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Data Skills Workshops: Research Data Management
2019-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario, Canada
Every researcher begins a research project 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 when your project has been completed? What do you need to do to keep your project moving forward, on time, on track and without major incident?
Join us as we review the basic steps involved in Research Data Management Planning.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Free Weekly Classical Yoga Class
2019-01-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-01-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2019-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
Classical Yoga for Total Health and Awareness
Join us for a FREE classical yoga class every Tuesday from Jan. 8 to . Sessions last approximately 50 minutes.
Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body. Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.

What to wear and what to bring: Please wear loose-fitting clothes, and bring either your Yoga mat or some sheet/towel to sit on and lie down during Yogic exercises.
What to eat: Please do not eat at least two hours before, but if you wish, you may bring water. After yoga, you may have your lunch.
Can I bring a friend? Of course, please do so!
Questions: Contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 ext. 58673.

University Centre, Peter Clark Hall
Alternative location: University Centre, Room 533 – North elevator (near The Fifth/Grad Lounge)

Data Skills Workshops: Getting Data
2019-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
There are many different ways to obtain data to support one’s research needs. Data can be obtained via official sources such as Statistics Canada, the City of Guelph, or Institutional Analysis and Research. This workshop will help you find and make sense of data by improving your searching techniques and summarizing datasets. This workshop will introduce participants to data from Statistics Canada, open data, ODESI and many other sources.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Data Skills Workshops: Open Data
2019-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
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 will know how to access free data after your academic career and be knowledgeable working with it!
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

S2 Speaker Series: Data, Storytelling and Social Justice
2019-01-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Ontario, Canada
The S2 Speaker Series brings together people from different fields to explore and discuss the world of digital scholarship through a variety of perspectives. Every talk will be different but the connecting piece is the use of digital tools in some capacity.
This talk will challenge you to think about the intersections of data and social justice. How can data be used to tell stories about injustice and help make the case for change? How do today’s state and corporate data systems perpetuate systemic inequities? How does our relationship with data change as a function of our social position and privilege? This talk will explore these questions and present some case studies and examples for each.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Data Skills Workshops: Data Basics
2019-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
Ever wonder what sort of data you will be dealing with? Do you find yourself lost when it’s time to prepare your data for analysis? In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different types of data you can collect or create as well as the various ways you can collect, describe and visualize your data before data analysis. You will also be introduced to the different ways you can make inferences about your data when you’re finally ready to analyze it. This workshop is intended for those who are going to be involved with research or academic projects and want to tackle their data from the very beginning.

McLaughlin Library, Room 289

AGG Artist Talk and Winter Exhibition Opening Reception
2019-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us for an artist talk with Janet Werner at 6 p.m. followed by a reception to mark the opening of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s Winter Exhibition Season at 7 p.m.

Janet Werner: What Time Is It, Mr. Wolf?
Lisa Hirmer: We Are Weather
The Curse of Geography

Free admission, refreshments and cash bar available.

Night at the Museum: Celebrating 50 Years of the College of Arts
2019-01-18 20:00 - 2019-01-19 02:00 | Ontario
Celebrate 50 years of the College of Arts at U of G with a Night at the Museum!
Music – Dance – Theatre – Short lively talks by members of the College

Dance Troupe “Music in Motion” from the School of Fine Art and Music.
John Walsh – “How Greed and Snobbery Accidentally Made a Masterpiece”
Mark Lipton – “The Privacy Booth”
Stéphanie Nutting – “Comptines Dangereuses for Solo Bass”
John Hacker-Wright – “The Trolley Problem”
Troy Hourie – Freaks: A Performative Installation
Linda Mahood – “Don’t Feed the Hippies: Hitchhiking in the Age of Aquarius”
Ajay Heble – “Night Improvisations”
Stephen Henighan – A reading from Blue River and Red Earth
Alyssa Woods – Gangsta Crisis, Catharsis and Conversion: Coming to God in Hip-Hop

Free admission. Cash bar. Terrific snacks. Everyone welcome!
Art Gallery of Guelph

FarmSmart 2019
2019-01-19 08:30 - 17:00 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
FarmSmart is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fantastic line-up of speakers. Whether you’re into crops or livestock, you’ll find something interesting in this year’s line-up. Presentations will address current and emerging technology and innovation across a range of topics, from crop and livestock production to soil and environmental management, business, marketing and general interest.

