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Prud’homme Level 1 Beer Certification
This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge and interest in beer. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems) and food and beer pairings. The 4-week course will be held on Tuesday evenings from
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Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of the
Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student's involvement in on- and off-
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Wonderous Wildflowers: Spring Blooms Workshop (In-person)
Wonderous Wildflowers: Spring Blooms Workshop (In-person)
Spring has arrived and the flowers are beginning to bloom! Join us to explore the wonderous world of spring wildflowers. In-classroom learning will focus on foundational botany and an introduction
Big Ideas Lecture and Art Exhibition Launch: What Remains
Big Ideas Lecture and Art Exhibition Launch: What Remains
Launching the ArtsEverywhere festival organized and presented by Musagetes, join the artists of the El Paso-based What Remains Collective (Dr. Adriana Alvarez, Iris Morales, Mabel Weber, and Monica Lozano) for
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Sensational Snakes of Ontario (In-person)
Sensational Snakes of Ontario (In-person)
Snakes are often misunderstood and maligned. We would love to change the negative perception of these animals by teaching the truth about them. Please join us at this workshop and
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Faculty Writing Retreat 2024 – Hybrid
Faculty Writing Retreat 2024 – Hybrid
Are you trying to find time to work on an article or book chapter? Register now for the 11th annual Faculty Writing Retreat (FWR). Date: Monday to Friday, May 6
Morning Mindful Moment: The RAIN of Self-Compassion
Morning Mindful Moment: The RAIN of Self-Compassion
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 beginnings as
Kick-Off Event: Fostering Safety: Physically and Mentally with Keynote Speaker Rob Ellis, Founder of My Safe Work
Kick-Off Event: Fostering Safety: Physically and Mentally with Keynote Speaker Rob Ellis, Founder of My Safe Work
We're back in person and you're invited! Join us at Waasamowin in the Summerlee Science Centre on Monday, May 6, 2024 for the Kick-off Event for Be Well, Be Safe
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Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Orientation
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Orientation
From time to time, employees may find themselves in need of confidential, professional counselling for personal, family, relationship, and wellness issues adversely affecting work performance or threatening to do so.
Free Staff Climbing
Free Staff Climbing
This Be Well Be Safe Week, come join fellow University of Guelph staff members on this fun opportunity to go climbing and enjoy a new activity. During this experience, you
Staff Only Learn to Lift – Tuesday
Staff Only Learn to Lift – Tuesday
Staff Only Learn to Lift Looking to begin your fitness journey? This program is designed to teach you proper use of resistance machines and free weights safely, aiming to help
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Understanding the Self in Self-Compassion
Understanding the Self in Self-Compassion
Practicing self-compassion means approaching ourselves with the same kindness we extend to others such as our family and friends. Research shows that practicing self-compassion is a powerful tool for motivation
Qualtrics – Introduction to Creating Online Surveys: Data Skills
Qualtrics – Introduction to Creating Online Surveys: Data Skills
In this virtual session, we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How to create a Qualtrics account How to
Cultivating Compassion Through Movement and Creating with Plants
Cultivating Compassion Through Movement and Creating with Plants
Research has shown that engaging in creativity offers a myriad of benefits for both the mind and body, enhancing overall well-being in several key areas such as increased emotional intelligence,
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Canadian Red Cross CPR Level C/AED Certification
Canadian Red Cross CPR Level C/AED Certification
This course includes CPR training for adults, children and babies. It includes choking for conscious and unconscious, adult, children and babies. EpiPen and Naloxone training and certification in AED (automatic
Staff Only Learn to Lift – Thursday
Staff Only Learn to Lift – Thursday
Looking to begin your fitness journey? This program is designed to teach you proper use of resistance machines and free weights safely, aiming to help you feel confident and see
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Drawn to Nature Hike (In-person)
Drawn to Nature Hike (In-person)
Curious about nature journaling but don’t know where to start? Join us for an afternoon hike where we slow down and strengthen our skills of observation through nature journaling. Nothing
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Data Skills Workshop Series: Data Wrangling and Manipulation in R
Data Skills Workshop Series: Data Wrangling and Manipulation in R
Raw datasets are often quite messy. Before you can begin to analyze your data, first you must clean and prepare your data. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of using the tidyverse package in R, which include (but aren't limited to): checking for and removing outliers, filtering data, and mutating variables / creating new variables.
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Graduate Accountability Group
Graduate Accountability Group
The 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
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Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Data Skills
Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Data Skills
This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop & merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded
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Deep Dish Dialogues explores the science of baking bread
Deep Dish Dialogues explores the science of baking bread
Baking bread can sometimes feel a lot like magic but in reality it all comes down to science! Join us for a discussion and demonstration on how to make a
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Data Skills Workshop Series: Data Visualization in R
Data Skills Workshop Series: Data Visualization in R
In this workshop, we will use the ggplot2 package in RStudio to create visualizations (graphs and plots). The ggplot2 package is an excellent tool for creating customizable graphics. Prior knowledge of R / RStudio is recommended but not required. You must have R and RStudio downloaded to your computer before attending this workshop. NOTE: This
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Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response. We'll tackle the "complicated failure of self-regulation" in the anxiety-procrastination cycle by learning tips, reviewing research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene when anxiety and procrastination are feeding each other. This new three-session skills program with
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2024 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
2024 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
The 2024 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium is pleased to be back in-person this year! The symposium will take place on Thursday May 23 in the Ontario Veterinary College’s new learning wing, room ECLA 1720, with an online livestream via Teams. We are planning an amazing day of speakers and presentations, including Dr. Chand Khanna of Ethos Veterinary
Writing Tune-Up: Introduction to Style
Writing Tune-Up: Introduction to Style
Have you ever written a sentence or paragraph that was grammatically correct, but just didn't sound great? It's possible that issues with style are holding you back. Join us to
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Writing Tune-Up: Sentence Structure
Writing Tune-Up: Sentence Structure
Join us for some grammar fun! This session will focus on sentence structure and common errors at the sentence-level. These topics are helpful for anyone who needs to write formally
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Journeys of the Filipino Kundiman
Journeys of the Filipino Kundiman
Join us at the upcoming "Journeys of the Filipino Kundiman" concert presented by the College of Arts at the University of Guelph in celebration of Asian Heritage Month! On May 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., Filipina-Canadian Pianist and College of Arts Faculty Instructor Irene Gregorio, celebrated Filipino Tenor Sal Malaki (Los Angeles Opera and Los
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Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Learn effective drug-free approaches for decreasing anxiety within the realms of self-care, self-talk, and self-calming. We'll practice a variety of strategies helpful for decreasing the uncomfortable physical sensations of anxiety,
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Birdwatching Hike (in-person)
Birdwatching Hike (in-person)
Spring has sprung, and there's no better time for birdwatching at The Arboretum! Migratory birds are making their way north from their tropical winter destinations, and our feathered residents have
Research Questions – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Research Questions – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. For more information, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.Â
Literature Reviews – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Literature Reviews – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
This session will discuss how to connect the literature review to your research question, build the structure for your review, and avoid some of the common traps when writing. For more information, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
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Outlining Your Thesis – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Outlining Your Thesis – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
​​​​​​Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects. For more information, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
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Toronto Argonauts Preseason Game vs. Hamilton Ticats
Toronto Argonauts Preseason Game vs. Hamilton Ticats
For a fourth consecutive season, the Toronto Argonauts will call the University of Guelph home for training camp as well as a preseason matchup. On Friday, May 31, 2024, the