Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Composting Piles, Bins and Drums
The previous workshop provided information about the composting process. This workshop is more hands on and looks at various methods for completing both hot and cold composting. Hot composting is the traditional method using one or more bins. This is a great system that makes faster compost, but it is impractical for smaller gardens. Various
ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies program
Learn powerful strategies, new 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 introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture “Think Different, Plan Different, Change Outcomes – Rural Development Planning in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Colombia” by James DobbinThe Works of West 8″ by Adriaan Geuze
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Think Different, Plan Different, Change Outcomes - Rural Development Planning in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Colombia”, by James Dobbin. James is the founder of Dobbin International (DI), a global leader in strategic spatial development planning of land, coast,
GREAT at U of G Presents: Great live music (I, the Mountain!), plus coffee social, prizes and more for Employee Appreciation Day!
Join your colleagues on Friday, March 3rd, 2023, as we show appreciation for University of Guelph employees with a day of connection and energy. Appreciation is about acknowledging a person’s inherent value - as a colleague and a human being. This year, GREAT at U of G has organized various events designed to enhance the
φαινω: Exploring an Ancient World of Creativity
GCS Presents: φαινω: Exploring an Ancient World of Creativity This free event is a vital component of engagement with the material taught in the Classical Studies program. The event will be split into two days; Friday, March 3rd, 2023 being a participatory “show & tell” of art, poetry, music, dance, and anything that does not
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh – The future of football architecture?
Join us for a fascinating talk on historical and recent events in Scottish football architecture. Focusing on Edinburgh’s Tynecastle Park, the key issue is the survival of historical inner-city sports arenas and the quest to make football architecture more sustainable. The talk also highlights the importance of Archibald Leitch, the Scotsman who defined modern football
ONLINE: STOP Worrying workshop
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it! This two-hour skills workshop meets ON-LINE with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and
Free Workshop: Start-up Business Finance 101 – Budgeting, Managing, and Financial Jargon
Understanding your business’ financials is important for any start-up. It can get very overwhelming, especially when it comes to all the tools required to track money. Budgets, Cash flows, and Revenue Projections, are all necessary but what do they even mean? Why do you have to do them? What do you do with that shoebox
International Women’s Day: Coffee With the President
Faculty and staff are invited to join President Charlotte Yates to mark International Women’s Day with light refreshments. RSVP to help us minimize food waste. We are committed to sustainability.
Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2023: Research, Recognize & Reimagine!
Join us on Wednesday, March 8 by registering for our free, hybrid conference, “Honouring International Women’s Day 2023: Research, Recognize & Reimagine!” With a particular focus on interdisciplinary research related to the challenges faced by underrepresented and marginalized folks, this conference will feature excellent keynote discussions, student presentations on current research addressing a breadth of
Giving Games 2023 – Support Canadian Blood Services
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIntroducing the Giving Games! This competition, running from Feb. 27 to March 24, is between Ontario universities to see which school can "give” the most. There are 3 ways to “give”: 1 point: booking an appointment to donate blood (130 Silvercreek Pkwy. N.) 1 point: joining the stem cell registry (in the University Centre during
RDM Brown Bag #3: Depositing Your Research Data in a Repository
Sharing your data improves your visibility as a researcher, increases citations for your publications, gives you recognition for your work, attracts new collaborations, and most importantly allows for reproducibility and verification of results. This last RDM brown bag will cover: Benefits around depositing your research data into a repository Impact of the Tri-Agency Policy influences
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Owls and Wetland Birds
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Musings of a Scientist, Feminist, Activist: A Conversation with Dr. Anne Innis Dagg
Join us on International Women’s Day and hear from Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, Canadian zoologist, feminist, and author, as well as other women working in science and academia. Following the main event, we encourage everyone to check out the Anne Innis Dagg Exhibit: Musings of a Scientist, Feminist, Activist on the first floor of the
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting is a way of using earth worms to compost organic material. One benefit of this method is that it can be done in the home using special bins that require a very small space. The course will introduce you to the equipment needed including some inexpensive DIY options. It will help you select the
Free Workshop: Going Beyond ‘HeforShe’ – A Student Discussion Around Gender Equality and Inclusivity
This guided discussion serves as an opportunity for students to connect and discuss the importance of gender equality and inclusivity. We will be diving into the nuances of identity and the importance of providing equity. This discussion will encourage folks to grow in their understanding and allyship while providing equity of space to all who
Going Beyond HeforShe: An Open Discussion around Gender Equality and Inclusivity
This guided discussion hosted by Caleb Harwood, Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisor, serves as an opportunity for the U of G community to connect and discuss the importance of gender equality and inclusivity. We will be diving into the nuances of identity and the importance of providing equity. This discussion will encourage folks to grow
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Blackbirds and Hawks
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Odditorio | A Performative Art Installation
Odditorio | A Performative Installation links the reinvention of awe for the audience through merging the use historic devices with modern technology to create the brilliant sights and sounds that will immerse the spectator in the artwork. Odditorio is an interactive art installation inspired by the story Sweeney Todd. A multi-year project, it brings together his
Movement Monday – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where You Sit
Chair Yoga is the way to go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat - challenge yourself with Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a