TEDxGuelphU presents: Solve for X
2019-01-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Join us for U of G’s annual TEDx event. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxGuelphU, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxGuelphU event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
What is Solve For X?
This year we are focusing on assessing current issues and finding solutions, through collaboration. Our esteemed panel of speakers are Solving for (X) in their local communities and beyond. Whether you are looking for inspiration to solve for your own (x) or looking to experience a day of innovation we’ve got you covered! Join us on January 19, 2019 at Lakeside Hope House for our biggest conference yet! Ticket sales start November 30.
January 19
Lakeside Hope House, 10 Cork St E, Guelph

National Non-Smoking Week Drop-In Booth
2019-01-21 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
January 21 to 25 is National Non-Smoking Week.
Drop by the UC Courtyard on January 21 for giveaways, resources and more.

Data Skills Workshops: Creating Data with Surveys
2019-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Ontario, Canada
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. What is your research question, what will you do with the data that is collected, what decisions or actions will this data guide?
In this session, we will use Qualtrics – our online survey software – to explore the fundamentals of survey creation such as developing a clear plan, creating a Qualtrics account and survey, managing your survey results and tips for good survey design.
Before you attend this workshop, you will need to create a Qualtrics account. To create an account please go to the Qualtrics Account Creation page. You will need to use your University of Guelph central login credentials (same as your UofG email username and password). If you have any issues, please submit a Help Request.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Hopper Lecture: Patricia Romero-Lankao
2019-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Rozanski Hall, 98 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Join us for the Hopper Lecture “Sustainable Cities: Enhancing Sustainable Transitions Through an Understanding of Risk” presented by Professor Patricia Romero-Lankao.
Urban areas can play a key role in the transformations that are required in humankind’s ways of understanding and responding to climate and sustainability challenges. Fulfilling this role, however, will require bringing together urban planners, social and physical scientists, business leaders, engineers, and others representing diverse knowledge and power domains. Such an undertaking creates its own set of seemingly intractable complications. This presentation begins with a brief description of the current state of an interdisciplinary understanding of how climate and urbanization contribute to intra- and interurban inequalities in risk. It will then examine across global to local scales, how urban areas, as places with unique social, institutional and environmental histories, shape risk. It will close with some remarks on how urban actors might enhance the capacity of urban populations to mitigate risk and adapt in fair and sustainable ways.
Paty Romero-Lankao has a joint appoint as a Senior Research Scientist at the Transportation and Hydrogen Systems Center of National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Chicago’s Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation.
Rozanski Hall, Room 102

Data Skills Workshops: Cleaning and Preparing Data
2019-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Good data is like a good turkey dinner: you need to clean and prepare it before you can enjoy it properly. This workshop will teach you how use the free open source tool, OpenRefine, to get that messy data in order.
In this workshop you will learn how to import data, standardize data, filter, split, replace and extract data, manipulate textual data and understand the ethics of cleaning data.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Open Refine installed.
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

Dial Down University Stress and Anxiety Workshop
2019-01-23 17:30 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety.
This free, one-hour workshop for university students meets is provided by the Stress Management Clinic.
University Centre, Room 332

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - GIS
2019-01-24 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 and longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all the 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.
McLaughlin Library, Room 032

CCSAW Seminar: Cat Welfare During Handling and Restraint
2019-01-24 12:30 - 13:30 | OVC Pathobiology AHL, 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Carly Moody is a recent PhD (Epidemiology) graduate from the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. Her PhD research focused on developing and validating methodologies to assess negative cat responses during restraint, then using these validated methodologies to examine cat responses to two contentious restraint methods: scruffing and clips. In February 2019 Carly will start a postdoctoral position with Charles River Laboratories in Montreal, Quebec.
OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800

