U of G News

Stress Eating Workshop
2020-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
This two-hour workshop shows how stress drives us to emotional eating, and how to decrease it.
Registration:
$5 for U of G students
$20 for members of USW Local 4120
$40 for all others

Arboretum Workshop: Winter Tree Identification
2020-02-28 09:00 - 16:00 | J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre
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 leaf scars…you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID.
We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll be spending part of the session outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Arboretum Director: Shelley Hunt
Registration:
Early Bird Fee: $80 on or before Feb. 20.
Regular Fee: $90
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 16 adults.

CBG Seminar Series: Tracing the Patterns of Life on a Changing Planet
2020-02-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, Ontario, Canada
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 blooms, and the timing of budburst. Until now, most essential biodiversity variables have only been resolved in a local context, but DNA-based approaches will soon change this situation. Every multicellular species will be registered within 25 years by coupling DNA barcoding with a simplified approach for their description.
Building on this atlas of life, DNA metabarcoding will enable an earth observation system that monitors the shifting distributions and abundances of all species. DNA analysis will also reveal the symbiome, the parasites, commensals, mutualists and microbes that interact with every species. How do we achieve these advances? Building on its earlier role in leading BARCODE 500K, the International Barcode of Life Consortium recently launched BIOSCAN, a 7-year, $180 million program to develop the protocols and informatics support needed to achieve three key goals. By barcoding ten million specimens, a million new species will be encountered whose registration will be expedited by algorithms. BIOSCAN will also illuminate species interactions by deep sequencing a million specimens, revealing previously dark interactions that may structure biodiversity. Finally, by metabarcoding a 100 million specimens from sites spanning the globe, it will provide new details on species distributions and diversity. BIOSCAN is a launch pad – for the Planetary Biodiversity Mission which will, before mid-century, register all species while revealing their interactions and activating a global biosurveillance system.
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Paul Hebert is a Canada Research Chair in Molecular Biodiversity at the University of Guelph where he is a professor in its Department of Integrative Biology and Director of its Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. He brings 30 years of experience in the oversight of major research and academic units. Focusing on a major research program in DNA barcoding he raised more than $100 million to construct specialized research facilities, and built a research team with outstanding capabilities in biodiversity science, informatics, and genomics. Paul’s research has employed diverse molecular approaches to advance understanding of issues such as breeding system evolution, invasive species, and genome size evolution. He is best known for proposing DNA barcoding as a tool for both specimen identification and species discovery.
The CBG Science Seminar Series is intended to provide a forum for the CBG researchers to present their work and to share new findings and ideas with their colleagues. We also encourage our visiting scientists and collaborators from different U of G departments to participate and present in this seminar series. We believe that this initiative will foster collaboration within CBG and with a wider community of researchers interested in biodiversity genomics. The seminars will be held in the CBG Visualization Theatre (Room 1009) every second Friday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
If you are a faculty member, postdoctoral fellow, or visiting researcher and are interested in sharing your research in a 30-45 minute presentation at the Biodiversity Seminar Series please contact one of the coordinators listed on the CBG website. We accept submissions for talks on an ongoing basis.

Black History Month: Closing Ceremony with Shay Lia
2020-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Canada
Black History Month at U of G wraps up with a closing ceremony featuring Shay Lia.
Shay Lia is a Djiboutian-French artist based in Montreal. Best known for her collaborations on artist Kaytranada’s hit records Leave me Alone and Chances, Shay Lia recently put out her own seven-track debut project Dangerous through AWAL. Shay has received praise from both the public and the industry. Her EP was nominated for a Polaris Music Prize.
See more Black History Month events supported by U of G.

Open Educational Practices and Knowledge Mobilization
2020-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 knowledge mobilization. OEP is premised on the philosophy that teaching and learning processes are most valuable when done publicly and visibly by drawing on open technologies and openly licensed resources.
Folks using OEP allow their stakeholders (whether students, community members or researchers) to contribute their voices to the larger conversation, ultimately fostering more meaningful relationships in the community or classroom. This workshop will highlight simple, straightforward, and effective ways to integrate OEP into your work.
This workshop is organized by the Guelph Knowledge Translation and Transfer Community of Practice. Learn more and sign-up for our listserv at www.guelphKTTcommunity.ca.

Rebel Knowledge Symposium 2020
2020-02-29 10:00 - 18:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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 OPIRG Guelph event, Rebel Knowledge is a social and environmental justice symposium that brings together activists, radical academics, critical researchers and community organizers to learn, share and strategize. Aiming to bridge divides and build relationships, Rebel Knowledge is a convergence of academic and community research and activism. This year, we are gearing the symposium towards people who are involved in climate justice struggles, those who want to get involved, and those whose organizing and research are valuable contributions to the struggle. The goal is to develop a more effective, intersectional and intergenerational movement around climate change.

