U of G News

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - GIS
2019-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

CCSAW Seminar: Cat Welfare During Handling and Restraint
2019-01-24 12:30 - 13:30 | OVC Pathobiology AHL, 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Carly Moody is a recent PhD (Epidemiology) graduate from the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. Her PhD research focused on developing and validating methodologies to assess negative cat responses during restraint, then using these validated methodologies to examine cat responses to two contentious restraint methods: scruffing and clips. In February 2019 Carly will start a postdoctoral position with Charles River Laboratories in Montreal, Quebec.
OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

MacKinnon Building Renovation Open House
2019-01-25 14:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for an exciting update from Diamond Schmitt Architects on the upcoming major renovation of the MacKinnon Building’s north end, set to start this spring.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room)

Night Stalker's Owl Prowl (For Adults)
2019-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and teens age 14+.
Guest Naturalist: Wild Ontario staff.
Fee: $10 per person PLUS a $10 fee per transaction (you can register multiple people in one transaction).
Registration Deadline: Jan. 17 (or Jan. 24 for the Feb. 2 session). Maximum 25 people.
Arboretum, Wild Bird Clinic

Guelph Organic Conference Trade Show
2019-01-26 - 2019-01-27 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
The Guelph Organic Conference Trade Show takes over the UC Courtyard Jan. 26 and 27.

Food lovers will enjoy the samples and shopping.
Gardening enthusiasts will enjoy shopping amongst multiple organic seed suppliers, as well as browsing gardening tools and books.
Farmers can network with certifiers, grain traders and small equipment suppliers.

Admission is free.

Owl Prowl (Family Night)
2019-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and children under 14.
Guest Naturalist: Wild Ontario staff.
Fee: $10 per person PLUS a $10 fee per transaction (you can register multiple people in one transaction)
Registration deadline: Jan. 17 (or Jan. 24 for the Feb. 1 session). Maximum 25 people.

Move 4 Mental Health: Walk, Run, Ride or Wheel
2019-01-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Are you ready to get your sweat on for a good cause? Gryphons Athletics is excited to host the first ever Move 4 Mental Health, an indoor fitness fundraiser taking place at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre (GGAC).
Build your team of four people and join the fun by fundraising and participating in two hours of cycling, walking, running or wheeling on the track at the GGAC. Prizes will be given away for challenges, contests and best dressed. ALL dollars raised will be donated to mental health and wellness right here on the campus of the University of Guelph.
No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Build your team with co-workers, teammates, coaches, friends or family.
Learn more and register online.

Free Weekly Classical Yoga Class
2019-01-29 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)

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Excel
2019-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features to assist you in managing your data and help to better understand small and large datasets. While not as robust as other data visualization tools, it can be used for visualizing your data through its charting features. Come learn how to create charts using Pivot tables.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Excel installed. Get instructions on how to download the latest version of Excel.
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

Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Workshop
2019-01-29 17:30 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn how to decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, cope more effectively and have more energy.
This mind/body skills training program meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions (six weeks).
The fee is $40 for U of G students, $120 for members of USW Local 4120 and $240 for all others.
University Centre, Room 332

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Gephi
2019-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Network data is all around us, but it takes a keen eye to see the hidden structure and patterns in the data. By visualizing network data we can expose this hidden information and study it. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to use Gephi to create visualizations and learn more about the structure of the network.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Gephi installed.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Cannabis Job Fair - Cannabis Growers Club
2019-01-30 13:00 - 16:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
This event brings together individuals interested in joining the cannabis industry and connects them with federally licensed cannabis producers looking to hire. Want to work in the cannabis industry? Here’s your chance!
There will be companies from many different areas of the cannabis industry looking to hire students from all majors including sciences, business and agricultural science. This event will be recruiting-fair style where companies will be offering jobs or discussing careers in cannabis. Companies planning to attend include Green Relief, Auxly, PureSinse, CannTX, Delshen Therapeutics and WeedMe.
University Centre, Peter Clark Hall

Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
2019-01-31 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 short skills program meets weekly on Thursdays 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

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Voyant
2019-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Canada
Voyant Tools is a web-based text reading and analysis environment that allows you to do a number of straight-forward text analysis functions, including but not limited to: word counts, tag cloud creation, collocation and word trending. Voyant Tools allows one to read a single document or an enormous collection of works “from a distance”, meaning it enables the reader to extract characteristics of a corpus quickly and accurately discovering underlying themes in texts or verifying propositions against them.

McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Women, Work and Wellness session: Sharing the load - Women’s leadership practice
2019-01-31 16:30 - 18:30 | University Club
Sharing the load: Women’s leadership practice
M. Gloria González-Morales and PhD candidate Grace Ewles will explore the links between gender, emotional labour and work. Consider how we can lift each other up, share the load and recognize women’s leadership practice.
Dinner will be provided – $18 per person.
Please register online by Jan. 29.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Univeristy Centre, University Club (4th Floor)

Animal Tracking Workshop
2019-02-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full-day program we will learn how to track animals. We will study the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. By the end of the day you will learn to identify and interpret animal tracks by looking at foot morphology, track patterns and gait analysis. The workshop will also include an introduction to scat identification. There is an outdoor component that will have us looking for and following animal tracks and trails. Each participant will receive a copy of The Mammals of The Arboretum booklet which includes many tracks.
Guest Instructor: Tamara Anderson.
Early Bird Fee: $80 per person by Jan. 24.
Regular Fee: $90
If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 18 adults.

Regenerative Medicine at Guelph Faculty Lecture Series: Osteoarthritis - Challenges and Opportunities for Regenerative Medicine
2019-02-01 10:00 - 11:15 | OVC Biomedical Sciences
This session of the RM@Guelph lecture series is titled “Osteoarthritis: Challenges and Opportunities for Regenerative Medicine.” All are welcome to attend.
Presented by Prof. Mark Hurtig, Department of Clinical Studies, OVC.
Hosted by the Regenerative Medicine at Guelph (RM@Guelph) Network as part of graduate course BIOM*6712
OVC Biomedical Sciences, Room 1642
RM@Guelph Faculty Lecture Series W19 hosted by the Comparative and Translational Regenerative Medicine Network, a cross-disciplinary research network within the University of Guelph. This network acts as a platform to promote collaborative work among U of G faculty members conducting research within the emerging research areas of stem cells, tissue-engineering and regenerative medicine.

Black History Month: Opening Ceremony
2019-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Every February, Canada participates in Black History Month. During Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians throughout history, who have made countless contributions to the settlement, growth and development of Canada. Black History Month on our campus consists of festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.
Our Opening ceremony will take place in the University Centre Courtyard and will include a performance by Soul Artist Tanika Charles.
University Centre, Courtyard

Better Sleep Program
2019-02-01 12:30 - 13:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies.
This skills program meets on Fridays for five sessions. An online program is also available.
The fee is $20 for U of G students, $50 for members of USW Local 4120, and $100 for all others.
University Centre, Room 332

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Tableau Part 1
2019-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Canada
A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when you don’t have to read the thousand words it would take to explain the patterns and trends in your data. There are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore, and convince in a visual format. This session will provide you with some introductory theory, and basic skills to make your data come to life using Tableau.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Tableau Public 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

Pizza Day for She's Got Game
2019-02-05 11:00 - 23:00
On February 5, get a pizza and support a great cause!
On Feb. 5, at Domino’s Pizza (304 Stone Rd. W.), when you pick up a $7.99 large cheese or pepperoni pizza:

You get two free tickets to a regular season Gryphons home game
Domino’s donates $4 to support scholarships for female athletes through U of G’s She’s Got Game initiative

Deal available 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., pick-up only. Full details available through the She’s Got Game website.

MacDon Employer Info Session
2019-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
For nearly 70 years MacDon has been a world leader in technology, innovation, and manufacturing of high-performance harvesting equipment. They are committed to innovative and unique solutions that deliver maximum value to their customers. Their reputation is driven by their quality, reliability and passion for exceptional customer support through listening and responding.
All engineering students, particularly those focusing on mechanical engineering, are invited to join Tara Bees-Cook, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, and Jennifer Harding, Human Resources Generalist to learn more about the MacDon culture, career opportunities and more. Refreshments will be provided.
A.A. Thornbrough Building, Room 1365

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Tableau Part 2
2019-02-05 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - SPSS Part 1
2019-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 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: Noon Hour Concert - R.I.S.E Spoken Word
2019-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE) is a youth-led community movement, composed of artists, activists and revolutionaries. Together they create a safe and welcoming platform for self-expression and healing through the performance arts. They are well known for their weekly events in Scarborough. R.I.S.E features Faduma Mohamed, and Jayda Marley.
During Black History Month, R.I.S.E Spoken Word will take place Feb. 6.
University Centre, Courtyard

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - SPSS Part 2
2019-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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
