Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - SPSS Part 2
2019-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. It features a point and click interface which makes it easy for the user to learn. 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 a great opportunity for students to learn how to analyze their own data, which is becoming an extremely valuable skill in research, academia and the workplace. This workshop will be split into two parts.
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 follow any account creation or software installation instructions.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Black History Month: Blackness X Queerness Workshop
2019-02-06 15:30 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Exploring the intersection of black, queer and social justice history, this three-hour event is created and presented by Kayla Carter. We’ll learn about the history and current happening of social justice activism in the black and queer community. This will be an engaging and interactive space with free food.
University Centre, Room 442

Stop Worrying! Workshop
2019-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying.
This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying.
The fee is $5 for U of G students, $20 for members of USW Local 4120, and $40 for all others.
University Centre, Room 430

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Nina-Marie Lister
2019-02-06 19:00 - 21:30 | 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 Nina-Marie Lister, Associate Professor in the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Ryerson University and founding principal of PLANDFORM. Her talk is titled “Landscape | Ecology | Resiliency | Urbanism”. All are welcome to attend.

Data Skills Workshops: Introduction to the Text Encoding Initiative
2019-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Text Encoding Initiative is a community of practice that collaboratively creates a set of guidelines for marking up texts in digital form. This workshop will introduce participants to the basic concepts behind text markup and is designed for beginners or those thinking about starting a digital, textual project.
In this workshop, we will work together to understand the components of a text, the basic TEI tags, and will mark-up a simple document. Participants should have a laptop, and should download the 30-day trial for Oxygen here: https://www.oxygenxml.com/xml_editor/register.html

McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Town Hall Discussion with Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau
2019-02-07 12:30 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Federal Minister of Finance Bill Morneau will host a town hall discussion with members of the University community on creating more opportunities for young Canadians to succeed.
This event is open to all University community members. Those wishing to attend can RSVP using the online survey.
Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, Student Lounge (2nd Floor)

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - NVivo
2019-02-07 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

Rural History Roundtable presents 'Fiddles -Ins' and Protest Placards
2019-02-07 14:30 - 16:45 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The first Rural History Roundtable session of the winter 2019 semester is ‘Fiddles -Ins’ and Protest Placards: Response to the Controversial Cancellation of Don Messer’s Jubilee.
Presented by Erin Shuurs, PhD candidate
MacKinnon Building, Room 132

Regenerative Medicine at Guelph Faculty Lecture Series: Novel Therapeutic Strategies to Counteract Cartilage Destruction During Osteoarthritis
2019-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 | OVC Biomedical Sciences
This session of the RM@Guelph lecture series is titled “Novel Therapeutic Strategies to Counteract Cartilage Destruction During Osteoarthritis.” All are welcome to attend.
Presented by Prof. Mohit Kapoor, Director, Arthritis Research Program, University Health Network, Toronto.
Hosted by the Regenerative Medicine at Guelph (RM@Guelph) Network as part of graduate course BIOM*6712
OVC Biomedical Sciences, Room 1642

Lunch and Learn: Indigenizing Curriculum
2019-02-08 11:30 - 12:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This lunch and learn session will feature Prof. Kim Anderson, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Relationships and associate professor in the department of family relations and applied nutrition. Prof. Anderson will facilitate a safe space to discuss the benefits and challenges with incorporating Indigeneity into Canadian post-secondary curriculum.
This event is free. Coffee and a light lunch will be provided. All members of the University community are welcome to attend. A recording of the session will be made available.
Register online.
McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Register for Beer Seminar: The Lager Beer Tradition
2019-02-11 | Macdonald Stewart Hall, 42 Macdonald St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
We will talk about what exactly a lager beer is and how it differs from ale. Learn about the history of lager beer in Europe and its eventual expansion to the New World. Classic styles will be covered and lead us into modern interpretations. We will taste a variety of lager beer to explore the surprising depth and diversity of this often misunderstood category.
Application due date: February 11
Course date: February 25

Let's Talk Science: International Women and Girls in STEM Day
2019-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
During International Women and Girls in STEM Day, Let’s Talk Science at the University of Guelph – a student-run organization – is hosting an event to educate and celebrate the contributions of female scientists. This event will have several hands-on activities (e.g., DNA isolation, making a battery out of lemons and much more) suitable for both girls and boys ages of 5 to 18.
The event is “drop in” style and participants are free to pick and choose which activities they are interested in.
Tickets for the event are free and available online.