Designing and Creating Infographics Workshop
2020-03-02 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 graphic design principles, accessibility considerations and an introduction to free tools for creation.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Describe what an infographic is
Apply graphic design principles for creating infographics
List free tools for creating an infographic
Apply AODA standards to infographic creation

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

Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
2020-03-02 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 Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. for three sessions.
Registration:
$10 for U of G students
$30 for members of USW Local 4120
$60 for all others

Black History Month Keynote: A Talk With Miss J. Alexander
2020-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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.
Exploring how the intersections of blackness, gender, and femininity uniquely affect the lives of black queer folks, the keynote will focus on experiences with personal identities, navigating the fashion industry as a Black queer person, and lessons taken in advocacy. In addition, Miss J will be looking at diversity and representation, examining gender expectations and finding the tools to create spaces that contribute to disrupting the status quo, increase diversity and representation. The overarching theme centers on the importance of representation in media and its effect on underrepresented populations.
Tickets:

$5 for U of G and WLU students. U of G, McMaster and Laurier students will be required to show a valid student card for entry with a student ticket.
$15 for staff, faculty and community members and students from other institutions

Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. This venue is fully accessible. Please reach out to clitchmo@uoguelph.ca for specific accessibility needs/requests.
See more Black History Month events supported by U of G.
Presented by the University of Guelph’s Cultural Diversity Office, in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and McMaster University’s Equity and Inclusion Office.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python
2020-03-03 09:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 introduce beginners interested in analyzing text to NLTK and common text analysis tasks.
Whether you’re a literature scholar or a bioinformatics major researching your literature review, NLTK can help you.
Please bring a laptop with your own use during the workshop. The laptop will need to have the following software installed:
Anaconda – Python 3.7 version
PyCharm – Community Edition
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop, please ensure that you followed any 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.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis - Text Analysis using NLTK and Python (part 2)
2020-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Control Academic Stress Workshop: Planning and Prioritizing
2020-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 strategies for self-care.

Stop Worrying Workshop
2020-03-03 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.
Registration fee:
$5 for U of G students
$20 for members of USW Local 4120
$40 for all others

Experience Guelph Job Fair 2020
2020-03-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Canada
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 Guelph. Students of all programs and years are welcome to attend this fair.
Why attend this job fair:

Great opportunity for you to practice your networking skills
Learn more about employment opportunities before you apply through Experience Guelph. Find out if the job is right for you
Learn from company reps about industry trends, career options, salary expectations and more
It’s on campus (and free) and you’ll have access to dozens of employers

What to bring:

Updated copies of your resume
Additional marketing materials to represent yourself (business cards, etc.)
Your best-dressed self. Dress to impress!

Free professional headshot photos will be offered at Anderson Coates for students attending the fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) Workshop
2020-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 this hands-on workshop to learn how to get started with Pressbooks, an easy and straightforward self-publishing software that can be used to create digital books, white papers, toolkits and other educational and online resources.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to navigate the beginner-level functionality of Pressbooks (including creating pages, formatting content, inserting media and adding collaborators). Emphasis will be placed on creating content that is accessible.
Please note: This is a hands-on, interactive session. Registration for this session is required. Please bring a laptop, tablet or another internet-enabled device. Feel free to come with a project in mind.
Register online.

Decreasing Headaches Workshop
2020-03-04 19:30 - 21:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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:
$20 for U of G students
$60 for members of USW Local 4120
$120 for all others

Elder Jan Sherman: The Sacredness of Women
2020-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Aboriginal Resource Centre, Federal Building, University of Guelph
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
2020-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre
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 woolly bears forecast the severity of winter’s blast, and discover a great variety of other “bugs” that are surviving their most challenging season. Photographs, hands-on bio-artifacts, and especially outdoor exploration and discovery will allow participants to become familiar with our cold and spineless neighbours.
Please bring clothing and footwear for trekking in cold and hopefully snowy conditions. A hand lens would also be an asset if you already have one.
Guest Instructor: Dan Schneider
Registration:
Early Bird Fee: $60 on or before Feb. 26.
Regular Fee: $70
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 18 adults.

- SOLD OUT! - CSA Presents: Bill Nye the Science Guy
2020-03-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This event is sold out.
BILL NYE IS COMING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH! Your Central Student Association presents: Bill Nye the Science Guy! March 5, catch Bill Nye giving a presentation at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre at the University of Guelph. Moderated by The Great Orbax, with a special experiment by Orbax and Pepper. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday, February 7 on Eventbrite.
Doors at 6 p.m.
Presentation at 7:30 p.m.
The presentation is open to students and community members.
Tickets:

$15 for University of Guelph students
$50 for community members.
Purchase online

Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm
2020-03-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
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 possible solutions. At the end of the day, student teams will present their solution in a pitch-style competition.
This year, the Improve Life Challenge is focusing on the agricultural and food industry in this current climate of change.
The agricultural and food industry is changing with aging demographics, shifting rules and regulations, advancements in technology, and pressure for sustainable business practices, to name a few of the industry’s most wicked challenges. We’re all facing these challenges together and looking for solutions. Enter the Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm where we intend to bring community, industry and academia together to explore these challenges and possible solutions.

