English Language Workshops: Everyday Writing (5 sessions)
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWhat are English Language Workshops: Everyday Writing? This five-part program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written feedback
Bigger Picture Series: Indigenous Entrepreneurship
The Bigger Picture Series is the Wood Centre's Flagship event where we bring guest speakers to campus to tackle challenges or innovative topics within industry to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. This semester, we are diving into the topic of Indigenous Entrepreneurship. For the workshop component, we will be creating custom dot-art based on
Anxiety Skills and Strategies
Learn powerful drug-free strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are practiced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. This three-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
Fair November Craft Show
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe 48th annual Fair November Craft Show is one of the Guelph community’s favourite annual events, bringing together some of the very best in Canadian handmade goods. For four days only, Level 0 (Basement) and Level 1 (Main Floor) of the University Centre become the temporary home to 80+ of Canada’s most talented artisans and
Agri-business and tech careers with CEO of FCC, Justine Hendricks
Connect with one of Canada’s leaders in finance and innovation. U of G students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to an inspiring talk with Justine Hendricks, president & CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Justine will explore how innovation and technology in the agri-food sector are tackling global challenges like climate change and food
Fair November Craft Show
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe 48th annual Fair November Craft Show is one of the Guelph community’s favourite annual events, bringing together some of the very best in Canadian handmade goods. For four days only, Level 0 (Basement) and Level 1 (Main Floor) of the University Centre become the temporary home to 80+ of Canada’s most talented artisans and
Thinking Spaces: Phil Mullen, “Ways Into Improvisation”
In this participatory workshop, Dr Mullen will look at three approaches to group improvising—1) improvising with pulse and rhythm, 2) using stimuli such as text, visuals and thematic starting points, and 3) the Search and Reflect methodology as pioneered by Phil’s mentor John Stevens, a key figure in European Free Group Improvisation. Please bring an
Fair November Craft Show
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe 48th annual Fair November Craft Show is one of the Guelph community’s favourite annual events, bringing together some of the very best in Canadian handmade goods. For four days only, Level 0 (Basement) and Level 1 (Main Floor) of the University Centre become the temporary home to 80+ of Canada’s most talented artisans and
ART/CRAFT 2024
The Art Gallery of Guelph invites collectors and art lovers alike to raise a toast (and a bid paddle) in support of Guelph’s public gallery on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. We are pleased to welcome you back for ART/CRAFT 2024! The gallery’s signature gala and live art auction is unique in its celebration of the
Fair November Craft Show
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe 48th annual Fair November Craft Show is one of the Guelph community’s favourite annual events, bringing together some of the very best in Canadian handmade goods. For four days only, Level 0 (Basement) and Level 1 (Main Floor) of the University Centre become the temporary home to 80+ of Canada’s most talented artisans and
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhy not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: “Mediating Landscapes”
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Mediating Landscapes” with Karen M’Closkey. Karen is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture – Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania and Editor in Chief, LA+. M’Closkey is also co-founder of PEG office of landscape
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
SERC-GC Lecture: The Growing Danger of Nuclear War and What We Can Do to Prevent It
Dear friends and colleagues of SERC-GC, You're invited! The Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship (SERC-GC) at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto, Canada is excited to host our 7th annual special lecture. The special lecture is an exciting tradition where we have the opportunity to hear from scholars and practitioners in the fields
Acknowledging Indigenous Lands
Land acknowledgements have become common practice in higher education however many questions have been raised about their intention, accuracy and usefulness. Are you interested in developing a personal practice to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its relations? Participants in this session will: Gain an understanding of the intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements are
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance throughout the semester and during exam periods. Go at your own pace through the series of five to 15 minute lessons in this special online, on-demand program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. You have lifetime
9th Equine Industry Symposium: “Cracking the Code”
The 9th Equine Industry Symposium will focus on the Equine Code of Practice and its impact on equine welfare. On Night 1, Jeffrey Spooner and Jackie Wepruk, experts from the
2024 Schofield Lecture ft. Dr. Hélène Carabin – The Role of Epidemiology in the One Health Approach: Challenges and Solutions
The first mandate of Dr. Carabin’s Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and One Health is to highlight the importance of the One Health approach during crises and create
In Person: Virtual Bird ID
Why not take your birding to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of 5 bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures
One Health Seminar – Rural Planning, Agriculture, and One Health: A Career in Sustainable Development
Join Professor Emeritus Wayne Caldwell as he reflects on his distinguished career in rural planning, agricultural preservation, and sustainable development, with a particular focus on his work in promoting healthy