Black History Month: Barrington Walker -The Role of the Church in Shaping 'Modern’ Black Canada
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
As part of Black History Month 2020, this talk by Barrington Walker will consider the history of the church in Black Canada and its role in affirming community bonds and forging Black freedom from early emancipation until the emergence of a “secular” civil rights movement.
Through a case studies approach, and by drawing upon published scholarship and community histories, Walker will highlight stories of the Black Church from the 18th to the 20th century. Walker will explore how the church has anchored Black Canadians in the context of a settler racial colonial state and created new identities and cultures in a place where full freedom and citizenship have been and continue to be elusive. This talk suggests that careful consideration of the Black Church alerts us to the possibilities and the limits of Black belonging in Canada.
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Presented in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Cultural Diversity Office.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis - Reproducible Research in R
2020-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop, you will learn how to recognize the issues that reproducible research helps address. Then you will learn the important roles of documentation, sharing, automation and organization in making research reproducible. You will be introduced to the tools (R/RMarkdown/Git and GitHub) that can be used to make your research reproducible.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

2020 Rural Symposium
2020-02-05 09:00 - 16:00 | 1 Stone Rd.
The Rural Symposium is an annual opportunity for University of Guelph graduate students to showcase their rural research to policy makers, policy analysts and program staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The event facilitates knowledge mobilization and network building between graduate students at the University of Guelph, researchers, OMAFRA, and rural organizations. All are welcome to attend .
The 2020 Rural Symposium takes place February 5, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Conference Centre at 1 Stone Road in Guelph. Find registration and program details online.

P4E Job Fair 2020
2020-02-05 10:00 - 15:30 | Ontario, Canada
Students from all disciplines and across all semester levels are welcome to network with over 200 employers from diverse sectors at the P4E (Partners4Employment) Job Fair.
You don’t want to miss this job fair…it’s the largest of its kind in the country!
Free admission with student or alumni ID from sponsoring schools. Free shuttle buses to and from RIM Park, leaving from the front of the UC every 30 minutes (bus schedule). Free professional digital head shot photos.
Bring your student card.
Visit the 2020 P4E Job Fair website for a list of ways to prepare for the fair and to see a list of registered organizations. Find out more about each company and the types of opportunities they are hiring for.

Black History Month: RISE Spoken Word
2020-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario, Canada
During Black History Month, join us for a special performance by Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE) – the youth-led community movement composed of artists, activists and revolutionaries. Together they create a safe and welcoming platform for self-expression and healing through the performance arts.
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Presented in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Cultural Diversity Office.

Faculty: IT Strategy Workshop - Help Us Help You!
2020-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
Are you a faculty member or researcher at U of G? Do you have ideas to improve teaching, learning orresearch through IT? The IT strategy team wants to hear from you! Sessions are Feb. 5 and 13. Contact ITstrategy@uoguelph.ca for more information.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization - R using ggplot2
2020-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 of R is not needed, but some familiarity with R is needed.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop. The laptop will need to have R and RStudio installed.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: George Dark
2020-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Landscape Architecture, 124 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
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
2020-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 using Pivot tables.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Excel installed. Access instructions for downloading the latest version of Excel.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

Uncharted: Mental Health Awareness Speaking Tour with Daniel Carcillo
2020-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 life and his path to becoming a mental health advocate. Carcillo explains how brain injuries that could be sustained during sports activities can create long-term effects on mental health, and how such injuries affected him personally. Learn more about how you can support your own mental well-being and resources available to you.
About Daniel Carcillo:

Played 429 games in the NHL and won two Stanley Cups
Retired after winning the 2015 Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks due to mental health issues in combination with post-concussion syndrome
Since his retirement in 2015, has become a mental health advocate and speaks openly about his struggles, along with how he overcame them
Established his own non-profit organization, the Chapter 5 Foundation, dedicated to helping players who are struggling with post-concussion syndrome, anxiety or depression

The event is run in partnership with Student Wellness and Wellness@Work and is supported by the U of G Mental Health and Well-being Fund. There is no registration required for this event and tickets are FREE.

Brain Food Workshop: Outlining Your Thesis and Explaining Your Research Findings
2020-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | 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 your argument logically, manage your evidence, and ultimately create an outline of your entire thesis writing project.
Data Visualization
A picture is worth a thousand words! It is time to explore or explain your research findings through visualizations. This workshop will introduce the data visualization process and examine the strengths and weaknesses of standard chart types.
Writing Results and Discussion
This session introduces strategies that will help you describe your data and communicate the significance of your research findings.
Register on the library’s website.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis - SAS Part 1
2020-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 1)
Clean data (Part 1)
And more!

