U of G News

ONLINE: Concision and Precision - A Tour of Techniques for Writing Clearly
2020-11-03 13:00 - 13:45 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
“Write concisely.” “Be more specific.” “Awk.” “Unclear”. We’ve all seen comments like these at one time or another. How do you make sense of them and, more importantly, avoid them?
Come for a tour of one of the most under-appreciated Library Guides: the “Write Clearly” guide. We’ll talk about how to learn from comments like the ones above, and how to tighten up your writing to avoid such pitfalls as, “Throughout history” and “There are many explanations for this.”

ONLINE: Increasing Personal Resiliency through COVID-19
2020-11-04 19:00 - 21:00
Learn tips from the Hurricane Study and later research that can help us through COVID-19.
Develop a personal plan for five pillars of resilience, and sample a variety of relaxation techniques for mind and body in this two-hour workshop.
Celebrate International Stress Awareness Day with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management Clinic in this free online workshop.

ONLINE: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands
2020-11-05 11:00 - 12:00
Have you ever wondered about the statements said at the beginning of events?
Do concerns about making a mistake hold you back from trying?
Despite becoming more common as an act of reconciliation, the context behind and process for acknowledging Indigenous lands are not always understood or discussed.
Participants in this session will gain a greater understanding of:

The intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements take place
How to develop their personal practice for acknowledging the land

ONLINE: Applying to Graduate School in Psychology - A Panel for BIPOC and 1st-Generation Students
2020-11-05 14:00 - 17:30
The Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force at the University of Guelph is hosting a recruitment event targeted toward BIPOC and 1st-generation undergraduate students who are considering applying to graduate school in psychology (for eligibility, see below). Our goal is to help prepare prospective graduate students for the application process and life as a graduate student.
Who is eligible?
The University of Guelph is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and within Canada more broadly. We recognize that certain groups are underrepresented in advanced degree programs, including BIPOC and 1st-generation students. These individuals may have access to less information about graduate school than their colleagues from more advantaged backgrounds through family members, social circles, etc. While we encourage all students who feel they could benefit from this event to attend, we ask you to be mindful that this event is geared toward students from underrepresented groups. Enrollment priority will be given to BIPOC and 1st-generation students.
How to Register
Registration is FREE. Spaces are limited so please register online. You will be asked to complete a short survey to help us prepare panelists for your questions and inform which components of the graduate school application we should focus on for the workshop. Following registration, we will be able to send you the link to our Zoom event via email.
Itinerary
Panel session (2 to 3:30 p.m.)
Our panel session features three BIPOC scholars who will share their personal experiences of graduate school: the application process, the training they received, the challenges and opportunities they’ve encountered and their current career path. Following their presentations, we will open the floor to questions from the audience.
Panel Q&A (3:30 to 3:50 p.m.)
Break (3:50 to 4 p.m.)
Breakout sessions (4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)

Workshop on how to make a competitive grad school application (4 to 4:45 p.m.)
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of two workshops focusing on different components of the application (e.g., writing a statement of interest, scholarship applications, structuring your CV, etc). Workshop topics will be decided based on interest demonstrated in the registration survey.
Networking/ Q&A with current graduate students (4:45 to 5:30 p.m.)
This section of the event is area specific. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with current graduate students in their field of interest (Applied Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science) and ask questions regarding their experiences and what to expect in graduate school.

For a full list of panel speakers and more information, visit our event website.
Registration is required for this event. Please register online.

ONLINE: Fall Preview Day 2020
2020-11-08
Ready to take the next step in becoming a Gryphon?
Join us Sunday, November 8 for our virtual Fall Open House.
Learn more at https://uoguel.ph/fallpreviewday

ONLINE: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up - Grammar (Day 2 of 2)
2020-11-08
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. The workshop materials are useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well as to provide more effective feedback on students’ writing as TAs or faculty.
Topics covered include: correcting grammatical errors, avoiding errors of misuse, going beyond basic grammar.
Self-register on CourseLink.

ONLINE: Learning about Perfectionism Workshop (students)
2020-11-09 12:30 - 13:30
Join our Wellness Peer Educators as they provide useful tips to help understand and manage perfectionism. Students will be encouraged to discuss and address concerns about a roommate or friend struggling with perfectionism, or about their own personal struggles. This workshop also addresses the importance of personal care when dealing with perfectionistic tendencies to promote positive well-being and a healthy university experience.

