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ONLINE: Dissertation Boot Camp (DBC) – Registration Deadline
ONLINE: Dissertation Boot Camp (DBC) – Registration Deadline
This intensive one-week (Nov. 23 to 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis writing goals and accelerate their time to completion. Participants are expected to participate in all five days. DBC offers graduate students focused and supported individual time to write, as well as lessons
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Mitchell Joachim
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Mitchell Joachim
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Mitchell Joachim of Terreform ONE speaking on "Design Against Extinction: Animal Aided Design in the Urban Landscape." All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture.
ONLINE: Create Posters with Canva
ONLINE: Create Posters with Canva
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. During the end of the workshop, participants will: discuss strengths and limitations of Canva identify strategies
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ONLINE: Government of Canada Employment Networking Event for Students
Interested in a career in the public sector? Engage with government departments and agencies from the comfort of home! This unique opportunity is exclusive to U of G students and includes opportunities to: Learn about employment in the public sector Meet U of G alumni and other Government of Canada employees to hear about their
ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom – Business and Social Sciences
ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom – Business and Social Sciences
Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OER)! OER are educational materials (including textbooks, modules, streaming media, simulations and much more) that are an exciting alternative to commercially published textbooks and other course materials. Whether you’re looking
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Paul Cureton
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Paul Cureton
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Paul Cureton of Lancaster University, UK. He will be speaking on "Design Futures: Visualization, Mapping and Strategies". All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture.
ONLINE: Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
ONLINE: Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
WeVideo is a web-based video editing and creation tool. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice editing and creating video. During the end of the workshop, participants will: learn what WeVideo is and what it can do discuss the process for creating a video list tools for recording
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ONLINE: A new India, a new China? The politics of Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping
ONLINE: A new India, a new China? The politics of Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping
Since the mid-twentieth century, Asia’s two giants have represented alternative models of political modernity. The dramatic political rise of Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping, two self-avowed strongmen, has seen remarkable
ONLINE: Creating Videos with PowToon
ONLINE: Creating Videos with PowToon
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
ONLINE: Panel Discussion – Ask the InfoSec Team!
ONLINE: Panel Discussion – Ask the InfoSec Team!
Interested in how the CCS Information Security team protects U of G? Now is your chance to ask your most burning questions, like what happens when someone falls for phishing
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ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom – Arts and Humanities
ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom – Arts and Humanities
Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OERs)! OERs are educational materials
ONLINE: Creating Videos with PowToon
ONLINE: Creating Videos with PowToon
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
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ONLINE: Receiving and Incorporating Feedback on Your Writing
ONLINE: Receiving and Incorporating Feedback on Your Writing
As a graduate student, you can expect to spend a significant amount of time rewriting, revising and restructuring your thesis chapters. Although the prospect of completing multiple drafts and integrating
ONLINE: The U.S. Election in Question
ONLINE: The U.S. Election in Question
Experts on American politics explore the issues at stake in the U.S. 2020 federal election. Panel: Clifford Orwin Professor, University of Toronto Lori Hausegger Associate Professor, Boise State University David
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ONLINE: Self-Directed Brain Food – Graduate Thesis Workshops
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,
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ONLINE: Decreasing Headaches
ONLINE: Decreasing Headaches
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches. This skills program meets weekly on Monday evenings, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., for four sessions.
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ONLINE: One Health Poster Day
ONLINE: One Health Poster Day
The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) and the One Health Institute (OHI) at the University of Guelph, in collaboration with the One Health Program in the Department of
ONLINE: Concision and Precision – A Tour of Techniques for Writing Clearly
ONLINE: Concision and Precision – A Tour of Techniques for Writing Clearly
“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?
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ONLINE: Increasing Personal Resiliency through COVID-19
ONLINE: Increasing Personal Resiliency through COVID-19
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
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ONLINE: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands
ONLINE: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands
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
ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – How to Choose Your Words Wisely and Win More Grants
ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – How to Choose Your Words Wisely and Win More Grants
The Research Innovation Office invites you to a FREE online workshop! Learn about grant-writing challenges as well as how to develop an effective grant proposal including identifying the components of successful proposals and strategies for packaging a proposal. Participants in this workshop will: Describe the components of a grant proposal Demonstrate how to write effective
ONLINE: Applying to Graduate School in Psychology – A Panel for BIPOC and 1st-Generation Students
ONLINE: Applying to Graduate School in Psychology – A Panel for BIPOC and 1st-Generation Students
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
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ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Joel Bakan
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Joel Bakan
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series, together with the College of Arts, the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, and the School of English and Theatre Studies, presents Joel Bakan for a talk on his new film and book, The New Corporation. This free event is open to everyone. Join us
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ONLINE: Fall Preview Day 2020
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)
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
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ONLINE: Learning about Perfectionism Workshop (students)
ONLINE: Learning about Perfectionism Workshop (students)
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
ONLINE: Biology and Control of SARS-CoV-2
ONLINE: Biology and Control of SARS-CoV-2
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
ONLINE: Control Academic Stress – Learning from Failure
ONLINE: Control Academic Stress – Learning from Failure
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
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ONLINE SHINE Week: LivingWorks START Suicide Prevention Training
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
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: Life on the Front Burner – A conversation with Derek Vella
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: Life on the Front Burner – A conversation with Derek Vella
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
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture – A Guest Lecture “The Value of Nature in a Changing World”
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture – A Guest Lecture “The Value of Nature in a Changing World”
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."
