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ONLINE: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up - Grammar (Day 1 of 2)
2020-10-07 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. The workshop materials are useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well as to provide more effective feedback on students’ writing as TAs or faculty.
Topics covered include: structuring sentences, using verbals and modifiers, and punctuating sentences.
Self-register on CourseLink.

ONLINE: Impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Development Sector
2020-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join a University of Guelph/CAIDP webinar about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian humanitarian and development organizations. Researchers surveyed 154 Canadian organizations about the challenges and impacts of the pandemic on their operations and collected information about these organizations’ response strategies. Panelists will discuss the findings and their implications for the future of the Canadian foreign aid sector.
Panel speakers:

Andrea Paras, Associate Professor, University of Guelph
Jean Lowry, President, CAIDP
Rebecca Tiessen, Professor, University of Ottawa
Steffi Hamann, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph

Register online.

ONLINE: Virtual Further Education Fair
2020-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Hosted in partnership with Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, explore options related to law school, graduate school, post-degree college programs, teacher education, health programs, study abroad and more.

Featuring over 100 institutions from across Canada and abroad!
Learn valuable program information, admission requirements and tips for successful applications
Free, convenient and provides access to institutional representatives without any travel time

The virtual Further Education Fair will be hosted on software powered by CareerEco. Each attending institution will have a virtual booth with representatives available for live chat with both text and video options.
REGISTRATION: it’s easy!
Step 1: Visit www.careers4canada.com/events/FurtherEducation
Step 2: Click on Students/Alumni to learn more about the event
Step 3: Click on Registration
Step 4: Click on Create new Account >> Register as an Individual
Participating organizations include:

Across the Pond – UK Degrees
ADLER Graduate Professional School – Master of Psychology
Adler University
Barclay Educational – Study Europe
Ben Gurion University’s Medical School for International Health
Brock University – Applied Health Science Graduate Program
Brock University – Goodman School of Business
Brock University – Faculty of Education
Cambrian College
Canadian Academy of Osteopathy
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
CANTEACH – Education
Carleton University – Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
Centennial College
Conestoga College
Conrad Grebel University College – Theology & Peace and Conflict Studies
D’Youville College
Dalhousie University – Corporate Residency MBA
Durham College
Fleming College
Griffith University
Humber College
Lakehead University – Faculty of Graduate Studies
Lambton College
McGill University – Master of Management Programs
McMaster University – DeGroote School of Business
McMaster University – DeGroote School of Business, Master of Finance
McMaster University – MSc in eHealth
Michigan State University – College of Law
Midwestern University
National University of Health Sciences – Graduate (First-Professional) Programs: Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Master of Science in Acupuncture
New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Niagara College
Niagara University – College of Education
Nipissing University – Graduate and Professional Studies
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law – Master of Science in Law Program
OCAD University – Graduate Studies
Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
OnTESOL – Education
OzTrekk Educational Services
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Pedorthic Association of Canada
Queen’s University – Faculty of Law
Queen’s University – Smith School of Business
Queen’s University – Translational Medicine Graduate Program
Ross University School of Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Ryerson University – Faculty of Law
Ryerson University – Undergraduate Programs
Ryerson University – Yeates School of Graduate Studies
Saba University School of Medicine
Seneca College
Sheridan College
Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University
St. Georges University of London – MD program
Study in Scotland
Study in UK
Tel Aviv University
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN – Applied Health Science
Trent University – School of Education
Trent/Fleming School of Nursing
Trinity School of Medicine
Tyndale University – Bachelor of Education
Université de Montréal – Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer
University of Alberta – Faculty of Law
University of Aberdeen – School of Law
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law – Canadian & American Dual JD Program
University of Guelph – Graduate Studies
University of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Montreal, McGill University – Montreal Clinical Research Institute
University of New Brunswick – School of Graduate Studies
University of Ottawa – Common Law
University of Strathclyde
University of Toronto – Dalla Lana School of Public Health
University of Toronto – Department of Kinesiology
University of Toronto – Department of Molecular Genetics Graduate Program
University of Toronto – Department of Physical Therapy
University of Toronto – Department of Physiology
University of Toronto – Faculty of Information
University of Toronto – Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biophysics
University of Toronto – John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
University of Toronto – Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Toronto – Master of Management and Professional Accounting
University of Toronto – Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto Mississauga – Master of Biotechnology
University of Toronto Mississauga – Master of Urban Innovation
University of Toronto Mississauga – MMI Master of Management of Innovation
University of Toronto Mississauga – MSc in Sustainability Management Program
University of Toronto Scarborough – Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus – Department of Management/ Master of Accounting and Finance
University of Victoria – Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Victoria – Faculty of Law
University of Warwick, UK
University of Waterloo – Institute for Quantum Computing, Interdisciplinary Specializations in Quantum Information
University of Waterloo – Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology
University of Waterloo – Master of Public Service
University of Waterloo – School of Pharmacy / Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
University of Waterloo Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business – Master of Digital Experience Innovation
University of Windsor – Faculty of Law
University of Windsor – School of Social Work
Wayne State University Law School
Western University – Ivey Business School
Western University – Faculty of Law
Western University – Master of Environment and Sustainability Program
Wilfrid Laurier University – Lazaridis MBA
York University – Schulich School of Business

