Brain Food Workshop: Publishing and Presenting Your Research
2019-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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!
RSVP/Listserv Sign-Up Survey
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!

Treaties Recognition Week: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
2019-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Eccles Centre, Ontario, Canada
In 1996, the Aboriginal Rights Coalition worked with Indigenous Elders and teachers to develop an interactive way of learning the history most Canadians are never taught. The Blanket Exercise was the result; it has since been offered thousands of times and the fourth edition was released in 2016.
The Blanket Exercise is based on participatory popular education methodology and the goal is to build understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy.
The Blanket Exercise itself takes about an hour and will be followed by a talking circle which often requires an additional hour.
This event requires an RSVP and has a capacity of 30 people.

Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data - Open Data
2019-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, 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 about working with it!
Register at lib.uoguelph.ca.

Experience Guelph Career Fair
2019-11-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
The Experience Guelph Career Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students from all programs. Many employers in attendance have full-time, part-time and co-op opportunities posted on Experience Guelph.
Students of all years and programs are encouraged to attend this fair to network with employers and find out more about job opportunities.
Dress professionally, be prepared and bring updated copies of your resume.
A list of attending employers will be posted on the event website.
Free professional headshot photos offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*Please note that this event is for University of Guelph students and alumni only

Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionsim
2019-11-06 13:30 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this Control Academic Stress workshop, we’ll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn techniques for managing perfectionism.
At any time of the year, you can book an appointment to receive confidential, individualized support on the topics discussed in the Control Academic Stress workshop series.
Register online.

Accessibility Town Hall
2019-11-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
Share your concerns about physical accessibility on campus and speak to key decision-makers. If you have experienced barriers to accessing certain buildings or routes on campus, including snow and ice, then this is a great opportunity to be heard and help brainstorm solutions.
RSVP online.
If you can’t attend the Town Hall, but want to share your concerns and ideas, email wo@pr.uoguelph.ca.

Stress Management and High Performance Clinic's Relaxation Spa
2019-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Take part in a free public workshop on International Stress Awareness Day. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic by sampling a variety of relaxation techniques for mind and body. Learn tips on how to fit them into the busiest day. See how biofeedback can assess stress in your body and how the technology has changed over the past 40 years.

Poultry Health Research Network 2019 Research Day
2019-11-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The Poultry Health Research Network hosts its annual Research Day. The theme of this year’s event is “The First Seven Days” focusing on how to get your chickens and turkeys off to the best start.
Register online.
Experts from the University of Guelph and the poultry industry will discuss the following topics:

Meeting the Nutrient Needs for the First 7 Days – Dr. Doug Korver
The Miracle of the Development of the Avian Embryo- Dr. Keith Bramwell
Raising Amazing Chicks, the FLAWS of Optimal Brooding- Dr. Scott Gillingham
Early Mortality in Broilers- Dr. Marina Brash
Improving Chick and Flock Performance- Dr. Gbenga Alade and Jessica LeClair
Overcoming Challenges in the First Week of Life- Dr. Mike Petrik
What We Can Do in the Hatcheries to Reduce the Mortality at Placement- Dr Juan Carlos Lopez
Keeping Your Cocci Content- TBD
Developing the Immune System- TBD

Community-University Research: Workshop with Community Engagement Experts
2019-11-07 10:00 - 15:00 | 10C Shared Space, 42 Carden Street, Guelph, ON, N1H 3A2
Are you interested in learning more about collaborative research done with and for the community? Are you currently engaged in community-university research or community engagement? Would you like to explore the field more fully?
Join us as we learn from and with international community engagement experts Emma McKenna (Queen’s University Belfast) and Henk Mulder (University of Groningen). This workshop will be tailored toward those currently engaged in, or interested in engaging in, community-university research and community engagement. Staff, faculty, students, community members and research practitioners are welcome. The workshop aims to enable and inspire participants by building relationships and fostering an international knowledge exchange, tackling a range of burning questions related to community-engaged research.
Spaces are limited! For more information and to register, please visit: https://ChangingTimes19.eventbrite.com
Please note that a $25 registration fee will apply to each participant. If the registration fee is a barrier, please contact us; we have resources allocated for attendance.