ONLINE SHINE Week: Beyond the Books Mental Health Training
ONLINE SHINE Week: Beyond the Books Mental Health Training
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
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ONLINE: Remembrance Day Presentation
ONLINE: Remembrance Day Presentation
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?
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: What is One Health and what does it have to do with your future career?
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
ONLINE SHINE Week: Let’s Talk Mental Health Panel
ONLINE SHINE Week: Let’s Talk Mental Health Panel
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
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ONLINE: Virtually Fair November Craft Show
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
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: The Royal Education Symposium Presented by University of Guelph – Your Pathway to a Future in Food
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: The Royal Education Symposium Presented by University of Guelph – Your Pathway to a Future in Food
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
ONLINE: Scarcity, Abundance and the Human Dimension: Analyzing urban-rural water conflict in India
ONLINE: Scarcity, Abundance and the Human Dimension: Analyzing urban-rural water conflict in India
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
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: Can reducing food waste improve your dietary intake? Talk and cooking demo
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: Can reducing food waste improve your dietary intake? Talk and cooking demo
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
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ONLINE: Mood Routes
ONLINE: Mood Routes
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
ONLINE SHINE Week: The Snowball Effect (with Josh Ford, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach – Gryphon Athletics)
ONLINE SHINE Week: The Snowball Effect (with Josh Ford, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach – Gryphon Athletics)
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
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: The Path Forward – Improving sustainability within the foodservice and retail sector in a post-COVID world
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: The Path Forward – Improving sustainability within the foodservice and retail sector in a post-COVID world
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
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ONLINE: Self-Directed Academic Writing Style – Writing Style Choices in Sentences
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
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ONLINE: Self-Directed Brain Food – Graduate Thesis Workshops
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,
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ONLINE: University of Guelph’s Equine Industry Symposium – Pandemic Impacts on Equine Communities
The fifth annual Equine Industry Symposium will be hosted by BBRM Event Management students held virtually Nov. 16 to 20, 2020 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. ET each evening. In the wake of the global pandemic, the focus of this year’s Symposium will be ‘RESILIENCE: Rethinking, Restructuring, Re-evaluating due to COVID-19’. Join us each evening
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Fadi Masoud
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Fadi Masoud
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a digital design lecture by Fadi Masoud, Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture and Urbanism at the
ONLINE: The New Normal? The Future of International Non-governmental Organizations in a Post-COVID World
ONLINE: The New Normal? The Future of International Non-governmental Organizations in a Post-COVID World
The School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts hosts Jessie Thomson, interim vice-president of strategic planning at CARE Canada, as she presents an online lecture titled "The future of International Non-governmental Organizations (INGOs) in a post-COVID world". Thomson brings a unique perspective on the critical operational and policy questions facing international development
ONLINE: Control Academic Stress – Procrastination and Perfectionism
ONLINE: Control Academic Stress – Procrastination and Perfectionism
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this live online workshop, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn techniques
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ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Daniel Roehr
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Daniel Roehr
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a digital design lecture by Daniel Roehr, Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at the University of
ONLINE: MSc in Marketing and Consumer Studies Information Session
ONLINE: MSc in Marketing and Consumer Studies Information Session
Learn more about Lang's M.Sc. in Marketing and Consumer Studies (MCS) at our information sessions, hosted by the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the program and hear from associate professor and graduate coordinator Vinay Kanetkar, and other marketing faculty, current and past students. The M.Sc. in
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ONLINE: Arrell Food Summit
Arrell Food Summit: Thriving Beyond 2020 2020 has been a year like no other. This year's Summit is designed to spark conversations around moving forward, building resilience and thriving following the events of this year. Agri-food leaders will reflect on 2020, explain how they have adapted to changing circumstances, and share how this year's pandemic
ONLINE: Cooking on a Budget Webinar
ONLINE: Cooking on a Budget Webinar
November is Financial Literacy Month! #FLM2020 is all about providing you with the financial tips and resources to better manage your money and feel confident in your future. Hosted by
ONLINE: Implicit Bias Reflections – Raising Consciousness to Enhance Academic Culture, Climate and Community – With Prof. Candace Croney
ONLINE: Implicit Bias Reflections – Raising Consciousness to Enhance Academic Culture, Climate and Community – With Prof. Candace Croney
