The Intriguing World of Spring Wildflowers Workshop
This is really two workshops in one. In addition to learning to identify our springtime flora we will go "beyond the field guide" to delve into these plants' natural history, ecology, lore and uses. Following a brief classroom session, the remainder of our time will be spent exploring the Arboretum's nature preserves engaged in hands-on
STOP on the Road: Smoking Cessation Workshop
Do you want to quit smoking cigarettes? The STOP program delivers research-based, cost-free smoking cessation workshops in local communities. Eligible participants will: Attend this educational session Receive a five-week course of nicotine patches To learn more, see if you qualify, and to register, contact: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health 1-800-265-7293 ext 4020. Confidentiality is assured.
Arboretum Workshop: Introduction to Birds
Are you a want-to-be bird watcher, but don't know where to begin? This course is for you! We will be covering topics from identifying birds to choosing and using binoculars. We will also cover basic ornithology by studying anatomy, breeding biology, classification and habitat requirements. Over lunch we will watch Arboretum birds and study their
Writing Tune-Up: Grammar Workshop – Day 2
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series is open to graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral students, visiting scholars/researchers, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. Although you can attend either day, it is recommended that you start with Day 1, visit the Day 1 description to register for that
GFHS Seminar: Health Research at BIPS (the Leibniz Institute for Primary Prevention and Epidemiology, Bremen, Germany)
The Guelph Family Health Study invites you to attend: From Drug Safety to Primary Prevention - Health Research at BIPS, the Leibniz Institute for Primary Prevention and Epidemiology. A conversation with Dr. Iris Pigeot and Dr. Wolfgang Ahrens, Scientific Directors from BIPS in Bremen, Germany. You're also invited to a follow-up discussion after the talk
CCSAW Animal Welfare Research Symposium
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) Annual Research Symposium features the work of U of G faculty and students, covering disciplines from animal biosciences and veterinary medicine to philosophy and psychology. Via talks and a competitive poster session, the Symposium covers a range of topics related to animal welfare science, animal
GenEQ Faculty Career Planning Conversation Cafe
The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at the University of Guelph initiative is interested in learning more about women faculty members’ needs around career planning. We are hosting a conversation cafe where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts during facilitated conversations with other women faculty members. A light lunch will be served.
Gryphons on Bay Street
Gryphons on Bay Street is a fantastic opportunity for alumni living in the GTA to connect and network with one another. Join your fellow alumni for an evening at the EY Client Experience Centre, downtown Toronto, and hear the latest updates. We will also present awards to our Notable Alumni and 10x10 recipients.
Gryphons at Big Rock 2019
Join College of Biological Science alumni for a social at Big Rock Brewery in Etobicoke! Enjoy a guided beer tasting by their in-house brewmaster. A sample beer flight is included with all registrations!
Spring Academic Open House
The Spring Academic Open House is open to all students who have received an offer of admission from the University of Guelph. Each day from May 14 through 17 is specific to a particular degree program and consists of full days of program information sessions, career and co-operative education sessions, residence tours and more.
Arboretum Workshop: Bird Sounds
This workshop will start off with an early morning Arboretum hike to get you tuned in to bird sounds. Participants will learn how to develop their listening skills to identify that bird "way up there behind all those leaves." A variety of techniques will be used to help you describe and remember the different songs
Intro to Research Data Management Workshop
Every researcher begins projects by formulating a research 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 collection during the initial stages through to data preservation
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Training
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy brain, cope effectively and have more energy. This skills training program meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 - 9 p.m., for 12 sessions (six weeks). The fee is $40 for U of G students, $120 for members of USW Local 4120
Hospitality Leadership Certificate
Hospitality leadership involves you in every aspect of your business’ many moving parts. From the front of the house to the back, you need a firm grasp on finance, marketing and managing employees. Manage a successful, world-class operation with a foundation in essential industry best practices with skills and a certificate from University of Guelph
Creating Data with Surveys Workshop
Many researchers, administrators and service providers use surveys to collect data. With the tools available to us, it is easy to create and distribute a survey. However, there are a number of important issues to consider when creating a survey. In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals
FULL – GenEQ Staff Leadership Conversation Cafe
The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at the University of Guelph initiative is interested in learning more about women staff members' needs around leadership. We are hosting a conversation cafe where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts during facilitated conversations with other staff members. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP
Pint of Science Comes to Guelph
Pint of Science tickets are now available in twenty-five cities spanning Canada – including, for the first time ever, Guelph. Pint of Science Guelph will be held over three nights (May 20, 21 and 22) at six different venues in Guelph, and will feature 12 different speakers. Each venue will host two speakers with talks
2019 Gryphon’s LAAIR Innovation Showcase and Pitch Competition
The Research Innovation Office at the University of Guelph is pleased to invite you to celebrate innovators who are putting knowledge into action in ways that have a real-world impact! Beginning with an afternoon of dialogue and case studies that highlight the many ways U of G researchers identify needs and validate concepts that improve
Getting Data: Open Data Workshop
Interested in learning more about 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
Data Visualization: GIS Workshop
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 the library computers, and by download to