data
2019-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Good data is like a good turkey dinner: you need to clean and prepare it before you can enjoy it properly. This workshop will teach you how use the free open source tool, OpenRefine, to get that messy data in order.
In this workshop you will learn how to import data, standardize data, filter, split, replace and extract data, manipulate textual data and understand the ethics of cleaning data.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Open Refine installed.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop, please ensure that you followed any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class we will not be able to troubleshoot software set up during class time. If you have any issues, please contact the IT Help Desk.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety Workshop
2019-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety.
This free, one-hour workshop for university students meets is provided by the Stress Management Clinic.
University Centre, Room 332

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - GIS
2019-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) – a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (e.g., addresses, latitude and longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all the Library computers, also by download to the University community. Although similar in some ways to online mapping sites, ArcGIS has greater analytical capabilities and allows you more input and control over your map. We’ll learn some GIS fundamentals and how to get started using ArcGIS.
In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcMap, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology and labeling, how to filter data, and how to calculate new data and map it.
McLaughlin Library, Room 032
