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Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek - Australia: Research on the Reef and more
2023-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You’ll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises, mobulas, silvereyes and geladas. Join Chris and his enthusiasm for these informative and entertaining forays into the nature of our planet.
Wednesdays and Fridays, January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2023
Noon – 1 PM
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or book all six at once and pay $55 ($5 off the series).

Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
2023-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Winter is a hard season for many of us. The days are shorter, the quality of light is not as brilliant as the spring and summer months, the cold temperatures limit our activities and often lead us to retreat inside. For these reasons and more, our mental health can really suffer during the winter months. Join us for this creative workshop as we focus on how winter can be a season of healing dormancy and restoration. We will use art to explore the ways that we want to care for ourselves in this season.
Register now at https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e8JrR3logzTf8XQ.
Wellness@Work will provide the essential materials of four postcards for all those who register by end of the day on Jan. 9, to ensure that this workshop is accessible to all participants. The supplies will be available to pick-up on the 5th floor UC, South Tower from Isidora Nezic’s office on Jan. 12, between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Required Materials
The essential materials you will need to participate in this workshop are listed below. A list of optional materials is also listed. Having one or more of these on hand will enhance your artmaking experience.
Essential Art Materials:

4 to 8 rectangular postcards cut from white cardstock/watercolour paper (each postcard can be around 4 inches by 6 inches)
Pencil

Optional Art Materials:

Pencil crayons, markers, watercolours, acrylic paints, oil pastels, scrapbook paper, collage images

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek - Antarctica: Amazing Animals of the Last Continent
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You’ll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises, mobulas, silvereyes and geladas. Join Chris and his enthusiasm for these informative and entertaining forays into the nature of our planet.
Wednesdays and Fridays, January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2023
Noon to 1 p.m.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or book all six at once and pay $55 ($5 off the series).

HPC Physical Well-Being Series: Safely and Sustainably Increase Your Activity Levels
2023-01-19 12:15 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
After the holiday season, many of us may be trying to get back into our typical routines and start incorporating more physical activity into our day-to-day. But it may be overwhelming to try and find where to start safely in a way that feels good for your body and also is sustainable in the long term.
Join the Health and Performance Centre’s (HPC) physiotherapy experts to learn how to safely increase your physical activity levels during the winter months! In this talk facilitators will:

provide practical and manageable ways to increase physical activity
discuss how increasing activity looks different depending on the type of activity (i.e., strength training vs aerobic training)
share different activity options for the outdoors vs going to the gym
answer attendee questions related to the topic

Register at https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vaYjL2CnMl17tc. You can submit questions when your register that will be answered during the talks.
The HPC Physical Well-being Series is a collaboration between Wellness@Work and the University of Guelph’s Health & Performance Centre. The series will consist of a number of talks by HPC practitioners related to topics that support your physical well-being.

Winter Season Launch at the Art Gallery of Guelph
2023-01-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Join us on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m., for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s winter season. This season features three exhibitions that consider the importance of expanding political, personal and perceptual imaginations at this moment.
Together, Mary Kelly: To Witness the Future, Insoon Ha: Dirge, and Jason Lujan: Under a Star-Filled Sky speak to the critical role of art and visual culture in social change as forms of activism, healing and knowledge-building.
All welcome; refreshments will be served.
Learn more at https://artgalleryofguelph.ca/events/winter-season-launch/
Image detail: Mary Kelly, We don’t want to set the world on fire, detail, 2019, Duratrans print in LED light box, 172.4 x 115.25 x 7 cm. Courtesy of Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York.

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Interpreting Animal Gaits
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Interpreting an animal trail brings the story of the animal to life. This workshop will focus on animal gaits. How fast was the animal travelling? Gait analysis can even give insight into the mood of an animal.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

Guelph Gryphons 13th Annual "Frosty Mug"
2023-01-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Sleeman Centre, 50 Woolwich St,, Guelph, N1H 3T9
Guelph Gryphon Men’s Hockey Team vs. the Laurier Golden Hawks
“The Frosty Mug” is the Guelph Gryphons annual men’s varsity hockey game played at the Sleeman Centre. This event helps students, alumni, families, faculty, staff and corporate partners to re-connect with the University of Guelph.
The fan experience at this event is second-to-none as is the quality of the hockey that fans get to witness on the ice! The majority of players have had successful careers at the CHL level.
Tickets: https://gryphons.ca/tickets
Watch the game live online: https://oua.tv
Sponsored by: Axiom Mortgage Solutions

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek - Africa: The Ultimate Wildlife Safari (Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana)
2023-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You’ll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises, mobulas, silvereyes and geladas. Join Chris and his enthusiasm for these informative and entertaining forays into the nature of our planet.
Wednesdays and Fridays, January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20, 2023
12 noon – 1 PM
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person, per session or book all 6 at once and pay $55 ($5 off the series).

