U of G News

Regenerative Medicine at Guelph Faculty Lecture Series: Novel Therapeutic Strategies to Counteract Cartilage Destruction During Osteoarthritis
2019-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | OVC Biomedical Sciences
This session of the RM@Guelph lecture series is titled “Novel Therapeutic Strategies to Counteract Cartilage Destruction During Osteoarthritis.” All are welcome to attend.
Presented by Prof. Mohit Kapoor, Director, Arthritis Research Program, University Health Network, Toronto.
Hosted by the Regenerative Medicine at Guelph (RM@Guelph) Network as part of graduate course BIOM*6712
OVC Biomedical Sciences, Room 1642

Lunch and Learn: Indigenizing Curriculum
2019-02-08 11:30 - 12:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
This lunch and learn session will feature Prof. Kim Anderson, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Relationships and associate professor in the department of family relations and applied nutrition. Prof. Anderson will facilitate a safe space to discuss the benefits and challenges with incorporating Indigeneity into Canadian post-secondary curriculum.
This event is free. Coffee and a light lunch will be provided. All members of the University community are welcome to attend. A recording of the session will be made available.
Register online.
McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Register for Beer Seminar: The Lager Beer Tradition
2019-02-11 | Macdonald Stewart Hall, 42 Macdonald St, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
We will talk about what exactly a lager beer is and how it differs from ale. Learn about the history of lager beer in Europe and its eventual expansion to the New World. Classic styles will be covered and lead us into modern interpretations. We will taste a variety of lager beer to explore the surprising depth and diversity of this often misunderstood category.
Application due date: February 11
Course date: February 25

Let's Talk Science: International Women and Girls in STEM Day
2019-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Science Complex, 488 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
During International Women and Girls in STEM Day, Let’s Talk Science at the University of Guelph – a student-run organization – is hosting an event to educate and celebrate the contributions of female scientists. This event will have several hands-on activities (e.g., DNA isolation, making a battery out of lemons and much more) suitable for both girls and boys ages of 5 to 18.
The event is “drop in” style and participants are free to pick and choose which activities they are interested in.
Tickets for the event are free and available online.

Black History Month: CFRU Radio Programming
2019-02-11 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-12 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-13 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Ontario
In celebration of Black History Month, CFRU will be running programming content such as Canadian and international artist interviews, comedy, talk shows, as well as featured music. This programming will showcase students and members of the community. Radio shows will be hosted by both first time and seasoned hosts. Programming will air each day noon to 6 p.m. from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14.

Screening of The Woman Who Loved Giraffes
2019-02-11 18:00 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The College of Biological Science will host a screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary film, The Woman Who Loves Giraffes. The film’s subject, Anne Innis Dagg, will be in attendance for the screening along with the film’s director Alison Reid and executive producer Paul Zimic. A Q&A session with the invited guests will follow the film, hosted by Jonathan Newman, Dean of the College of Biological Science.

Thornbrough Building, Room 1200
Free admission

Black History Month: Anti-Blackness Teach-In
2019-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
This is a three-hour workshop around racism in a setting that will try to be interactive, fun and generally less-scary than the words “anti-oppression workshop.” Attendees should gain a better understanding of racism, systematic oppression, and how to be okay with being uncomfortable. There will be free food provided in a physically accessible space with gender-neutral washrooms nearby.
University Centre, Room 442

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - SAS Part 1
2019-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 a few hours you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy to use software. In Part I and II of this workshop, you will learn how to:

Maneuver in the SAS interface
Import data
Clean data
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.
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 ensure that you followed 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. If you have any issues, please contact the IT Help Desk.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - SAS Part 2
2019-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada

Caribbean Culture Club Presents: ZUMBA
2019-02-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
To celebrate Black History Month, the Caribbean Culture Club will host a Zumba Class in the Athletics Centre Feb. 13.
Come out for a fun hour of exercise and dance!
Athletics Centre, Room 302

Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis - R
2019-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
R is an open-source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility and active community. Join us as we teach the basics of data analysis in R by working through a sample project from data import to cleaning, manipulation, and statistical analysis.
Audience: This is an introductory workshop intended to students with minimal to no knowledge of R. Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics would be a great asset.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Power to the People: Salafism in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings
2019-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | MacLachlan Building
Francesco Cavatorta, professor of political science at Laval University, looks at the complexity of Salafi reactions to the Arab uprisings. Some Salafis chose to participate in democratic politics, while others refrained. Still others promoted violence to achieve their objectives. What explains the different choices that Salafis made, and what impact do those choices have today?
J.D. Maclachlan Building, Room 101

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - R
2019-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
The ggplot package has emerged as the go-to tool for creating visualizations in the R statistical computing environment. Designed for ease of use and flexibility, ggplot lets you quickly produce clean and professional looking visualizations. In this introductory workshop, we’ll teach you what you need to get started creating and customizing charts and graphs with R.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Learn About Advanced Research Computing: An Introduction to SHARCNET
2019-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
Have questions about advanced research computing? Wondering if high performance computing could help your work? Join John Morton who will introduce and give a brief presentation on SHARCNET (Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network), including academic super computer, Graham. The presentation will cover all the different ways SHARCNET helps support advanced research computing. Formally established in 2001, SHARCNET is the largest high-performance computing consortium in Canada, including 18 universities, colleges and research institutes across southwestern, central and northern Ontario.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Winter Tree Identification Workshop
2019-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
No leaves? No problem! In this workshop you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to leaf scars…you will get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues to tree ID. We will focus on native Ontario trees, and we’ll be spending part of the session outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Arboretum Director: Shelley Hunt
Early Bird Fee: $80 by Feb. 13.
Regular Fee: $90.
Note: If we don’t have enough registrations by the early bird deadline the course may be cancelled. Maximum 16 adults.

