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Introduction to Git and GitHub Workshop
Introduction to Git and GitHub Workshop
Learn about Git and GitHub and how you can use them to collaborate on research projects, write computer code, backup data and create a website. Register online.
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Powley Day Flag Raising
Powley Day Flag Raising
U of G's Powley Day programming starts at 10 a.m. in front of the University Centre and includes: Remarks from the Grand River Métis Council President and Aboriginal Resource Centre Staff Raising of the Métis Flag Following the formal program, all are welcome to visit the Aboriginal Resource Centre in the Federal Building for coffee,
Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – Open Data
Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – Open Data
In this interactive course you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use open data in your research. This workshop is for anyone that has little to some knowledge about open data. At the end of the workshop, you will know how to access free data
Academic Writing Style Workshop
Academic Writing Style Workshop
Attend this free library workshop to improve your ability to write academically. Topics covered will include: Writing cohesive paragraphs Crafting and connecting effective sentences Eliminating wordiness Improving clarity Open to all graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, faculty and staff. Register online.
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Hopper Lecture: Gandhi, Environmentalism, and the World Today
Hopper Lecture: Gandhi, Environmentalism, and the World Today
Join us for the 2019 Hopper Lecture, presented by writer and historian Ramachandra Guha. Guha is the winner of the Fukuoka Prize for contributions to Asian studies. He is also the author of Times of London Book of the Decade, India After Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi is known for having led the Indian struggle for freedom,
Student Memorial Tree Dedication
Student Memorial Tree Dedication
The Student Memorial Tree Dedication aims to recognize the contributions of University of Guelph students who passed away during the past academic year. By dedicating a tree in the Arboretum, it is our hope that we can create a lasting place to remember them in the campus community.
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Data Skills Workshop: Part 1 – Intro to R and RStudio
Data Skills Workshop: Part 1 – Intro to R and RStudio
R is an open-source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility and active community. Join us as we teach the R language fundamentals and basic syntax, major R data structures and generate basic statistical analysis. No programming
FREE: Fall Equinox Day of Yoga Fun Event
FREE: Fall Equinox Day of Yoga Fun Event
The U of G Classical Yoga for Total Health and Awareness group is celebrating the Fall Equinox by holding a FREE yoga class for the U of G campus! Opening remarks by Carrie Chassels, Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) at 12 noon. Fall Equinox is a very special time in nature, as it is a transition, preparation,
Managing Data Workshop – Research Data Management
Managing Data Workshop – Research Data Management
Every researcher begins a research project by formulating a question and devising a methodology in which to undertake the project. What if you began your project with a plan detailing the actual mechanics of what needs to be considered during every step of the project: from data collected during the initial stages through to data
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United Way Kick-Off Barbecue
United Way Kick-Off Barbecue
Join us for a barbecue in Branion Plaza to celebrate the start of U of G’s 2019 United Way campaign! $5 combos for lunch: hotdog, corn on the cob, drink $5 combo for dessert: apple crisp, U of G Food Sciences vanilla ice cream, drink FREE popcorn and cotton candy! Live music from Kyle Mackie
Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety Workshop
Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety Workshop
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety. This free, one-hour workshop for university students meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and is provided by the Stress Management Clinic.
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P4E Career Fair
P4E Career Fair
You don't want to miss this Career Fair...it's the largest of its kind in the country!! Students from all disciplines and across all semester levels are welcome to meet with over 285 employers from diverse sectors! Network with potential employers, investigate and research career options and obtain information on opportunities, salary expectations, corporate cultures, job
Professional Staff Association Annual Kick-Off Lunch
Professional Staff Association Annual Kick-Off Lunch
All Professional and Managerial employees are welcome to attend the PSA kick-off lunch. Join us for P&M networking, buffet lunch and PSA updates for 2019-20. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. Please RSVP for catering numbers by Thursday, September 19 to psa@uoguelph.ca.
“Who are you and what are you doing here?” Developing your online scholarly identity workshop
“Who are you and what are you doing here?” Developing your online scholarly identity workshop
Learn which sites for academics are worth your time (academia.edu, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, Twitter and more), how to keep track of your publications, what altmetrics are and how they work, and how to set up and use researcher identifiers such as ORCID iDs. Register online.
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Data Skills Workshop: Cleaning and Preparing Data – OpenRefine
Data Skills Workshop: Cleaning and Preparing Data – OpenRefine
Good data is like a good turkey dinner: you need to clean and prepare it before you can enjoy it properly. What? I have to clean and prepare my data?! This workshop will teach you how to use the free open-source tool, OpenRefine, to get that messy data in order. You will learn how to:
Arboretum: Shinrin-Yoku Walk
Arboretum: Shinrin-Yoku Walk
The newly launched Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides is proud to hold one of its first high-profile walks in Canada at the Arboretum. Forest Therapy originated from Japan's Shinrin-Yoku, which literally translates into“forest bathing” (taking in the air of a forest). It is a gentle way of moving mindfully
Anxiety Workshop: Skills and Strategies
Anxiety Workshop: Skills and Strategies
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Thursdays at noon for three sessions. The fee is $10 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for all others.
