ONLINE: Virtual Bird ID with Chris Earley
2021-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Birding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes, behaviour clues and more will all be covered. Each course will finish with a 10 to 15 minute discussion period so you can ask all your bird-related questions. You can sign up for individual courses for $8 (plus tax) each or take all eight at the discounted cost of $56 (plus tax) – that’s eight courses for the price of seven!
Courses will be held on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. from Oct. 22 to Dec. 10, 2021. Bird groups covered include: hawks, ducks, sparrows, sandpipers, gulls, spring warblers, fall warblers and spring migrants.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Take the Stress out of IBS Program
2021-10-22 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or a nervous/stressed stomach, by tackling the two greatest triggers of IBS symptoms…. diet and stress.
This five-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O’Reilly, dietitian, meets online for an hour on Fridays at 12:30 p.m., once a week for five weeks.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Take the Stress out of IBS program.

ONLINE: Thriving in Action: Coping with Difficulties
2021-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this spring and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 4: Coping with Difficulties
Difficulties are a normal part of life that we all experience. But that doesn’t mean that they are easy to deal with! In this Thriving in Action Session, we will talk about how to cope with difficulties. You will develop skills in resilience and self-compassion as well reframe your thinking to learn from difficult situations. This workshop is also offered on Tuesday, October 5, 1:00-2:20 pm.
Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.

Connections on Monday, November 1 from 1:30-2:50 p.m
Finding Balance on Monday, November 8 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Coping with Difficulties on Monday, November 22 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Mindfulness and the Present Moment on Monday, November 15 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: Stop Worrying Workshop
2021-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn to curb the worry habit… and how to avoid the five key pitfalls that perpetuate worrying.
This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Stop Worrying workshop.

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture - "Seeking Landscape Justice"
2021-10-26 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Seeking Landscape Justice”, by Dr. Alison Hirsch. Dr. Hirsch is an associate professor and director of both the graduate program in Landscape + Urbanism and the Landscape Justice Initiative at the University of Southern California. Dr. Hirsch is also a Landscape Architecture Foundation Fellow. All are welcome to attend the online lecture.

ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies Program
2021-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful strategies, new tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour on three consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Anxiety Skills and Strategies program.

ONLINE: Library Workshop - Create Posters with Canva
2021-10-27 14:30 - 16:00, 2021-11-08 10:00 - 11:20 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Canva is a web-based graphic design tool to create posters, infographics, social media posts and more. Use templates or create from scratch. Join staff from the library’s media studio to learn about this tool and practice creating a poster.
By the end of the workshop, participants will:

Discuss strengths and limitations of Canva
Identify strategies for designing your project
Create a Canva account
Practice creating with Canva

This workshop will be held over Zoom. Participants will be emailed the access link before the workshop begins.
Related LibGuide: Create a Digital Design with Canva

Flu Shot Clinic
2021-10-27 16:00 - 19:00 | J.T. Powell Building (2nd floor), Ontario, Canada
Student Health Services offers the flu vaccine to all students, faculty and staff. To promote a healthy campus, we encourage everyone to get their flu shot! This year options will include campus-wide flu clinics, evening clinics and booked appointments.
Learn more about on-campus flu clinics.

ONLINE: Library Workshop - ArcGIS Pro 2 - More Analysis in GIS: Data Skills
2021-10-28 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 (e.g., addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all library computers, also by download to the University community. Although similar in some ways to online mapping sites, ArcGIS has greater analytical capabilities and allows you more input and control over your map. In this workshop we’ll learn further GIS tools, work with tables and begin working with raster data.
Please note: You must use a University of Guelph login to self-register for this workshop. If you don’t have a U of G email address, please contact library@uoguelph.ca to request registration for this workshop. You must have ArcGIS Pro installed on your computer and your account registered prior to the workshop. You will not have time during the session to install the software. You must attend this workshop on a computer (not a mobile device). We cannot troubleshoot software or installations during the session. If you are unable to install the software please contact the presenter so we can give your seat to someone on the waiting list. Software is available from the CCS Software Distribution Site. You will find you are able to particpate more fully if you have a second screen on your computer.
If you have any issues with your install, please contact the IT Help Desk.
This workshop will take place online via Zoom. A reminder email with the meeting link will be emailed to you 24 hours before the workshop.

ONLINE: Library Workshop - Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
2021-10-28 10:30 - 11:50 | 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

This workshop is available to students and instructors at the University of Guelph.
This workshop will be held over Zoom. Participants will be emailed the access link before the workshop begins.
Related LibGuide: Edit Video: WeVideo

ONLINE: Library Workshop - Introduction to SAS on Demand
2021-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Look and feel like a pro with SAS! SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. In just two hours you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy-to-use software. You will learn how to:

Maneuver in the SAS interface
Import data
Clean data
Generate descriptive statistics

Please note that for this session, we will be using SAS on Demand which features an easy-to-use point-and-click interface.
Audience: This is an introductory workshop intended for students with minimal to no knowledge of SAS. Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics would be a great asset.
Please make sure you have a SAS on Demand account created prior to the workshop.

