U of G News

ONLINE: Women in Sports Analytics – Journeys into Data Science Featuring Erika Munoz
2022-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) presents: From Physics and Astronomy to Data Scientist in Sports Analytics
With a rapidly evolving usage of analytics in professional sports in North America, MLS, NBA and NHL teams need to innovate to win championships. Erika Munoz will provide her insights on working as a data scientist in this dynamic area for the past few years. She will discuss how her expertise in Physics and Astronomy translated into entering the field of Sports Analytics along with the knowledge she has developed and the type of tools that she routinely uses.
This presentation is part of the CARE-AI, Master of Data Science, and She’s Got Game Women in Sports Analytics – Journeys into Data Science Seminars.

ONLINE: Stress Eating
2022-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
If going to the fridge is your #1 stress-management strategy, it may be time to learn more about how stress drives us to emotional eating, and ways to start addressing it.
This two-hour online workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic will include tips on decreasing emotional eating, integrating biofeedback, and trying four emotional calming strategies.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the workshop. Register online.

Owl Prowl - Adults
2022-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 | R.J. Hilton Centre, 384 College Avenue East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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 to this program will take place indoors, but participants are encouraged to dress warmly in preparation for a walk outdoors at night. The Adults only program is for adults and teens aged 14+. The Families program is open to everyone, however children must be accompanied by an adult.
*Maximum 25 people.
Check out this video of a past Owl Workshop.
Fee: $12 (plus HST) per person, per session (evening). Please register at least one week in advance so we can be sure we have enough registrants to run the program.

ONLINE: Wellness Grant Program Information Session
2022-02-07 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Wellness@Work Grant Program encourages faculty and staff across all campuses and research stations at the University of Guelph to help promote wellness in their workplace through the implementation of a tailored health‐promoting program, approach or idea in their workplace.
Virtual sessions will be held for any interested faculty and staff to attend to learn more about the Wellness Grant Program and ask questions. ​​​​​​​Register now!

Senate Meeting
2022-02-07 17:30 | OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, 25 McGilvray Street
Senate meetings are open to the public. Please e-mail univsec@uoguelph.ca to register.
For more information about the agenda, location and timing of the meeting please visit the Secretariat’s Governance Portal to access the agenda package.
Agenda packages are published approximately one week in advance of the meeting.

ONLINE: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design Course
2022-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Instructor: Cael Wishart
Learn how to design a diverse garden space that attracts native wildlife species through key design elements, plant choices and maintenance needs. This course will draw from concepts found in The Arboretum’s Gosling Wildlife Gardens, while also offering insight on design features and plant species that have proven to be successful in our local Ontario setting. From attracting endangered pollinators to gardening with native plants, participants discover the relationships between plants and wildlife and how these ideas can be applied to a backyard!
Fee: $30 (plus HST) per person.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: From Reproductive Rights to the Girl Effect
2022-02-08 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy
Join us for Dr. Potvin’s research presentation on reproductive rights and Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.
Speaker: Jacqueline Potvin
Postdoctoral researcher
Department of Political Science
University of Guelph
Join us: https://uoguel.ph/POLISCI22-1
Hosted by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and the Department of Political Science

ONLINE: HeForShe Workshop - Let's Talk Gender Equality
2022-02-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty. This year’s workshops will be hosted virtually through the Zoom platform and ​​​will be facilitated by students from the Lang School.
Register online.

ONLINE: Black History Month - Stirrin' the Pot: Afro-Caribbean Cooking Class
2022-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
As part of Black History Month, Chef  Vanessa Simon teaches us how to make some delicious Caribbean dishes. If you are a BIPOC-identifying student at the U of G, register by Feb. 3 to receive a gift card to go towards the purchase of groceries for this event!
Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.

ONLINE: Migration of Dalit Women Domestic Workers from Andhra Pradesh to the Gulf Countries
2022-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This webinar will present findings from a study that sought to understand the local forces and challenges that induce women to migrate from villages in India to Gulf countries as domestic workers. Comparing Dalit and non-Dalit women, the study used quantitative and qualitative data to understand changes in socio-economic status of women migrant workers.
Speakers:

Shailaja Menon, Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Studies of Ambedkar University Delhi
Yamanapalli Sreenivasulu, Faculty in the Centre for Economics and Social Studies (CESS) Hyderabad.