Take Your Break Day: Free Hot Beverage for Faculty and Staff
2019-02-22 09:30 - 11:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Faculty and staff are invited to stop by the UC, Centre Six, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for a free medium coffee, tea or hot chocolate from Tim Hortons.
Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees!
Do you work on the night shift? Look for information on our Take Your Break on Winter Break – Night Shift activity.

Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women Workshop
2019-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night.
The fee is $5 for U of G students, $20 for members of USW Local 4120, and $40 for all others.
University Centre, Room 334

Fair Dealing at Copyright’s Crossroads
2019-02-26 14:00 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A talk by Carys Craig, associate dean, Research & Institutional Relations and associate professor, Osgoode Hall Law School. This talk will look at the evolution of the fair dealing law and users’ rights in Canada, as well as the implications of recent developments (including Access Copyright vs. York University) on higher education institutions.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289 (Scholars Studio)

Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
2019-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn practical techniques, new tips, and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
This skills program meets weekly on Tuesday evenings for three sessions.
The fee is $10 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120, and $60 for all others.
University Centre, Room 430

Black History Month: Freedom is a Constant Struggle with Angela Davis
2019-02-26 19:30 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Plan to attend the cornerstone event of U of G’s Black History Month programming: Freedom is a Constant Struggle – A Talk with the iconic political activist, author and professor Angela Davis.
Tickets will be $5 for students and $15 for staff, faculty and community members. Tickets are available via EventBrite.

Fearing Fair Dealing? Taking the Mystery Out of Using Copyrighted Works Fairly
2019-02-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Ontario
Never sure if you are infringing copyright? Figuring out what’s fair (and legal) when copying and sharing content doesn’t have to be intimidating. Celebrate Fair Dealing Week by learning how to exercise your fair dealing rights with confidence.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Have a Heart Donation Drive for Community Health Van
2019-02-27 11:00 - 14:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Wellness@Work is collecting donations for the Guelph-Wellington Community Health Van.
Please bring in an item to donate to this local charity and drop it off at our table in the UC Courtyard. Please consider bringing hygiene products, clothing (socks, mitts, etc.) or snacks. Visit the event listing on the Wellness@Work website for a more comprehensive list of items needed.
Thanks for your support!

U of G-PSA Pension Plan Offset Memorandum - Ratification Meeting
2019-02-27 12:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
New member sign-up and member ballot registration opens at 11:15 a.m. Arrive early to allow time for processing.
Purpose of meeting:
To ratify the memorandum of agreement between the University of Guelph and the PSA.
Agenda:
Welcome and introductions
Presentation of memorandum of agreement between PSA and U of G
Question and answer period
Voting by ballot to accept/reject the Memorandum of Agreement
Who:
All professional/managerial employees are welcome and granted release time to attend.
Only PSA members can vote. New PSA membership applications completed prior to the commencement of the meeting will be eligible for voting privileges.
The PSA executive fully endorses the proposed University Pension Plan (UPP). Remember the UPP = A sustainable pension plan!

Black History Month: Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
2019-02-28 09:00 - 11:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Learn how to edit and write Wikipedia articles, and find starting places to jump in and make Wikipedia a more inclusive, diverse space on the web. This month’s session is dedicated to Black History Month.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Black History Month: Closing Ceremony
2019-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Feb. 28 will mark the last day of Black History Month 2019. The closing ceremony will include concluding remarks, as well as feature a performance by Danielle Ponder & The Tomorrow People.
Named Top Ten Bands to watch by CityPaper, and winner of the 2015 and 2016 Roc Awards, “Best Band”, Danielle Ponder and the Tomorrow People transcend musical genres with a blast of deep, powerful groove and soul. The band is the groove while Ponder’s pipes keep it rooted in soul. And according to Ponder, soul is more than a sound.
“Soul music is something you feel,” she says. “It gives you goose bumps.”
University Centre, Courtyard

Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Jeffrey Craft
2019-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Landscape Architecture, 124 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Jeffrey Craft, partner at Studio TLA in Toronto. His talk is titled “Citiness”. All are welcome to attend.
Landscape Architecture, Pit Lobby

Truscott Lecture in Justice
2019-02-28 19:00 | Alexander Hall
What does the future of justice look like?
Senator Kim Pate speaks of the future of Canada’s legal and penal system.
Appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2016, Senator Pate is also a nationally renowned advocate who has spent the last 35 years working in and around the legal and penal systems of Canada. She has worked with, and on behalf of, some of the most marginalized, victimized, criminalized and institutionalized – particularly imprisoned youth, men and women.
Alexander Hall, Room 200
