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!
Data Skills Workshop: Data Visualization with Tableau – Part 2
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
How to Craft a Captivating Pitch Workshop
Whether you are trying to sell yourself, secure funds or motivate a team, understanding how to create a captivating pitch and be a compelling storyteller is pivotal to a successful career! Come out and learn the basics in a warm, welcoming environment. No special skills or prior experience is required to attend this workshop.
Fall Preview Day 2019
Fall Preview Day is the University of Guelph’s largest on-campus recruitment event! Take part in a resource fair in the Mitchell Gym and tours happening across campus. The event is expected to draw thousands of prospective students and their parents, who will take campus tours, learn about academic programs and meet faculty and staff. Opening
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: “Straight Curve” Film Screening
Join the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre folks for a screening of the film Straight Curve, which addresses the issues of unrealistic body ideals and the lack of representation in the media. The film will be followed by a panel discussion, aimed at better understanding these issues through the sharing of lived experiences. The Mental
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: Resource Fair
Learn about all the resources on campus available to support your mental well-being! Different campus partners will be there with fun, interactive displays and giveaways. The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of Guelph developed
Shifting Landscapes: Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century
Part of the World in 2030 Event Series Jessie Thomson discusses humanitarian action in the 21st century. Thomson will speak about the role of humanitarian aid in today's international development landscape and discuss the strategies and skills that will be required to address current and future challenges in the sector. Thomson holds an honours BA
Anxiety Workshop: Skills and Strategies
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Monday evenings for three sessions. The program fee is $10 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for all others.
Perfectionism in the Workplace Workshop
Join this discussion-based workshop with a focus on identifying effective strategies for reducing perfectionism. The learning objectives for this session include: Recognize if you are a perfectionist Identify ways in which perfectionists behave Identify strategies to modify or decrease your own perfectionist behaviours Consider the impact of perfectionism in the workplace Facilitator: Joannah O'Hatnick is
Treaties Recognition Week: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
In 1996, the Aboriginal Rights Coalition worked with Indigenous Elders and teachers to develop an interactive way of learning the history most Canadians are never taught. The Blanket Exercise was the result; it has since been offered thousands of times and the fourth edition was released in 2016. The Blanket Exercise is based on participatory
Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – Open Data
In this interactive course, you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use open data in your research. This workshop is for anyone that has little to some knowledge about open data. At the end of the workshop, you will know how to access free data
Experience Guelph Career Fair
The Experience Guelph Career Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students from all programs. Many employers in attendance have full-time, part-time and co-op opportunities posted on Experience Guelph. Students of all years and programs are encouraged to attend this fair to network with employers and find out more about job
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionsim
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this Control Academic Stress workshop, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn techniques for managing perfectionism. At any time of the year, you can book an appointment to receive confidential, individualized support on the topics discussed in
Accessibility Town Hall
Share your concerns about physical accessibility on campus and speak to key decision-makers. If you have experienced barriers to accessing certain buildings or routes on campus, including snow and ice, then this is a great opportunity to be heard and help brainstorm solutions. RSVP online. If you can’t attend the Town Hall, but want to