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Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data - Open Data
2018-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Canada
In this interactive workshop 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

Shinrin-Yoku Walk
2018-09-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The newly launched Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides is proud to hold one of its first high-profile walks in Canada at The Arboretum. Forest Therapy originated from Japan’s Shinrin-Yoku, which literally translates into“forest bathing” (taking in the air of a forest). It is a gentle way of moving mindfully through nature.
Led by experienced guide Ben Porchuk, the walk will open your senses and connect you to different ways nature can help align and heal you.
Register online
Guest Instructor: Ben Porchuk
Early Bird Fee: $55 per person by Sept. 11.
Regular Fee: $65 per person.
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 20 adults.

Data Skills Workshop: Creating Data - APIs
2018-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada
APIs have emerged as a new form of delivering data to end users. APIs enable individuals to issue specialized requests from data sources in real time. This power and flexibility enables new approaches to data use.
In this workshop, we’ll give you an introduction to one of the most common kinds of API, the REST API. We’ll interact with a number of APIs along the way toward our final goal of the Twitter API. No coding or engineering degrees required. By the end of the workshop you’ll know everything you need to start exploring other REST APIs.
Please bring a laptop computer for your own use during the workshop. Please make sure that you have the Insomnia application installed.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please ensure that you followed any account creation or software installation instructions. We will not be able to troubleshoot software set up during class time.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Thursday At Noon Concert: Madawaska String Quartet
2018-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Madawaska String Quartet presents “Masterpieces by Great Masters”
Featuring two early works by composers who would become great string quartet masters: Beethoven’s String Quartet Opus 18 no. 4, and Mendelssohn, String Quartet Opus 13 (“Frage.”)
MacKinnon, Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room), University of Guelph
Free event.
Presented by the University of Guelph, College of Arts, and the School of Fine Art and Music.

Homecoming Weekend
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-23
Join your fellow Gryphons – past, present and future – as we celebrate Homecoming 2018!
Homecoming Game and Concert Ticket Sales: Sept. 12 in the Field House. Line-up starts at 9 a.m., tickets on sale at 11 a.m.. Limit 4 per person. Cash Only.

Friday, September 21
6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Gryphon Hall of Fame Banquet – Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre

Saturday, September 22
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Free Campus Community Pancake Breakfast – University Centre Courtyard
9:00 a.m. – Gryphon Swimming Alumni Swim – Red Pool
10:00 a.m. – Glory Bowl – Gryphon Football Alumni Game – Alumni Stadium
10:00 a.m. – 1958-1959 Football Reunion – Football Pavilion Tour
10:30 a.m. – Pancake Brunch – Gryphon Swimming Alumni
10:30 a.m. – UGAA Pre-Game Brunch – Brass Taps, University Centre
11:00 a.m. – Gryphon Football Pre-Game Party – Parking Lot 7
1:00 p.m. – Gryphon Football Game vs. Queen’s – Alumni Stadium (2:00 p.m. – Half-Time Concert – The Reklaws)
1:00 p.m. – Gryphon Football Live Stream – Brass Taps, Gryphs Sports Lounge
1:00 p.m. – Women’s Rugby vs York – Varsity Field
3:00 p.m. – Women’s Rugby Alumni Game – Varsity Field
4:00 p.m. – Men’s Rugby Alumni Game – Varsity Field
5:00 p.m. – Gryphon Football, ’58-’59 Football Reunion and Reception – Brass Taps
6:30 p.m. – Rugby Alumni Dinner – Brass Taps
8:00 p.m. – Concert: The Glorious Sons with Shotty Horroh, Peter Clark Hall

Sunday, September 25
10:30 a.m. – Rugby Brunch – Cutten Fields
Promoting a safe and responsible homecoming.

Zumba at the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute
2018-09-21 12:00 - 12:45 | Community Engaged Scholarship Institute, 17 University Ave. E., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Do you like to dance? Join the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) for four free outdoor Zumba® classes this summer! These classes are for all ages and abilities and will be taught by a certified Zumba® instructor.
We had a blast at the classes in June, July and August, and are looking forward to the next class on Sept. 21 at noon on the lawn behind CESI at 17 University Ave. E. If you’re not able to join us right at noon, come by whenever you can – we will be dancing until 12:45 p.m.!
It’s looking like it will be a nice, sunny day, so wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle and come ready to dance! There will be a chance to win prizes for participation.

P4E Career Fair Resume Critiques and Guidebook Pick-Up
2018-09-24 10:00 - 15:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) represents a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College.
Drop by the University Centre to get your employer Guidebook! Need a résumé update before the Fair? Get a five-minute résumé critique from one of our qualified peer helpers. No registration required! Be sure to bring a hard copy of your résumé!