Student Volunteer Fair
2023-01-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Join Student Volunteer Connections for the 2023 Volunteer Fair!
This fair is an opportunity to speak face-to-face with local organizations about their current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Open to all students.
Learn more and register at: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/events/2023/01/volunteer-fair

Gathering Hope: Evidence and Inspiration for Environmental Action
2023-01-25 15:30 - 17:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join the Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance for a virtual panel discussion on evidence-based hope and environmental solutions. Kinross Chair Stephanie Cairns will moderate a discussion with high-profile panelists, including keynote speaker Dr. Elin Kelsey, author of Hope Matters.
“…because we only hear about problems, we’re missing the evidence of things that are moving in a positive direction. And what that ends up doing is it causes us to feel like all of our hard work is for naught…we’re at the starting line.”
— Dr. Elin Kelsey on CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks
Keynote
Dr. Elin Kelsey is a scholar and thought-leader for the evidence-based hope and climate solutions movement. She is the author of Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis (Greystone Books, 2020). Recognizing the crucial role of climate emotions to climate engagement, she works on a range of collaborative projects with researchers, artists, journalists, educators and youth. Kelsey is passionate about bringing science-based stories of hope and multi-species resilience to the public through workshops around the world.
Moderator
Stephanie Cairns, MSc is the 2022-23 Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance, a knowledge exchange chair which connects the academic focus of University of Guelph programs with real-world environmental governance initiatives, programs and practice. She has been advancing environmental solutions for over three decades, working with many of Canada’s leading NGOs, policy institutes, expert panels, and political leaders on the topics of circular economy, climate and clean energy, natural capital, and ecological restoration.
Panelists
Abhay Singh Sachal is a Canadian humanitarian, environmentalist, and activist who believes that engagement in dialogue and conversation can serve to spark change around the world. After a trip to the Arctic in 2016, he founded Break The Divide Foundation, a non-profit organization that connects youth around the world, fostering empathy and understanding to inspire local youth action projects in communities. Sachal sits on the Environmental and Climate Change Canada Youth Council and was recently named one of Canada’s Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalists.
Jacquie Hutchings is a chemical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo with a passion for environmental sustainability. After graduating and looking for new opportunities, Hutchings and her classmate Kayli Dale decided they couldn’t live and work in a world where the climate crisis was not a priority. They teamed up to found Friendlier, a reusable food packaging company. Friendlier now supports over 150 businesses across Ontario and the founders have been included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2023 in the Social Impact category.
Jane McDonald is the senior vice-president at the advisory firm Climate and Nature Solutions. Her 20+ years of experience as an executive in the environmental sector include serving as Policy Director for the Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, leading two of Canada’s major sustainability think tanks, and advocating for renewable energy growth in the corporate world. McDonald currently serves as a board director of the Transition Accelerator and was named one of Foresight Canada’s 20 Women Leading Clean Tech 2022.
Trennon Wint is a bachelor of science student at the University of Guelph studying wildlife biology and conservation with a minor in applied geomatics. He has always been fascinated with the natural world and has found a sense of community in the way that nature brings people together. On campus, Wint has volunteered as a bird-of-prey handler and outreach representative at Wild Ontario, conducted research on droughts and precision agriculture, and worked as a research assistant with the Ontario Public Interest Research Group to address social and environmental concerns.
Learn more at https://csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2023/01/gathering-hope-evidence-and-inspiration-environmental-action

Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Stakeholder Engagement
2023-01-31 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work?
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify a range of key stakeholders and potential goals for engagement
Consider different levels and types of stakeholder engagement before, during and following the research process
Incorporate practical tips and important considerations in their own engagement efforts

