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An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop
An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop
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
4 events,
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – Tableau Intro
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – Tableau Intro
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
Black History Month: In Conversation with Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine
Black History Month: In Conversation with Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine
Join the office of Diversity and Human Rights as we welcome the Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine to the University of Guelph in celebration of Black History Month! As the first
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – Tableau – Intermediate
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – Tableau – Intermediate
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
2 events,
Take the Stress Out of IBS Workshop
Take the Stress Out of IBS Workshop
Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or a stressed stomach. This skills program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets
Arboretum Workshop: Planetarium Program…What’s Up Tonight?
Arboretum Workshop: Planetarium Program…What’s Up Tonight?
Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged). This planetarium series explores the planets, stars and constellations that are visible in the
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Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – All Types of Data
Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – All Types of Data
How many different types of data are there? I need data for my project, where do I start looking? What’s most important about the data you want to find? Come
Tell a Story with Digital Media Workshop
Tell a Story with Digital Media Workshop
Digital storytelling can be used for explaining concepts, reflecting on an idea, retelling an event or making an argument. You will have the opportunity to try both the planning and
Including Third Party Materials in OER and Scholarship Workshop
Including Third Party Materials in OER and Scholarship Workshop
As a part of Fair Dealing Week, the McLaughlin Library is proud to present a talk focused on open educational resources and scholarship. Join Meredith Jacob, project director for Creative
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Arboretum Workshop: Winter Tree Identification
Arboretum Workshop: Winter Tree Identification
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
CBG Seminar Series: Tracing the Patterns of Life on a Changing Planet
CBG Seminar Series: Tracing the Patterns of Life on a Changing Planet
Prof. Paul Hebert presents: Tracing the Patterns of Life on a Changing Planet Earth observation satellites are watching biodiversity from afar, providing a synoptic view of shifting forest cover, plankton
Open Educational Practices and Knowledge Mobilization
Open Educational Practices and Knowledge Mobilization
How can you build relationships with learners inside and outside the classroom? Join Ali Versluis, Open Educational Resources Librarian, to learn about open educational practices (OEP) and how they support
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Rebel Knowledge Symposium 2020
Rebel Knowledge Symposium 2020
Pre-registration now open! Register online. The Earth is on Fire! Moving from Climate Crisis to Climate Justice Join us Feb. 29 to Mar. 1 for Rebel Knowledge 2020! An annual
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Designing and Creating Infographics Workshop
Designing and Creating Infographics Workshop
Infographics are a unique way to organize and showcase research or complicated information. This two-hour workshop will walk you through the steps for designing and creating an effective infographic including
Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. for
Black History Month Keynote: A Talk With Miss J. Alexander
Black History Month Keynote: A Talk With Miss J. Alexander
Hear the renowned J. Alexander - model, author, designer and former judge on America's Next Top Model - deliver a keynote address as the cornerstone event of Black History Month.
4 events,
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python
The Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) is a suite of libraries and programs used for mining and analyzing very large amounts of textual data using computational methods. This two-part workshop will
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python (part 2)
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python (part 2)
The Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) is a suite of libraries and programs used for mining and analyzing very large amounts of textual data using computational methods. This two-part workshop will
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Planning and Prioritizing
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Planning and Prioritizing
In this session, you will learn practical planning and prioritization strategies to help achieve school-work-life balance. The workshop will also review tools to use for short-term and long-term planning and
3 events,
Experience Guelph Job Fair 2020
Experience Guelph Job Fair 2020
The Experience Guelph Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students for summer, co-op and full-time job opportunities. All employers have active positions on Experience
Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) Workshop
Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) Workshop
Do you have course notes, a textbook or other educational materials that you want to publish online? Are you unsure where to start or which tool to use? Come to
Decreasing Headaches Workshop
Decreasing Headaches Workshop
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches. This skills program meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7:30 - 9 p.m. for four sessions. Registration:
4 events,
Designing and Creating Infographics Workshop
Designing and Creating Infographics Workshop
Infographics are a unique way to organize and showcase research or complicated information. This two-hour workshop will walk you through the steps for designing and creating an effective infographic including
Elder Jan Sherman: The Sacredness of Women
Elder Jan Sherman: The Sacredness of Women
Join Elder Jan Sherman as she discusses the 'The Sacredness of Women'. In support of International Women's Day, Jan will discuss relevant topics around the sacredness of women through the sharing of traditional Anishinaabe Teachings.