ONLINE: Open Scholarship - Academic Publishing for Authors
2020-10-07 10:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Part of the Library’s ongoing Open Scholarship workshop series, “Academic Publishing for Authors” is designed to help researchers navigate academic publishing including:

open access publishing
author contracts
article processing charges (APCs)
predatory journals and conferences

ONLINE: The Repatriation Debate After the Abolition of Indenture
2020-10-07 11:00 - 12:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
A webinar with Heena Mistry – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training Specialist, Wilfrid Laurier University.
After the abolition of indenture in 1917, many repatriated ex-indentured Indian labourers faced marginalization and ostracization within India. Indian diaspora communities, ocean-crossing activists and nationalists within India debated how best to balance pressure from white settler governments to systematically deport Indians, and from plantation colony governments to recruit a steady stream of Indian labourers.
Hosted by U of G’s Canada India Research Centre For Learning And Engagement (CIRCLE)

ONLINE: University Life Hack - Writing with the Pomodoro Technique
2020-10-09 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further!
Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a Pomodoro session to boost productivity, improve focus and get your writing and work done in the comfort of community with other like-minded students.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time-management trick involving the use of a timer to create manageable intervals of focused work separated by short breaks. Positive side effects of regularly using this method include, but are not limited to, fighting procrastination; improving focus and the ability to plan; and enhancing productivity and well-being.

ONLINE: Self-Directed Academic Writing Style - Writing Style Choices in Sentences
2020-10-10 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Topics covered in this workshop include: writing style basics, logical order of sentences, emphasis in sentences and parallelism.

ONLINE: What’s the Deal With This Essay?
2020-10-14 10:30 - 11:15 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Writing an essay is one of the most common assignments in many arts and humanities courses. Join Thomas, an experienced TA, who will demystify the university essay, and give you tips and tricks that you can use to master writing an essay.

ONLINE: Panel Discussion - Careers in Cyber Security
2020-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Interested in a career in cyber security? Meet some members of the CCS Information Security team and hear about their path to become cyber security professionals! Part of the 2020 Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow.

ONLINE: Come to the Banquet! A Literature Review Event
2020-10-14 17:00 - 17:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Participants of this workshop will learn how to assess, analyze and organize literature in preparation for writing a literature review.
A ‘Banquet Hall’ analogy will be shared with participants, in order to help with the analysis of literature and structuring of the review. This analogy will help to simplify the (often) daunting task of managing large amounts of literature, identifying main themes in authors’ works, and synthesizing ideas coherently and appropriately.

ONLINE: Advantage Workshop - Knowledge Mobilization Plans in Grant Writing
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Knowledge mobilization (or translation, or transfer) is the process of helping ensure that research has impact. Knowledge mobilization plans are increasingly required in many grant applications. However, it’s a field that can be confusing, with varying terminology, definitions and understandings of what ‘good’ knowledge mobilization looks like. This workshop will help clarify what knowledge mobilization is, which questions you should answer in your knowledge mobilization plan, and how to address some common issues.
Please register for this free, online workshop via the Eventbrite page. A webinar link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event date.
This workshop is hosted by the Research Innovation Office

ONLINE: The Climate Emergency - A GIER Webinar
2020-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) is pleased to invite you to the webinar The Climate Emergency, taking place Oct. 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT.
Our panelists will be:

