U of G News

Arboretum Workshop: Wisdom of the Rings - The Living Journals of Trees
2019-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Acclaimed artist and horticultural, Lorraine Roy will present an illustrated talk and explore the stories that tree rings tell us about forests and take us into the world of tree ring science.
Admission by donation ($5 to $10 suggested).

Flu Shot Clinic
2019-11-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Seasonal flu shots are free for everyone – U of G flu shot clinics are open to staff, faculty, students and community members. You are required to wait 15 minutes at the clinic after your shot.
All residents of Ontario over six months of age are eligible to receive the annual influenza vaccine at no charge. The vaccine is available at U of G’s Health Services, at your family physician’s office, through Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health or other public health units throughout the province.
It is important to get the vaccine every year as the vaccine changes annually to protect against the Influenza A and B strains determined to be most prevalent that year.
The Nov. 21 flu shot clinic takes place in the small gym in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Student Financial Literacy Fair
2019-11-21 10:30 - 14:00 | Canada
Student Financial Services is hosting its annual Financial Literacy Fair in the UC Courtyard on Nov. 21. Here’s why you should attend!

Learn more about managing your finances from on-campus groups and external organizations.
Ask Student Financial Services questions about bursaries, scholarships, work study, undergraduate research assistantships, OSAP, deadlines, student accounts and more.
Grab some FREE cotton candy and popcorn.
Try out the popular Tuition Tornado to win great prizes, including U of G swag, gift cards AND a grand prize of $500 towards your Winter 2020 semester tuition and fees.

University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble at Manhattans
2019-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario, Canada
The University of Guelph Jazz Ensemble plays a two-set performance at Manhattans Bistro. Presented by School of Fine Arts and Music and College of Arts.
Location: Manhattans, 951 Gordon St., Guelph

Arboretum Workshop: Gulls - Graceful, Gregarious and Simply Gorgeous
2019-11-22 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about gull plumage, size differences, bill shapes and behaviours of 13 different gull species.
Registration:

Early Bird Fee – $80 for registrations by Nov. 14
Regular Fee – $90
Register at www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

Tools for Research Communications Presentation
2019-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 | University of Guelph
The digital age has transformed the way we consume information: we want a 24/7 outlet. This shift has manifested itself in the want for information to be at our fingertips – immediate and easily consumable. But, it’s not just immediacy that our audiences are looking for – it’s engagement. Benefit is gained from considering technology as a platform for engagement. Engagement increases the process of interaction, participation and thereby an opportunity to move research knowledge into action.
To create engagement, research communications should tell a story – a story that begins with context, provides a solution and ends with a call to action.
This presentation will give participants an overview of the technology, tools and tactics for communicating research. Presentation and discussion will be facilitated by Amber Wood, Manager (Research Communications and Marketing) at the University of Guelph.
Refreshments and snacks will be available. You’ll be joining us? Help us plan by registering.

Indigenous Tourism in Canada: Accelerated Growth and Future Opportunities
2019-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada is the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management’s 2019 Executive-in-Residence.

Henry will present a public discussion on “Indigenous Tourism in Canada: Accelerated Growth and Future Opportunities” on Nov. 22.
All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP online.

Mr. Keith Henry is a Métis person that was born in Thompson, Manitoba and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Mr. Henry achieved a B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan in 1995.
Mr. Henry began his career in 1995 with teaching positions and has become well known for his strategic administrative and negotiations skills. Since 1998 Mr. Henry has led numerous provincial, federal and industry negotiations on a variety of issues. He has been directly responsible for financial administration of a number of Aboriginal non-profits and has a proven track record of success.
Mr. Henry has become an international Aboriginal cultural tourism leader receiving Aboriginal/Indigenous recognition as the former CEO for Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC). In April 2014 the inaugural World Indigenous Tourism Alliance award recognized the work of AtBC and Mr. Henry’s leadership. Mr. Henry has been spearheading the growth of authentic Aboriginal tourism in Canada as he worked to redevelop the national Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada as elected chair when this organization incorporated in April 2015. In October 2015 Mr. Henry took the full time role as the Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada’s CEO.
In Canada Mr. Henry continues to be recognized across the country as one of the leaders in Aboriginal tourism and has led many new initiatives including the national strategy entitled “The Path Forward 2016-2021”, contributions to the development of national standards on market readiness and authenticity, cruise industry opportunities and the national Aboriginal tourism research project on the economic value of Aboriginal cultural tourism. Mr. Henry was instrumental in the development of the national Aboriginal tourism strategy The Path Forward 2016-2021 which will focus on increasing Aboriginal market readiness, increasing jobs, and increasing revenues. Over the course of the last number of years Mr. Henry has been invited to numerous international locations to support Aboriginal tourism strategies.
Mr. Henry volunteers time in the Aboriginal community and maintains several board positions including the former President of the Industry Council for Aboriginal Business, former chair of the Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada, current Chair for the Native Education College, member of the Minister’s Council on Tourism, former member of the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Aboriginal Opportunities Committee, member of the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance, member of the International Marketing Committee Destination Canada member, and current President of the BC Métis Federation.