Arboretum Workshop: Winter Invertebrates – Cold and Spineless
Arboretum Workshop: Winter Invertebrates – Cold and Spineless
In winter’s frigid grasp, insects, spiders and other invertebrates seem to vanish from the surface of the earth. Knowing what to look for and where to find these hidden creatures make cold-weather expeditions far more enjoyable. During this half-day program, we will search for goldenrod gallfly larvae and caterpillars that hide in burrs, learn how
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Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm
Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm
The Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm is a one-day immersive experience where interdisciplinary student teams will work together with community partners to tackle real problems and come up with
International Women’s Day: Research and Revolt Conference
International Women’s Day: Research and Revolt Conference
In honour of International Women's Day, the Research Facility for Women's Health and Wellbeing (Psychology Department) will be holding the fourth annual two-day interdisciplinary conference to showcase innovative research related
International Women’s Day Noon Hour Concert: LIZA
International Women’s Day Noon Hour Concert: LIZA
In celebration of International Women's Day, take in a noon-hour concert featuring Toronto-based R&B artist, LIZA. Liza (pronounced Lee-za) is an R&B singer/songwriter. Born and raised in Toronto, Liza grew up in a traditional Ethiopian household immersed with the Ethiopian musical culture. After beginning to play piano and write poems at the age of 11,
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Women in Climate Action Networking Lunch
Women in Climate Action Networking Lunch
Hosted purposefully on International Women’s Day, the goal of the event is to bring together all of the incredible women in our community working to fight the climate crisis and celebrate their leadership while encouraging the cultivation of intergenerational connections. This event is free, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided. Presented by: Youth
2 events,
Advantage Workshop: Innovation Toolkit
Advantage Workshop: Innovation Toolkit
This workshop enables researchers and their teams to elevate their dynamic problem solving and communication systems to realize the full value of every team member’s contribution. By embracing new ways of problem-solving and assessing risk, workshop participants will turn their ideas into valuable and well-considered solutions. In this workshop, research teams will: Develop skills related
Pitch Yourself Workshop: How to Develop and Film a Pitch Video
Pitch Yourself Workshop: How to Develop and Film a Pitch Video
Film a pitch video to document your employability skills and stand out to employers! This two-hour workshop will provide you with the necessary skills in scripting and filming a pitch
2 events,
Exhibit Launch – Illuminating Life: Manuscript Pages of the Middle Ages
Following From Parchment to Pixels colloquium, we are launching our newest exhibit, Illuminating Life: Manuscript Pages of the Middle Ages. At the launch you'll get to browse the new exhibition and be addressed by members of the University community, including: Prof. Susannah Ferreira, history Melissa McAfee, special collections librarian Amanda Etches, associate university librarian, research
Slice of Entrepreneurship
Slice of Entrepreneurship
Learn about exciting entrepreneurship opportunities on campus! Check out products and meet successful founders from real U of G startups and enjoy a free slice of pizza.
6 events,
Presentation Boot Camp
Presentation Boot Camp
Presentation Boot Camp is for students who would like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in academic settings. This half-day workshop features a series of hands-on
Music Symposium 2020: Keynote – Prof. Marta McCarthy
Music Symposium 2020: Keynote – Prof. Marta McCarthy
The 14th Annual Music Symposium Keynote Speaker: Prof. Marta McCarthy (Music Department, University of Guelph) "Wellness for Musicians in Six Songs" Presentation and discussion. Free event
Allyship Workshop
Allyship Workshop
Allyship is difficult for many of us; sometimes our best intentions inadvertently cause harm to those we sought to support. Knowing how to engage in ally behaviour that is respectful
7 events,
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Learning from Failure
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Learning from Failure
In this session, we will discuss how failure affects us and how we can learn from failure. We will learn strategies to help us cope with failure and identify how
Accessibility Town Hall
Accessibility Town Hall
This event is an opportunity to share your concerns about physical accessibility on campus and speak to key decision makers. If you have experienced barriers to accessing certain buildings or
From Parchment to Pixels – Manuscripts Colloquium
From Parchment to Pixels – Manuscripts Colloquium
You're invited to attend From Parchment to Pixels, a colloquium sponsored by the McLaughlin Library, the College of Arts and the Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration (THINC) Lab. The colloquium will provide
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CBG Seminar Series: Community-Based Research with Indigenous Peoples – Notes and Reflections
CBG Seminar Series: Community-Based Research with Indigenous Peoples – Notes and Reflections
Thomas Mcllwraith is a cultural anthropologist in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph. He conducts research with Indigenous communities and individuals in British Columbia. Together with communities,
Reproducibility and Open Science Workshop
Reproducibility and Open Science Workshop
The Reproducibility Crisis is ongoing in the sciences, and concerns the inability to reproduce the results of scientific studies. One of the proposed solutions to the crisis is the Open
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POSTPONED: TEDxGuelphU – Intended to Innovate
POSTPONED: TEDxGuelphU – Intended to Innovate
- This event has been postponed - Join us for TEDxGuelphU's 11th annual TEDx conference, "Intended to Innovate". We bring together a panel of speakers from the community and the
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– CANCELLED – Panel: Nurturing Personal and Professional Communities in Academia
– CANCELLED – Panel: Nurturing Personal and Professional Communities in Academia
A Live Work Well Research Centre panel discussing strategies and challenges of working and living through commitments for building communities and social justice. Explore issues related to the additional expectations
– CANCELLED – Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software Workshop (Intermediate)
– CANCELLED – Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software Workshop (Intermediate)
- This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience -Â Do you have course notes, a textbook or other educational materials that you want to publish online? Are
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Workshop: All About Mars
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Workshop: All About Mars
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information -Â Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and
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– CANCELLED – The Beginner’s Guide to Animated Videos Workshop
– CANCELLED – The Beginner’s Guide to Animated Videos Workshop
- This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience -Â Animated videos are a great way to engage your audience, share information and make information more "digestible." This
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Coping with Exam Stress
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Coping with Exam Stress
Feeling anxious about tests and exams? In this session, we will discuss strategies to help you cope with exam anxiety while preparing for exams.
