Redefining Waste: Stop Waiting for Change, Make Change!
Join us as we celebrate local champions and innovators who are disrupting traditional business models to embrace waste reduction initiatives. Come hear the stories of local entrepreneurs that are moving the conversation on waste reduction forward. Leave with tips and tricks on how to reduce your waste. This event is in celebration of national waste
Groundbreaking for MacKinnon Building Renovations
Construction on the MacKinnon Building aimed at creating a new ImprovLab and updating the existing theatre, student spaces and main entrance will launch with an official groundbreaking ceremony. The University community, architects, funders and supporters are invited to attend the event to be held in the MacKinnon quadrangle. Renovations will cover 45,000 sq. ft of
College of Arts presents: “Modulating Love” with Dr. Megabyte
Born with the brain of a robot and the heart of a bull, Dr. Megabyte stretches technology to its limits in the pursuit of sound as sensation, emotion, and introspection. In his performances, you will hear found sounds mixed with synthesized sounds and noise, then transformed through time and frequency manipulation. Matthew James Borland (a.k.a.
Women’s Hockey Fall Faceoff
Help us celebrate the national champion Gryphon Women's Hockey Team. Join us October 24 in Downtown Guelph at the Sleeman Centre where the Gryphons will take on the Western Mustangs at 7 p.m. It's a great chance for faculty, staff, alumni, junior Gryphons and families to connect and show their Gryphon Pride. More information and
“The Flavour of Feminism and Food” Philosophy Conference
The University of Guelph and the College of Arts are pleased to host a three-day international philosophy conference Oct. 25-27. U of G will welcome new and emerging scholars from Canada, the United States and the UK at a conference showcasing feminist approaches to philosophical and public engagement on the ethics and politics of food.
Brain Food Workshop: Publishing and Presenting Your Research
In this Brain Food workshop session, we focus on communicating your research to a wider audience. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Disseminating Your Thesis: This session will cover what you need to know with respect to publishing and author rights, as well as the e-thesis submission process. It will help
Hackathons: The Evolution of Hacking discussion
Initially designed to bring together computer scientists and software engineers to develop code-based solutions to industry challenges, hackathons have expanded to include expertise from disciplines such as health and wellness, medicine, environmental sciences and more. In this discussion, we will learn how hackathons have been successfully adapted to: include both extra- and co-curricular settings provide
Brain Food Workshop: Getting Started on Your Thesis
In this workshop session, we provide foundational skills and strategies that will carry you through the thesis or dissertation process. Please bring your laptop, if possible. Topics covered will include: Managing the Thesis Process: We discuss goal setting and time management strategies to keep you motivated throughout your graduate degree Formulating Your Research Question: Your
What is One Health? seminar
Come out to this seminar if you're interested in learning about One Health (OH) and OH research on campus! This inaugural event is being organized by the One Health Student Committee, the student arm of the U of G One Health Institute (OHI). Students of any degree level (undergraduate, graduate) and any program are welcome
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. The fee is $5 for U of G students, $20 for members of USW Local 4120 and $40 for all others.
Opening Up the World of Data Workshop
Data can empower your organization to create stronger proposals, develop evidence-informed programs, and demonstrate impact, but knowing where to find it and what to do with it can be a challenge. This three-hour workshop will provide an introduction to where you can find data and how you can use it in your own projects. What
Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow
Join us in the UC Courtyard for FREE PIZZA, GIVEAWAYS, PRIZE DRAWS and lots of information on cyber security! Learn to recognize a phishing scam, how to protect your devices, have stronger passwords and stay safe on social media.
How to 3D Print Workshop
Come learn the basics of 3D printing, in a fun and welcoming environment! You will leave this workshop understanding a technology that is guaranteed to be a major disruptor in the 21st century.
Presentation Boot Camp: Fundamentals
Presentation Boot Camp: Fundamentals is for anyone who would like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in an academic setting. This half-day workshop features a series of hands-on sessions focused on voice and speech clarity, audience engagement and slide design. Register online.
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Stakeholder Engagement
Skills for Research Impact is a monthly workshop series for faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Stakeholder Engagement Workshop: Reflect on how to engage your stakeholders throughout your research process to increase your impact, and review engagement best practices for policy, industry and community actors.
“I Can’t Use the P-Value, Now What?” Workshop
Null hypothesis Statistical Testing (NHST) has forever been the golden standard for assessing the significance of our research results. Many disciplines, however, are now moving away from the p-value due to its lack of reproducibility. In this session, we will learn about problems with the p-value and some of the alternative more reliable ways you
Presentation Boot Camp: Put it in Practice
The most effective way to improve your presentation skills is through practice. Presentation Boot Camp: Put It In Practice is for students who would like to practice their presentation skills with a supportive group of staff and students. In a small group, you will present a short (5-8 minute) academic presentation and receive practical, timely
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization with Tableau – Part 1
A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when you don’t have to read the one-thousand words it would take to explain the patterns and trends in your data. There are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore and use to convince others in a visual format. This session will provide you with
Guelph Student FoodBank Donation Drive
Wellness@Work is hosting a donation drive in support of the Guelph Student FoodBank. Drop off donations in the UC Courtyard to help give back to our student community. Please bring in your dry and canned goods in their original packaging or donate grocery store gift cards. Some most wanted items are: Herbs and spices Peanut
United Way: College Idol 2019
Support United Way while enjoying live musical acts from the campus community. Bring together a table of eight or make new friends on campus by joining another table. Tickets are $15/each or $13/ticket for table of eight. First come, first served. Contact Stephanie Craig scraig02@uoguelph.ca for tickets. You can also participate in the costume contest!