Tell a Story with Digital Media Workshop
Digital storytelling can be used for explaining concepts, reflecting on an idea, retelling an event or making an argument. You will have the opportunity to try both the planning and technical aspects of digital storytelling. After this workshop, you’ll be able to: Describe what digital storytelling is Recognize how to write a script using best
Including Third Party Materials in OER and Scholarship Workshop
As a part of Fair Dealing Week, the McLaughlin Library is proud to present a talk focused on open educational resources and scholarship. Join Meredith Jacob, project director for Creative
Stress Eating Workshop
This two-hour workshop shows how stress drives us to emotional eating, and how to decrease it. Registration: $5 for U of G students $20 for members of USW Local 4120
Arboretum Workshop: Winter Tree Identification
J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive CentreNo 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
CBG Seminar Series: Tracing the Patterns of Life on a Changing Planet
Prof. Paul Hebert presents: Tracing the Patterns of Life on a Changing Planet Earth observation satellites are watching biodiversity from afar, providing a synoptic view of shifting forest cover, plankton
Black History Month: Closing Ceremony with Shay Lia
Black History Month at U of G wraps up with a closing ceremony featuring Shay Lia. Shay Lia is a Djiboutian-French artist based in Montreal. Best known for her collaborations on artist Kaytranada's hit records Leave me Alone and Chances, Shay Lia recently put out her own seven-track debut project Dangerous through AWAL. Shay has
Open Educational Practices and Knowledge Mobilization
How can you build relationships with learners inside and outside the classroom? Join Ali Versluis, Open Educational Resources Librarian, to learn about open educational practices (OEP) and how they support
Rebel Knowledge Symposium 2020
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPre-registration now open! Register online. The Earth is on Fire! Moving from Climate Crisis to Climate Justice Join us Feb. 29 to Mar. 1 for Rebel Knowledge 2020! An annual OPIRG Guelph event, Rebel Knowledge is a social and environmental justice symposium that brings together activists, radical academics, critical researchers and community organizers to learn,
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
Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. for three sessions. Registration: $10 for U of G students $30 for members of USW Local 4120 $60 for all others
Black History Month Keynote: A Talk With Miss J. Alexander
Hear the renowned J. Alexander - model, author, designer and former judge on America's Next Top Model - deliver a keynote address as the cornerstone event of Black History Month. Exploring how the intersections of blackness, gender, and femininity uniquely affect the lives of black queer folks, the keynote will focus on experiences with personal
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 strategies for self-care.
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 decrease worrying. Registration fee: $5 for U of G students $20 for members of USW Local 4120 $40 for all others
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 Guelph. Students of all programs and years are welcome to attend this fair. Why attend this job fair: Great opportunity for you to practice your
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: $20 for U of G students $60 for members of USW Local 4120 $120 for all others
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.