ONLINE: Democracy in India 2047
The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India's independence. Making Constitutional Indians by Niraja Gopal Jayal Reclaiming the Republic: The Road Ahead by Yogendra Yadav Envisioning feminist citizenship by Navsharan Singh Learn more online. Presented by the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement.
Wednesday Walks in the Arboretum
Arboretum 250 Arboretum Road, GuelphNature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. For further information contact Michelle at beltranm@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120, Ext. 53615. The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
ONLINE: New Year 2022 10-week Yoga Challenge – Give the Gift of Health and Wellness
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaFree: New Year 2022 10-Week Classical Yoga and Meditation Challenge Reduce loneliness, anxiety and stress. Promote health, wellness, resilience, balance and enjoyment through Classical Yoga. "LOKAS SAMASTA SUKHINO BHAVANTU". May the whole world attain peace and harmony. It is time to welcome a Healthy New Year 2022! Approach New Year with hope, confidence and a
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – “From Rubble to Refuge: The Story of the Accidental Wilderness” by Walter Kehm
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Walter Kehm. Walter is a senior Principal at LANDinc and a former Director of the School of Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph. Walter has led numerous multi-disciplinary teams of professionals on design and planning projects
ONLINE: Virtual Bird Songs
Into birding but songs have you stumped? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures to cover over 150 bird species! We will focus on songs and some common, distinctive calls and will apply different methods to remember them. Each course will
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop – Planning for Research Impact
Skills for Research Impact is a workshop series for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization activities. Join us online this fall for one or multiple sessions! The series begins on Jan. 18
ONLINE: Data Skills – Data Basics
Ever wonder what sort of data you will be dealing with? Do you find yourself lost when it’s time to prepare your data for analysis? In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different types of data you can collect and create, as well as the various ways you can collect, describe and visualize
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to Qualtrics: Creating Data with Online Surveys
In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How to create a Qualtrics account How to find and use Qualtrics tutorials and training How to create a basic Qualtrics survey Methodology tips for good survey design and common errors to avoid Using
ONLINE: Challenges and Opportunities Towards a Zero Waste Plastics Economy
The widespread use and reliance on plastic has created waste that is a paramount environmental issue for the world. Biodegradable and compostable plastic is a promising alternative to the single-use plastic. This presentation will highlight the commitments and progress of Canada and India to a vision of zero plastic waste. Speaker: Manju Misra, Professor and
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – “City Gardens” by Petra Blaisse
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents "City Gardens" by Petra Blaisse. Petra is the founder and lead designer of Inside Outside in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The studio specializes in the off-hand combination of interior and exterior design, interweaving architecture and landscape and transcending the borders in-between.
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – A Strong Start
Most of us can hold on to old habits, even those that hold us back. We might try the same studying routines again and again even though we’re not getting the marks or confident exam-writing experiences that we really long for. In this workshop we will focus on building new habits, letting go of non-beneficial
ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Communicating with Supervisors
This workshop will help participants learn about how graduate students and their supervisors typically communicate in a Canadian university. It will introduce ideas of formality, respect and power dynamics in the grad student/supervisor relationship. It will apply these ideas to the context of arranging meetings, receiving feedback and making requests. Presented by Valerie Walker from
ONLINE: Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety this semester. Begin drafting your personal Anxiety Action Plan in this free, one-hour workshop for university students meeting online from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with Kathy
ONLINE: Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics – Data Skills
This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop and merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded data and randomization How to use Survey Flow to meet complicated research designs How to create and edit messaging in your survey It is expected
ONLINE: Women in Sport Analytics – Journeys into Data Science
The Centre for Advancing Responsible & Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) presents: A Path to the NFL - Leading a Player Health and Safety Team with Data Science Before becoming Director, Player Health & Safety Data Management for the National Football League, Carly Fennell travelled an interesting academic and career journey with many valuable stops along
Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns and owl folklore. The day will be spent learning
Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. The day will be spent learning
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn practical and effective everyday strategies that decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, and boost energy. Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. This online skills training program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets on both Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions starting
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Online
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 Online can be used in your browser on any computer and is
ONLINE: Ask the Arb
Instructor: Arboretum Staff Bring your garden, nature, and wildlife related questions to our free one-hour live session on Zoom. Our horticultural and naturalist staff will be on-line to answer your questions. Event is FREE Learn more online.