Meditation for Beginners Workshop
2019-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
U of G’s Classical Yoga for Total Health and Awareness Program hosts a free one-hour introduction to Isha Kriya yoga session. Learn this simple 12-18 minute practice to help you to become meditative effortlessly.

Data Skills: Data Visualization - Excel
2019-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features that can assist you in managing your data and help to better understand small and large data sets. 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. Click here for instructions on how to download the latest version of Excel.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please ensure you follow account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set up during the class time. If you have any issues, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Register online.

Introduction to Citation Management Workshop
2019-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This presentation will walk you through the benefits of citation management and explain how you can use citation managers to keep track of your research and speed up the citation process. Participants are required to bring a laptop to the session. We will focus on using Zotero and Mendeley (see this comparison chart) and recommend you come with them pre-installed. However, if you already use a different citation manager, the content we work through will still be relevant.
Register at lib.uoguelph.ca.

Redefining Waste: Stop Waiting for Change, Make Change!
2019-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Macdonald Hall
Join us as we celebrate local champions and innovators who are disrupting traditional business models to embrace waste reduction initiatives. Come hear the stories of local entrepreneurs that are moving the conversation on waste reduction forward. Leave with tips and tricks on how to reduce your waste.
This event is in celebration of national waste reduction week.

Groundbreaking for MacKinnon Building Renovations
2019-10-24 09:30 - 10:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Construction on the MacKinnon Building aimed at creating a new ImprovLab and updating the existing theatre, student spaces and main entrance will launch with an official groundbreaking ceremony.
The University community, architects, funders and supporters are invited to attend the event to be held in the MacKinnon quadrangle.
Renovations will cover 45,000 sq. ft of space that currently houses performing arts at U of G. Construction will begin in fall 2019 to create the foundations and enclosure of the new building. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2021.

College of Arts presents: "Modulating Love" with Dr. Megabyte
2019-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Waasamowin – Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 1Y2, Canada
Born with the brain of a robot and the heart of a bull, Dr. Megabyte stretches technology to its limits in the pursuit of sound as sensation, emotion, and introspection. In his performances, you will hear found sounds mixed with synthesized sounds and noise, then transformed through time and frequency manipulation.
Matthew James Borland (a.k.a. Dr. Megabyte) is also giving open lectures and demonstrations in ALEX 071 on October 22-24 from 10 a.m. to 11:20 am.
All are welcome.
Free admission.

Women's Hockey Fall Faceoff
2019-10-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich St,, Guelph, N1H 3T9
Help us celebrate the national champion Gryphon Women’s Hockey Team. Join us October 24 in Downtown Guelph at the Sleeman Centre where the Gryphons will take on the Western Mustangs at 7 p.m. It’s a great chance for faculty, staff, alumni, junior Gryphons and families to connect and show their Gryphon Pride.
More information and tickets available online.

"The Flavour of Feminism and Food" Philosophy Conference
2019-10-25 - 2019-10-27 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The University of Guelph and the College of Arts are pleased to host a three-day international philosophy conference Oct. 25-27.
U of G will welcome new and emerging scholars from Canada, the United States and the UK at a conference showcasing feminist approaches to philosophical and public engagement on the ethics and politics of food. All current University of Guelph students may attend the conference free of charge.
Full conference program is available online.

The Social Dimension of Eating
Consumption, Production, and Access: Feminist Politics of Food
Understanding Non-Human Animals
2019 Jean Harvey Award Presentation and Keynote Address
Microaffirmations, Microaggressions, and Relational Autonomy
To Consume and Be Consumed
Bioethics in Medical Practice
PANEL: Eating One’s Words: From Kitchen Tables to Comment Sections
Culinary Arts: Food, Feasts, and Rebellion
PANEL: Freaked Foods and Freaky Eaters
Injustice, Food Labour, and Food Activism
Facial Recognition
KEYNOTE: Tofu Protectors? What Indigenous Women have to do with Food Sovereignty
Ethics and Intoxication
Food Ethics, Hunger, and the Moral Responsibility of Food
BOOK PANEL: Chloë Taylor’s Foucault, Feminism and Sex Crimes
The Ecology and Ethics of Eating

The University of Guelph provides a unique venue for this conference, as it is home to the Arrell Food Institute, a leader in food expertise in Canada and around the world. The Institute is one of the conference sponsors, along with the College of Arts, the McLaughlin Library, the Philosophy Department, and the Ontario Agriculture College. The conference is also receiving support from the Canadian Society for Women in Philosophy.

Brain Food Workshop: Publishing and Presenting Your Research
2019-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
In this Brain Food workshop session, we focus on communicating your research to a wider audience. Please bring your laptop, if possible.
Topics covered will include:

Disseminating Your Thesis: This session will cover what you need to know with respect to publishing and author rights, as well as the e-thesis submission process. It will help you to identify the publishing models and options available and to understand copyright and what you should be negotiating with publishers.
Presenting Your Research: Need to share your research with others? This session will introduce you to resources and strategies for visually and orally presenting your research evidence.

