ONLINE: Hopper Lecture ft. Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein
2021-11-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Hopper Lecture is sponsored by the International Development Research Centre in honour of its first president, David Hopper.
Guest speaker Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein, associate professor of Global Development and Political Science (University of Toronto) will speak on the future of cooperation; acknowledging Black feminist economies in the Global South and beyond. Black women in the African Diaspora engage in solidarity economies through a form of mutual aid called ROSCAs. These ‘Banker Ladies’ draw on ancient African traditions of Tontines and Susu that are informal and prioritize the collective. Dr. Hossein will discuss how acknowledging the expertise of these Banker Ladies can help build an inclusive economy and revolutionize Canadian international development policy.
This event will be available via live stream and will have a socially distanced in-person audience. All COVID-19 safety protocols must be followed – those wishing to access U of G spaces must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Registration is required for both the online and in-person events.

ONLINE: Documenting the Stories of Young Girls in Poverty: Bangla Surf Girls
2021-11-03 11:00 - 12:15 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Bangla Surf Girls is an immersive documentary that takes us into the heart of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh where we witness an unlikely and successful community experiment that creates real futures for young girls who live in poverty. In this presentation, Lalita Krishna producer and writer of Bangla Surf Girls will talk about the making of the documentary, the role of the filmmakers and how such documentaries can be used to analyze local social programs.
Speaker: Lalita Krishna, Producer, In Sync Media
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Anti-Racism Workshop with Selam Debs
2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and the Hub for Teaching and Learning Excellence for the first in a series of anti-racism events.
Anti-racism educator Selam Debs will host a workshop where you will learn:

Anti-racism language and the framework in building an anti-racism lens
Rooting your awareness in understanding Canada’s colonial history
The impacts of unconscious bias, systemic racism and white supremacy
The first step in developing an anti-racist environment to learn and work

Learn more online.

ONLINE: Library Workshop - Creating Videos with PowToon
2021-11-03 13:00 - 14:20 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
PowToon is a web-based tool to create professional videos. It has a library of animated characters, objects and text that you can combine with your own media to create a video. Join staff from the library’s media studio to learn about this tool and practice creating videos. By the end of the workshop, participants will:

Discuss best practices for creating PowToon videos
Identify tools for recording and editing audio
Create a PowToon account
Practice creating videos in PowToon

This workshop is available to students and instructors at the University of Guelph.
This workshop will be held over Zoom. Participants will be emailed the access link before the workshop begins.
Related LibGuide: Create an Animated Video Using PowToon

ONLINE: Pronunciation Workshop for EAL Speakers
2021-11-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This five-week online pronunciation workshop is designed to help speakers with English as an additional language (EAL) improve their English pronunciation. Each week, we will focus on different consonant and vowel sounds that are difficult to pronounce — we will first look at the phonemics of these sounds and then incorporate them into conversational dialogues.
All sessions will be independent of each other, so you will still be able to follow through if you miss a session. This workshop is open to University of Guelph graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, faculty and staff with English as an additional language. There is no prerequisite for participation.
Facilitators: Gary and Zaraa with Writing Services
Questions? Email writing@uoguelph.ca.
If you don’t have a U of G email address, please contact writing@uoguelph.ca to request registration for this workshop.

ONLINE: Sleep Tips during COVID-19 Workshop
2021-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn how COVID- 19 is impacting sleep, along with information on setting realistic sleep goals and tips on attaining them.
Celebrate International Stress Awareness Day with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management Clinic in this FREE online workshop.
E-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca for the link to this workshop.

Treaties Recognition Week (ONLINE): Honouring Land and Treaty
2021-11-04 14:30 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join U of G’s coordinator of Indigenous programs, Jamie Horner, on a walk through the Arboretum as we talk and reflect about our relationships and responsibilities to land and treaties.
Meet at the kiosk at the pedestrian entrance of the Arboretum.
Learn more on GryphLife.ca.
U of G celebrates Treaties Recognition Week Nov. 1 to 5.

