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Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Stakeholder Engagement
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Stakeholder Engagement
Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work? By
Free Workshop: Pitch Perfect – Master Your Presentation Skills
Free Workshop: Pitch Perfect – Master Your Presentation Skills
Whether you are a student and presenting to your class, or an entrepreneur pitching to investors, this workshop will teach you the necessary skills you need to help you level
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills program
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills program
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy a brain, and have more energy! Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. A smorgasbord of techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of class to begin developing lifetime skills. This 12-part program with Kathy Somers of the Stress
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P4E Job Fair 2023
Hosted in partnership with Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, connect with 140+ employers who want to meet and hire talented U of G students and alumni for Summer, Co-op, and Full-time positions! https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/events/2023/02/p4e-job-fair-2023
Building Knowledge Together: Sharing Experiences Between Potato Farmers
Building Knowledge Together: Sharing Experiences Between Potato Farmers
Can you imagine a world without french fries, potato chips or poutine? Without potato farmers, you might have to! With climate change and the cost of production putting more and
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Arboretum Workshop: In-Person Animal Tracking
Arboretum Workshop: In-Person Animal Tracking
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full-day program we will learn how to track animals. We will study the tracks and signs of
Hillside Inside Kick-off – Noon Hour Concert featuring Svjata Vatra
Hillside Inside Kick-off – Noon Hour Concert featuring Svjata Vatra
Free Noon hour concert in the University Centre Courtyard with Svatra Vatra, here from Ukraine. This is the kick-off concert for the Hillside Inside 2023 which has events all weekend
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In-Person Winter Tree I.D.
In-Person Winter Tree I.D.
No leaves? No problem! From bark, to buds, to leaf scars, participants get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues for winter identification of trees. This workshop focuses on native Ontario trees, with some common introduced species included as well. Part of the session will be held outdoors, so be sure to dress for the
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Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
Join this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing.
Wellness@Work: Get to know your campus Athletic Facilities!
Wellness@Work: Get to know your campus Athletic Facilities!
Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture “Impactful Landscapes” by Yvonne Battista
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture “Impactful Landscapes” by Yvonne Battista
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Impactful Landscapes” by Yvonne Battista. Yvonne is a Principal at STUDIO tla in Toronto with a focus on waterfronts, urban streetscapes, campuses, parks and innovative stormwater management. She has 20 years of design, construction documentation and public
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Mental Health Resource Fair
Mental Health Resource Fair
Explore mental health resources from Wellness@Work, Student Wellness Services and Student Experience. Grab some refreshments and enter the prize draw. Learn more here.
Mental Health Resource Fair
Mental Health Resource Fair
Explore mental health resources from Wellness@Work, Student Wellness Services and Student Experience. Grab some refreshments and enter the prize draw.
ONLINE: Stress Less for Tests
ONLINE: Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy & performance during exam periods. Go at your own pace through the series of 5 - 15 minute lessons (3 hours of training in total) in this special ONLINE, on-demand program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. You
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Winter 2023 One Health Seminar Series – Dr. David Ma
Winter 2023 One Health Seminar Series – Dr. David Ma
The One Health seminar series showcases the depth and breadth of One Health research at the University of Guelph. These 50-minute talks feature a 30-minute presentation by U of G faculty, followed by an audience Q&A. Everyone is welcome, particularly graduate students and faculty. February 8, 2023 | 1:00-1:50 PM EST | Pathobiology (PAHL) 1810
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2023 She’s Got Game Gala
2023 She’s Got Game Gala
The She's Got Game Gala celebrates the commitment, determination and excellence of our Gryphon women athletes while raising money to help contribute to their future academic and athletic success. The
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Movement Monday – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where you Sit
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
Employees – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where you Sit
Employees – 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
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Works of West 8” by Adriaan Geuze
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The 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 “The Works of West 8” by Adriaan Geuze. Adriaan is the Principal
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Free Workshop: Elevating your Social Media Brand
Free Workshop: Elevating your Social Media Brand
Social media is an effective tool that can expand your brand or company to internal and external audiences. When growing a business through a social media channel, it is crucial
Employees – Guided Winter Walk in the Arboretum
Employees – Guided Winter Walk in the Arboretum
Join us on a guided walk while we support our physical well-being and our heart health with some low-intensity, steady-state cardio. Take your break and join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk as we do a general winter walk through one of the Arboretum's old growth forests. Remember to dress for the weather, wear
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Event Planning and Facilitation
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Event Planning and Facilitation
From small workshops to large conferences and online meetings, events are an essential part of the knowledge mobilizer’s toolbox. Join us to perfect your ability to organize, host and facilitate effective events! At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Consider a range of event structures, agendas and audiences Identify key steps
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RDM Brown Bag #2: Creating a DMP
RDM Brown Bag #2: Creating a DMP
A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a document describing how your research data will be collected, stored, analyzed, and shared throughout the research process. DMPs provide a clear plan to
Creative Knowledge Mobilization at the Graduate Level
Creative Knowledge Mobilization at the Graduate Level
Are you a graduate student using engaged and other innovative approaches to creating and sharing research? Are you curious to explore how to increase the reach and impact of your thesis/dissertation? Would you like to connect with and learn from other grad students conducting engaged, creative and mobilizing research at the University of Guelph? Join
Experience Guelph Job Fair
Experience Guelph Job Fair
Meet in-person with companies from various industries for a recruitment event for all students in all programs and years! The Experience Guelph Job Fair is our largest on-campus event for
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Ask Us Anything Series | Idea vs. Execution: Which is More Important for Startups?
