Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python
The Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) is a suite of libraries and programs used for mining and analyzing very large amounts of textual data using computational methods. This two-part workshop will introduce beginners interested in analyzing text to NLTK and common text analysis tasks. Whether you’re a literature scholar or a bioinformatics major researching your literature
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Text Analysis using NLTK and Python (part 2)
The Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) is a suite of libraries and programs used for mining and analyzing very large amounts of textual data using computational methods. This two-part workshop will introduce beginners interested in analyzing text to NLTK and common text analysis tasks. Whether you’re a literature scholar or a bioinformatics major researching your literature
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Planning and Prioritizing
In this session, you will learn practical planning and prioritization strategies to help achieve school-work-life balance. The workshop will also review tools to use for short-term and long-term planning and
Stop Worrying Workshop
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to
Experience Guelph Job Fair 2020
The Experience Guelph Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students for summer, co-op and full-time job opportunities. All employers have active positions on Experience
Playing With Pressbooks Publishing Software (Beginner) Workshop
Do you have course notes, a textbook or other educational materials that you want to publish online? Are you unsure where to start or which tool to use? Come to this hands-on workshop to learn how to get started with Pressbooks, an easy and straightforward self-publishing software that can be used to create digital books,
Decreasing Headaches Workshop
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches. This skills program meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7:30 - 9 p.m. for four sessions. Registration:
Designing and Creating Infographics Workshop
Infographics are a unique way to organize and showcase research or complicated information. This two-hour workshop will walk you through the steps for designing and creating an effective infographic including graphic design principles, accessibility considerations and an introduction to free tools for creation. After this workshop, you’ll be able to: Describe what an infographic is
Elder Jan Sherman: The Sacredness of Women
Join Elder Jan Sherman as she discusses the 'The Sacredness of Women'. In support of International Women's Day, Jan will discuss relevant topics around the sacredness of women through the sharing of traditional Anishinaabe Teachings.
Arboretum Workshop: Winter Invertebrates – Cold and Spineless
In winter’s frigid grasp, insects, spiders and other invertebrates seem to vanish from the surface of the earth. Knowing what to look for and where to find these hidden creatures
– SOLD OUT! – CSA Presents: Bill Nye the Science Guy
This event is sold out. BILL NYE IS COMING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH! Your Central Student Association presents: Bill Nye the Science Guy! March 5, catch Bill Nye giving a presentation at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre at the University of Guelph. Moderated by The Great Orbax, with a special experiment by Orbax and
Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm
The Improve Life Challenge: Hack the Farm is a one-day immersive experience where interdisciplinary student teams will work together with community partners to tackle real problems and come up with possible solutions. At the end of the day, student teams will present their solution in a pitch-style competition. This year, the Improve Life Challenge is
International Women’s Day: Research and Revolt Conference
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIn honour of International Women's Day, the Research Facility for Women's Health and Wellbeing (Psychology Department) will be holding the fourth annual two-day interdisciplinary conference to showcase innovative research related to women and girls. Stay tuned for our call for abstracts in January! Friday, March 6: Keynote address from Prof. Paulina Garcia-Del Moral (Department of
International Women’s Day Noon Hour Concert: LIZA
In celebration of International Women's Day, take in a noon-hour concert featuring Toronto-based R&B artist, LIZA. Liza (pronounced Lee-za) is an R&B singer/songwriter. Born and raised in Toronto, Liza grew
Women in Climate Action Networking Lunch
Hosted purposefully on International Women’s Day, the goal of the event is to bring together all of the incredible women in our community working to fight the climate crisis and
Advantage Workshop: Innovation Toolkit
This workshop enables researchers and their teams to elevate their dynamic problem solving and communication systems to realize the full value of every team member’s contribution. By embracing new ways
Pitch Yourself Workshop: How to Develop and Film a Pitch Video
Film a pitch video to document your employability skills and stand out to employers! This two-hour workshop will provide you with the necessary skills in scripting and filming a pitch video. Participants will have the chance to watch and assess examples, while also scripting their own. Participants will also be provided with tips on filming
Slice of Entrepreneurship
Learn about exciting entrepreneurship opportunities on campus! Check out products and meet successful founders from real U of G startups and enjoy a free slice of pizza.
Exhibit Launch – Illuminating Life: Manuscript Pages of the Middle Ages
Following From Parchment to Pixels colloquium, we are launching our newest exhibit, Illuminating Life: Manuscript Pages of the Middle Ages. At the launch you'll get to browse the new exhibition and be addressed by members of the University community, including: Prof. Susannah Ferreira, history Melissa McAfee, special collections librarian Amanda Etches, associate university librarian, research
Presentation Boot Camp
Presentation Boot Camp is for students who would like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in academic settings. This half-day workshop features a series of hands-on