International Women's Day: Research and Revolt Conference
2020-03-06 09:30 - 16:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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 to women and girls. Stay tuned for our call for abstracts in January!

Friday, March 6: Keynote address from Prof. Paulina Garcia-Del Moral (Department of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Guelph)
Saturday, March 7: Keynote address from Raechelle Devereaux (Executive Director, Guelph Community Health Centre)
Interdisciplinary research presentations from students across Ontario
Student presentation awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes available)
Performances by Out Loud (LGBTQ+ musical collective) and spoken word artists
Free food (vegetarian options available)

All are welcome to attend, attendees can come and go as they wish, and the space is physically accessible!
When: March 6 and 7 from 9:30am – 4:00pm
Where: University of Guelph, UC 442
This event was made possible by our conference funders: the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI), the Student Life Enhancement Fund (SLEF), the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, and the Departments of Psychology, Political Science, Sociology & Anthropology, and Geography.

International Women's Day Noon Hour Concert: LIZA
2020-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Canada
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, Liza’s passion for music grew throughout the years, as well as her desire to create her own sounds.
Liza released her debut EP, titled February 29 in 2017 and received positive reviews from various music outlets globally. Most recently, Liza released the first two singles off her upcoming sophomore project, Here to Stay and Passes Me. Paired with strong vocals and progressive production, Liza draws from a strong R&B/Neo-Soul culture, while combining a modern and resonating feel to bring listeners to her raw and authentic reality.
Having performed at several notable musical festivals in Toronto such as, uTOpia Music Fest, Canadian Music Week, Manifesto, NXNE and performing as an opening for Lauryn Hill’s Toronto show this summer, Liza has showcased her ability to captivate audiences with her soothing sounds and charismatic stage presence. Her fan base continues to grow in Toronto and various cities across the globe, as her sound transcends the conventional styles of R&B and pushes the boundaries of the genre.

Women in Climate Action Networking Lunch
2020-03-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
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 Action on Climate Change with support from the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Our Energy Guelph

LARISSA CRAWFORD
Larissa is a published Indigenous and anti-racism researcher, award-winning ribbon skirt artist, activist, and proudly passes on Métis and Jamaican ancestry to her daughter, Zyra. She is the founder of Future Ancestors Services, an enterprise that provides speaking, training, research, and community services that centre ancestral accountability, climate justice, and equity. Her organization hosts a new-age speakers bureau that charts and supports diverse service contractors based in Canada, with the aim of uplifting people who, despite facing disproportionate barriers, remain committed to Earth and community in their work and lives.
Larissa is a 2019-20 Action Canada Fellow; Government of Canada 2020 10 Influencers to Watch; FLARE Magazine Top 50 Women; a 2019 GLOBE Very Impactful Person; and a Corporate Knights’ 2019 Top 30 Under 30 in Sustainability.

Advantage Workshop: Innovation Toolkit
2020-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | OVC Pathobiology AHL, 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 to assertive risk-taking, and
Investigate innovation tools such as design thinking, brainstorming and validation exercises.

This is a free event. Space is limited. Register online.

Pitch Yourself Workshop: How to Develop and Film a Pitch Video
2020-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 video. Participants will have the chance to watch and assess examples, while also scripting their own. Participants will also be provided with tips on filming with professional equipment versus their smartphones.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

List tips and tools for scripting your video
Apply the key elements of a pitch video
Recognize how to produce a video with professional equipment versus a smartphone
Apply AODA standards to video creation

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

Slice of Entrepreneurship
2020-03-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Canada
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.

Exhibit Launch - Illuminating Life: Manuscript Pages of the Middle Ages
2020-03-10 16:15 - 2020-03-12 18:45 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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
Prof. Andrew Bailey, philosophy and associate dean, College of Arts

and a keynote talk by Prof. Dominic Marner, art history, titled “Opening the Text in the Floreffe Bible (London, BL Add. MS 17738): from Ways of Seeing to Ways of Touching.”
This event is free and open to everyone. We hope to see you there!

Presentation Boot Camp
2020-03-11 09:30 - 12:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 sessions, including voice and speech clarity, audience engagement and slide design.

Music Symposium 2020: Keynote - Prof. Marta McCarthy
2020-03-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Alexander Hall
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
