U of G News

ONLINE: Take the Stress out of IBS
2022-03-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or a nervous/stressed stomach, by tackling the two greatest triggers of IBS symptoms: diet and stress.
This five-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O’Reilly, dietitian, meets online for an hour on Wednesday evenings, once a week for five weeks.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Register online.

ONLINE: Wellness Grant Program Information Session
2022-03-03 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 information sessions 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!

Thriving in Action: A Mindful Approach to Academics
2022-03-03 13:00 - 14:20 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Explore how to be in and make the most of the present moment. A mindful approach can help you to pay attention to yourself and what is around you and can be directly transferred to becoming a thriving student. Learn how mindfulness strategies can be applied to planning, increasing your focus, and taking notes in lecture and from texts.
Pending public health guidelines, this workshop may move online. Registrants will be notified.
Registration is required: https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3663908.
This workshop is offered by Learning Services and Student Wellness.

GREAT at U of G Presents: Ryan Edwards, Canada's Top Mentalist!
2022-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE and Peter Clark Hall, Ontario, Canada
Join us virtually as we show appreciation for University of Guelph employees with Canada’s top mentalist, Ryan Edwards!
Ryan does not claim to be a mind reader, but instead uses all five senses to make it seem as he has a sixth sense. After 20 years of mastering the art, He is regarded as one of the best thinkers and performers of magic and mentalism in the world! He has used his skills to work on TV shows on Yes Tv, the Syfy Network, the Space Network, Tru Tv, and the CW.
For staff who are on campus during this time, there will be a watch party in Peter Clark Hall. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. where staff are welcome to drop in as prizes are distributed and staff get the opportunity to chat with each other. Starting at noon the virtual performance will be streamed for viewing!
Register now!
If you are registering after March 2, please email GREAT@uoguelph.ca for the event link.
Night shift staff will have the opportunity to engage in a 1-hour interactive virtual show on Thursday, March 3 at 11 p.m. Viewing location to be determined. If you are a night shift staff ensure when you register you select “Night shift” and details will be emailed to you closer to event date.

ONLINE: Knowledge Mobilization Across Sectors - Panel Discussion
2022-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join the Waterloo Wellington Knowledge Mobilization Community and come learn about knowledge mobilization through mini case studies and a facilitated panel discussion! This session brings together panelists from the agri-food, aging and social justice and arts sectors to share their expertise:

Adriana Radulovici, PhD, Executive Secretary of GEO BON
Susan Brown, MSc, Director of Research Coordination and Research-Practice Integration at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)
Aly Bailey, PhD, Mitacs postdoc, McMaster University, Department of Health, Aging & Society and Adjunct, ReVision Centre, University of Guelph

Panelists will share examples of KMb project implementation, and reflect on their KMb goals, approach, outcomes, and lessons learned.
Please register online for this session. (Note that registration is required in order to receive the session link).
You can find more details about panelists at https://waterloowellingtonkmbcommunity.ca/events

ONLINE: Arts & Science Connections Conference - Day 1
2022-03-07 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Create your own conference by attending one, a few or all six presentations, workshops and panels that have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully packaged to create “Arts and Science Connections: A Deconstructed Conference about Career Possibilities”. Sessions run over two days: March 7 and 9.
These events are open to ALL students and U of G alumni who have a talent, passion and curiosity for the arts and sciences and wish to learn more about career building!
Learn more online.
Arts and Science Connections is presented by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences; the College of Arts; the College of Biological Sciences; Alumni Affairs and Development; and The Experiential Learning Hub.

ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies
2022-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful strategies, new tips and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour on three consecutive Monday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Register online.

ONLINE: Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2022
2022-03-08 09:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This FREE one-day virtual conference, titled “Honouring International Women’s Day 2022: Research, Recognize & Reimagine” is meant to showcase research that celebrates achievements of women and/or brings awareness to gender-based disparities, with an emphasis on BIPOC futurities and intersectionality.
The conference will feature excellent keynote speakers, student presentations and feminist entertainment!

Layla Staats shares her experiences defending the water in the Wet’suwet’en Territory, and the importance of unity, especially as women, in empowering ourselves and in defending our truths.
Kween explores the shift from Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, to Violence, Harm and Oppression and looks to a more intersectional lens that is uncomfortable and supports experiences that BIPOC communities are facing.
Dr. Srinivasan presents a conversation about her research spanning 25 years on daughter discrimination in India and Canada, root causes of such discrimination, and the emergence of daughter preference.