Ask Us Anything Series | Idea vs. Execution: Which is More Important for Startups?
Hey graduate students! Which is more important for startup success: Ideas or execution? Let's debate! Learn how to assess your research results to determine how they will impact the real world. The Research Innovation Office at the University of Guelph invites you to join us for a lively conversation about academic entrepreneurship. We represent a
In conversation: Insoon Ha with Sally Frater
In conversation: Insoon Ha with Sally Frater
Free | In Person | Art Gallery of Guelph Join us for a conversation between artist Insoon Ha and curator Sally Frater, discussing Ha’s installation Dirge, now on view at
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Wellness Friday: Cholesterol – Eating to Reduce Your Risk
Wellness Friday: Cholesterol – Eating to Reduce Your Risk
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and increases health risks for over a third of North Americans. Fortunately, high cholesterol is largely preventable and treatable with the right diet and lifestyle. This session will examine the risks of different types of fat and cholesterol, and describe how to lower
Deep Dish Dialogues explores Nigerian Food
Deep Dish Dialogues explores Nigerian Food
In February’s episode of Deep Dish Dialogues, we’re celebrating Nigerian food and culture. We’ll be joined by Taiwo and Kehinde Daramola from Twins in Kitchen and they’ll be showing us
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Family Day Crafternoon: Community Banner Building
Family Day Crafternoon: Community Banner Building
Free | Drop in | In-person at the Art Gallery of Guelph Calling all families with young artists and the young at heart – spend Family Day afternoon exploring printmaking
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Reusable Research Data Made Shiny: Training Workshop Series
Do you have reuse in mind when collecting your research data? Do you know how to tidy your data to make it reusable? Join Michelle Edwards, director of agri-food data strategy and Lucas Alcantara, manager of research centre data from the University of Guelph to learn the best practices for data organization, documentation, and sharing.
Employees – Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage
Employees – Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Stop by the UC Courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.
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Ontario Turfgrass Symposium
THE LEADING EDGE OF INFORMATION As Canada’s foremost event for the turf sector—including lawn care, sports turf, golf, recreation facilities and nursery sod—the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium offers sessions on the latest research and innovations in turf management. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE We have an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions for this year's conference which includes
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost. We’ll take a brief look at the pros and cons of various composting methods so that you can select the right workshop for you, in
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost. We’ll take a brief look at the pros and cons of various composting methods so that you can select the right workshop for you, in
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Staff and Faculty: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Staff and Faculty: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Celebrate February with some skating, hot beverages and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended but you must provide your own skates. Hot beverages and light snacks will be available. Register through Qualtrics! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YR56k4vCZUOlU2 Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the
ONLINE: Virtual (Zoom) Constellation “Walk”
ONLINE: Virtual (Zoom) Constellation “Walk”
Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighbourhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more
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Book Publishing Seminar: From Book Manuscript to Publication
Book Publishing Seminar: From Book Manuscript to Publication
Join Wilfrid Laurier University Press editor Siobhan McMenemy and University of Alberta Press editor Mat Buntin for a Book Publishing Seminar, hosted by Writing Services and the Research and Scholarship Team
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Gryphon Pizza Day
Gryphon Pizza Day
Join us for the 5th annual Gryphon Pizza Day in support of She's Got Game sponsored by Domino's Guelph. On Pizza Day, $4 from every large cheese or pepperoni pizza sold will go to support women's athletics scholarships and programs at the University of Guelph. HOW TO PARTICIPATE In-person: Purchase a large pizza for $7.99
Unwind with Yoga and Tea
Unwind with Yoga and Tea
Learn the art of balance and relaxation by joining the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective for a mindful afternoon of yoga followed by free tea and snacks. No experience is required and everyone is welcome. If possible, please do not eat at least 2 hours before the event. Register for the event and
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design
Learn how to design a diverse garden space that attracts native wildlife species through key design elements, plant choices and maintenance needs. This course will draw from concepts found in The Arboretum’s Gosling Wildlife Gardens, while also offering insight on design features and plant species that have proven to be successful in our local Ontario
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Seminar with Nanditha Narayanamoorthy
Seminar with Nanditha Narayanamoorthy
Seminar with Nanditha Narayanamoorthy Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life, School of Information and Library Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Presented by: Canada
Giving Games 2023 – Support Canadian Blood Services
Giving Games 2023 – Support Canadian Blood Services
Introducing 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
U of G Alumni and Friends Annual Florida Picnic
U of G Alumni and Friends Annual Florida Picnic
Join us at the annual U of G Alumni & Friends Florida Reunion! Connect and re-engage with U of G friends in Florida over lunch. Note: This event is for U of G Alumni. Learn more here.
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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
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,
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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
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φαινω: Exploring an Ancient World of Creativity
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