ONLINE: Biology and Control of SARS-CoV-2
2020-11-09 13:00 - 15:00
The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is pleased to host a webinar on COVID-19. This will be a moderated and interactive webinar aimed at providing up-to-date scientific information on the biology of SARS-CoV-2 and prophylactic strategies (such as vaccines) that are under development for control of this virus.
This will be an interactive session, featuring several SARS-CoV-2 researchers. Each of the panelists will deliver a short presentation, followed by an opportunity for discussion by all participants.
The webinar will be moderated by viral immunologist Prof. Shayan Sharif, Department of Pathobiology, who is associate dean of research and graduate studies for OVC.
SARS-CoV-2 researchers also taking part are the following:

Prof. Sarah Wootton, Pathobiology, OVC
Prof. Byram Bridle, Pathobiology, OVC
Prof. Matthew Miller, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University
Dr. Samira Mubareka, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Sunnybrook Research Institute; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Toronto.

This free event is open to the public and will be held live on Teams Live.

ONLINE: Control Academic Stress - Learning from Failure
2020-11-09 15:30 - 16:20
In this live online workshop, 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 experiencing failure can help us in the future.

ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
2020-11-09 19:00 - 20:00
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 begins on-demand, with the first lesson e-mailed to you upon registration, followed by a new lesson every week for five sessions.
Registration:

$20 for U of G students
$50 for members of USW Local 4120
$100 for all others

ONLINE SHINE Week: LivingWorks START Suicide Prevention Training
2020-11-10
LivingWorks Start is a groundbreaking new way to learn suicide prevention skills. In an hour or two online, the program teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to connect them to help and support. When you sign up for LivingWorks Start training, you’ll learn a powerful four-step model to keep someone safe from suicide, and you’ll have a chance to practice it with impactful simulations. Safety resources and support are available throughout the program.
The University of Guelph community is welcome to take part in this online, independent training. Those who register will be required to attend a brief meeting online prior to the training, or watch a brief online video, before being provided access to the independent session.
RSVP on GryphLife and you will be invited to a meeting on Nov. 10 at 8:30 a.m. to start things off! Watch that session at any point throughout the day and you will then receive access to the Start online module. An optional debrief meeting will be scheduled online for 7 p.m.
Questions? Email mentalhealth.training@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: Life on the Front Burner - A conversation with Derek Vella
2020-11-10 10:00 - 10:30
The 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is online! Check out U of G experts sharing their thoughts on the future of agriculture and food.
Join the University of Guelph for an online fireside chat with Derek Vella, director of the Guelph Food Innovation Centre, hosted by food innovation specialist Dana McCauley. As a Red Seal chef and a master’s grad in food science, Vella has visited and worked in the world’s most interesting culinary destinations. Hear about the unique career he has created by spending time in both chef’s whites and a lab coat.
Considering a career in the food business? Curious about how the food in your pantry was created and brought to market? Bring your questions and join the conversation.
Learn more online.
Register for the event.

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture - A Guest Lecture "The Value of Nature in a Changing World"
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
The Landscape Architecture program within the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Colleen Mercer Clarke on “The Value of Nature in a Changing World.” Colleen is the Chair of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects’ Committee on Climate Adaptation.

ONLINE SHINE Week: Beyond the Books Mental Health Training
2020-11-10 15:00 - 16:30
Beyond the Books is a training session that provides participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness. It will then help participants to identify signs of troubling behaviour and give them skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary.
Participants will also learn how and where to refer appropriately in a compassionate and effective manner. This session is designed for individuals who do not have ongoing relationships with individuals but whose roles are such that they may have one-off, in-depth conversations. Instructors are qualified from the Wellness Education Centre.
RSVP on GryphLife and you will be invited to a meeting on Nov. 10 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Questions? Email mentalhealth.training@uoguelph.ca

ONLINE: Sharing Circles for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Students
2020-11-10 17:30 - 19:00
Sharing Circles are an opportunity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to come together and discuss topics relevant to them. Sharing Circles are held weekly and are facilitated by Rosemary Spring, Indigenous Student Advisor.
For more information, email indigenous.student@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: Stress Less for Tests
2020-11-10 19:00 - 20:00
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods.
This skills program begins on-demand, with the lessons e-mailed to you upon registration.
Registration: Thanks to a subsidy from Student Health Services, U of G students can register for this program for only $10.

ONLINE: Remembrance Day Presentation
2020-11-11 11:00 - 23:30
On November 11, U of G will host an online Remembrance Day presentation to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice. To encourage physical distancing, a video presentation will be available starting at 11 a.m. and viewable for the remainder of the day.
Watch the Remembrance Day presentation online.

ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: What is One Health and what does it have to do with your future career?
2020-11-11 16:45 - 17:45
The 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is online! Check out U of G experts sharing their thoughts on the future of agriculture and food.
Find out how a medical doctor, an anthropologist, a veterinarian and an engineer all found their different career pathways leading to One Health. Learn how they work to solve complex health problems in the various sectors in which they work or have worked. Discover the variety of fields where graduates with One Health knowledge are needed and how One Health skills can set you up for success in your future career.
Featured panelists:

Dr. Samira Mubareka, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Prof. Heather Murphy, Ontario Veterinary College, Department of Pathobiology
Dr. Deb Stark, OVC alumna, former Deputy Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Prof. Travis Steffens, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Moderated by: OVC Dean Prof. Jeff Wichtel

Learn more online.
Register for the event.

ONLINE SHINE Week: Let's Talk Mental Health Panel
2020-11-11 17:30 - 19:00
The Mental Health Panel is the highlight event for SHINE Mental Well-Being Week! This year’s panel will include students and staff from the University, who will speak on their own experiences with mental health.
There will also be an opportunity for Q & A from the audience.
Join us for a night of important discussion and education!
Find the full list of SHINE Week events.

ONLINE: Virtually Fair November Craft Show
2020-11-12 - 2020-11-15
FAIR NOVEMBER CRAFT SHOW HAS GONE VIRTUAL FOR 2020!
We are pleased celebrate our 46th annual Fair November Craft Show online, highlighting incredible Canadian craftspeople. From November 12 to 15, you can browse and shop Canada’s most talented artisans and designers through our website. Shopping online through our Artisan Marketplace is easy and straightforward. The Virtually Fair November Craft show will delight and inspire you as you browse the website for handmade fashion pieces, jewellery, pottery, glass, leather, knits, metal, soaps and lotions, woodworking, delicious treats and much more! You will find quality original, handmade and imaginative gifts for you, your family and friends.
Virtually Fair November celebrates all that’s great about handcrafted and original designs by Canadian artisans that will appeal to the seasoned collector and first-time buyer alike. Shop your past favourites and discover new ones! If you value creativity and excellence you will not be disappointed. Shopping online has never been so easy.
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ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: The Royal Education Symposium Presented by University of Guelph - Your Pathway to a Future in Food
2020-11-12 10:00 - 15:00
The 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is online! Check out U of G experts sharing their thoughts on the future of agriculture and food.
Find Your Pathway to a Future in Food. Discover the multitude of careers in the innovative food sector while engaging with recent grads and industry professionals. Welcome from Dr. Rene Van Acker, Dean of the Ontario Agriculture College at the University of Guelph and Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture.
10:20 a.m. The Future of Food: In COVID and Beyond
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Mike von Massow, Associate Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural, & Resource Economics, University of Guelph.
Followed by Career Showcase with alumni experts in:

Animal Nutrition: Nikki Campbell, Ruminant Nutritionist at Floradale
Agricultural Business: Grace Mullen, Agricultural Account Manager at RBC
Food Science: Joelle Wong, Procurement Specialist at Mondelez International
Agriculture: Riley Bruce, Orchard Manager at Chudleigh’s Apple Farm and Bakery
Environmental Science and Policy: Rav Singh, Urban Agriculture Coordinator at Ecosource

10:50 a.m. Live Q&A Session
Continues at 1 p.m. with a presentation from RBC.
New Skills Agenda: Preparing for the next decade in agriculture.
**Every registration qualifies for a Teacher Resource Package complete with Student Learning Kits. A confirmation email will follow shortly after registration requesting mailing information.
Learn more online.
Register for the event.

ONLINE: Scarcity, Abundance and the Human Dimension: Analyzing urban-rural water conflict in India
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:15
National governance reform is the central challenge within the Indian water sector. However, national initiatives on legal reform underestimate the challenges of place-specific water issues in the Indian context. This webinar presents case studies on rural-urban transfers of water in large metropolitan centers, highlighting the importance of governance reform and the centrality of politics in the re-allocation of water from agricultural to urban-industrial use.
Guest Speaker: Bharat Punjabi Research Fellow, Global Cities Institute and Lecturer, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Presented by the Canada India Recearch Centre for Learning and Engagement

ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: Can reducing food waste improve your dietary intake? Talk and cooking demo
2020-11-12 11:15 - 12:15
The 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is online! Check out U of G experts sharing their thoughts on the future of agriculture and food.
In this session, we will identify the key economic, environmental, and nutritional impacts of household food waste using results from a waste audit of families in Guelph. We will explore how various aspects of food literacy may influence level of food waste and provide some helpful tools to help reduce household food waste. Our session will end with an engaging food demonstration that will show how you can make delicious dishes that will use up foods before they spoil.
Nicholas Carroll, MSc Student, Human Health & Nutritional Sciences
Dr. Maude Perreault, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Guelph will lead the cooking demo.
Learn more online.
Register for the event.