Register for our FREE virtual event!

ONLINE: Virtual Japanese Garden Design Course
2022-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Instructor: Cael Wishart
Japanese gardens have been an inspiration for centuries, influencing the creation of new gardens and landscapes both in Japan and in the West. In this introductory course to Japanese garden design, you will learn about the traditional techniques used to establish gardens of peace and Zen. These gardens require a high attention to detail, involving various techniques in pruning and shaping plants, the importance of viewpoints, wood preservation methods, as well as the unique applications of water and stone and how they connect to each other within the garden to create this compositional balance and harmony. Wherever your interest lie, in theory or in practice, this course is intended to help you appreciate and understand this unique tradition.
Fee: $20 (plus HST) per person.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Tip The Scales - From Procrastination to Motivation!
2022-03-08 16:00 - 16:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
In this interactive workshop, Learning Peer Helpers from McLaughlin Library will guide you through techniques that can help you to structure your studies, prioritize commitments, and overcome procrastination.
Registration is required.

ONLINE: Arts & Science Connections Conference - Day 2
2022-03-09 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Create your own conference by attending one, a few or all six presentations, workshops and panels that have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully packaged to create “Arts and Science Connections: A Deconstructed Conference about Career Possibilities”. Sessions run over two days, March 7 and 9.
These events are open to ALL students and U of G alumni who have a talent, passion and curiosity for the arts and sciences and wish to learn more about career building!
Learn more online.
Arts and Science Connections is presented by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences; the College of Arts; the College of Biological Sciences; Alumni Affairs and Development; and The Experiential Learning Hub.

ONLINE: India and the World
2022-03-09 09:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India’s independence.
Speakers:
India’s Foreign Policy in 2047: Aligned or Balanced?
Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor, The Hindu
India and China: Will they be friends in 2047?
Kanti Bajpai, Wilmar Professor of Asian Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
India in 2047: At the center of an interdependent neighborhood
Rohan Samarajiva, Founding Chair, LIRNEasia
Moderator: John Harriss, Professor Emeritus of International Studies at Simon Fraser University
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

Learn more online.

ONLINE: Decreasing Headaches
2022-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
More than three or four headaches a month are too many!
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and decrease headache pain.
This four-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for 90 minutes, once a week, for four weeks.
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Register online.

ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop - Insect Series
2022-03-10 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Arboretum is hosting a series of online workshops about insects. Join us to learn more about butterflies, moths, dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic insects.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per session.
Introduction to Insects – Thursday, March 10
Insects are one of the largest and most diverse groups of organisms on the entire planet! From tiny, determined ants to big, beautiful moths, these creatures are amazing and often under-appreciated. Let’s take a peek at the life of insects and how they fit into our world!
Dragonflies and Damselflies – Thursday, March 17
Beware of dragons! Summertime is the time to keep your eyes to the skies for dragonflies and damselflies zipping around… But there’s more to these incredible insects than just fast flying. Join us in learning more about the voracious predators patrolling our skies!
Butterflies and Moths – Thursday, March 24
Who doesn’t love colourful butterflies? Moths just might surprise you in how beautiful and incredible they can be, too. Join us in learning more about the biology of butterflies and moths, and discover some of the amazing species you might see around!
Aquatic Insects – Thursday, March 31
It’s a whole new world under the water surface but the many critters that live there are well suited for the job! Water scorpions and whirligig beetles are just a few of the insects you might find in your local pond or river. Join us in learning more about these wacky, aquatic insects!

ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop - Virtual Insect Series
2022-03-10 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Arboretum is hosting a series of online workshops about insects. Join us to learn more about butterflies, moths, dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic insects.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per session.
Learn more online.

Thriving in Action: Making Connections at University
2022-03-10 13:00 - 14:30 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Feeling a sense of connection is directly linked not only with positive wellbeing but with academic success. Connectedness helps reduce major risk factors that can be barriers to scholastic thriving. This workshop will support the development of connection with ourselves, with friends and family, and with our campus.
Pending public health guidelines, this workshop may move online.
Registrants will be notified. Registration is required: https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3663901
This workshop is offered by Learning Services and Student Wellness.