ONLINE: Library Workshop - Intermediate SAS on Demand
2021-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop, you will learn how to conduct inferential statistics using SAS on Demand. SAS on Demand, is a cloud version of SAS that can be accessed for free by students and academics.
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Conduct different types of t-tests
Conduct a one-way ANOVA
Conduct a repeated-measures ANOVA
Check the assumptions of tests
Restructure data for different types of analysis

Audience: This is an intermediate-level workshop, attending the Introduction to SAS on Demand is highly recommended for novices.
Please make sure you create a SAS on Demand account prior to the workshop

ONLINE: Thriving in Action - Connections
2021-11-01 13:30 - 14:50 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this spring and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 1: Connections
Feeling a sense of connection is directly linked not only with positive wellbeing but with academic success. Connectedness helps reduce major risk factors that can be barriers to scholastic thriving. This workshop will support the development of connection with our very selves, with friends and family, and with our campus, as well as tapping into our shared humanity can help us with healthy decision-making, genuine intimacy, and self-compassion. This workshop is also offered on Tuesday, September 21, from 1-2:20 p.m.
Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.

Connections on Monday, November 1 from 1:30-2:50 p.m
Finding Balance on Monday, November 8 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Coping with Difficulties on Monday, November 22 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Mindfulness and the Present Moment on Monday, November 15 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: Decreasing Headaches Program
2021-11-01 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
More than three or four headaches a month are too many!
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and decrease headache pain.
This four-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for 90 minutes, once a week, for four weeks.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Decreasing Headaches program.

ONLINE: Government of Canada Virtual Career Networking Event
2021-11-02 - 2021-11-03 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Engage with federal government departments and agencies from the comfort of home! Attend one, a few or all sessions to create your own networking experience. This unique opportunity is exclusive to U of G students and includes opportunities to:

Learn about employment in the public sector.
Learn about student opportunities in the public service, post-secondary recruitment and how to apply for jobs.
Learn about Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenous Student and Employment programs.
Meet U of G alumni and other Government of Canada employees to hear about their career paths.
Connect with human resources representatives from different government departments and agencies.

This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students from all year levels, programs and colleges!

Flu Shot Clinics
2021-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | J.T. Powell Building (2nd floor), Ontario, Canada

Treaties Recognition Week: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands
2021-11-02 13:30 - 15:00 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Have you ever wondered about the statements said at the beginning of events? Do concerns about making a mistake hold you back from trying? Despite becoming more common as an act of reconciliation, the context behind and process for acknowledging Indigenous lands are not always understood or discussed. Participants in this session will gain a greater understanding of:

The intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements take place, and
How to develop their personal practice for acknowledging the land.

Spots are limited. Please RSVP to this event on Gryphlife.ca.
U of G celebrates Treaties Recognition Week Nov. 1 to 5.

ONLINE: Hopper Lecture ft. Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein
2021-11-02 18:00 - 19:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Hopper Lecture is sponsored by the International Development Research Centre in honour of its first president, David Hopper.
Guest speaker Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein, associate professor of Global Development and Political Science (University of Toronto) will speak on the future of cooperation; acknowledging Black feminist economies in the Global South and beyond. Black women in the African Diaspora engage in solidarity economies through a form of mutual aid called ROSCAs. These ‘Banker Ladies’ draw on ancient African traditions of Tontines and Susu that are informal and prioritize the collective. Dr. Hossein will discuss how acknowledging the expertise of these Banker Ladies can help build an inclusive economy and revolutionize Canadian international development policy.
This event will be available via live stream and will have a socially distanced in-person audience. All COVID-19 safety protocols must be followed – those wishing to access U of G spaces must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Registration is required for both the online and in-person events.

ONLINE: Documenting the Stories of Young Girls in Poverty: Bangla Surf Girls
2021-11-03 11:00 - 12:15 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Bangla Surf Girls is an immersive documentary that takes us into the heart of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh where we witness an unlikely and successful community experiment that creates real futures for young girls who live in poverty. In this presentation, Lalita Krishna producer and writer of Bangla Surf Girls will talk about the making of the documentary, the role of the filmmakers and how such documentaries can be used to analyze local social programs.
Speaker: Lalita Krishna, Producer, In Sync Media
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Anti-Racism Workshop with Selam Debs
2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and the Hub for Teaching and Learning Excellence for the first in a series of anti-racism events.
Anti-racism educator Selam Debs will host a workshop where you will learn:

Anti-racism language and the framework in building an anti-racism lens
Rooting your awareness in understanding Canada’s colonial history
The impacts of unconscious bias, systemic racism and white supremacy
The first step in developing an anti-racist environment to learn and work

Learn more online.