Presented by Caroline Duvieusart-Déry, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator, Community Engaged Scholarship Institute
Register for the Stakeholder Engagement session at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-for-research-impact-series-stakeholder-engagement-tickets-470346337557

Free Workshop: Pitch Perfect - Master Your Presentation Skills
2023-01-31 17:30 - 18:30 | University Centre, Ontario, Canada
Whether you are a student and presenting to your class, or an entrepreneur pitching to investors, this workshop will teach you the necessary skills you need to help you level up your public speaking. Join this workshop if you want to learn public speaking techniques to help build your confidence in meetings, presentations and pitch competitions.
Topics Covered:

How to engage with audience members
Take-away activities to improve your pace, tone and expressions while presenting
Effective memorization strategies
How to create concise presentations

This workshop is intended for U of G students, alumni and staff and is hosted by the John F. Wood Centre.

Arboretum Workshop: In-Person Animal Tracking
2023-02-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full-day program we will learn how to track animals. We will study the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. By the end of the day you will be able to identify and interpret animal tracks by looking at track patterns and gait analysis. The workshop will also include an introduction to scat identifcation. There is an outdoor component that will have us looking for and following animal tracks and trails. Please dress in layers to be outdoors and wear comfortable, warm boots.
Recommended: Bring a notebook and a measuring tape to help with track identification.
Fee: $90 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of January 26, 2023. After January 26 the fee is $100 plus HST.

Hillside Inside Kick-off - Noon Hour Concert featuring Svjata Vatra
2023-02-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Ontario
Free Noon hour concert in the University Centre Courtyard with Svatra Vatra, here from Ukraine. This is the kick-off concert for the Hillside Inside 2023 which has events all weekend in downtown Guelph.
More details on the full program at https://hillsidefestival.ca/hillside-inside-2023-lineup/. This Noon Hour show is co-presented by UC Programming and the Central Students Association.

Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
2023-02-06 10:00 - 10:15 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week.
This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are welcome!
But first… what is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. It is taking a closer look at the right here and right now. A well-known researcher in this field, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, has stated that mindfulness is, “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally” (2015).
Register through Qualtrics! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5sPzhUX9JXYg1vg

Wellness@Work: Get to know your campus Athletic Facilities!
2023-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you!
Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and/or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!
Register now! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sFSZk9pTwU28CO

Senate Meeting
2023-02-06 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.

Mental Health Resource Fair
2023-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Explore mental health resources from Wellness@Work, Student Wellness Services and Student Experience. Grab some refreshments and enter the prize draw.

2023 She's Got Game Gala
2023-02-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Delta Hotel, Ontario, Canada
The She’s Got Game Gala celebrates the commitment, determination and excellence of our Gryphon women athletes while raising money to help contribute to their future academic and athletic success. The event will bring together all of those who encourage, support and promote these athletes and the women’s varsity program. We invite alumni, families, friends and our community to come together for this very special night.
Olympic basketball player Miranda Ayim is this year’s keynote speaker.
Learn more at https://www.shesgotgame.ca/post/2023-she-s-got-game-gala-tickets-now-on-sale.

Employees - Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where you Sit
2023-02-13 09:45 - 10:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Chair Yoga is the way to ​go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat – challenge yourself with Chair Yoga.
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It involves breath-work, meditation and gentle stretches; all of which release stress and tension from both body and mind. This form of yoga helps those who are aging or have disabilities but is also used in office settings to relieve stress right in our own office chairs, even during the workday. The practice increases flexibility, strength and body awareness. It soothes the nervous system and helps to calm the busy mind. It also decreases the potential for injury due to repetitive strain in the workplace!
Start your Monday off with ease and register now! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bO03wXsigNdJGK
About the facilitator
Monique Vischschraper is an advanced, certified yoga instructor with over a thousand hours of yoga teaching experience. Her own practice dates back to her youth; her mother jokes that she was doing yoga in-utero in tandem with her mother. Monique leads yoga at the Guelph Community Health Centre, Movati, and at the University of Guelph as part of the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective. She is continually studying and upgrading her knowledge and skills. She enjoys learning about the anatomy, physiology and science of yoga as well as studying the ancient yogic texts.

Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture: "The Works of West 8" by Adriaan Geuze
2023-02-13 13:00 - 14:00 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “The Works of West 8” by Adriaan Geuze. Adriaan is the Principal and Founder of West 8 in the Netherlands. West 8 is an award-winning international office for urban design and landscape architecture, founded in 1987 with offices in Rotterdam, North America and Belgium.
All are welcome to attend the lecture.

Employees - Guided Winter Walk in the Arboretum
2023-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Join us on a guided walk while we support our physical well-being and our heart health with some low-intensity, steady-state cardio. Take your break and join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk as we do a general winter walk through one of the Arboretum’s old growth forests.
Remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable footwear, and bring your water bottle as needed.
Registration
This tour is limited to 25 people so register early!
Register now through Qualtrics! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qQk9M9bU025XbE
Tour Guide
Michelle Beltran, the Arboretum’s naturalist intern

Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Event Planning and Facilitation
2023-02-14 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
From small workshops to large conferences and online meetings, events are an essential part of the knowledge mobilizer’s toolbox. Join us to perfect your ability to organize, host and facilitate effective events!
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Consider a range of event structures, agendas and audiences
Identify key steps and considerations pre-event, on site and post-event
Choose facilitation strategies and activities to support their event goals

Presented by Muriel Doherty, Events Manager and Jeanna Rex, Education Coordinator, Arrell Food Institute
Register for the Event Planning and Facilitation session at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-for-research-impact-series-event-planning-and-facilitation-tickets-470429295687

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Growing Orchids
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Common orchids are very easy to grow, but many people struggle with them. Robert has been growing orchids for over 30 years and will discuss all aspects of care including light, watering, repotting, fertilizing and what to do when your plant is finished blooming. Using his simple techniques you will be able to grow them successfully and bloom them for six to eight months every year.
The information in this workshop applies to most orchids but the focus will be on Phalaenopsis which are the most common ones sold as houseplants.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

Wellness Friday: Cholesterol - Eating to Reduce Your Risk
2023-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and increases health risks for over a third of North Americans. Fortunately, high cholesterol is largely preventable and treatable with the right diet and lifestyle. This session will examine the risks of different types of fat and cholesterol, and describe how to lower cholesterol levels with a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.
Register through Qualtrics! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LWLe8sh2osNfrU

Employees - Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage
2023-02-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Ontario
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Stop by the UC Courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.
The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.
Please register at https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbTSI7sdHIdGzTo to help us plan quantities. We look forward to seeing you there!
Night Shift Employees
Physical Resources night-shift staff will have beverages available to them in their key rooms from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost. We’ll take a brief look at the pros and cons of various composting methods so that you can select the right workshop for you, in the following weeks.
Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners - Introduction
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada

Staff and Faculty: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Gryphon Centre Arena, 149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4Z8, Canada
Celebrate February with some skating, hot beverages and snacks!
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended but you must provide your own skates. Hot beverages and light snacks will be available.
Register through Qualtrics! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YR56k4vCZUOlU2
Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank. There is a large need for donations. Food insecurity and food inflation have gone up since the pandemic so any support is greatly appreciated. Please consider donating one of the following most needed items: Canned tuna/salmon, dry beans and lentils, peanut butter, jam, flour, sugar, cooking oil, coffee/tea, cereal, chocolate, snacks, shampoo/ conditioner, laundry detergent, bar soap, oral hygiene products such as toothpaste and toilet paper.
Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work.

Gryphon Pizza Day
2023-02-28 11:00 - 23:00 | Ontario, Canada
Join us for the 5th annual Gryphon Pizza Day in support of She’s Got Game sponsored by Domino’s Guelph.
On Pizza Day, $4 from every large cheese or pepperoni pizza sold will go to support women’s athletics scholarships and programs at the University of Guelph.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
In-person:
Purchase a large pizza for $7.99 (cheese or pepperoni only) on February 28 between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. from any Guelph Domino’s location.
Participating locations:

304 Stone Rd W. | 519-837-3030
585 Eramosa Rd | 519-836-3030
206 Silvercreek Pkwy N. | 519-763-3030
23 Wellington Street East | 226-887-3030
On-campus: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Branion Plaza (outside of the UC)

Pre-order/online ordering
If you want to pre-order please email dominospizzaguelph@rogers.com before 5 p.m. on Monday, February 27. Provide your full name, phone number, time of pick-up and use code “Game”.
