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SUMMARY:Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Winter birdwatching is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of nature in a quieter season. While some birds have migrated south\, many stay behind\, bringing life and color to our winter landscape. Some northern species even travel here\, treating us to special sightings as they escape harsher climates. Whether you’re new to birdwatching or a seasoned birder\, we invite you to join us on this winter birding adventure! \nFriday\, January 17 or Saturday\, January 25\, 2025. \nRegister to attend. \n*Maximum 20 adults. \nFee: $12 (plus HST) per person\, per day.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/winter-birdwatching-hike-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Arboretum Centre\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Exhibit - Putting Name to Face: Celebrating Black Excellence in Teaching & Learning
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Guelph was the first place in Ontario to have a Black principal? Have you heard about the work of a University of Guelph librarian\, who used her love of books as a base for community work and scholarly engagement? \nJoin the University of Guelph’s Office of Teaching and Learning in celebrating Black History Month with an exhibit dedicated to honouring past and contemporary Black education practitioners in the Guelph\, Wellington\, and Waterloo regions. An exhibition featuring profiles of past and contemporary Black education practitioners. will be displayed on the first floor of McLaughlin Library and will be available for viewing from Monday\, Feb. 3\, to Friday\, Feb. 7\, 2025. \nThe captivating exhibit chronicles the historical contributions of the Black community to teaching excellence in these regions and connects these historical efforts to more recent efforts to highlight anti-oppressive and inclusive pedagogies.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/exhibit-putting-name-to-face-celebrating-black-excellence-in-teaching-learning/
LOCATION:McLaughlin Library\, 480 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Love Data Week: Visualizing Data with Everyday Objects
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, participants will use everyday objects such as LEGO\, Playdough\, and string to visualize data. Through interactive activities\, attendees will learn the basics of data visualization\, what it means to place data feminism at the heart of your data visualizations\, and gain new perspectives on representing information. This session is great for beginners and anyone looking to make data more engaging\, accessible\, and fun.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/love-data-week-visualizing-data-with-everyday-objects/
LOCATION:McLaughlin Library\, 480 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Write to Publish: Writing Titles. Abstracts and Introductions
DESCRIPTION:Writing effective titles & abstracts\nYour title and abstract almost always determine whether your readers will engage with the rest of your work. In this workshop\, we’ll discuss and demonstrate cross-disciplinary strategies for writing compelling titles and abstracts for your articles\, course papers\, theses\, and more. \nWriting effective introductions\nWhether you’re writing a journal manuscript\, coursework\, or beginning your thesis\, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters\, highlight the key questions\, problems\, or gaps\, and outline how you plan to address them. This workshop will teach key models and linguistic strategies you can use to craft introductions that engage readers and set the stage for the rest of your work. \nThis workshop is held online. You will be given the link 1-2 days before the event. \nWrite to Publish is a 3-part series. Please register for the sessions you plan to attend: \n\nWriting Titles\, Abstracts and Introductions\nRewriting Your Literature Review as a Review Article \nWriting Book Reviews\n\nQuestions? Email writing@uoguelph.ca.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/write-to-publish-writing-titles-abstracts-and-introductions/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Virtual Cottage Birds Series
DESCRIPTION:While sitting on the dock\, have you ever asked “Did that loon just attack that duck?” or “How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?” or “Which hawk is that flying overhead?” The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour sessions on the birds you notice while visiting a cottage\, hiking in a northern park or tenting at your favourite campsite. We will cover identification clues\, behavior\, nesting info\, habitat\, foraging techniques and more. Cottage projects and activities that help birds will also be a part of each session as well as a 10-15 minute discussion period for bird-related questions. All eight programs cost of $70 (plus tax) – that’s less than $10 per program! \nMondays and Wednesdays\, January 20\, 22\, 27\, 29\, February 3\, 5\, 10\, and 12\, 2025\, noon to 1 p.m. \nFee: $70.00 + H.S.T. This event will take place on Zoom. The list of topics with the presentation date is listed below. If you miss any of the programs\, each one is recorded and the recording will be sent to you the next day. The recordings will be available for one month after the last program.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/virtual-cottage-birds-series/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Arboretum Centre\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Documentary Screening: What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of Teaching and Learning in celebrating Black History Month with a screening of award-winning filmmaker Shelley Jarrett’s latest documentary\, What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation. This compelling film delves into over 400 years of the British monarchy’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism\, offering a powerful exploration of historical injustices and the call for reparative action. \nRegistration required. Please register here. \nAbout What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation:\nShelley Jarrett’s latest documentary takes an unflinching look at the transatlantic slave trade\, examining the pivotal roles of European powers—particularly the British\, Portuguese\, French\, and Dutch—in this centuries-long atrocity. The trade of enslaved people became a highly profitable industry for Europe\, devastating the lives of millions of men\, women\, and children in its wake. \nThrough insightful commentary and reflective storytelling\, the film confronts the lingering impacts of the slave trade\, emphasizing the enduring harm experienced by victims and their descendants. It amplifies the ongoing calls for restorative justice and reparations\, making it a critical piece for fostering understanding and dialogue. \nAbout the Director\, Shelley Jarrett:\nShelley Jarrett is a filmmaker and podcast creator who combines her passion for community development with the creative arts. Named one of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women in 2022\, she serves on the Board of the Art Gallery of Mississauga and as a board advisor for the Canadian Centre for Women Empowerment in Ottawa. \nHer debut documentary\, W’AT ABOWT US\, premiered in Toronto in 2019 and has since garnered numerous awards. The film shares the stories of eight courageous women from five cultural backgrounds as they recount their experiences of domestic violence and assault\, sparking critical conversations about these urgent issues. \nInformation adapted from Shelland House of Films.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/black-history-month-documentary-screening-what-we-deserve-restorative-justice-and-reparation/