MacKinnon Building Renovation Open House
2019-01-25 14:00 | MacKinnon Building, 87 Trent Lane, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for an exciting update from Diamond Schmitt Architects on the upcoming major renovation of the MacKinnon Building’s north end, set to start this spring.
MacKinnon Building, Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room)

Night Stalker's Owl Prowl (For Adults)
2019-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and teens age 14+.
Guest Naturalist: Wild Ontario staff.
Fee: $10 per person PLUS a $10 fee per transaction (you can register multiple people in one transaction).
Registration Deadline: Jan. 17 (or Jan. 24 for the Feb. 2 session). Maximum 25 people.
Arboretum, Wild Bird Clinic

Guelph Organic Conference Trade Show
2019-01-26 - 2019-01-27 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
The Guelph Organic Conference Trade Show takes over the UC Courtyard Jan. 26 and 27.

Food lovers will enjoy the samples and shopping.
Gardening enthusiasts will enjoy shopping amongst multiple organic seed suppliers, as well as browsing gardening tools and books.
Farmers can network with certifiers, grain traders and small equipment suppliers.

Admission is free.

Owl Prowl (Family Night)
2019-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors. This program is for adults and children under 14.
Guest Naturalist: Wild Ontario staff.
Fee: $10 per person PLUS a $10 fee per transaction (you can register multiple people in one transaction)
Registration deadline: Jan. 17 (or Jan. 24 for the Feb. 1 session). Maximum 25 people.

Move 4 Mental Health: Walk, Run, Ride or Wheel
2019-01-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Athletics Centre, 150 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Are you ready to get your sweat on for a good cause? Gryphons Athletics is excited to host the first ever Move 4 Mental Health, an indoor fitness fundraiser taking place at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre (GGAC).
Build your team of four people and join the fun by fundraising and participating in two hours of cycling, walking, running or wheeling on the track at the GGAC. Prizes will be given away for challenges, contests and best dressed. ALL dollars raised will be donated to mental health and wellness right here on the campus of the University of Guelph.
No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome! Build your team with co-workers, teammates, coaches, friends or family.
Learn more and register online.

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Excel
2019-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features to assist you in managing your data and help to better understand small and large datasets. 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. Get instructions on how to download the latest version of Excel.
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

Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Workshop
2019-01-29 17:30 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn how to decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, cope more effectively and have more energy.
This mind/body skills training program meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions (six weeks).
The fee is $40 for U of G students, $120 for members of USW Local 4120 and $240 for all others.
University Centre, Room 332

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Gephi
2019-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Network data is all around us, but it takes a keen eye to see the hidden structure and patterns in the data. By visualizing network data we can expose this hidden information and study it. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to use Gephi to create visualizations and learn more about the structure of the network.
Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of Gephi installed.
McLaughlin Library, Room 289

Cannabis Job Fair - Cannabis Growers Club
2019-01-30 13:00 - 16:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
This event brings together individuals interested in joining the cannabis industry and connects them with federally licensed cannabis producers looking to hire. Want to work in the cannabis industry? Here’s your chance!
There will be companies from many different areas of the cannabis industry looking to hire students from all majors including sciences, business and agricultural science. This event will be recruiting-fair style where companies will be offering jobs or discussing careers in cannabis. Companies planning to attend include Green Relief, Auxly, PureSinse, CannTX, Delshen Therapeutics and WeedMe.
University Centre, Peter Clark Hall

Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
2019-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
This short skills program meets weekly on Thursdays 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

Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization - Voyant
2019-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario, Canada
Voyant Tools is a web-based text reading and analysis environment that allows you to do a number of straight-forward text analysis functions, including but not limited to: word counts, tag cloud creation, collocation and word trending. Voyant Tools allows one to read a single document or an enormous collection of works “from a distance”, meaning it enables the reader to extract characteristics of a corpus quickly and accurately discovering underlying themes in texts or verifying propositions against them.

McLaughlin Library, Room 289
