Campus Mile: Kick-Off to Healthy Workplace Month 2023
Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the sixth annual U of G Campus Mile! This year, we will be hosting the …
Tremaine Visiting Speaker’s Series with Dr. Jennifer Heemstra: A chemical biology toolbox for probing A-to-I RNA editing
Research Seminar: “A chemical biology toolbox for probing A-to-I RNA editing.” RNA undergoes extensive modification through enzymatic post-transcriptional editing events. Adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) editing is one of the most widespread and impactful of these modifications and is catalyzed by adenosine deaminases acting on RNA (ADARs). Resulting inosines base pair with cytosine, essentially re-coding adenosine sites to
Tremaine Visiting Speaker’s Series with Dr. Jennifer Heemstra: Why success is more likely when you’re willing to fail
Mentorship seminar: “Why success is more likely when you’re willing to fail.” Failure can be a word that makes us cringe, yet most of us appreciate its value…at least in some areas of our lives. If we’re playing sports or busy at a hobby and find ourselves faced with a situation where failure is possible
Tremaine Visiting Speaker’s Series with Dr. Jennifer Heemstra: “Navigating the choices that shape your career.”
Public lecture: “Navigating the choices that shape your career.” Chemistry and other STEM fields can open the door to a wide range of career options, which then creates the questions such as “how do I choose the best career path for me?” and “what steps should I take if I want to pursue that career?”
CIRCLE 2023 Graduate South Asia Conference
The Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) is hosting a three-day, virtual multidisciplinary conference. The conference will showcase cutting-edge research related to India, South Asia, Indian and/or South Asian diasporas, structured around keynote lectures and panel sessions. There is no cost to attend the conference, and we ask those who are interested
Tremaine Visiting Speaker’s Series with Dr. Jennifer Heemstra: Women in STEM Speaker’s Panel
Dr. Jennifer Heemstra is joined by the former Dean of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph and current Dean of Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Mary Wells; Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Studies for the School of Computer Science, Dr. Stacey Scott; Professor and Second Year
Diplomacy, Geopolitics and Development: An Interaction with Vikas Swarup
The Guelph Institute of Development Studies invites students to join U of G's Global Thought Leader in Residence, Vikas Swarup, for an informal dialogue. Mr. Swarup is the former Indian …
Philosophical Perspectives on One Health
The One Health Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Gus Skorburg as the next speaker in our One Health seminar series. He will speak on "Philosophical Perspectives on One Health" on Wednesday, October 4, 12:30 to 1:20 in McLaughlin Library, Room 384.
Wrongful Conviction Day
Join Criminal Justice and Public Policy for a talk in support of exonerees and to bring attention to the injustices faced by the wrongfully convicted. Guest speaker is Ron Dalton, exoneree.
Landscape Architecture Climate Action Symposium
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a Climate Action Symposium featuring three guest panel members including Brigitte Shim, University of Toronto; Jane Welsh, Project Manager for the City of Toronto; and Laura Solano, Partner/Principal of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc.
Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide CBT strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register through Qualtrics! Questions? Email wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca
Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage for All Employees
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 10:30 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. The
The Working Mind Course For People Managers
Workplaces are playing a greater role in promoting positive mental health among employees. The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to address mental health in the workplace. Participants will learn how to: -Recognize the impact of stigma and discuss
Wellness Friday: The Emotional Effects of Retirement
Planning to retire can be a source of both excitement and anxiety. Whatever the emotional response, retirement marks a transition to a new life stage and lifestyle in which daily routines, identity, and roles all change. This session will introduce participants to the emotional effects of retirement. Participants will get an opportunity to reflect on
Get to know your campus Athletics & Recreation 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 on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit
Session: Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress
"Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress" is a guide for staff and faculty to equip themselves with the skills to be able to recognize signs of distress, respond, and refer to appropriate resources. This training is intended to accompany the guide to support staff and faculty in gaining confidence and equipping themselves with the
Hopper Lecture 2023 – Theories of Water
Join us for the 30th Anniversary Hopper Lecture – Theories of Water! What does it mean to listen to water? What does it mean to believe in water? Guest speaker Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist will consider these questions and explore what it means to challenge systems of colonialism
Hopper Lecture 2023 – Theories of Water
What does it mean to listen to water? What does it mean to believe in water? At the 2023 Hopper Lecture Theories of Water, hear how Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is challenging systems of colonialism through work that is deeply connected with the land. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and
Autumnal: A Creative Workshop Exploring Transformation and Change
The Autumn season brings the changing and falling of leaves, the gatherings of harvest, and a physical reminder of the passage of time. Within this process, there are moments of beautiful transformation, grief, harvest, letting go, and space for welcoming the new. Join us for this creative workshop where we will use art to explore
IF Festival of Improvised Arts
The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) at the University of Guelph is thrilled to announce the fourth annual edition of their 24-hour festival of improvised arts: IF