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– CANCELLED – College Royal Open House
- This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience -Â Our 96th Year! Sailing the Royal Seas March 21 to 22 Highlighted Events: Old Mac's new farm, cat and dog shows, visual art show, colouring contest, kid's carnival, pancake flip, livestock shows, square dancing competition, junior tractor rodeo, logging competition, tug of war,
– CANCELLED – Celebration of Life and Learning
– CANCELLED – Celebration of Life and Learning
- This event has been cancelled - U of G’s human anatomy program holds a tribute for those who graciously donated their bodies to the University for educational and research
-CANCELLED- “The Singing Spirit” a Concert presented by the U of G Choirs
-CANCELLED- “The Singing Spirit” a Concert presented by the U of G Choirs
- This event has been cancelled - The University of Guelph Choirs will sing music from a wide range of styles, including the world premiere of The Farmer Needs the
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– Cancelled – Master of Landscape Architecture Conference
– Cancelled – Master of Landscape Architecture Conference
- This event has been cancelled - The annual Master of Landscape Architecture Conference highlights landscape architecture thesis presentations that provide an insight into contemporary research by final semester graduate
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionism
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionism
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn techniques for managing
– CANCELLED – Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Colleen Mercer Clarke
– CANCELLED – Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Colleen Mercer Clarke
- This event has been cancelled-Â The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Colleen Mercer Clarke. Mercer Clarke is
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– POSTPONED – Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information -Â This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop will teach you the principles of easy and correct pruning
– CANCELLED – Institute of Gender and Health – Guelph Meetup
– CANCELLED – Institute of Gender and Health – Guelph Meetup
- This event has been cancelled -Â Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) Guelph Chapter (CIHR) IGH oversees a Canadian network that builds awareness and capacity in sex- and gender-based
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– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Program: What’s Up Tonight?
– POSTPONED – Arboretum Planetarium Program: What’s Up Tonight?
- This event has been postponed. Please visit the Arboretum's website for more information - Join guest instructor Trevor Chandler inside his planetarium for this amazing program (families welcome and encouraged). This planetarium series explores the planets, stars and constellations that are visible in the night sky this month. In the session, you’ll learn a
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– CANCELLED – Campus Day 2020
- This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience - Join us for Campus Day: U of G’s full-day open house! You are invited to go on a campus tour, check out our residences, attend academic information sessions and chat one-on-one with current students, staff and faculty who are in the programs to
– CANCELLED – Chamber Music Ensembles Recital
– CANCELLED – Chamber Music Ensembles Recital
- This event has been cancelled - Join students from the School of Fine Art and Music as they perform their semester-end recital. The concert features guest artists performing the Schoenberg Verklaerte Nacht. All are welcome and admission is free.
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– POSTPONED – University Budget Town Hall
– POSTPONED – University Budget Town Hall
- This event has been postponed - Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the 2020 University Budget Town Hall. Provost and vice-president (academic) Charlotte Yates will host a public forum on the 2020-2021 Budget. This is an opportunity for the University community to ask questions regarding the current fiscal outlook.
– CANCELLED – Senate Meeting
– CANCELLED – Senate Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current extraordinary circumstances, in particular the need to implement social/physical distancing measures, the Senate meeting scheduled for Monday, March 30 will be cancelled. In consultation with the President and Chair of Senate, key updates and items for decision will be provided to Senators through an electronic update and subsequent
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Inhale Courage. Exhale Fear: Live Online Classical Yoga and Meditation
Inhale Courage. Exhale Fear: Live Online Classical Yoga and Meditation
Everyone - faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees - welcome. No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/157031404 During this classical yoga and meditation class, we will continue to build upon the Pranayama (breath control) practice from last class. Pranayama - life force, life energy - are the underpinnings of connecting with our mind, emotions and
– CANCELLED – Jazz Ensemble Student Concert
– CANCELLED – Jazz Ensemble Student Concert
- This event has been cancelled - The School of Fine Art and Music and the College of Arts presents the Winter 2020 Jazz Ensemble Concert. All are welcome and admission is free!