ONLINE: Signed and Sealed - The Rise of the Charter in Medieval Scotland
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for an exciting online event and exhibit launch featuring our valuable medieval Scottish land charter collection.
Keynote Speaker:

Prof. Cynthia Neville, formerly of Dalhousie University, now of the University of Guelph’s Centre for Scottish Studies.
‘Chart(er)ing a New Course in Scottish History at the University of Guelph’.

Registration is available on the event website and early registration is encouraged. The event is free and open to the public.
The event is sponsored by the University of Guelph’s Centre for Scottish Studies and Archival and Special Collections – McLaughlin Library.
Please note: This event will be hosted live on Zoom and the link will be posted on the event page and emailed to all registered attendants 24 hours before the event begins.

Holocaust Education Week - Cattle-car Exhibit
2021-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Branion Plaza, Branion Plaza, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
A large cattle-car replica will be parked in Branion Plaza all week with an exhibit inside, and friendly staff and student leaders outside available to answer questions. This 10-22 minute exhibit explores key components of the Holocaust and its impacts.

ONLINE: Library Workshop - Create Posters with Canva
2021-11-08 10:00 - 11:20 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Canva is a web-based graphic design tool to create posters, infographics, social media posts and more. Use templates or create from scratch. Join staff from the library’s media studio to learn about this tool and practice creating a poster. By the end of the workshop, participants will:

Discuss strengths and limitations of Canva
Identify strategies for designing your project
Create a Canva account
Practice creating with Canva

This workshop will be held over Zoom. Participants will be emailed the access link before the workshop begins.
Related LibGuide: Create a Digital Design with Canva

ONLINE: Thriving in Action - Finding Balance
2021-11-08 13:30 - 14:50 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this spring and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 2: Finding Balance
How do we find a balance between being a student, a worker, a friend, a family member? How do we find joy in our many roles? In this Thriving in Action session, we will explore how we can integrate the many facets of our lives together. We will identify the habits that help us thrive and learn strategies to help us build new habits. This workshop is also offered on Tuesday, September 28, 1:00-2:20 p.m.
Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.

Connections on Monday, November 1 from 1:30-2:50 p.m
Finding Balance on Monday, November 8 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Coping with Difficulties on Monday, November 22 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Mindfulness and the Present Moment on Monday, November 15 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture "Balmori Associates, Representing Landscapes"
2021-11-09 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Balmori Associates, Representing Landscapes”, by Javier González-Campaña & Noémie Lafaurie-Debany, who are Principals and Partners at Balmori Associates in New York City. All are welcome to attend the online lecture.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop
2021-11-09 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Do you have a genius business idea? Not too sure what steps to take? This interactive session will provide you with the resources you need to bring your idea to life! This workshop will be led by Kiran Enns, the Business Incubator Services Manager at the John F. Wood Centre.

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture - Shameless Promotion of Snow and Chlorophyll
2021-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Shameless Promotion of Snow and Chlorophyll” by Anna Thurmayr and Dietmar Straub. Both are professors in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Manitoba. They have had the opportunity of dealing with a diverse range of projects in their careers, in diverse places, sites and countries – both as educators and as landscape architects. All are welcome to attend the online lecture.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Introduction to Tableau
2021-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore, and convince in a visual format. This module will provide you with some basic skills to make your data come to life using Tableau.
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

Import data into Tableau
Conduct some data cleaning tasks
Use the Show Me feature to create visualizations
Experiment with colour
Create groups and filters
Present your visualizations using dashboards and stories

Software / Account Requirements:
Download and install the latest version of Tableau Public.
If you have any issues with your install, please contact the IT Help Desk.