Black History Month: CFRU Radio Programming
2019-02-11 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-12 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-13 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-14 12:00 - 18:00
In celebration of Black History Month, CFRU will be running programming content such as Canadian and international artist interviews, comedy, talk shows, as well as featured music. This programming will showcase students and members of the community. Radio shows will be hosted by both first time and seasoned hosts. Programming will air each day noon to 6 p.m. from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14.

Screening of The Woman Who Loved Giraffes
2019-02-11 18:00 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The College of Biological Science will host a screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary film, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes. The film’s subject, Anne Innis Dagg, will be in attendance for the screening along with the film’s director Alison Reid and executive producer Paul Zimic. A Q&A session with the invited guests will follow the film, hosted by Jonathan Newman, Dean of the College of Biological Science.

Thornbrough Building, Room 1200
Free admission

Black History Month: Anti-Blackness Teach-In
2019-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
This is a three-hour workshop around racism in a setting that will try to be interactive, fun and generally less-scary than the words “anti-oppression workshop.” Attendees should gain a better understanding of racism, systematic oppression, and how to be okay with being uncomfortable. There will be free food provided in a physically accessible space with gender-neutral washrooms nearby.
University Centre, Room 442

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - SAS Part 1
2019-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada
Look and feel like a pro with SAS! SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. In just a few hours you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy to use software. In Part I and II of this workshop, 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.
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. 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

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - SAS Part 2
2019-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada

Caribbean Culture Club Presents: ZUMBA
2019-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
To celebrate Black History Month, the Caribbean Culture Club will host a Zumba Class in the Athletics Centre Feb. 13.
Come out for a fun hour of exercise and dance!
Athletics Centre, Room 302

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - R
2019-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
R is an open-source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility and active community. Join us as we teach the basics of data analysis in R by working through a sample project from data import to cleaning, manipulation, and statistical analysis.
Audience: This is an introductory workshop intended to students with minimal to no knowledge of R. Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics would be a great asset.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Power to the People: Salafism in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings
2019-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | MacLachlan Building
Francesco Cavatorta, professor of political science at Laval University, looks at the complexity of Salafi reactions to the Arab uprisings. Some Salafis chose to participate in democratic politics, while others refrained. Still others promoted violence to achieve their objectives. What explains the different choices that Salafis made, and what impact do those choices have today?
J.D. Maclachlan Building, Room 101

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - R
2019-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada
The ggplot package has emerged as the go-to tool for creating visualizations in the R statistical computing environment. Designed for ease of use and flexibility, ggplot lets you quickly produce clean and professional looking visualizations. In this introductory workshop, we’ll teach you what you need to get started creating and customizing charts and graphs with R.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Learn About Advanced Research Computing: An Introduction to SHARCNET
2019-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Canada
Have questions about advanced research computing? Wondering if high performance computing could help your work? Join John Morton who will introduce and give a brief presentation on SHARCNET (Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network), including academic super computer, Graham. The presentation will cover all the different ways SHARCNET helps support advanced research computing. Formally established in 2001, SHARCNET is the largest high-performance computing consortium in Canada, including 18 universities, colleges and research institutes across southwestern, central and northern Ontario.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Winter Tree Identification Workshop
2019-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
No leaves? No problem! In this workshop you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars…you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID. We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll be spending part of the session outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Arboretum Director: Shelley Hunt
Early Bird Fee: $80 by Feb. 13.
Regular Fee: $90.
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 16 adults.

Take Your Break Day: Free Hot Beverage for Faculty and Staff
2019-02-22 09:30 - 11:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Faculty and staff are invited to stop by the UC, Centre Six, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for a free medium coffee, tea or hot chocolate from Tim Hortons.
Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees!
Do you work on the night shift? Look for information on our Take Your Break on Winter Break – Night Shift activity.

Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women Workshop
2019-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night.
The fee is $5 for U of G students, $20 for members of USW Local 4120, and $40 for all others.
University Centre, Room 334

Fair Dealing at Copyright’s Crossroads
2019-02-26 14:00 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A talk by Carys Craig, associate dean, Research & Institutional Relations and associate professor, Osgoode Hall Law School. This talk will look at the evolution of the fair dealing law and users’ rights in Canada, as well as the implications of recent developments (including Access Copyright vs. York University) on higher education institutions.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289 (Scholars Studio)

Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
2019-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 Tuesday evenings 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 430