Implicit bias reflections: raising consciousness to enhance academic culture, climate, and community - with Prof. Candace Croney, Director, Purdue University's Center for Animal Welfare Science Academics are typically taught to
ONLINE: Navigating COVID-19 with Confidence
ONLINE: Navigating COVID-19 with Confidence
Wellness@Work invites faculty and staff to join Prof. Andrew Papadopoulos for a brief talk on the current COVID-19 pandemic. He will provide details about the state of current pandemic both
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ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Joni NehRita
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Joni NehRita
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present singer, songwriter, and musician Joni NehRita for a talk titled Love + Protest. This event will take place via Zoom. A moderated Q&A will follow the talk. Thinking Spaces is free and open to the public. Please register at https://bit.ly/JoniNehRita to receive the
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ONLINE: Control Academic Stress – Planning and Prioritizing
ONLINE: Control Academic Stress – Planning and Prioritizing
In this live online workshop, you will learn practical planning and prioritization strategies to help achieve school-work-life balance and to help prepare for exams. The workshop will also review tools
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ONLINE: Cooking on a Budget Webinar
ONLINE: Cooking on a Budget Webinar
November is Financial Literacy Month! #FLM2020 is all about providing you with the financial tips and resources to better manage your money and feel confident in your future. Hosted by
ONLINE: Richard Pound Honorary Degree Celebration and International Institute of Sport Business and Leadership Think Tank
ONLINE: Richard Pound Honorary Degree Celebration and International Institute of Sport Business and Leadership Think Tank
The 3rd Annual International Institute of Sport Business and Leadership Think Tank will take place Tuesday, November 24. This year, the event will be online and open to the public. The agenda for the event can be found below. The Think Tank discussions will immediately follow the Honorary Degree Ceremony for Richard W. Pound, chair
ONLINE: Financial Literacy Webinar
ONLINE: Financial Literacy Webinar
November is Financial Literacy Month! #FLM2020 is all about providing you with the financial tips and resources to better manage your money and feel confident in your future. Hosted by
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ONLINE: Dairy at Guelph Virtual Showcase 2020 – Day 1
ONLINE: Dairy at Guelph Virtual Showcase 2020 – Day 1
Day 1 of the virtual edition of what used to be the annual Dairy at Guelph’s “Dairy Research and Innovation Day” Pre-recorded presentations are available and will lead to live panel discussions on November 25 and November 26. Each discussion will be broadcast with Webex Events and will start at 10 a.m. During each discussion,
ONLINE: The Influence of Cash Transfers and Remittances on Children – A case study of Madhepura District, India
ONLINE: The Influence of Cash Transfers and Remittances on Children – A case study of Madhepura District, India
Government cash transfers (CTs) are a common aid intervention and many households rely on familial remittances. Yet the link between this aid and children’s protection, health and education in disaster
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ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – Communicating the Value of Your Research
ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – Communicating the Value of Your Research
This workshop introduces research teams to tools that will clearly communicate the potential impact of their work and enable them to write value-focused grant applications. Teams will also discover how
ONLINE: Dairy at Guelph Virtual Showcase 2020 – Day 2
ONLINE: Dairy at Guelph Virtual Showcase 2020 – Day 2
Day 2 of the virtual edition of what used to be the annual Dairy at Guelph’s “Dairy Research and Innovation Day” Pre-recorded presentations are available and will lead to live panel discussions on November 25 and November 26. Each discussion will be broadcast with Webex Events and will start at 10 a.m. During each discussion,
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Senate Meeting
Senate Meeting
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register. For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat's Governance Portal
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ONLINE: Using Gratitude to Boost Student Wellbeing
ONLINE: Using Gratitude to Boost Student Wellbeing
The challenges associated with COVID-19 can exacerbate the stressors that many students experience. It can be easy to get trapped in a sense of despair. Yet, there remains much to
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ONLINE: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women – Video ceremony
The University of Guelph community will mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with an online event. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women commemorates the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which fourteen women were murdered and ten others injured. The 2020 video
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Dong-Won Kim
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Dong-Won Kim
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present percussionist, pedagogue, vocalist, composer and improviser Dong-Won Kim for his talk "Time to Plant Seed." This event will
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ONLINE: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up – Grammar (Day 1 of 2)
In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19, materials from this two-day workshop on grammar are available anytime as self-directed slides and worksheets, through self-registration in CourseLink’s Writing Tune-up: Grammar. 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
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ONLINE: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up – Grammar (Day 2 of 2)
In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19, materials from this two-day workshop on grammar are available anytime as self-directed slides and worksheets, through self-registration in CourseLink’s Writing Tune-up: Grammar. 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