United Way Kick-Off Party
2018-09-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Branion Plaza, Branion Plaza, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Help us kick-off U of G’s 2018 United Way campaign!
Entertainment, delicious food, supporting our community
Join us in Branion Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we celebrate the start of our United Way campaign. Come hungry!
$5 lunch option:

Delicious hot dog
Corn on the cob with gourmet seasonings
Drink

$5 dessert option:

U of G vanilla ice cream
Hot apple crisp

Bring spare change to support the campaign and get:

Popcorn
Cotton candy

Back for 2018! Get a sky-high view from the Guelph Fire Fighters ladder truck! $10 donation per ride.
Get your food tickets in advance or at the event.
Rain location: Peter Clark Hall

Data Skills Workshop: Cleaning and Preparing Data - OpenRefine
2018-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada
This workshop will teach you how use the free open source tool, OpenRefine, to get messy data in order.
You will learn how to:

Import data
Standardize data
Filter, split, replace, and extract data
Manipulate textual data
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

Café Philosophique: Exploring Masculinity in the 21st Century
2018-09-24 19:00
Daemon Fairless, author of Mad Blood Stirring: The Lives of Violent Men, and Rachel Giese, author of Boys: What It Means to Become a Man, in conversation with Kimberley Francis.
Tickets:

$8 general admission
$6 for students, seniors and Bookshelf members

Location: eBar, 41 Quebec St, Guelph

Gryphons Read: Coffee and Conversation with David Chariandy for the U of G Community
2018-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Canada
One book. One campus. One community.
Join us Sept. 25 for coffee and conversation with David Chariandy, author of Brother, the 2018 Gryphons Read selection.
Note: This event is for members of the University of Guelph community only. A separate event in the evening is open to the public.
About Gryphons Read:
The Gryphons Read common reading program is a new tradition at the University of Guelph. Each year, a book will be selected by the Gryphons Read steering committee, chaired by Prof. Lawrence Hill. All members of the University community are invited to read the book and meet throughout September to engage in discussions led by volunteer facilitators.
Questions about the Gryphons Read common reading program can be directed to gryphonsread@uoguelph.ca
McLaughlin Library, Room 289 – Scholars Studio.

Data Skills Workshp: NVivo
2018-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package produced by QSR International. In this workshop, we will work on bringing your sources in, creating nodes, coding and running queries.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of NVIVO 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 Anxiety Workshop
2018-09-25 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 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and is provided by the Stress Management Clinic.
University Centre, Room 429

Gryphons Read: In Conversation with David Chariandy (Open to the Public)
2018-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
One book. One campus. One community.
Join us Sept. 25 for an evening with David Chariandy, author of Brother, the 2018 Gryphons Read selection.
This event is free and open to the public.
About Gryphons Read:
The Gryphons Read common reading program is a new tradition at the University of Guelph. Each year, a book will be selected by the Gryphons Read steering committee, chaired by Prof. Lawrence Hill. All members of the University community are invited to read the book and meet throughout September to engage in discussions led by volunteer facilitators.
Questions about the Gryphons Read common reading program can be directed to gryphonsread@uoguelph.ca
McLaughlin Library, Whitelaw Room 246

Prud'homme Beer Certification - Level 1 Beer Enthusiast
2018-09-26 | Macdonald Stewart Hall, 42 Macdonald St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge and interest in beer. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems) and food and beer pairings.
Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 121

Data Skills Workshop: SPSS Part 1
2018-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will be covered as well as the basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS.
This is an introductory workshop for students with minimal to no knowledge of SPSS. Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics would be a great asset.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with SPSS installed on it. The latest version of SPSS can be downloaded for free from the CCS Software Distribution website.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please ensure that you followed any account creation or software installation instructions.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

P4E Career Fair
2018-09-26 10:00 - 15:30
P4E stands for “Partnerships for Employment” and represents a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. Students and alumni from all academic programs and semester levels are invited to network with over 200 employers from many different employment sectors.

Data Skills Workshop: SPSS Part 2
2018-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada

Stream Rehabilitation Training Program - Part 2
2018-09-27 - 2018-09-30
Trout Unlimited Canada has partnered with the University of Guelph to present a stream rehabilitation training program.
Learn best practices of rehabilitating stream ecosystems and their associated watersheds. The workshops are designed for students, conservation volunteers and environmental professionals that wish to learn and implement successful rehabilitation projects. This series of workshops guides students through an understanding of watershed and stream ecosystems, assessment and monitoring, rehabilitation planning and implementation.
Discounts of 50 per cent or more are available for students who register before Aug 16.
Students who complete all six workshops receive a certificate from Trout Unlimited Canada and the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. Students who complete the first three workshops receive a half credit.