Please note that for this session, we will be using the SAS University edition, which features an easy to use point and click interface.
This is an introductory workshop intended for students with minimal to no knowledge of SAS. Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics would be a great asset.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with SAS University installed on it.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis - Python
2020-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 during the workshop.
The laptop will need to have the following software installed:

Anaconda – Python 3.7 version
PyCharm – Community Edition

Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

The Beginner's Guide to Animated Videos Workshop
2020-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 workshop, you’ll be able to:

List tips and tools for planning and storyboarding your video
Recognize how to write a script using best practices
Apply best practices for creating videos
Use PowToon to create a video with audio
Apply AODA standards to video creation

Participants should bring a device and headphones to this workshop.
Register on the library’s website.

Introduction to Citation Management Workshop
2020-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 pre-installed. However, if you already use a different citation manager the content we work through will still be relevant.
Register on the library’s website.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis - SAS Part 2
2020-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 for this session, we will be using the SAS University edition which features an easy to use point and click interface.
This is an introductory workshop intended for students with minimal- to no knowledge of SAS. Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics would be a great asset.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with SAS University installed on it.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis - Qualitative analysis using NVivo
2020-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

Black History Month: Noon Hour Concert - Lydia Persaud
2020-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Ontario, Canada
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 blends her command of the folk genre with jazz techniques honed in Humber College’s rigorous jazz program. Her music melds genres while Lydia’s clear message shines through with the power of her unforgettable voice.
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Presented in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Cultural Diversity Office.

Skills for Research Impact: Social Media Engagement
2020-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, 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
2020-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.
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Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis and Visualization - Intro to GIS Part 1
2020-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 University community. Although similar in some ways to online mapping sites, ArcGIS has greater analytical capabilities and allows you more input and control over your map. We’ll learn some GIS fundamentals and how to get started using ArcGIS.
In this workshop, we will learn how to navigate ArcMap, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology and labeling, how to filter data, and how to calculate new data and map it.
Register on the library’s website.

Faculty: IT Strategy Workshop - Help Us Help You!
2020-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 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
2020-02-13 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 with professional equipment versus their smartphones.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

List tips and tools for scripting your video
Apply the key elements of a pitch video
Recognize how to produce a video with professional equipment versus a smartphone
Apply AODA standards to video creation

Participants will need to bring their own devices to this workshop.
Register on the library’s website.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis and Visualization - Intro to GIS Part 2
2020-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 University community. Although similar in some ways to online mapping sites, ArcGIS has greater analytical capabilities and allows you more input and control over your map. In this workshop, we’ll learn further GIS tools, work with tables and begin working with raster data.
Register on the library’s website.

Black History Month: Tinder Tales with QTPOC Guelph
2020-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 QTPOC people in Guelph but think they need to listen to this story again because wow, it’s just that great/strange/outrageous? Join us in the Brass Taps to laugh as we share and listen to stories of navigating dating and friendshipping as a queer person of colour. There will be free snacks and refreshments to give us the strength to spill the tea!
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Presented in collaboration with the University of Guelph’s Cultural Diversity Office.

Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) Workshop
2020-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 books, white papers, toolkits and other educational and online resources.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to navigate the beginner-level functionality of Pressbooks (including creating pages, formatting content, inserting media and adding collaborators). Emphasis will be placed on creating content that is accessible.
Please note: This is a hands-on, interactive session. Registration for this session is required. Please bring a laptop, tablet or another internet-enabled device. Feel free to come with a project in mind.
Register on the library’s website.

An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop
2020-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join this two-hour workshop to walk through the steps of creating a podcast: from planning, scripting, gathering music and sound effects. This session will provide instruction on free, open-source software called Audacity for recording and editing your podcast.
After this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Identify the steps for creating a podcast
Recognize how to write a script using best practices
Apply best practices for using sound effects and music in your podcast
Use Audacity to record your podcast

Participants will need to bring their own devices to this workshop.
Register on the library’s website.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – Tableau Intro
2020-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when you don’t have to read the thousand words it would take to explain the patterns and trends in your data. There are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore and convince in a visual format. This session will provide you with some introductory theory and basic skills to make your data come to life using Tableau.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Tableau Public installed.
Please note: All software installation must be done before the workshop. Please follow any account creation or software installation instructions. Out of courtesy to the class, we will not be able to troubleshoot software set-up during class time. For help, contact the IT Help Desk.
Register on the library’s website.

Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization – Tableau - Intermediate
2020-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data - All Types of Data
2020-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
How many different types of data are there? I need data for my project, where do I start looking? What’s most important about the data you want to find? Come and we’ll explore these questions together in this workshop. Strategies and resources for finding data will be introduced and developed. Some of our more popular data sources will be showcased. Bring a laptop to allow for hands-on time in discovering data.
Register on the library’s website.
