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Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – R using ggplot2

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

In this workshop, you will learn how to produce scatter plots, boxplots and time series plots using ggplot2. Also, you will learn the tools and knowledge to create any figure/graphic to describe your data and customize your graphics with titles, legends, colors, etc. This workshop is aimed at individuals who conduct statistical analysis. Advanced knowledge

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: George Dark

Landscape Architecture 124 Reynolds Walk

George Dark, FCSLA, FASLA, OALA, is the recipient of the Governor General's Medal in Landscape Architecture and is a Senior Design Partner at Urban Strategies Inc. George's talk is titled "Density." All are welcome to attend.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – Excel

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features that can assist you in managing your data and help to better understand small and large data sets. While not as robust as other data visualization tools, it can be used for visualizing your data through its charting features. Come learn how to create charts

Uncharted: Mental Health Awareness Speaking Tour with Daniel Carcillo

Mitchell Gym, Gryphons Athletic Centre University of Guelph

**FREE ADMISSION** - No registration required Ducky Brand presents Uncharted: A mental health awareness speaking tour On Feb. 6, two-time Stanley Cup champion and mental health advocate Daniel Carcillo presents "Uncharted: A Mental Health Awareness Speaking Tour." About this Event: Hear former Chicago Blackhawk Daniel Carcillo tell his story of how mental illness affected his

Brain Food Workshop: Outlining Your Thesis and Explaining Your Research Findings

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

In this workshop session, we analyze the common features and structures of the thesis/dissertation and then focus more specifically on the results and discussion sections. If possible, please bring your laptop to this workshop. Outlining Your Thesis This session offers a visual mapping strategy that you can use to organize your research and writing, structure

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – SAS Part 1

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Look and feel like a pro with SAS! SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. In just three hours you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy to use software. You will learn how to: Maneuver in the SAS interface (part 1) Import data (Part

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Python

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

In this workshop, you will learn how to run descriptive statistics, perform simple statistical analysis including ANOVA and correlation. This is a great opportunity for students to learn how to analyze their own data, which is becoming an extremely valuable skill in research, academia and the workplace. Please bring a laptop with your own use

The Beginner’s Guide to Animated Videos Workshop

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Animated videos are a great way to engage your audience, share information and make information more "digestible." This session will provide instruction on free animation software called PowToon that is quick and easy to use. Learn tips and tools to plan and storyboard your video, write your script and make your video accessible. After this

Introduction to Citation Management Workshop

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This presentation will walk you through the benefits of citation management and explain how you can use citation managers to keep track of your research and speed up the citation process. Participants are required to bring a laptop to the session. We will focus on using Zotero and Mendeley and recommend you come with them

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – SAS Part 2

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Look and feel like a pro with SAS! SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. In just three hours you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy to use software. You will learn how to generate descriptive, exploratory and simple inferential statistics. Please note that

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Qualitative analysis using NVivo

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package designed to help you manage and analyze qualitative data. In this workshop, we will work on bringing your sources in, creating nodes, coding and running queries. Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of NVIVO installed. Please

Black History Month: Noon Hour Concert – Lydia Persaud

During Black History Month, enjoy a noon hour concert featuring Lydia Persaud. A fixture of Toronto’s music community and a sought-after collaborator, Lydia Persaud stands alone with her debut album Let Me Show You, released on Next Door Records. A seasoned musician and member of renowned Toronto bands Dwayne Gretzky and The O’Pears, Lydia's work

Skills for Research Impact: Social Media Engagement

University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Learn all about the web 2.0! Discover how to choose social media platforms that are appropriate for your goals and audiences, and get tips on creating engaging posts.

Black History Month: Artist Talk with Sandra Brewster

Art Gallery of Guelph 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada

During Black History Month, join us as Sandra Brewster conducts a walkthrough of her exhibit Token | Contemporary Ongoing, touching on themes of migration, representation and diaspora that emerge both in her Art Gallery of Guelph exhibit and her overall practice. See more Black History Month events supported by U of G.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis and Visualization – Intro to GIS Part 1

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) - a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (e.g., addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all library computers, also by download to the

Faculty: IT Strategy Workshop – Help Us Help You!

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Are you a faculty member or researcher at U of G? Do you have ideas to improve teaching, learning or research through IT? The IT strategy team wants to hear from you! Sessions are February 5 and 13. Contact ITstrategy@uoguelph.ca for more information.

Pitch Yourself Workshop: How to Develop and Film a Pitch Video

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Film a pitch video to document your employability skills and stand out to employers! This two-hour workshop will provide you with the necessary skills in scripting and filming a pitch video. Participants will have the chance to watch and assess examples, while also scripting their own. Participants will also be provided with tips on filming

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis and Visualization – Intro to GIS Part 2

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) - a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (e.g., addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all library computers, also by download to the

Black History Month: Tinder Tales with QTPOC Guelph

Brass Taps - University Centre Ontario, Canada

Have you ever been on a date so awkward, weird, funny or disastrous but your friends and family wouldn't get it cause they're white, straight, allo and cis, or you're not out to them? Did you already tell all your friends but want to share it with more people? Did you already to all the

Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) Workshop

McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Do you have course notes, a textbook or other educational materials that you want to publish online? Are you unsure of where to start or which tool to use? Come to this hands-on workshop to learn how to get started with Pressbooks, an easy and straightforward self-publishing software that can be used to create digital