Chantal Bilodeau, founder and artistic director, The Arctic Cycle
Prof. Jana Levison, University of Guelph
Prof. Craig Johnson, director, Guelph Institute of Development Studies

The event will be moderated by Prof. Madhur Anand, director of GIER. We will also be giving away tickets to see the ALARM- Responding to Our Climate Emergency exhibitions at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener, Ontario!
For free registration, contact info.gier@uoguelph.ca and let us know if you would like to enter the draw for tickets!
We look forward to having you join us!
We are faced with environmental problems that are complex and interdisciplinary in nature. And amongst these, climate change is one of the first to impact every single person on the planet. Consequences have been evident for years: more frequent extreme weather events, loss of species, zoonotic outbreaks, food insecurity, exacerbated economic inequalities, vulnerable communities, forced migrations, and the list goes on. After several decades of scientific consensus and warning, we now acknowledge this is an emergency: the climate emergency. Two years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report with some shocking, but realistic numbers: we need to reduce our emissions by 45% by the year 2030 to limit global warming by 1.5°C. The IPCC called for “rapid and far-reaching changes in all aspects of society.” In other words, addressing the climate emergency effectively will require environmental, social, economic, and cultural approaches. We need to break down disciplinary silos and build a new perspective that is inherently interdisciplinary. This is why the Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) was created: to reframe the way we think and deal with complex environmental challenges. Two year after the IPCC report, we bring to you three experts with different backgrounds to have an interdisciplinary discussion around the climate emergency. Where are we now? And how do we move forward?

ONLINE: CEPS Graduate Student Research Day
2020-10-16 09:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Graduate Student Research Day is a chance for students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners to learn about new research being done by our graduate students, driving innovation in their disciplines, alongside cutting-edge sustainability research being done by faculty and alumni. This virtual event will provide:

Experience for graduate students to present research through virtual talks in the style of the 3-minute thesis
Learning opportunities within and between academic units, and from industry partners/alumni
Graduate student award opportunities.

ONLINE: University Life Hack – Writing with the Pomodoro Technique
2020-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada

ONLINE: Do ‘WE’ have a problem? The future of Charity and Canada’s Aid Sector
2020-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
How will the WE scandal impact the charity and aid sector?
Join us for a panel discussion with a group of renowned Canadian development experts.

Nicolas Moyer, President & CEO, Cooperation Canada
Simran Singh Director, Global Programs, CARE Canada
Rebecca Tiessen, Professor, University of Ottawa
Steffi Hamann, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph
(moderator)

Register for this free event online.

ONLINE: Voices of Food Systems Live - 24-Hour Global Relay Conversation
2020-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph is hosting an hour of the Voices of Food Systems Live: 24-Hour Global Relay Conversation.
The hour will feature Chef Suzanne Barr cooking up a food-waste avoiding recipe, Indigenous and agriculture leaders in conversation, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at circular food economy supporting food research.
Lead by the UN Food Systems Summit and in partnership with Future Food Institute, this event will be a highly interactive and relevant discussion for World Food Day, while also acting as the official launch of the Food Systems Summit Dialogues.
Register at the Eventbrite link!

ONLINE: Self-Directed Brain Food - Graduate Thesis Workshops
2020-10-18 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
At Brain Food Online, you’ll learn effective ways to approach your work as a graduate student. Undergraduate students who are writing an Undergraduate Honours Thesis or writing extensive research papers may also attend.
Brain Food Online is delivered via CourseLink and you can complete the workshops at your own pace. Most workshops include pre-recorded lectures, short activities, and access to supplementary resources.
Workshop topics include:

time management during the thesis process
formulating your research question
working with data
thesis structure and thesis mapping
advanced search strategies for gathering the literature
strategies for reading the literature
writing the literature review
writing the results and discussion sections
paraphrasing and summarizing

Self-register on CourseLink.

ONLINE: Local Leadership and Global Impact - Botanic Gardens Advancing Food Security
2020-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Ontario, Canada
The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is hosting a free virtual talk as part of a year-long celebration highlighting fifty years since its founding.
Join the Arboretum on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. for a virtual public talk on “Local Leadership and Global Impact: Botanic Gardens Advancing Food Security” by Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin, Executive Director of the United States Botanic Garden.
Chapotin’s talk will address the important and increasingly urgent work of arboreta in the long-term conservation of biodiversity and its unique role in supporting food security.