Register online.

Hackathons: The Evolution of Hacking discussion
2019-10-25 11:30 - 12:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Initially designed to bring together computer scientists and software engineers to develop code-based solutions to industry challenges, hackathons have expanded to include expertise from disciplines such as health and wellness, medicine, environmental sciences and more.
In this discussion, we will learn how hackathons have been successfully adapted to:

include both extra- and co-curricular settings
provide students with interdisciplinary and experiential learning opportunities
connect students with community expertise, and
foster the development of transferrable skills (such as communication, problem solving, team work and critical thinking).

Further, we will discuss how hackathons and design thinking can be used as an effective tool for knowledge mobilization. The presentation will be led by Prof. Daniel Gillis, Associate Professor at the University of Guelph and co-founder of GuelphHacks and the Improve Life Challenge, a series of multidisciplinary annual hackathons at the University.
Refreshments and snacks will be available.

Brain Food Workshop: Getting Started on Your Thesis
2019-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop session, we provide foundational skills and strategies that will carry you through the thesis or dissertation process. Please bring your laptop, if possible.
Topics covered will include:

Managing the Thesis Process: We discuss goal setting and time management strategies to keep you motivated throughout your graduate degree
Formulating Your Research Question: Your research question forms the basis of your research project. In this session, we discuss how to formulate an effective research question and how to use it to guide and inform your thesis or dissertation from start to finish
Working with Data: With so many ways to obtain data, it’s difficult to make sense of it sometimes. Come to this workshop to learn techniques on how to start working with your data and better answer your research question.

Register online.

What is One Health? seminar
2019-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Pathobiology Building
Come out to this seminar if you’re interested in learning about One Health (OH) and OH research on campus! This inaugural event is being organized by the One Health Student Committee, the student arm of the U of G One Health Institute (OHI). Students of any degree level (undergraduate, graduate) and any program are welcome to attend, food and refreshments provided!
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One Health is defined as both a concept and an approach. Conceptually, it is the interconnectedness of animal, human and environmental health. The approach involves working across disciplines to combat complex health challenges arising at the intersection of all three pillars. U of G’s environment definition is comprehensive — the importance of built and socially constructed environments, such as political, financial and social, are considered as well the natural environment.
At the seminar, the OHI director and three faculty speakers will be present to discuss OH.​ This is a great opportunity to answer your OH questions, connect with OHSC/OHI, and understand future OH prospects.​ If you have additional questions please email Sydney Pearce (pearces@uoguelph.ca). We hope to see you there!​

STOP Worrying! Workshop
2019-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, 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.

Opening Up the World of Data Workshop
2019-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | 10C Shared Space, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3A2
Data can empower your organization to create stronger proposals, develop evidence-informed programs, and demonstrate impact, but knowing where to find it and what to do with it can be a challenge. This three-hour workshop will provide an introduction to where you can find data and how you can use it in your own projects.
What you will learn:

Data management practices (e.g., backups, sharing data and licensing)
Data cleaning
How to use open source software used for data analysis

Bring your laptop! A portion of the workshop will be dedicated to hands-on activities to help you practice your new data skills. If you do not have a laptop, please let us know (joy@10carden.ca) so that we can make arrangements to use one at 10C.
Participants will receive a confirmation email with a pre-workshop survey (yeah data!) and software requirements. If you have any questions please email joy@10carden.ca.
Register online.

Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow
2019-10-29 11:00 - 14:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us in the UC Courtyard for FREE PIZZA, GIVEAWAYS, PRIZE DRAWS and lots of information on cyber security! Learn to recognize a phishing scam, how to protect your devices, have stronger passwords and stay safe on social media.

How to 3D Print Workshop
2019-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | MakerSpace, 74 MacDonald St, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1M8, Canada
Come learn the basics of 3D printing, in a fun and welcoming environment!
You will leave this workshop understanding a technology that is guaranteed to be a major disruptor in the 21st century.

Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Stakeholder Engagement
2019-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Skills for Research Impact is a monthly workshop series for faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research.
Stakeholder Engagement Workshop: Reflect on how to engage your stakeholders throughout your research process to increase your impact, and review engagement best practices for policy, industry and community actors.

"I Can’t Use the P-Value, Now What?" Workshop
2019-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Null hypothesis Statistical Testing (NHST) has forever been the golden standard for assessing the significance of our research results. Many disciplines, however, are now moving away from the p-value due to its lack of reproducibility. In this session, we will learn about problems with the p-value and some of the alternative more reliable ways you can assess and analyze your research data.
Register at lib.uoguelph.ca.