U of G Chamber Ensemble Performance
2019-11-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Harcourt United Church, Ontario, Canada
The University of Guelph Chamber Ensemble plays their end of semester performance at Harcourt United Church. All are welcome.
Location: Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave, Guelph
Time: 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Admission: Free

Stress Less for Tests Workshop
2019-11-26 17:30 - 19:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods.
Part One of this program meets today, and Part Two meets on Thursday, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
The program fee is $10 for U of G students.

N3: Nano Night in November at Brothers Brewing
2019-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario, Canada
To kick off STEM Week 2019, the U of G Nanoscience Club will take their College Royal award-winning demo show to Brothers Brewing for a night of beer and nanoscience!
Demonstrations include hydrophobic surfaces, acoustic levitation, quantum locking and superconducting levitation.
Demos run throughout the evening. Don’t miss your opportunity to witness these compelling displays in the relaxed and comfortable environment that Brothers Brewing Co. provides!
Enjoy a pint and learn about incredibly large ideas at an incredibly tiny scale.

CCSAW Seminar: Understanding Behaviour to Inform Animal Husbandry
2019-11-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Pathobiology Building
Nienke van Staaveren is a postdoctoral researcher within the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph. She obtained her PhD in Veterinary Medicine from University College Dublin and Teagasc – the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, focusing on pig health and welfare. In 2017, she joined the lab of Prof. Alexandra Harlander to work on an epidemiological study on feather pecking in Canadian laying hens, and has recently joined the lab of Prof. Christine Baes to manage a project on the application of genomic selection in turkeys for health, welfare, efficiency and production traits. During this presentation, she will present some of the projects she has been working on focusing on animal behaviour and what it can tell us about animal welfare.

STEM Week - The Role Exploring Mars Plays in Unraveling Earth's Origin Story: A Physics Perspective
2019-11-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Waasamowin – Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 1Y2, Canada
As part of STEM Week 2019, the Department of Physics is sponsoring a public talk by U of G physics grad and former Canadian Space Agency prospect Scott von Bommel.
Von Bommel’s application of physics fundamentals to planetary science challenges has allowed this former Gryphon to explore Mars through multiple rover missions, the southern reaches of the world in the hunt for space rocks, and nearly above the Karman line as a shortlisted astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency.
This presentation is aimed at an undergraduate level and is open to all.
Coffee and Cookies: 4 p.m.
Talk Begins: 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Innovation Guelph.

Deadline to Drop Fall 2019 Courses
2019-11-29 | Ontario, Canada
The deadline to drop fall 2019 courses is 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 29 for undergraduate students on the Guelph campus and all associate diploma and graduate students.
For Guelph-Humber students, the deadline to drop fall 2019 courses is 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 3.
Courses can be dropped using WebAdvisor.