ONLINE: Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
2020-10-19 09:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
WeVideo is a web-based video editing and creation tool. Join staff from the library’s media studio to learn about this tool and practice editing and creating video.
By the end of the workshop, participants will:

know what WeVideo is and what it can do
discuss the process for creating a video
list tools for recording and editing audio
create a WeVideo account
practice editing skills in WeVideo

ONLINE: Well-Written lab Reports, We Love to See Them
2020-10-19 11:00 - 11:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join an experienced TA for a Q&A session about how to write strong lab reports! We will discuss how to tackle the structure of a lab report, how to organize your time accordingly, and the resources available with the library to aid in lab report planning and writing.

ONLINE: Graduate Studies Preview Week
2020-10-19 11:30 - 15:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
During Graduate Studies Preview Week, connect with faculty and current grad students online to get answers to your questions and learn more about the 100+ U of G graduate programs available.
Click on the link of the program that interests you and then join the chat at the scheduled time.
No registration required.

ONLINE: Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women
2020-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, 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.

ONLINE: Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
2020-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, 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.
Registration:

$5 for U of G students
$20 for members of USW Local 4120
$40 for all others

ONLINE: Data Skills - Visualizing Data with Excel Charts and Pivot Tables
2020-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features that can assist you in managing your data and help you 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.  Learn how to create charts using Pivot tables.
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

understand the difference between a data list and a data table
manipulate your data using filters
understand the value of Pivot Tables, and
create charts manually and with Pivot Tables.

ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom - the Sciences
2020-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OERs)!
OERs are educational materials (including textbooks, modules, streaming media, simulations and much more) that are an exciting alternative to commercially published textbooks and other course materials.
Whether you’re looking for an open textbook or you’d like to curate a number of resources to align with your learning outcomes, this workshop will equip you with tips and best practices on how to find OER that are appropriate for use in your teaching.

ONLINE: Presentation Boot Camp
2020-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Presentation Boot Camp Online is for students who would like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in academic settings.
We will offer strategies and information on presenting in an online environment, including:

preparing to present at online defenses and online conferences
engaging the audience in an online environment
designing slides
answering audience questions

ONLINE: P4E Career Fair
2020-10-21 09:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Connect with 75+ employers who want to meet and hire talented U of G students and alumni for summer, co-op and full-time positions! The P4E Career Fair is hosted in partnership with Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Students from all programs are encouraged to attend.
The P4E Career Fair will be hosted on software powered by CareerEco. Each employer will have a virtual booth with representatives available for live chat with both text and video options.
REGISTRATION:
It’s easy!
Step 1: Visit www.careers4canada.com/events/P4ECareer
Step 2: Click on Students/Alumni to learn more about the event
Step 3: Click on Registration
Step 4: Click on Create new Account >> Register as an Individual

ONLINE: Data Skills - Introduction to Tableau (Part 1)
2020-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
There are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore, and convince in a visual format. This session will provide you with some basic skills to make your data come to life using Tableau.
You must download and install Tableau Public before attending this workshop.
When you register for this workshop you are committing to attend the entire workshop unless otherwise confirmed with the instructor. If you are suddenly not able to attend, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can offer your spot to someone on our waiting list.

ONLINE: Data Skills - Introduction to Tableau (Part 2)
2020-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This is Part 2 of the Intro to Tableau workshop. Do not register if you did not attend Part 1.
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 basic skills to make your data come to life using Tableau.
You must download and install Tableau Public before attending this workshop.
When you register for this workshop you are committing to attend the entire workshop unless otherwise confirmed with the instructor. If you are suddenly not able to attend, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can offer your spot to someone on our waiting list.

ONLINE: Where Do I Even Begin?! - Planning and Organizing Written Assignments
2020-10-21 15:00 - 15:45 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Do you have a case of the Blank Page Blues? Feeling overwhelmed by your paper and not even sure where to begin? Absolutely bamboozled by the notion of meeting the highest word count you’ve ever encountered? Join us for tips and tricks to chip away at that massive block of stone until you have a beautiful statue of an essay!
This workshop will teach you strategies for planning research and writing so you can meet your deadline; creating basic and detailed outlines to manage your arguments and evidence; and getting your paper back under control if it gets a mind of its own and starts to wander off track.
