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ONLINE: Where Do I Even Begin?! – Planning and Organizing Written Assignments

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Do you have a case of the Blank Page Blues? Feeling overwhelmed by your paper and not even sure where to begin? Absolutely bamboozled by the notion of meeting the highest word count you’ve ever encountered? Join us for tips and tricks to chip away at that massive block of stone until you have a

ONLINE: Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Residential School

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Join the Indigenous Student Centre on October 22 to participate in a virtual tour facilitated by the Woodland Cultural Centre. Follow Lorrie Gallant, as she gives a tour of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School. During the video Lorrie provides the history of the institution over its 140-year operation. The tour features multiple rooms in

ONLINE: Publishing Your Data and Preparing Your Data for Deposit

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

In this session, participants will learn about why they should publish their research data, where to publish their data, and best practices for preparing their data for sharing and preservation in a data repository. A brief overview of the data deposit process for the Agri-environmental Research Data Repository and the University of Guelph Research Data

ONLINE: Publishing your data – Preparing your data for deposit.

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

In this session, participants will learn about why they should publish their research data, where to publish their data, and best practices for preparing their data for sharing and preservation in a data repository. A brief overview of the data deposit process for the Agri-environmental Research Data Repository and the University of Guelph Research Data

ONLINE: Create Posters with Canva

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Canva is a web-based graphic design tool to create posters, infographics, social media posts and more. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice creating a poster. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: discuss strengths and limitations of Canva identify strategies for designing your

ONLINE: “But Do You Have a Thesis Statement Tho?”- Writing Strong Thesis Statements

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This session will help you construct strong thesis statements while avoiding pitfalls and difficulties that writers commonly experience. The discussion consists of two parts. The first section explores different approaches in constructing thesis statements. The purpose of this section is to help you understand what is being asked of you in your writing assignment and

ONLINE: University Life Hack – Writing with the Pomodoro Technique

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further! Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a Pomodoro session to boost productivity, improve focus and get your writing and work done in the comfort of community with other like-minded students. The Pomodoro

ONLINE: Virtual Bird ID with Chris Earley

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ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Birding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,

ONLINE: Take the Stress out of IBS

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or a stressed stomach. This skills program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets weekly on Fridays, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., for five sessions. Registration: $20 for U of G students $50 for members of USW Local 4120

ONLINE: Dissertation Boot Camp (DBC) – Registration Deadline

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This intensive one-week (Nov. 23 to 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis writing goals and accelerate their time to completion. Participants are expected to participate in all five days. DBC offers graduate students focused and supported individual time to write, as well as lessons

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Mitchell Joachim

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Mitchell Joachim of Terreform ONE speaking on "Design Against Extinction: Animal Aided Design in the Urban Landscape." All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture.

ONLINE: Create Posters with Canva

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Canva is a web-based graphic design tool to create posters, infographics, social media posts and more. Use templates or create from scratch. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice creating a poster. During the end of the workshop, participants will: discuss strengths and limitations of Canva identify strategies

ONLINE: STOP Worrying!

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

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. Registration: $5 for U of G students $20 for members of USW Local 4120 $40 for all others

ONLINE: Government of Canada Employment Networking Event for Students

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Interested in a career in the public sector? Engage with government departments and agencies from the comfort of home! This unique opportunity is exclusive to U of G students and includes opportunities to: Learn about employment in the public sector Meet U of G alumni and other Government of Canada employees to hear about their

ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom – Business and Social Sciences

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OER)! OER are educational materials (including textbooks, modules, streaming media, simulations and much more) that are an exciting alternative to commercially published textbooks and other course materials. Whether you’re looking

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Paul Cureton

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Paul Cureton of Lancaster University, UK. He will be speaking on "Design Futures: Visualization, Mapping and Strategies". All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture.

ONLINE: Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

WeVideo is a web-based video editing and creation tool. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice editing and creating video. During the end of the workshop, participants will: learn what WeVideo is and what it can do discuss the process for creating a video list tools for recording

ONLINE: Undergraduate Writing Camp / Night of the Living Essays

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Having trouble getting started on your next paper? Want advice on improving your academic writing? For two nights only, Writing Peers are hosting the first online Undergraduate Writing Camp / Night of the Living Essays event. Choose from a variety of 20-minute online writing workshops designed to help you develop useful academic writing strategies for

ONLINE: Anxiety – Skills and Strategies

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Tuesday evenings, from 7 to 8 p.m.,