ONLINE: Can We Solve the Climate Crisis?
2021-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The IPCC Report, Climate Change and Decarbonization
Join us for a panel discussion of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and what it means for the future.
Featuring

Jessica Green – Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto
Wilfrid Greaves – Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Victoria
Craig Johnson – Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph
Ian Spears – Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph

Join us: https://uoguel.ph/POLISCI21-2

ONLINE: Interview - Director, Dairy at Guelph
2021-11-11 | NY
Candidate: Dr. Stephen LeBlanc
Interview Date: November 11, 2021
Access all meeting links online.
Meeting with Associate Deans/Directors – Dairy across University of Guelph
Time: 9:50-10:50 a.m.
Meeting with Dairy at Guelph – Associated Faculty
Time: 11:10 a.m. – noon
Seminar “Dairy at Guelph: A Vision for the Next 5 Years”
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Meeting with Dairy at Guelph – Student Chapter, HQP and Trainees
Time: 1:40-2:15 p.m.

Remembrance Day 2021 (Online and In-person)
2021-11-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Branion Plaza and Online, Ontario, Canada
On November 11, as U of G honours those who have served and continue to serve during times of conflict, we offer you two ways to take part in this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies.
In-person
10:30 to 11:05 a.m. – Branion Plaza to War Memorial Hall
Students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in an in-person Remembrance Day event that begins in Branion Plaza. The event includes:

Remarks from President Charlotte Yates
A community procession to War Memorial Hall and gathering in Alumni Plaza
Laying of wreaths
Last Post and Reveille
Moment of silence

Attendees must follow all U of G COVID-19 safety protocols. You must wear a mask while attending this outdoor event and must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption to attend campus. Remember to complete the COVID-19 Daily Screening Form and follow its direction before coming to campus.
Online
Available as of 11 a.m. – Watch online at www.uoguelph.ca/remembrance-day.
If you are working or learning remotely, watch U of G’s online Remembrance Day ceremony. The ceremony will include:

Last Post and Reveille
Remarks from President Charlotte Yates
A performance by the U of G choir

Wherever you are on November 11, we encourage you to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served during wars and conflict.

Holocaust Education Week (ONLINE) - Survivor Speaker: Sol Nayman
2021-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us on Zoom to hear Holocaust Survivor and educator Sol Nayman share his testimony. We are so fortunate to have the privilege of hearing his testimony firsthand.
Register online.

Holocaust Education Week - Shabbat Dinner
2021-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
To conclude Holocaust Education Week, we invite everyone to join us for a traditional Friday night meal.
This will be our first in person dinner since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we can’t think of a more meaningful way to come together than by hosting the greater Gryphon body in celebration of coming together as a community.
Please RSVP (required to attend) and join us.
This event is free and open to all. All food is certified kosher. Double vaccination is mandatory.

ONLINE: Workshop - How to 3-D Print - Part 2
2021-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Curious about how to 3-D print? Join us for the second workshop of a two-part series to learn tips and tricks for using a 3-D printer to help bring your ideas to life! Our workshop facilitator is a graduate student in Engineering at the University of Guelph and has extensive experience with 3-D printing, app design and prototyping.

ONLINE: Thriving in Action: Mindfulness and the Present Moment
2021-11-15 13:30 - 14:50 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this spring and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 3: Mindfulness and the Present Moment
Explore here how to be in and make the most of the present moment. Learn how to plan and become more attentive, all from a mindful approach. Presentness can help to see things more clearly, gain perspective, feel grounded and excel. The art of attentiveness can help you to pay attention to yourself and what is around you and can be directly transferred to becoming a thriving student. Presentness and attentiveness will be explored along with academic strategies for planning and notetaking.
Other Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.

Connections on Monday, November 1 from 1:30-2:50 p.m
Finding Balance on Monday, November 8 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Coping with Difficulties on Monday, November 22 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

Louis Riel Day - Métis Flag Raising
2021-11-16 10:30 - 11:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us in front of the University Centre at 10:30 a.m. for short remarks and the raising of the Métis flag in recognition of Louis Riel Day. Although Louis Riel Day marks the execution of Louis Riel, commemorating one of the great tragedies in Canadian history, it is also a day to celebrate Métis culture, recognize the many contributions of the Métis to Canada, and to highlight the struggles that many Métis continue to face.
All students, staff and faculty are welcome.