Data Skills Workshop: SAS Part 1
2018-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada
SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. After this workshop you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy to use software.
You will learn how to:

Maneuver in the SAS interface
Import data
Clean data
Generate descriptive, exploratory and simple inferential statistics

Please note that for this session, we will be using the SAS University edition which features an easy to use point-and-click interface.
This is an introductory workshop for students with minimal to no knowledge of SAS. Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics would be a great asset.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with SAS University installed on it.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please ensure that you followed any account creation or software installation instructions.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
2018-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
This skills program meets weekly on Thursdays, from noon – 1 p.m., for three sessions.
The fee is $10 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120, and $60 for all others.
University Centre, Room 332

Thursday At Noon Concert: Faculty Jazz Ensemble + One
2018-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Thursday At Noon (TAN) Concert Series: Faculty Jazz Ensemble + One
An assortment of jazz standards from the American songbook tradition as well as more modern jazz compositions.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room)
Admission is free. All are welcome.
Presented by the University of Guelph, College of Arts, and the School of Fine Art and Music.

Lunch and Learn: Accessibility in the Classroom
2018-09-27 12:30 - 13:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Please join us at the first in a series of Lunch and Learn sessions of the Colleges’ Hub for Teaching and Learning Excellence.

Gather tips and strategies
Engage with others about best practices
Build connections with a community of practitioners Speakers are campus experts in the field of accessibility.

Speakers are campus experts in the field of accessibility.

Barry Praamsma-Townshend, Manager, Accessibility Services, Student Wellness
Deborah Stienstra, Director, Centre for Families, Work and Well-being
Marinette Fargo, Analyst II, Digital Accessibility, Computing and Communications Services
Byron Sheldrick, Associate Dean Academic, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Panel Chair

This event is free. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
This event is sponsored by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. All are welcome to attend. For those who cannot, a recording of the session will be available.
McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Tickling rats for improved welfare: Reviewing research & determining dosage
2018-09-27 12:30 - 13:30 | OVC Pathobiology AHL, 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: Tickling rats for improved welfare – Reviewing research and determining dosage, will be presented by Megan LaFollette, PhD candidate, Purdue University.
OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

Data Skills Workshop: SAS Part 2
2018-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada

Inspiring Eco-Solutions: The Power of Partnerships
2018-09-27 17:00 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a lively eco-conversation! Learn how new partnerships are driving big results and environmental governance solutions.
Special Guests:

Aaron Freeman, Pivot Strategic
Allan Taylor, Sustainable Waterloo Region

University Centre, Brass Taps

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Ken Smith
2018-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Ken Smith, Founder and Principal of Ken Smith Workshop, NYC. His talk is titled “Vertical Landscapes, Social Urbanism & Camouflage.” All are welcome to attend.

Introducing Mushrooms Workshop
2018-09-29 08:00 - 15:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Explore the mysterious, weird and wonderful world of fungi! From giant puffballs emerging from the ground to strange little bird’s nests growing on wood. Learn to distinguish editble Agaricus from deadly Amanita.
The morning will begin with a short classroom discussion of general categories of fungi: slime moulds, moulds, sac, club, jellies, corals, toothed, puffballs, stinkhorns, polypores, boletes and mushroom. We will then set out for a morning foray in the deciduous forested areas of The Arboretum. After a few hours of collecting, we will return to the classroom to sort, identify and assemble the species list, noting habitat and host substrate for each species. In the afternoon we will do another foray into the cedar – spruce – hemlock dominated forest on the nature reserve of The Arboretum and then assemble a species list for this area. At this time of year, in the autumn, it is likely that we will encounter 75 – 100 or more different species representing a wide range of both slime mould and fungi. There will also be discussions ranging from the crucial roles mushrooms play in the environment to cool natural history facts.
Each person will be provided with checklists to record the day’s finds and a list of suggested resources. Please bring a collecting basket of some sort. You are encouraged to bring a field guide, such as George Barron’s field guide, Mushrooms of Ontario and Eastern Canada as well as a digital camera and jump drive for sharing photos. You should also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks and a lunch.
Register online
Guest Instructor: Tim Myles.
Early Bird Fee: $75 per person by Sept. 20.
Regular Fee: $85 per person.
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 16 participants.

Evolutionary Technologies for Additive Manufacturing Seminar
2018-10-01 09:30 - 15:30 | Richards Building, 101 Reynolds Walk
Enabling Advanced Solutions by Connecting Universities and 3D Printing Industries
Since the introduction of 3D printing in the 1980s, manufacturers have well understood its benefits in producing complex parts. Now, many companies are turning to additive manufacturing.
However, to further realize the advantages of additive manufacturing, these technologies require more discussion between academia and industry:

Reduce cost of entry
Reduce waste in building 3D-printed engineering compliant parts
Increase affordability
Reduce waste
Production savings on energy costs

This seminar will discuss these topics collaboratively between academia and industry to better understand current and upcoming technologies.
Richards Building, Room 3504

Data Skills Workshop: GIS
2018-10-01 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/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all the Library computers, and 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 labelling, how to filter data and how to calculate new data and map it.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289