ONLINE: China - Its Rise and Consequences
2022-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Ontario
The Olympics returned to a new and emboldened China. What should we learn from China’s transformation?
Featuring:

Michael Szonyi – Director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and Frank Wen-Hsuing Wu Memorial Professor of Chinese History at Harvard University
Theresa Lee – Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph
Norman Smith – Professor, Department of History, University of Guelph

Virtual EventRegister at uoguel.ph/pols-mar11
Hosted by the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and the Department of Political Science

ONLINE: Yoga for you and the Planet - How to Fight
2022-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
2nd Annual U of Guelph Yoga Speaker Series 2022
Please join our second speaker event on March 13 at 2 p.m. ET via Zoom!
Diana O’Reilly will be speaking on the topic of “How to Fight”. The Climate Crisis of our age demands that we battle for the wellbeing of our world. How we fight as yogis are our challenge.
Diana has been teaching yoga in the UK for the past 15 years and is currently Chair of the British Wheel of Yoga. Diana will reference the Bhagavad Gita and Thich Nhat Hahn’s book How to Fight during her talk.
Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat! The event includes a short yoga practice.
Program:
Yoga: 2:00 to 2:20 p.m.Talk: 2:20 to 3:00 p.m.Q&A: 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.
To find more details on this event please visit our website.
This event is sponsored by Wellness@Work University of Guelph and is hosted by U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective.

ONLINE: Time Management 101
2022-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join Learning Peer Helpers from McLaughlin Library for this workshop on time management, covering the topics of how to create a schedule, time management for studying and time management apps, followed by a question and answer period.
Registration is required.

Vigil for Ukraine
2022-03-15 12:30 - 13:00 | Branion Plaza, Branion Plaza, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Members of the University of Guelph community are invited to join in a vigil for those affected by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Join us in Branion Plaza for:

remarks and readings by members of the Ukrainian Student Club
remarks from U of G senior leadership
a prayer for peace
a moment of silence

As this is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather.
This event is organized by the Ukrainian Student Club.
Need support?

Multi-Faith Resource Team, (519) 824-4120, Ext. 58909
Student Counselling Services, Ext. 53244
Crisis Text Line, text “UofG” to 686868
Employee Assistance Program for faculty and staff, 1-800-265-8310.
Homewood Health, U of G’s employee and family assistance program provider, offers recovery and coping strategies for those experiencing a traumatic event.

International students in need of support may also choose to contact the International Student Advisors:

Matthew Keefe – mkeefe@uoguelph.ca
Pugaleni Iynkaran – iynkaran@uoguelph.ca

Student Wellness has also provided information on how to cope during times of uncertainty.

ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop - Infographic Design and Development
2022-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Go beyond the academic poster: learn all about best practices for designing engaging and visually appealing infographics.
By the end of this Skills for Research Impact workshop, participants will be able to:

Describe the principles of visual design
Select appropriate resources to help make visual layouts
Create a basic infographic using PowerPoint as a graphic design tool

Learn more online.

ONLINE: Stress Less for Tests
2022-03-15 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods.
This three-hour program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. You can begin today!
Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the program. Register online.

Black-Owned Vendor Marketplace
2022-03-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Ontario, Canada
Join us in the UC Courtyard to shop from a number of small Black-owned businesses local to Guelph and surrounding areas. In collaboration with Guelph Market, the Cultural Diversity Office and Guelph Black Students’ Association are excited to host the first-ever Black-Owned Vendor Market at the U of G. Vendors will be selling a variety of handmade and artisan goods including clothing, body care items, food, personal accessories and more.

ONLINE: HeForShe at U of G Virtual Keynote with Dr. Hadiya Roderique
2022-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join us virtually for the HeForShe at U of G keynote featuring Dr. Hadiya Roderique. She will explore the importance of equality and why it benefits everyone and will challenge the barriers to integrating diversity and inclusion and show the power behind a more equitable workplace. In 2017, Dr. Roderique sparked discussion in boardrooms across Canada with her viral Globe and Mail feature essay, “Black on Bay Street.” The author and lawyer was named one of Canada’s 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2018, and was recognized with the Rising Star award from the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers.
This virtual event will also celebrate gender equality initiatives of the Guelph community, including presentations of student scholarships and an award for a local business.

