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Writing in the Sciences Workshop: A Song of Ice and Fire
Winter is coming, and you need to write that scientific paper. But do you feel you know nothing about writing an engaging science paper? If so, come explore how the Game of Thrones character, Daenerys, develops from an abused sister into a powerful Queen who proclaims, "I am the dragon's daughter, and I swear to
Vigil in Honour of Students in Jan. 8 Plane Crash
A vigil will be held Friday, January 10 for U of G graduate students Ghanimat Azhdari and Milad Ghasemi Ariani who died in the Ukraine International Airlines crash on January 8. War Memorial Hall opens at 7 p.m. Remarks will begin at 8 p.m. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of
Writing Tune-Up Workshop: Grammar (Day 1)
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. It is open to graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. The workshop is useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well
Writing Tune-Up Workshop: Grammar (Day 2)
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. It is open to graduate and undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, faculty and staff at the University of Guelph, as well as Guelph community members. The workshop is useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Path – Reconciliation, Learning and Landscape Architecture”
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Chris Grosset. Grosset is Chair of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects Reconciliation Advisory Committee, and partner at NVision InSight Group - an Indigenous consulting firm. Through his lecture, he will explore the formal and informal paths
Effective Online Facilitation: Facilitating Your Distance Education Course
This two-part session is intended for instructors and TAs who will be facilitating Distance Education (DE) courses in the upcoming winter semester. Those who are new to DE or who simply want a refresher course are welcome to attend. Part 1: CourseLink (Brightspace/D2L) (90 min) The first part of the session will provide an overview
Moment of Silence in Honour of Lives Lost on UIA Flight 752
On Wednesday, January 15, the University of Guelph will join with other Canadian universities in observing a moment of silence to honour the lives lost on Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. The moment of silence allows our community to show its support for those affected by this tragedy and allows community members to grieve together.
Introduction to Citation Management Workshop
This presentation will walk you through the benefits of citation management and explain how you can use citation managers to keep track of your research and speed up the citation process. Participants are required to bring a laptop to the session. We will focus on using Zotero and Mendeley and recommend you come with them
2020 Derry Dialogues: One Health – Linking Human, Animal and Environmental Wellbeing
The Derry Dialogues, made possible by the vision and support of Margaret and Douglas Derry, embody the ideas and values of interdisciplinary approaches to the big issues of our time. The speakers in this annual series reflect the values of the University of Guelph and are engaged in holistic, rigorous and interdisciplinary engagement as much
2020 FarmSmart Conference
The 2020 FarmSmart Conference will feature presentations addressing current and emerging technology and innovation across a range of topics, from crop and livestock production to soil and environmental management, business, marketing and general interest. University of Guelph speakers at this event include, Profs. Bonnie Mallard, Richard Vyn, Alfons Weersink, Laura Van Eerd, Ryan Clemmer and
“Park Your Thoughts”: Open Forum on Parking at U of G
Join Campus Parking Services on Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Centre Courtyard to share your thoughts about parking services on campus. Staff from Campus Parking Services will be on hand to learn more about how people arrive to campus each day, where they come from and their thoughts on
Students: Free Pizza for Sharing Your IT Woes!
The U of G IT Strategy Team wants to hear from students about their experience with IT on campus. Are you frustrated with certain systems? Is it hard to find the information you need? Have ideas about how to make things better? We are holding two workshops - each one hour - on Jan. 20
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Intro to Python
Interested in using Python but don't know where to start? Join us for a hands-on, two-part workshop for folks with little experience programming. We will cover the basics of working with data in Python. We'll cover reading-in data from an external source followed by some simple manipulation and analysis using the built-in capabilities that are
An Introduction to Podcasting Workshop
Join this two-hour workshop to walk through the steps of creating a podcast: from planning, scripting, gathering music and sound effects. This session will provide instruction on free, open-source software called Audacity for recording and editing your podcast. After this workshop, you’ll be able to: Identify the steps for creating a podcast Recognize how to
Data Skills Workshop: 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
Skills for Research Impact: Website Design and Digital Accessibility
Build your own website: explore available platforms and consider website structure, content, budget and accessibility.
Closer To Home Documentary Screening – “The Haircut”
The Cultural Diversity Office hosts "Closer to Home" a four-part documentary screening. Each documentary is centered around the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous and racialized Canadians. Each screening will be followed by a Q&A/panel discussion with community members and the film's cast and crew. The first edition of Closer To Home will feature the documentary
Black History Month: Sandra Brewster’s ‘Token|Contemporary Ongoing’ Exhibit
On display at the Art Gallery of Guelph and highlighted during Black History Month, Token | Contemporary Ongoing is an exhibit conceived by Sandra Brewster as artist-in-residence at the Art Gallery of Ontario. Focusing on the belongings of acquaintances and friends from Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora, physical objects are combined with representations of these tokens rendered
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
Continuity and Change in Animal Protection Work and Policy Presentation
Dr. Kendra Coulter presents "Continuity and Change in Animal Protection Work and Policy." She is leading a SSHRC-funded project on animal cruelty investigations and prevention. Please join us for a meet and greet with Dr. Coulter in PAHL 3826 after the talk. Dr. Coulter holds the Chancellor's Chair for Research Excellence and is chair of