Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
Reconciliation is all about relationships. This ‘tea and talk’ session is an opportunity to share, explore and learn together. Participants are invited to bring forward topics and questions to ignite conversations. This session will be hosted by Cara Wehkamp, AVP (Indigenous Initiatives) and is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.
Open Scholarship Brown Bag Series: Depositing Your Research Data in a Repository
Sharing your data improves your visibility as a researcher, increases citations for your publications, gives you recognition for your work, attracts new collaborations, and most importantly allows for reproducibility and verification of results. This brown bag will cover: Benefits around depositing your research data into a repository. Impact of the Tri-Agency Policy influences how data
U of G on Tour: Bovey Green House and Tropical Plant Collection
Join Rodger Tschanz, Greenhouse Technician, Trial Garden Manager and sessional lecturer for an exclusive tour of the Bovey Greenhouse! This 1-hour tour will commence at the Bovey Building for registered participants. Visit the Bovey research greenhouse and tropical plant collection to see current greenhouse research projects and learn about plants that are part of the
Skills for Research Impact Series: KTT Strategies and Dissemination
How do you share your research with non-academic audiences? Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics, and media. After attending this
Stress Eating Workshop
If going to the fridge is your #1 stress management strategy, it may be time to learn more about how stress drives us to emotional eating, and ways to start addressing it. This 2 hour evening online workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic includes tips on decreasing emotional eating,
Guelph Organic Trade Show
Join us for the Guelph Organic Trade Show at the University Center on Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The trade show will feature businesses from across the organic sector, showcasing everything from organic seeds to your favorite organic brands. The best part
Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Skating is a great way to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness @ Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Need your skates sharpened?
Wellness Friday: A journey to wellness one step at a time
Many of us use the beginning of a new year to renew our commitment to living a healthier lifestyle, but how often are these resolutions kept? This session will examine what wellness means and provides simple steps to help participants set their own health goals and keep them on track for achieving their personal definitions
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Rosalea Monacella – Harvard University
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "Matters of Ground," by Dr. Rosalea Monacella, a Design Critic in Landscape Architecture at Harvard University, Graduate School of Design. Rosalea is also a registered Landscape Architect and has undertaken research on a number of cities around the
Better Sleep Program
Learn how to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, decrease insomnia, and get more energy from sleep by using the proven, drug-free strategies recommended by sleep specialists. Go at your own pace through each lesson in this special online, on-demand, 5-session sleep skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High
Open Scholarship Brown Bag Series: Creating and Using ORCID iDs
In this first brown bag, you will learn what ORCID iDs are and how to use your ORCID iD to improve your research workflow. You’ll also have time to set one up in the session (it takes under 5 minutes!). Specifically, this brown bag will cover: Setting up an ORCID iD Benefits of ORCID and
Skills for Research Impact Series: Clear Language Writing
Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define what clear language communication is Recall why clear language communication is important in Knowledge Mobilization Explain the importance of
Relaxation & Stress Management Skills
Learn how to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy a brain, and have more energy. Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. A smorgasbord of practical techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of class to begin developing lifetime skills. The continuity of this 12-session program can
Research Connections
Research Connections is an interdisciplinary social and professional networking event bringing together undergraduate students, graduate students, student representatives, faculty, and staff from across the research campus community. It is an initiative of the Experiential Learning Hub, partially funded by the Student Life Enhancement Fund (SLEF). Schedule: 5 - 5:30 p.m. - Registration and entry into
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
The Caring North: Fostering Care and Wellbeing in Northern Communities
What does a caring community look like? What are the unique care and wellbeing preferences and needs of northern, Inuit, and First Nations women and girls? And what are northern, Inuit, and First Nations people and organizations doing to create caring communities in the north? Join us for an important Community Cares discussion about factors
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds, and learn about how they persevere through our most challenging season. We'll also be on the lookout for visitors from the north, as several birds
U of G on Tour: Get to know your Athletics and Recreation Facilities!
Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment are available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit
Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaGarden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the soil. Robert Pavlis will cover lots of practical topics such as planting, maintenance, plant selection, sun/shade requirements, and give you some of his top picks.