STEM Week: Fizzics Pub Night with Wellington Brewery
2019-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Guelph Civic Museum, 52 Norfolk St, Guelph, N1H 4H8
Join us for an evening about the science of beer!
Our pub night will include talks from 3M National Teaching Fellowship award winner Prof. Joanne O’Meara and VP of Brewing and Quality for Wellington Brewery Marvin Dyck. Also enjoy sampling the altered states of beer and a special physics beer brewed especially for this night by Wellington Brewery!
The Science of (beer) Mouthfeel – Marvin Dyck
Beer is a fluid, and like all fluids it is affected by properties such as surface tension, viscosity and carbonation. Not only do these properties affect the way in which a fluid behaves, it also affects the way in which our brains interpret the flavor of the beer. This is the idea of mouthfeel, the physical sensations in the mouth produced by a particular beer. VP of Brewing and Quality for Wellington Brewery Marvin Dyck is a U of G Food Science graduate. Using the same beer, Marvin has created an array of samples by varying physical properties such as carbonation, surface tension and viscosity during the brewing process. How does this affect the beer? And, perhaps more importantly, how does this affect the way in which your brain interprets how the same beer tastes? Join us as Marvin teaches us the science of beer mouthfeel.
A sampling of these ‘altered states’ of beer will follow.
The Physics of Fizz – Prof. Joanne O’Meara
From champagne to stout, bubbles are a key feature of many of our favourite beverages. We’ll talk about the science behind their formation and pour a few glasses to get a better understanding of how this science is put into action. You’ll also get the chance to test out our bubble column, so pop on by!
This event is the final night of STEM Week 2019, a week of interactive science sessions at Guelph Museums involving over 600 grade 6 students, home schoolers and Girl Guides put on by the Department of Physics, University of Guelph.
Sponsored by Innovation Guelph.
19+ event/No cover charge/Fifth Friday

Fall IT Strategy Workshop
2019-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Did you know the University of Guelph is currently developing a new IT strategic plan for the next five years? We are, and we could use your help! IT has a massive impact on our experiences at the University, and that’s where we want to focus with this IT strategy: how can we make your experience better?
Come have your say! Got an idea? Something you love? Something you don’t? We want to hear it – any changes we make need to come from a firm understanding of what you want, what you need and we can’t know that without your input.

World Soil Day
2019-12-05 08:30 - 14:30 | 1 Stone Rd.
On World Soil Day, SOILS AT GUELPH is linking up with OMAFRA, the School of Environmental Sciences, and the CREATE-Climate Smart Soils graduate program to celebrate soil! Join us for a meet-and-greet with OMAFRA and University of Guelph soil specialists, visit interactive soil displays, and stop by for our Graduate Student Poster Symposium from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

KTT Best Practices: Building a 'next generation' KTT program
2019-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | University of Guelph
Since 2010, the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance has been supporting research exploring the science of knowledge translation and transfer. Nearly a decade and 88 projects later, the Alliance’s KTT Funding Program has yielded a summary of leading practices and lessons learned about KTT for agri-food and rural research. In this session, we will discuss why and how this manual was developed, how it has been rolled out to and received by the research community, and lessons learned for future KTT capacity building.
This session will be led by Shannon Brown, Knowledge Mobilization Manager for the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.
Refreshments and snacks will be available. You’ll be joining us? Help us plan by registering.

Fall IT Strategy Workshop
2019-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Did you know the University of Guelph is currently developing a new IT strategic plan for the next five years? We are, and we could use your help! IT has a massive impact on our experiences at the University, and that’s where we want to focus with this IT strategy: how can we make your experience better?
Come have your say! Got an idea? Something you love? Something you don’t? We want to hear it – any changes we make need to come from a firm understanding of what you want, what you need, and we can’t know that without your input.

Dec. 6 Memorial: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2019-12-06 15:30 - 16:00 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Remember, Reflect, Respond
On Dec. 6, join with the University community as we mark the 30th anniversary of the L’École Polytechnique Massacre and Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A service will be held in the Adams Atrium in the Thornborough Building.

Concert: Tim Baker with special guests The Franklin Electric
2019-12-06 20:00 - 22:30 | War Memorial Hall, 390 Gordon Street, Guelph
At the end of 2017, twelve years after their inception, the multi-award-winning band, Hey Rosetta! went on hiatus, after selling 10,000 tickets to five farewell shows. For the band’s principal songwriter and lead vocalist Tim Baker, this was the start of a new chapter.
On his debut solo album Forever Overhead, Baker warmly welcomes you to it. The first words we hear him sing, on the first single “Dance,” is akin to a toast: “here’s to the other side.” What follows are eleven songs that centre on kinship and show that Baker’s sharp songwriting, the heart of Hey Rosetta!, is as affecting as ever. The Franklin Electric from Montreal will begin the evening.
More info/tickets: General Admission seating. General public tickets and U of G student tickets available.
Tim Baker has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket will go to organizations bringing dignity, equity and access to communities who need it. www.plus1.org.
Presented by UC Programming/Central Students Association/Hillside Festival/CFRU 93.3 FM

Fall IT Strategy Workshop
2019-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada

International Human Rights Day
2019-12-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Canada
Need some fuel for your next exam or study session? Visit our booth in the University Centre Courtyard Dec. 10 for a FREE coffee, learn more about the Office of Diversity & Human Rights and celebrate International Human Rights Day with us!