Learn more online.
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) & Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI)

ONLINE: Education in India 2047
2022-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
EDUCATION IN INDIA 2047
8:30-10:00 p.m. IST | 10:00-11:30 a.m. EST
The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India’s independence.
Nandini Sundar, Professor of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics
Universities in India 2047
Ashwini Deshpande, Professor of Economics, Ashoka University
India 2047: Gender Equality at Work and at Home
Rukmini Banerji, CEO, PRATHAM
Every child in school and learning well: From vision to reality by 2047
Moderator: Franco Vaccarino, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and former President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Guelph
Learn more online.
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) with support from:

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Guelph Institute of Development Studies
Guelph Institute for Environmental Research
International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
Office of International Strategy and Partnerships
One Health Institute
Ontario Veterinary College

ONLINE: Education India - India 2047 Speaker Series
2022-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The India 2047 lecture series commemorates 75 years of India’s independence.
The Education in India webinar will feature:

Nandini Sundar, Professor of Sociology, Delhi School of Economics
Ashwini Deshpande, Professor of Economics, Ashoka University
Rukmini Banerji, CEO, PRATHAM
Moderator: Franco Vaccarino, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and former President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Guelph

Register online.
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)

ONLINE: Dairy cattle behavior in modern production systems. Are we forgetting about the cows’ individuality?
2022-02-09 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare is hosting monthly seminars on animal welfare. February’s seminar will be given by Dr. Joao Costa and will discuss dairy cattle behavior in modern production systems. Are we forgetting about the cows’ individuality?
Join the Zoom meeting online.

ONLINE: HeForShe Workshop - Let's Talk Gender Equality
2022-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Let’s Talk Gender Equality. Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty. This year’s workshops will be hosted virtually through the Zoom platform and ​​​will be facilitated by students from the Lang School.
Register online.

ONLINE: Black History Month Workshop - Mapping Out Your Pleasure and Liberation
2022-02-09 19:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Hosted by sexual health educator Natty Love as part of our Black History Month programming, this workshop is an interactive and explorative guide on how to begin liberating your sexual pleasure through a trauma-informed, African, Caribbean, and Black lens.
Please note that this event is exclusive to Black-identifying students in the U of G community. If you are a Black-identifying student at the U of G, register by Feb. 3 to receive a swag bag filled with pleasure-positive goodies!
Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.

ONLINE: HeForShe Workshop - Let's Talk Gender Equality
2022-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Let’s Talk Gender Equality. Join the U of G community in an honest and engaging discussion around gender equality, with the bold objective of breaking down barriers and stereotypes. The workshop discussions are open to all U of G students, staff and faculty. This year’s workshops will be hosted virtually through the Zoom platform and ​​​will be facilitated by students from the Lang School.
Register online.

ONLINE: One Health Seminar Series - "Vaccine Hesitancy: Science, Publics and Democracy"
2022-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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.
Maya Goldenberg “Vaccine Hesitancy: Science, Publics & Democracy”
Associate Professor | Department of Philosophy
College of Arts | University of Guelph
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Black History Month - Who's Got Game? Virtual Games Nite
2022-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This Black History Month we are excited to host a virtual gamesnight featuring options from Jackbox Games®. There will be lots of prizes, so you don’t want to miss out!
Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.

ONLINE: Black History Month - “Our Dance of Revolution” Doc Screening and Discussion
2022-02-11 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
As part of our Black History Month programming in collaboration with Guelph Pride, we present a screening of “Our Dance of Revolution” — a documentary that tells the story of how Black queer folks in Toronto resisted the forces of marginalization and rose up to become a vibrant, fierce community. If you are a BIPOC-identifying student at the U of G, register by Feb 9 to receive an UberEats gift card for the purchase of a meal to enjoy during the event!
Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.

ONLINE: Yoga and Psyche - A Yogic Perspective on Mental Well-being
2022-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
2nd Annual U of Guelph Yoga Speaker Series 2022
Join us for our first event of the 2022 Yoga Speaker Series on Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. via Zoom!
Dr. J. I. (Hans) Bakker will be speaking about “Yoga and the Psyche: A Yogic Perspective on Mental Well-being”.
Dr. Hans Bakker, aka “Govinda”, taught sociology at the University of Guelph for 35 years. He has written about Gandhi and about rural sociology. His work on Gandhi and on the “Bhagavad Gita” was inspired by his year with the “Gandhi Peace Foundation” in India (1979-80).
Don’t forget to bring your Yoga Mat for the Yoga Session!
Program:

Yoga: 10 – 10:20 a.m.
Talk: 10:20 – 11 a.m.
Q&A: 11 – 11:30 a.m.

Find more details on this event at the 2nd Annual U of Guelph Yoga Speaker Series 2022.
This event is sponsored by Wellness@Work, University of Guelph and is hosted by U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective.