ONLINE: Financial Literacy Month - Financial Literacy Webinar
2021-11-16 11:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
November is Financial Literacy Month! #FLM2021 is all about providing you with the financial tips and resources to better manage your money and feel confident in your future.
Hosted by Student Financial Services, this webinar covers topics such as budgeting, lowering your expenses, interest and credit cards. Additional time will be provided at the end of the webinar for a Q&A session.
By attending this webinar, you will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including U of G swag, and the grand prize of $500 towards your Winter 2022 tuition and fees. For additional entries, attend our other webinar about cooking on a budget at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16, and test your financial knowledge in the Financial Literacy Quiz that is posted on the Student Financial Services website.
Visit https://uoguel.ph/flm2021 to complete the quiz and access a link to the webinar on the day of the event.

ONLINE: Digital Storytelling for Research Communication
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This brief workshop will introduce participants to the practice of digital storytelling for research communication. Our experienced facilitators will take a deep dive into the components, elements and benefits of digital storytelling, and will also lead activities to demonstrate the application of these principles. This introductory workshop will prompt participants to begin conceptualizing an idea for communicating their own research through digital storytelling methods.
This workshop is offered as part of the Skills for Research Impact series.

ONLINE: Financial Literacy Month - Cooking on a Budget Webinar
2021-11-16 14:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
November is Financial Literacy Month! #FLM2021 is all about providing you with the financial tips and resources to better manage your money and feel confident in your future.
Hosted by Student Financial Services, this webinar includes a cooking demonstration by a U of G chef as well as money-saving tips when it comes to food and grocery purchases.
By attending this webinar, you will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including U of G swag, and the grand prize of $500 towards your winter 2022 tuition and fees. For additional entries to the prize draw, test your financial knowledge in the Financial Literacy Quiz that is posted on the Student Financial Services website.
Visit https://uoguel.ph/flm2021 to complete the quiz and access a link to the webinar on the day of the event.

ONLINE: Co-op In-Course Admissions Panel for BIPOC Students
2021-11-16 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Are you a student in first year interested in co-op? And do you identify as Black, Indigenous or as a Person of Colour (BIPOC)? If so, this event is for you!
The Experiential Learning Hub will be hosting a virtual BIPOC Co-op In-Course Admissions Panel to share information about how to apply for in-course admission into a co-op program. Current and previous BIPOC co-op students will share their experiences on the panel. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the co-op in-course admissions process, the panelists experience in co-op, and anything else that you want to know about co-op.

ONLINE: Mental Health for Money Makers - Navigating Mental Health for Entrepreneurs
2021-11-16 17:30 - 18:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
As part of mental well-being awareness week, The John F. Wood Centre is proud to collaborate with the Wellness Department at the University of Guelph and the Business Development Bank of Canada for our Bigger Picture Series. The topic of discussion will be Mental Health for Money Makers – Navigating Mental Health for Entrepreneurs.
Our keynote speaker, Chris Coulter of The Finish Line Group, has seen firsthand the impact that mental health can have upon the success within your business and your life and how the two are on a constant collision course.
The keynote will be followed by a discussion with experts from the U of G Wellness Department and the Business Development Bank of Canada to discuss the resources and tangible next steps for those with an entrepreneurial mindset and those working in the business industry. Whether you are your own boss or work in a corporation, this conversation will provide value and insight into why mental health matters in all aspects of our lives. We hope you will join us for this important conversation on November 16.

ONLINE: The Principles and Practices of Critical Community Engaged Scholarship
2021-11-17 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This webinar, featuring Mavis Morton, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph, will identify the difference between community engaged scholarship (CES) and critical community engaged scholarship (CCES). It will highlight the principles guiding critical and community engaged scholarship and it will identify practical ways in which these guiding principles can be implemented and evaluated by community university partners.
Learn more online.
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) and Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI)