Graduate Settlement Deadline
2019-12-15 | Ontario, Canada
The deadline to submit the Graduate Settlement form for the Winter 2020 semester is December 15. Graduate students must complete the form on WebAdvisor to indicate if they will be paying their tuition and fees by payroll deduction, departmental trust fund, awards or sponsorship. Students paying their bill with personal or government (e.g., OSAP) funds are not required to complete the Graduate Settlement.
Watch our video tutorial for help completing the Graduate Settlement.

Final Grades Available on WebAdvisor
2019-12-16 | Ontario, Canada
For Undergraduate and Diploma Students on the Guelph Campus:
Final grades for the Fall 2019 semester that have been received in the Office of Registrarial Services will show on WebAdvisor beginning Dec. 16, 2019.
For Graduate Students:
Final grades for the Fall 2019 semester will show on WebAdvisor when they are received by the Office of Registrarial Services.
For Guelph-Humber Students:
Final grades for the Fall 2019 semester will be posted on WebAdvisor beginning Dec. 18, 2019.
For Ridgetown Students:
Final grades for the Fall 2019 semester will be posted on WebAdvisor beginning Dec. 16, 2019.

Data Analysis in R Workshop
2020-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop, you will learn how to run descriptive statistics, perform simple statistical analysis including ANOVA and correlation. 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.

Audience: This workshop builds upon the material presented in Part 1: Intro to R and RStudio. This is not an introductory workshop and requires participants to have taken Part 1 or have experience with R. Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop. Before attending the workshop, please complete the following:

Download and Install R

Windows User
Mac User

Install RStudio Desktop
Watch “What is R used for? Introduction to RStudio basics” video (5 min)

Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. 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.
Register online.

Writing in the Sciences Workshop: Writing Research Articles
2020-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This session focuses on the purpose, organization and style of academic research articles in the sciences. With reference to the principles of genre and move structure analysis, we discuss strategies for writing an effective introduction, method, results and discussion sections.
Register on the library’s website.

An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop
2020-01-06 10:30 - 12:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join this two-hour workshop to walk through the steps of creating a podcast: from planning, scripting, gathering music and sound effects. This session will provide instruction on free, open-source software called Audacity for recording and editing your podcast.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Identify the steps for creating a podcast
Recognize how to write a script using best practices
Apply best practices for using sound effects and music in your podcast
Use Audacity to record your podcast

Participants will need to bring their own devices to this workshop.
Register on the library’s website.

Writing in the Sciences Workshop: Strengthening Your Scientific Writing Style
2020-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
In this session, we discuss strategies for writing clearly and concisely. We practice revising individual sentences to reduce wordiness, improve word choice and increase clarity. For this session, you can practice on excerpts from your own scientific writing or work with our examples.
Register on the library’s website.

New Graduate Student Orientation
2020-01-06 13:30 - 16:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
An orientation session is provided by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for graduate students who are starting their program in Winter 2020. Students will learn about the services and resources available to them at the University. Light refreshments will be served.
A preliminary program is available online.
Students who plan to attend the event are asked to register online.

Positive Space Project Filming
2020-01-08 09:00 - 13:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Positive Space Project is an initiative on campus to develop an LGBTQ2SIA+ awareness and informational training (both online and in-person) for U of G faculty and staff. As part of the training development, organizers will create videos about key concepts such as pronouns, coming out and allyship.
LGBTQ2SIA+ faculty and staff at the University are invited to take part in filming these videos, prioritizing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), disabled, and/or trans or non-binary individuals. The time commitment is approximately two hours, although this is flexible with your schedule and how many videos you are interested in filming. Participants will receive an honorarium for their involvement.
If you’re interested in participating, have questions or would like more information, email positive.space@uoguelph.ca.