ONLINE: Visions for A Just Food Future on Campus: BIPOC Students’ Stories of Food
2022-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
BIPOC students at the University of Guelph, University of British Columbia, and University of Waterloo are invited to a free, online, digital storytelling workshop.
As a participant in the workshop, you will explore your ideas about, and experiences with, food and food (in)security by creating your own engaging two to four-minute digital story. Expert facilitators will guide you step-by-step through the process.
The deadline to apply to participate is January 31, 2022 (9 AM PST / 12 PM EST).

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture - "Recent Works by Walter Hood" of Hood Design Studio
2022-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture on recent work by Walter Hood, Creative Director and Founder of Hood Design Studio in Oakland, California. HDS is a cultural practice, working across art, fabrication, design, landscape, research and urbanism.
All are welcome to attend.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: 400 Years of Black History in Canada - Should we continue to exclude it from Canadian school and university programs?
2022-02-15 12:30 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Historian, researcher and writer, Dr Amadou Ba will share his research on Black history in Canada and North America and answer the question: Should we continue to exclude Black history in Canada from Canadian school and university programs?
Hosted by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop - Disseminating Research
2022-02-15 13:00 - 14:30 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
How do you share your research with non-academic audiences? Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics and media.
By the end of this Skills for Research Impact workshop, participants will be able to:

Recognize various opportunities for dissemination of research to non-academic audiences
Select an appropriate option for dissemination to your audience
List and apply skills learned related to popular dissemination mechanisms (e.g., social media, policy brief or 2-page summary, infographic or visual summary, media outreach)
List resources that will help disseminate your research in additional ways

Learn more online.

ONLINE: Black History Month - The Black Experience Workshop
2022-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
As part of our Black History Month programming, join us for an experience of radical awakening, relearning, and celebration in The Black Experience Workshop led by local anti-racist educator Selam Debs.
Learn more about Black History Month programming at U of G.

ONLINE: Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
2022-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Instructor: Robert Pavlis
Garden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the soil. We’ll cover lots of practical topics such as planting, maintenance, plant selection, sun/shade requirements, and some top picks. This course is suitable for the beginner and intermediate gardener.
Week 1: Understanding soil
Week 2: Selecting the right soil for gardens, raised beds and containers
Week 3: Perennials
Week 4: Trees and shrubs
Week 5: Spring and summer bulbs
Week 6: Ornamental grasses and garden myths
Week 7: Weeds, pests and diseases
Robert is a Master Gardener and garden writer who publishes two popular gardening blogs and has published several gardening books. He owns and operates a private botanical garden where he grows over 3,000 different varieties of plants.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or sign up for all seven and get one free ($60 instead of $70) Please note: You must sign up for all seven weeks at once in a single transaction to receive the discount
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Virtual My First Vegetable Garden
2022-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Instructor: Robert Pavlis
This course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering seeds and end with a detailed discussion of the 10 best vegetables for new gardeners. Focus is on hardiness zones 4 – 6.
We’ll cover the following topics:

Creating a new bed and different systems; in the ground, raised beds and growing in containers
Best soil selection and how to get it ready for the growing season
When to use seed vs transplants, and starting early indoors
Dealing with weeds and other gardening tricks
Watering, sun and fertilizer – keep them growing for a maximum yield
Harvesting and fall crops
Common vegetables myths

Robert is a Master Gardener and garden writer who publishes two popular gardening blogs and has published several gardening books. He owns and operates a private botanical garden where he grows over 3,000 different varieties of plants.
Fee: $40 (plus HST) per person. (This fee includes all four sessions.)
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women
2022-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night.
This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the workshop. Register online.

ONLINE: Cultivating a Sense of Peace, Happiness and Calm Workshop
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:30 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
How do you maintain your well-being throughout the semester and beyond?
How do you overcome feelings of dissatisfaction, agitation, overwhelm?
Join a conversation with a panel that includes expertise in psychotherapy, mental health, meditation and therapeutic yoga.
This workshop is offered in association with Counselling Services, Wellness at Work, Student Experience, and Student Wellness Services.

ONLINE: Women in Sports Analytics - Journeys into Data Science Featuring Gabrielle Campos
2022-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Center for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) Presents: Entering the Field of Baseball Analytics
Major League Baseball teams have pioneered the use of analytics in sport. As a result, front offices need to continuously increase the sophistication of their analytics pipelines to remain competitive. Gabrielle Campos will describe her experience working in this both exciting and challenging environment having entered the field relatively recently. She will talk about her pathway into Sports Analytics building on her quantitative knowledge gained from her background in Computer Engineering.
This presentation is part of the CARE-AI, Master of Data Science, and She’s Got Game Women in Sports Analytics – Journeys into Data Science seminars.