Campus Fresh Food Market
2022-03-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Ontario, Canada
This on-campus market offers fresh fruit and vegetables for the U of G campus, priced on a sliding-scale. The reduced end is as affordable as we can offer it (30-50% off of retail), and the other end is similar to grocery store pricing. Choose what you’d like to pay in that range — no questions asked! Please note that this is a CASHLESS market and we ask customers to bring their own reusable bags.

ONLINE and IN-PERSON: College Royal 2022
2022-03-19 09:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE and IN-PERSON, Ontario, Canada
The College Royal Society invites you to venture into the Royal Forest March 19 and 20! Check out barn tours, livestock shows, art shows, live club displays and more! There are plenty of events for everyone to enjoy!
During COVID-19, in-person College Royal events are open to students, faculty and staff and their immediate families. The external community is welcome to attend online events. Find the full event listing at www.collegeroyalsociety.com! Those attending in-person events must follow all COVID-19 safety protocols including adhering to U of G’s vaccination policy, wearing a mask, completing the COVID-19 Daily Screening Form, staying home if unwell, etc.
Catch all of the details by exploring our website, or check us out on Facebook and Instagram @collegeroyalsociety!

ONLINE: Experiences of Discrimination in Guelph Wellington - A Discussion of Research Findings and Community Reflections
2022-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership (GWLIP), the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute, and the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph are hosting a webinar on the International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This webinar will discuss the findings and methodology of a recent study entitled “Discrimination Experienced by Immigrants, Visible Minorities, and Indigenous Peoples in Guelph and Wellington County”. This research was developed in partnership with the Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST), Western University, and the City of Guelph. It explores the extent and context of discrimination experienced by the residents of Guelph and Wellington County with the goal of supporting the development of evidence-based anti-discrimination initiatives at the local level.
This session will include the following panelists:

Hoda Ghonim, Newcomer Health Programs | SHORE Centre
Ingrid Brand, Principal | Brand Intercultural
Kayla, CEO | The Kween Company
Sara Sayyed, Senior Advisor of Equity, Anti-Racism and Indigenous Initiatives | City of Guelph
Hosted by Samantha Blostein, Global Engagement Specialist, Community Engaged Scholarship Institute / Guelph Institute of Development Studies / College of Social and Applied Human Sciences

Register online.

ONLINE: Exploring Careers Impacting the Environment
2022-03-21 12:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Create your own event experience by attending one, some or all sessions at the Exploring Careers Impacting the Environment: Career Series. Attend a presentation, information session, career panel, even a job fair featuring employers hiring students who want to have an impact on the environment!
Broaden your perspective and make new connections about the possibilities in your environmental career journey.

Hear about career journeys from alumni
Learn to leverage experiential learning opportunities for your resume
Develop an understanding of the environmental labour market and resources to help you maximize your success in this field

This event is open to ALL students and U of G alumni who have a talent, passion, and curiosity for making an impact on the environment!
Learn more online.

World Water Day 2022
2022-03-22 09:00 - 17:30 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute for World Water Day 2022 at the University of Guelph! The theme for this year is Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible. Join us for a campus-wide and community event!
Registration is mandatory for both in-person and virtual attendance. There is no cost for this event.
Groundwater provides 30% of Canada’s water supply and more than half of all drinking water worldwide, but little is known about this critically important resource, and it is threatened by contamination, overuse, and climate change. To bring awareness to this vital but unseen resource, the United Nations has declared 2022 the year of groundwater, dedicating its annual World Water Day event to Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible. We invite you to join us on March 22 to amplify the importance of sustainable groundwater management.
More information, including call for posters, speakers, and the full agenda can be found on the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute website.

Arboretum Workshop: The Art and Practice of Pruning
2022-03-22 13:00 - 16:30 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
This half-day indoor/outdoor practical workshop teaches the principles of easy and correct pruning in the home landscape. Participants learn how to choose the right equipment and how to keep it sharp and clean. Pruning techniques will be shown and practiced on a variety of shrubs and small trees.
Fee: $60 (plus HST) per person if booked before the early bird deadline of Monday, March 14, 2022. After the early bird deadline the fee is $70 (plus HST).
In-person – Proof of vaccination required.