ONLINE: Provost Dialogue - Budget Update
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:15
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the Provost Dialogue: Budget Update.
Interim Provost and Vice-President (Academic), Dr. Gwen Chapman will host a forum on the 2020-2021 Budget. This is an opportunity for the University community to ask questions regarding the current fiscal outlook.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Join the Event.
Important Information:

The link to join the event will also be posted on the Provost website.
Attendees can ask questions using the moderated Q&A.
This presentation will be recorded and posted on the Provost website for those unable to attend.
If you have questions after the presentation, please email budget@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE SHINE Week: Wholistic Wellness
2020-11-12 13:00 - 14:30
Gather virtually in circle with Elders Dan and Mary Lou Smoke to learn about wholistic wellness in the Haudenosaunee and broader Indigenous community. They will share about the promotion of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of wholistic wellness grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
To book an appointment with Elders Dan and Mary Lou email: elders@uoguelph.ca.
Open to everyone!

ONLINE: Mood Routes
2020-11-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a walk at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online prior to embarking on individual walks and will rejoin at the end to debrief our time spent separately, together! This walking group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, engage with others at a social distance all whilst enjoying the healing effects of nature. Being free and non-committal, Mood Routes will allow you to enjoy both the physical and emotional benefits of walking with few barriers.
Mood Routes meets every Friday at noon throughout the Fall and Winter semester.
Join the Mood Routes conversation online.

ONLINE SHINE Week: The Snowball Effect (with Josh Ford, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gryphon Athletics)
2020-11-13 15:00 - 16:00
On behalf of the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI), Gryphon Athletics’ Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Josh Ford, presents “The Snowball Effect,” which will provide insight on the impact that exercise has on mental health. Although many of us are aware of the physical benefits of exercise, it is easy to overlook the positive influence it can have on our mental health.
Josh will provide a comprehensive 40-minute presentation on the importance of exercise to mental health, followed by a 20-minute question and answer period. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join the Microsoft Teams event.

ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: The Path Forward - Improving sustainability within the foodservice and retail sector in a post-COVID world
2020-11-13 15:15 - 16:00
The 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is online! Check out U of G experts sharing their thoughts on the future of agriculture and food.
Join hospitality and food value chain experts from the University of Guelph in this lively discussion aimed at understanding how the foodservice and retail sector can be more sustainable, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderated by the dean of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at U of G Dr. Lysa Porth.
Speakers:

Bruce McAdams, associate professor, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics
Mike von Massow, associate professor, Department of Food Agricultural and Resource Economics, Ontario Agricultural College
Emily Robinson, MSc student
Lysa Porth, dean of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph

Learn more online.
Register for the event.

ONLINE: Self-Directed Academic Writing Style - Writing Style Choices in Sentences
2020-11-14
In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19, some materials from this two-part workshop on improving academic writing style are available anytime as self-directed videos and worksheets, through self-registration in CourseLink’s Online Instruction Resources from the Library. Once you have self-registered, navigate to Content > Writing > Improving Your Writing: Sentences and Word Choice (WORKSHOPS) > Writing Style Choices in Sentences.
The topics covered in this workshop include:

writing style basics
logical order of sentences
emphasis in sentences, and
parallelism.

Self-register on CourseLink.

ONLINE: Self-Directed Brain Food - Graduate Thesis Workshops
2020-11-15
At Brain Food Online, you’ll learn effective ways to approach your work as a graduate student. Undergraduate students who are writing an undergraduate honours thesis or writing extensive research papers may also attend.
Brain Food Online is delivered via CourseLink and you can complete the workshops at your own pace. Most workshops include pre-recorded lectures, short activities and access to supplementary resources.
Workshop topics include:

time management during the thesis process
formulating your research question
working with data
thesis structure and thesis mapping
advanced search strategies for gathering the literature
strategies for reading the literature
writing the literature review
writing the results and discussion sections
paraphrasing and summarizing

Self-register on CourseLink.