ONLINE: Library Workshop - Creating Videos with PowToon
2021-11-03 13:00 - 14:20 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
PowToon is a web-based tool to create professional videos. It has a library of animated characters, objects and text that you can combine with your own media to create a video. Join staff from the library’s media studio to learn about this tool and practice creating videos. By the end of the workshop, participants will:

Discuss best practices for creating PowToon videos
Identify tools for recording and editing audio
Create a PowToon account
Practice creating videos in PowToon

This workshop is available to students and instructors at the University of Guelph.
This workshop will be held over Zoom. Participants will be emailed the access link before the workshop begins.
Related LibGuide: Create an Animated Video Using PowToon

ONLINE: Pronunciation Workshop for EAL Speakers
2021-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This five-week online pronunciation workshop is designed to help speakers with English as an additional language (EAL) improve their English pronunciation. Each week, we will focus on different consonant and vowel sounds that are difficult to pronounce — we will first look at the phonemics of these sounds and then incorporate them into conversational dialogues.
All sessions will be independent of each other, so you will still be able to follow through if you miss a session. This workshop is open to University of Guelph graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, faculty and staff with English as an additional language. There is no prerequisite for participation.
Facilitators: Gary and Zaraa with Writing Services
Questions? Email writing@uoguelph.ca.
If you don’t have a U of G email address, please contact writing@uoguelph.ca to request registration for this workshop.

ONLINE: Sleep Tips during COVID-19 Workshop
2021-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn how COVID- 19 is impacting sleep, along with information on setting realistic sleep goals and tips on attaining them.
Celebrate International Stress Awareness Day with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management Clinic in this FREE online workshop.
E-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca for the link to this workshop.

Treaties Recognition Week (ONLINE): Honouring Land and Treaty
2021-11-04 14:30 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join U of G’s coordinator of Indigenous programs, Jamie Horner, on a walk through the Arboretum as we talk and reflect about our relationships and responsibilities to land and treaties.
Meet at the kiosk at the pedestrian entrance of the Arboretum.
Learn more on GryphLife.ca.
U of G celebrates Treaties Recognition Week Nov. 1 to 5.

ONLINE: Signed and Sealed - The Rise of the Charter in Medieval Scotland
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for an exciting online event and exhibit launch featuring our valuable medieval Scottish land charter collection.
Keynote Speaker:

Prof. Cynthia Neville, formerly of Dalhousie University, now of the University of Guelph’s Centre for Scottish Studies.
‘Chart(er)ing a New Course in Scottish History at the University of Guelph’.

Registration is available on the event website and early registration is encouraged. The event is free and open to the public.
The event is sponsored by the University of Guelph’s Centre for Scottish Studies and Archival and Special Collections – McLaughlin Library.
Please note: This event will be hosted live on Zoom and the link will be posted on the event page and emailed to all registered attendants 24 hours before the event begins.

Holocaust Education Week - Cattle-car Exhibit
2021-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Branion Plaza, Branion Plaza, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
A large cattle-car replica will be parked in Branion Plaza all week with an exhibit inside, and friendly staff and student leaders outside available to answer questions. This 10-22 minute exhibit explores key components of the Holocaust and its impacts.

ONLINE: Thriving in Action - Finding Balance
2021-11-08 13:30 - 14:50 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this spring and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 2: Finding Balance
How do we find a balance between being a student, a worker, a friend, a family member? How do we find joy in our many roles? In this Thriving in Action session, we will explore how we can integrate the many facets of our lives together. We will identify the habits that help us thrive and learn strategies to help us build new habits. This workshop is also offered on Tuesday, September 28, 1:00-2:20 p.m.
Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.

Connections on Monday, November 1 from 1:30-2:50 p.m
Finding Balance on Monday, November 8 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Coping with Difficulties on Monday, November 22 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Mindfulness and the Present Moment on Monday, November 15 from 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.

Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture "Balmori Associates, Representing Landscapes"
2021-11-09 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Balmori Associates, Representing Landscapes”, by Javier González-Campaña & Noémie Lafaurie-Debany, who are Principals and Partners at Balmori Associates in New York City. All are welcome to attend the online lecture.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop
2021-11-09 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Do you have a genius business idea? Not too sure what steps to take? This interactive session will provide you with the resources you need to bring your idea to life! This workshop will be led by Kiran Enns, the Business Incubator Services Manager at the John F. Wood Centre.