LOCATION:McLaughlin Library\, 480 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Write to Publish: Writing Introductions
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re writing a journal manuscript\, coursework\, or beginning your thesis\, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters\, highlight the key questions\, problems\, or gaps\, and outline how you plan to address them. This workshop will teach key models and linguistic strategies you can use to craft introductions that engage readers and set the stage for the rest of your work. \nThis workshop is held online. You will be given the link 1-2 days before the event. \nWrite to Publish is a 4-part series. Please register for the sessions you plan to attend: \n\nWriting Titles and Abstracts\nWriting Introductions\nRewriting Your Literature Review as a Review Article\nWriting Book Reviews\n\nQuestions? Email writing@uoguelph.ca.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/write-to-publish-writing-introductions/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Procrastination\, Perfectionism\, and Impostor Phenomenon for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
DESCRIPTION:Do any of these words resonate with you: procrastination\, perfectionism\, and/or impostor phenomenon? \nCome to this workshop to learn more about how to manage some of the most common experiences that graduate students have. Learn practical skills and strategies to help you reduce procrastination and understand how perfectionism and the impostor phenomenon may affect your work as a graduate student. \nThis workshop is best suited for grad students and upper year undergrads. \nQuestions? Email learning@uoguelph.ca.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/procrastination-perfectionism-and-impostor-phenomenon-for-graduate-students-and-upper-year-undergrads-2/
LOCATION:McLaughlin Library\, 480 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Screening and Q&A: We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month – Documentary Screening: “We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe” Followed by Q&A with Director Fred Kudjo Kuwornu\nJoin the College of Arts for a screening of the documentary\, “We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe\,” on February 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in MacKinnon\, Room 113. Directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu\, the film delves into the lives\, roles\, and representation of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe\, as seen in iconic art\, and their impact on European cultural history. A Q&A with Fred Kudjo Kuwornu will follow the screening. \nFred Kudjo Kuwornu is an artist\, filmmaker\, and scholar with Italian\, Ghanaian\, and U.S. citizenship. His work bridges history\, identity\, race\, and representation\, offering new perspectives through archival materials and contemporary narratives. (Source: www.fredkuwornu.com) \nThe documentary journeys through the UK\, Italy\, Spain\, Portugal\, and beyond\, reexamining European art history and its cultural legacy. “Featuring insights from leading scholars and activists\, ‘We Were Here’ presents a fresh perspective on a neglected chapter of history.” (Source: www.wewereherethefilm.com) \nThe event will be hosted by Dr. Sandra Parmegiani\, associate professor\, European Studies and Italian\, and associate director\, School of Languages and Literatures\, College of Arts\, and Dr. Dorothy Odartey-Wellington\, professor\, School of Languages and Literatures\, College of Arts. \nThis event is open to U of G faculty\, U of G staff\, U of G undergraduate students\, U of G graduate students and the general public. No registration is required.
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/screening-and-qa-we-were-here-the-untold-history-of-black-africans-in-renaissance-europe/
LOCATION:McLaughlin Library\, 480 Gordon Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning\, with ordering seeds and end with a detailed discussion of the 10 best vegetables for new gardeners. Focus is on hardiness zones 4 – 6. \nWe’ll cover the following topics: \n\nCreating a new bed and different systems; in the ground\, raised beds and growing in containers\nBest soil selection and how to get it ready for the growing season\nWhen to use seed vs transplants\, and starting early indoors\nDealing with weeds and other gardening tricks\nWatering\, sun and fertilizer – keep them growing for a maximum yield\nHarvesting and fall crops\nCommon vegetables myths\n\nRobert is a Master Gardener and garden writer who publishes two popular gardening blogs and has published several gardening books. He owns and operates a private botanical garden where he grows over 3\,000 different varieties of plants. \nFee: $40 (plus HST) per person. (This fee includes all 4 sessions.)
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/virtual-my-first-vegetable-garden/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Better Sleep Program
DESCRIPTION:Learn proven\, drug-free strategies to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily\, and get more energy from sleep. \nThis skills program provides information and instruction in the cognitive / behavioural techniques most effective for decreasing insomnia and promoting more restful sleep. It includes the sleep behaviours most highly recommended by sleep researchers\, strategies for addressing mid night awakenings\, and techniques to clear the mind of unproductive self-talk\, worry and mental chatter. \nGo at your own pace through each lesson in this special online\, on-demand sleep program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. \nA new lesson arrives in your e-mail box once a week for five weeks. \nYou have lifetime access to the lessons and can begin today! \nLearn more and register. \nProgram Fee : \n\n$20 for University of Guelph students    (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)\n$47 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120    (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)\n$97 for all others
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/better-sleep-program-16/
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