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Decreasing Headaches
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
More than one or two headaches a month are too many!
Learn effective, practical, drug-free strategies to decrease stress-related tension and migraine headaches, and to decrease headache pain.
Topics include :

headache trigger combinations – and the ones to really watch for
practical strategies to try as a headache is coming on
the 4 stages in the migraine neurovascular process where you can intervene
techniques to relax your eyes, and strategies to release neck and shoulder tension
a variety of self-regulation and biofeedback techniques that have a Grade A efficacy rating with headaches

This four-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic
meets online for 90 minutes on four consecutive Wednesday evenings
beginning at 7 p.m. on March 4.
Your link will be e-mailed to you after you have completed your program registration.
Fee for this 4-session program:

$20 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)
$65 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)
$127 for all others

The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic began in 1978 in the Department of Human Kinetics with Dr. Evelyn Bird’s research on the impact of biofeedback and self-regulation/Non-Sleep Deep Rest techniques on health and performance. When Dr. Bird retired from teaching at the University, Student Affairs asked the Clinic to continue providing this research-based skills training for interested students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Take the Stress Out of IBS
2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and a nervous stomach by tackling the two greatest triggers…. diet and stress.
There is a strong relationship between our brain, our emotions, and how our gastrointestinal tract is functioning. This program teaches the most effective relaxation, diet, and lifestyle strategies to improve this relationship and positively impact IBS symptoms.
This five-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O’Reilly, Dietitian, meets online for an hour on 5 consecutive Wednesdays beginning at 5:30 p.m. on March 4.
Your link will be e-mailed to you after you have completed your program registration.
Fee for this five-session program:

$20 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)
$47 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)
$97 for all others

The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic began in 1978 in the Department of Human Kinetics with Dr. Evelyn Bird’s research on the impact of biofeedback and self-regulation/Non-Sleep Deep Rest techniques on health and performance. When Dr. Bird retired from teaching at the University, Student Affairs asked the Clinic to continue providing this research-based skills training for interested students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Skills for Research Impact Series: Infographic Development and Design
2026-03-03 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Participants can learn all about best practices for designing engaging and visually appealing infographics.
By the end of this 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 graphic design tools

Project SOY Plus Finale
2026-03-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Waasamowin – Summerlee Science Complex Atrium, 474-570 Gordon St, Guelph, ON, N1G 1Y2, Canada
Join us on March 12 for the annual Project SOY Plus Finale at the Science Complex Waasamowin.
The day will feature an open house with Project Teams pitching to judges, displaying their work, and answering public questions about their projects, alongside a showcase of the Fall 2025 Creative Stream submissions.
This special 30-year celebration will also highlight the program’s history, past competitors and coordinators, and more.

Anxiety Skills & Strategies
2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn powerful drug-free strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.
Sessions include practicing a variety of long and short self-calming strategies, along with helpful hints on cognitive and lifestyle behaviours that prevent escalation of anxiety.
These techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of uncomfortable sensations like:

muscle tightness in the chest and shoulders
feeling like it’s hard to breathe, or not getting enough air
palpitations and skipped beats of the heart
racing mind and anxious thoughts
feeling panicky

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. on March 2.
Your link will be e-mailed to you after you have completed your program registration.
Fee for this 3-session program:

$10 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)
$27 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)
$57 for all others

The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic began in 1978 in the Department of Human Kinetics with Dr. Evelyn Bird’s research on the impact of biofeedback and self-regulation/Non-Sleep Deep Rest techniques on health and performance. When Dr. Bird retired from teaching at the University, Student Affairs asked the Clinic to continue providing this research-based skills training for interested students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Skills for Research Impact Series: KTT Strategies and Dissemination
2026-02-24 01:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, 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 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:
Social media
Policy brief or two-page summary
Infographic or visual summary
Media outreach
List resources that will help disseminate your research in additional ways

Winter Tree I.D. (In-person)
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
No leaves? No problem! From bark, to buds, to leaf scars, participants get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues for winter identification of trees. This workshop focuses on native Ontario trees, with some common introduced species included as well. Part of the session will be held outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather!
Fee: $94 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of Feb. 13, 2026. After Feb. 13 the fee is $104 plus HST.
* Please note that we are also offering a virtual Winter Tree I.D. course Thursdays January 15 to February 5, 2026. Details and registration are listed above. You can sign up for one or both … the virtual or in-person program. They will be 2 independent programs.

