U of G News

ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
2020-09-29 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn how to decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, cope effectively and have more energy.
This mind/body skills training program meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for 12 sessions (six weeks).
There are no sessions during Semester Break.

ONLINE: Public Presentation by Short-Listed Candidates for Dean, College of Biological Science
2020-09-30 08:30 - 09:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
A schedule for the public presentations by the three short-listed candidates for the position of Dean of the College of Biological Science (CBS) has been established as follows:
Candidate #1:
Monday, September 28, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Join the presentation on Microsoft Teams
Candidate #2:
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Join the presentation on Microsoft Teams
Candidate #3:
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Join the presentation on Microsoft Teams
Meetings will be scheduled with the CBS chairs/directors, faculty, staff, students, alumni and the Council of College Deans. The public presentation and question session will be video recorded and made available on the Decanal & Other Academic Searches website. You will need a U of G email address to access this site.
The committee invites written comments as part of this search; these should be directed to the Provost by email to provost@uoguelph.ca by October 15, 2020. Comments will be dealt with in strict confidence.

ONLINE: Data Skills - Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Online
2020-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, 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 (eg. addresses, latitude / longitude, census locations, name of a place…). ArcGIS Online can be used in your browser on any computer and is available to the University community by requesting an account. ArcGIS Online has less mapping capability than ArcMap but is easier to use and to learn. Please note that ArcGIS Online is not recommended if you want to save or download your finished map for publication as it is intended for creating online maps.
In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcGIS Online, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology and labelling, how to manually add data to your map, and how to access analysis functions.
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.
You must attend this workshop on a computer (not a mobile device).

ONLINE: Open Scholarship - Using Open Data in your Research
2020-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Part of the library’s ongoing Open Scholarship workshop series, “Using Open Data in your Research” will explore the benefits of incorporating existing open data into your research. We will pay particular attention to the finding, evaluating and uploading open data.

ONLINE: Planning for Success - Preparing for Your Midterms
2020-09-30 16:30 - 17:20 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to prepare for midterms, including:

Study strategies to help you assess what you already know and what you still need to know
Preparation for online assessment
Approaches to studying when you’re short on time

ONLINE: Data Skills - Analysis - Introduction to using NVivo
2020-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package is designed to help you manage and analyze qualitative data. In this workshop, we will work on bringing your sources in, creating nodes, coding and running queries.
Please have a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of NVIVO installed. All software installation must be done before the workshop, please ensure that you followed any account creation or software installation instructions.

ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies
2020-10-01 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
This skills program meets weekly on Thursdays, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, for three sessions.

ONLINE: Wrongful Conviction Day 2020 Webinar
2020-10-01 17:30 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a webinar in support of exonerees and to bring attention to the injustices faced by the wrongfully convicted.
Guest speaker: Robert Baltovich, exoneree
Presented by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

ONLINE: Data Skills - Analysis - Intermediate Use of NVivo
2020-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis software package that helps you manage and analyze qualitative data. In this workshop, we will work on generating advanced queries including matrix coding and crosstab. As well, we will generate visualizations including charts, hierarchy charts, mind maps, concept maps, cluster analysis diagrams and sociograms. Finally, we will touch on sentiment analysis.
Please have a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of NVIVO installed. All software installation must be done before the workshop, please ensure that you followed any account creation or software installation instructions.

ONLINE: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up - Grammar (Day 1 of 2)
2020-10-03, 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: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up - Grammar (Day 2 of 2)
2020-10-04 | 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: correcting grammar errors, avoiding errors of misuse, and going beyond basic grammar.
Self-register on CourseLink.

ONLINE: Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow Kick-Off
2020-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Our COVID edition (100% digital) Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow starts today and runs all month long! Great games, tons of prizes, panel discussions and more!
Click to learn more!

ONLINE: Data Skills - Analysis - Using R and RStudio
2020-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
R is an open source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility, and active community. Join us as we teach the R language fundamentals and basic syntax, major R data structures and generate basic statistical analysis.
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

describe the difference between R and RStudio
explain when to use the command line and script file
use functions in R

Before starting the workshop, please complete the following:

Download and Install R
Install RStudio Desktop

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 - Sample Size Determination with GPower
2020-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
GPower is a free open source software used for power analysis and sample size calculation. In this workshop we will learn how to use the software to determine the ideal sample size for your study design.
You must ownload Gpower before attending this workshop. You must have a University of Guelph login to participate in this workshop. If you do not have a login please contact the instructor at least two days before the workshop. Participants must have a computer to participate.
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.

Senate Meeting
2020-10-05 17:30 | TBD – Check meeting package
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register.
For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat’s Governance Portal to access the agenda package.
Agenda packages are published approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
2020-10-06 10:00 - 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: Data Skills - R - Analysis - Using dplyr and tidyr
2020-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
R is a programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. This workshop will introduce you to the dplyr package which makes tabular data manipulations easier by using a set of functions to extract and summarize insights from your data. The tidyr package works well with tidyr to quickly convert between different data formats (long vs wide) for graphing and analysis.
This is not an introductory workshop and requires participants to have taken Part 1: Intro to R and RStudio or have experience with R. Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop.
Before attending the workshop, please complete the following:

Download and Install R

Windows user
Mac user

Install RStudio Desktop

What is R used for? Introduction to RStudio basics video (5 minutes)

ONLINE: OAC Food and Agriculture Job Fair
2020-10-06 10:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The OAC Food and Agriculture Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students for exciting opportunities in the agricultural, business and environmental industries.
Students of all years and programs are encouraged to attend this fair to network with employers and find out about their current and upcoming opportunities (full-time, co-op, summer jobs).
Meet virtually with agriculture companies for an online job fair for all students in: Agriculture, Business, Environmental Sciences or anyone with an interest and passion for exploring opportunities in the food and agriculture industry!

ONLINE: Nunangat Food Insecurity Presentation
2020-10-06 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Gather virtually with the ISC and Inuit Knowledge Holder Tauni Sheldon for a presentation on Nunangat Food Insecurity. Learn about inflated food prices in the North and how they are affecting the Inuit. Participants will gain a better understanding of the significance of hunting and country food to overall Nunangat food security.
Access the Microsoft Teams meeting.

ONLINE: Data Skills - Visualizing data with Infographics
2020-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Infographics are a unique way to organize and showcase information. This two-hour workshop will walk you through the steps for designing and creating an effective infographic including the role of data, graphic design principles, accessibility considerations and an introduction to free tools for creation.
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: Impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Development Sector
2020-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