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Brain Food Workshop: Getting Started on Your Thesis
Brain Food Workshop: Getting Started on Your Thesis
In this Brain Food workshop session, we provide foundational skills and strategies that will carry you through the thesis or dissertation process. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Managing the Thesis Process: We discuss goal setting and time management strategies to keep you motivated throughout your graduate degree Formulating Your Research
Arboretum: The Amazing Life of Spiders Workshop
Arboretum: The Amazing Life of Spiders Workshop
Learn fascinating life stories and identification tips about our most important invertebrate predators: spiders. We’ll venture outside for part of the day, learning how to discover and identify some of our amazing local arachno-fauna. Be prepared for the weather. We’ll find outdoor “web-sites,” but also many free-ranging spiders that hunt like cats, wolves or eight-legged
Brain Food Workshop: Time Management Essentials
Brain Food Workshop: Time Management Essentials
In this workshop session, we address the specific time management challenges that graduate students face. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Graduate When You Want To - Long-term Planning: Learn how to predict your time to completion and use project management tools to help you meet your goals as a graduate
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Campus Mile: Healthy Workplace Month Launch Event
Campus Mile: Healthy Workplace Month Launch Event
Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the second annual U of G Campus Mile! Join us at The Portico on Johnston Green at noon, Oct. 1. Participants will walk, run or roll a mile through a marked route on our beautiful campus. This event officially launches
I Can’t Afford That! Dealing with Open Access article processing charges and contract negotiation workshop
I Can’t Afford That! Dealing with Open Access article processing charges and contract negotiation workshop
Some Open Access journals expect researchers to pay Article Processing Charges that cost thousands of dollars! Learn about techniques you may be able to use to make your research open without breaking the bank. Register online.
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Workshop
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Workshop
Learn how to decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, cope more effectively and have more energy. This mind/body skills training program meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., for 12 sessions (six weeks). The program fee is $40 for U of G students, $120 for members
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How Social Capital is Rewriting how we Think About Companion Animal Welfare
How Social Capital is Rewriting how we Think About Companion Animal Welfare
Join us for a seminar by Dr. Roger Haston, President of the Institute for Animals. With nearly 20 years' experience in animal welfare, including his roles as Executive Director at the Animal Assistance Foundation and Chief Analytics Officer at PetSmart Charities, Dr. Haston has become an internationally recognized leader in data, trends, metrics and analytics
QUofG Research Celebration
QUofG Research Celebration
Does your research involve LGBTQ+ populations? Does your work involve conceptual, theoretical, and/or methodological issues associated with LGBTQ+ research? Do you incorporate LGBTQ+ research in practice settings or in community advocacy? Are you an LGBTQ+ researcher? Are you interested in learning more about LGBTQ+ research at U of G and meeting the some of the
Wrongful Conviction Day
Wrongful Conviction Day
Join us for a talk in support of exonerees and to bring attention to the injustices faced by the wrongfully convicted. This year's speaker is exoneree O'Neil Blackett. The presentation will be followed by a reception with light snacks and beverages.
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Data Analysis – SPSS Part 1
Data Analysis – SPSS Part 1
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. It features a point-and-click interface which makes it easy for the user to learn. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Planning for Research Impact
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Planning for Research Impact
Skills for Research Impact is a monthly workshop series for faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Planning for Research Impact Workshop: Knowledge Mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences. Visit the event website for registration details.
Data Analysis Workshop – SPSS Part 2
Data Analysis Workshop – SPSS Part 2
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. It features a point-and-click interface, which makes it easy for the user to learn. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will
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Brain Food Workshop: Writing the Literature Review
Brain Food Workshop: Writing the Literature Review
In this Brain Food workshop session, we focus on one of the most difficult parts of a thesis or dissertation to write, the literature review. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Gathering and Reading Literature: A good thesis demands a good literature review, and that means finding and critically analyzing key
Brain Food Workshop: Paraphrasing and Summarizing
Brain Food Workshop: Paraphrasing and Summarizing
In this Brain Food workshop session, we provide foundational skills and strategies to help you paraphrase and summarize more effectively when writing the introduction, literature review and discussion sections of your thesis or dissertation. Topics covered will include: Avoiding Plagiarism: We discuss the University’s guidelines for maintaining academic integrity as they relate to including the
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