ONLINE: COVID-19 Town Hall
U of G resumes in-person learning on Jan. 31, and we are prepared to welcome you back safely to our campuses and facilities. Join the University's executive team and President Charlotte Yates to talk about what is next for U of G as we navigate COVID-19 together. We will be joined by Dr. Nicola Mercer,
ONLINE: One Health Seminar Series – One Health and Social Environments: Linking Non-health Data to Improve Health (and Why It Can be Difficult)
The One Health Institute is hosting a seminar series throughout the winter semester. This is an opportunity to listen to and learn from different One Health professionals. The series is virtual and will last one hour. It is free and open to all; you must register for each event you would like to attend. "One
ONLINE: Stories Spark Change – Roxane Gay in Conversation with Eternity Martis: A discussion of survivorship and healing from sexual violence
Stories Spark Change - Roxane Gay in Conversation with Eternity Martis: A discussion of survivorship and healing from sexual violence Join internationally renowned author Roxane Gay and best-selling author Eternity Martis for an in-depth conversation about how we can address how we police ourselves as survivors to reclaim our story and push back against shame
ONLINE: Coping with Increased Hours Online
Tech neck? Screen fatigue? If you are spending more time online, do you have a healthy relationship with your computer/devices? This FREE one-hour online workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic will include strategies for decreasing Zoom fatigue (increasing energy and engagement), and protecting your eyes from strain. E-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Virtual Constellation “Walk”
Instructor: Trevor Chandler Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighborhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighborhood is no longer new. It’s home. Join us for
Owl Prowl – Families
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This event is for the Families Program, please refer to the other event for the Adult only program. Instructor: Wild Ontario Staff Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction to this program will take place indoors, but
Owl Prowl – Families
R.J. Hilton Centre 384 College Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaMasks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This program is for FAMILIES, please refer to the other event for the Adult program. Instructor: Wild Ontario Staff (all Owl Prowl events are run by the Wild Ontario Staff) Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction
Owl Prowl – Adults
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. This program is for ADULTS, please refer to the other event for the family program. Instructor: Wild Ontario Staff (all Owl Prowl events are run by the Wild Ontario Staff) Learn about the behaviour and adaptations of owls in the Guelph area. The introduction
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to SPSS
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. It features a point and click interface which makes it easy for the user to learn. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Snow in Watercolour
Instructor: Candice Leyland In this beginner friendly workshop, Candice will demonstrate a variety of techniques to capture snowy landscapes in watercolour. During the second half of the class, she will work with students step by step to create a simple snowy winter scene. A supply list is provided upon in your confirmation. Please ensure you
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop – Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging your audiences meaningfully is a critical aspect of an effective knowledge mobilization strategy. Reflect on how to connect with relevant stakeholders and support knowledge exchange throughout your research process to achieve your impact goals. By the end of this Skills for Research Impact workshop, participants will be able to: Identify a range of key
ONLINE: Migration of Dalit Women Domestic Workers (CIRCLE Webinar)
In this CIRCLE Webinar, Shailaja Menon (Ambedkar University Delhi) and Yamanapalli Sreenivasulu (Centre for Economics and Social Studies (CESS) Hyderabad) will present findings from their research into the local forces and challenges that induce women to migrate from villages in India to Gulf countries as domestic workers. Webinar registration.
ONLINE: Job Fair 2022
Hosted in partnership with Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, connect with 100+ employers who want to meet and hire talented U of G students and alumni for summer, co-op, and full-time positions! The P4E Job Fair will be hosted on software powered by CareerEco. Each employer will have a virtual
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. ArcGIS Pro is the newest desktop mapping software of ArcGIS. 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.). ArcPro
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Finding Balance
Want to do better and be better as a student? The Thriving in Action workshop series will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Learn new strategies in managing your time and studying effectively. Build skills in motivation, optimism, and resilience. In each workshop, you will learn both wellness and
ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Making your Point in Class Discussions
This workshop will help graduate students participate in classroom discussions with confidence. Students will learn the principles of a good academic conversation and then practice them with other workshop participants. Presented by Valerie Walker from Writing Services. Questions? Email writing@uoguelph.ca. If you do not have a U of G email address, please contact writing@uoguelph.ca to
ONLINE: Data Skills – Data Manipulation and Wrangling in R
Raw datasets are often quite messy. Before you can begin data analysis, cleaning and preparing data are hence vital skills. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of using the tidyverse package, which include but aren't limited to: manipulating columns and rows, filtering and merging datasets, converting to different variable types and creating scales. Prior knowledge:
ONLINE: Black History Month Keynote Address with Minna Salami
Join us online as we kick-off Black History Month with a conversation on Black joy, empowerment, and liberation with award-winning author and social critic Minna Salami. Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.
ONLINE: ArcGIS Pro 2 – More Analysis in GIS: Data Skills
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 the library computers, also by download to the
ONLINE: Virtual Winter Tree I.D.
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaInstructor: Shelley Hunt No leaves? No problem! In this workshop you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees as well as evergreens. From buds and leaf scars to bark and needles, we will take an in-depth look at the surprisingly distinctive characteristics that let us