Presentation Boot Camp: Put it in Practice
2019-10-30 13:00 - 16:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The most effective way to improve your presentation skills is through practice. Presentation Boot Camp: Put It In Practice is for students who would like to practice their presentation skills with a supportive group of staff and students. In a small group, you will present a short (5-8 minute) academic presentation and receive practical, timely feedback on your presentation skills. You will also expand your knowledge of presentation skills by giving feedback on other students’ presentations.
We highly recommend that you enroll as well in our morning workshop, Presentation Boot Camp: Fundamentals, which will feature a series of hands-on sessions on a number of presentation skills and strategies. Please note that you must register separately for PBC:Fundamentals. Participants who attend both workshops will receive a certificate of attendance.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization with Tableau - Part 1
2019-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when you don’t have to read the one-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 use to convince others 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 you follow account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set up during the class time. If you have any issues, please contact the IT Help Desk.
Register online.

Guelph Student FoodBank Donation Drive
2019-10-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Ontario, Canada
Wellness@Work is hosting a donation drive in support of the Guelph Student FoodBank. Drop off donations in the UC Courtyard to help give back to our student community.
Please bring in your dry and canned goods in their original packaging or donate grocery store gift cards.
Some most wanted items are:

Herbs and spices
Peanut butter
Tuna
Pasta sauce
Apple sauce
Granola bars
Tea
Sugar
Flour
Soaps
Shampoo and conditioner
Laundry detergent

United Way: College Idol 2019
2019-10-31 11:30 - 13:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
Support United Way while enjoying live musical acts from the campus community. Bring together a table of eight or make new friends on campus by joining another table.
Tickets are $15/each or $13/ticket for table of eight. First come, first served. Contact Stephanie Craig scraig02@uoguelph.ca for tickets.
You can also participate in the costume contest! Prizes for individual and group costumes.
Lunch will be vegetable lasagna with bread, salad, drinks and your choice of candy bar or chips. Gluten-free and vegan options available.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization with Tableau - Part 2
2019-10-31 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

How to Craft a Captivating Pitch Workshop
2019-10-31 14:30 - 15:30 | MakerSpace, 74 MacDonald St, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1M8, Canada
Whether you are trying to sell yourself, secure funds or motivate a team, understanding how to create a captivating pitch and be a compelling storyteller is pivotal to a successful career!
Come out and learn the basics in a warm, welcoming environment. No special skills or prior experience is required to attend this workshop.

Fall Preview Day 2019
2019-11-03 | Ontario
Fall Preview Day is the University of Guelph’s largest on-campus recruitment event! Take part in a resource fair in the Mitchell Gym and tours happening across campus.
The event is expected to draw thousands of prospective students and their parents, who will take campus tours, learn about academic programs and meet faculty and staff.
Opening sessions begins at 10 a.m. in Rozanski Hall and the Mitchell Gym (Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre).
For more information, visit the Fall Preview Day website.

Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: "Straight Curve" Film Screening
2019-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | MacNaughton Building, 482 Gordon Street
Join the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre folks for a screening of the film Straight Curve, which addresses the issues of unrealistic body ideals and the lack of representation in the media. The film will be followed by a panel discussion, aimed at better understanding these issues through the sharing of lived experiences.

The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of Guelph developed this initiative to promote mental wellness and provide students with resources to help support their mental well-being. All of the events during this week are FREE and all students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to attend.

Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: Resource Fair
2019-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn about all the resources on campus available to support your mental well-being! Different campus partners will be there with fun, interactive displays and giveaways.

The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of Guelph developed this initiative to promote mental wellness and provide students with resources to help support their mental well-being. All of the events during this week are FREE and all students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to attend.

Shifting Landscapes: Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century
2019-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Part of the World in 2030 Event Series
Jessie Thomson discusses humanitarian action in the 21st century. Thomson will speak about the role of humanitarian aid in today’s international development landscape and discuss the strategies and skills that will be required to address current and future challenges in the sector.
Thomson holds an honours BA degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Toronto and a Master of Science degree in International Development Studies from the London School of Economics. She spent five years as CARE Canada’s senior director of the Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Team and now leads the organization’s Partnerships for Global Change unit. Prior to joining CARE, Thomson spent 2009-2010 in Pakistan as the protection delegate for the International Committee of the Red Cross and five years in the federal public service working on refugee and humanitarian policy.

Anxiety Workshop: Skills and Strategies
2019-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
This skills program meets weekly on Monday evenings for three sessions.
The program fee is $10 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for all others.

Perfectionism in the Workplace Workshop
2019-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join this discussion-based workshop with a focus on identifying effective strategies for reducing perfectionism.
The learning objectives for this session include:

Recognize if you are a perfectionist
Identify ways in which perfectionists behave
Identify strategies to modify or decrease your own perfectionist behaviours
Consider the impact of perfectionism in the workplace

Facilitator: Joannah O’Hatnick is a Learning Specialist at the McLaughlin Library.
Register today!