Better Sleep workshop for Peri-Menopausal Women
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The most common and severe symptom of peri-menopausal women is poor sleep!
This evening workshop provides tips and drug-free strategies for decreasing insomnia, hot flashes, and other sleep disturbances experienced by peri-menopausal women. It tackles the frustration of awakening in the night, provides techniques for falling back to sleep more easily, and shares how to avoid the “big mistake” that robs us of energizing sleep.
This two-hour workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic’s Better Sleep Program
meets online at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Your link will be e-mailed to you after you have completed your workshop registration.
Workshop Fee:

$5 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)
$20 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)
$37 for all others

The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic began in 1978 in the Department of Human Kinetics with Dr. Evelyn Bird’s research on the impact of biofeedback and self-regulation/Non-Sleep Deep Rest techniques on health and performance. When Dr. Bird retired from teaching at the University, Student Affairs asked the Clinic to continue providing this research-based skills training for interested students, staff, faculty, and community members.

NIBS Worldwide Case Competitions
2026-02-17 12:30 - 2026-02-21 18:00 | University of Guelph-Humber
The University of Guelph-Humber is honoured to host the 30th NIBS Worldwide Case Competition from Feb. 16–21, 2026, marking the first time this prestigious global event will be held in Toronto.
Building on over a decade of competitive success – including championship titles in 2019 and 2022, as well as numerous top-three finishes – the University of Guelph-Humber is proud to bring this distinguished international event to Toronto.
The Championship Round will welcome more than 60 students from 16 international business schools for a week of rigorous competition, cultural exchange, and global collaboration.
For more information about the competition, please visit the official website.

U of G’s Bachelor of One Health (BOH): The Challenges and Benefits of Offering Interdisciplinary Programs
2026-02-12 12:30 - 13:30 | OVC Enhanced Clinical Learning, 415 Gordon St., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Dr. Brian Husband from the College of Biological Science will discuss the challenges and benefits of building an interdisciplinary undergraduate program like the University of Guelph’s Bachelor of One Health (BOH). Brian was central to conceptualizing and building the novel BOH curriculum which spans multiple colleges.

Skills for Research Impact Series: Community Engagement
2026-02-10 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 audiences and potential goals for engagement
Consider different levels and types of community engagement before, during and following the research process
Incorporate practical tips and important considerations in their own engagement efforts

Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership Lecture: Nova Scotia and the Imperial Strategies of Highland Scots
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Centre for Scottish Studies is pleased to share the annual Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership (S-CAP) Lecture!
Join us virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)/6 p.m. (United Kingdom time) on Zoom for Nova Scotia and the Imperial Strategies of Highland Scots, delivered by Professor Karly Kehoe, Saint Mary’s University.
About the Talk
This talk explores the legacy of colonial privilege by looking at patterns of Scottish Highland settlement in Nova Scotia. Catholic Highlanders made use of the spectrum of advantages inherent in the White European settler experience despite facing significant persecution at home. Examining their connections with the process of empire building builds a deeper understanding of the complexities of colonization and helps us to think about Scottish History’s connection with Canada’s reconciliation process.
About the Speaker
Karly Kehoe is Professor of History at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her work focuses on Scottish Highland migration, colonial privilege and settler colonialism in the north Atlantic world. She is the author of numerous works related to Scottish History, including the award-winning book Empire and Emancipation: Scottish and Irish Catholics at the Atlantic Fringe. She is the past convenor of the Scottish Historical Review Trust and co-editor of the Histories of the Scottish Atlantic book series with Edinburgh University Press.
This talk is generously supported by the Scottish Government Office in Canada.
Register on Eventbrite.

Hub Information Session
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Macdonald Hall
Interested in entrepreneurship? Never heard of the Hub Incubator? Come and learn more about the first steps of entrepreneurship and how the Wood Centre’s Hub Incubator – the business incubator on campus for all students can support you in developing your business idea to take to market. We’ll also walk through the application process for the Hub Incubator’s IdeaLab program and answer your questions.

Experience Guelph Job Fair Day 2
2026-02-10 11:30 - 14:30 | University Centre Courtyard, Ontario, Canada
Connect in person with organizations from diverse industries at the Experience Guelph Job Fair, open to all students, across all programs and years!
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
Event Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: University Centre, Courtyard, University of Guelph
The Experience Guelph Job Fair is our largest on-campus event for organizations to network with U of G students for upcoming summer co-op work terms, part-time and full-time jobs.
Land your first post-grad job, summer job, or secure your next co-op work term
Learn about different industries, trends, and career options
Bring hard copies of your resume
Employers:

African Lion Safari
Avayda Pest Control
A- Way to Work – International Rural Exchange Canada
BMO Bank of Montreal
Bonanza Gardens
Camp Kodiak
Canadian Armed Forces
Deerhurst Resort
Graham Scott Enns LLP
Guelph Police Service
Halton Regional Police Service
Highland Pines Campground
InvestMint Inc.
Royal Canadian Navy
Schaeffler Group
The Career Foundation – Youth Thrive
TULLOCH
Vehikl
Waterloo Regional Police
Western Financial Group

*Check back for the full list as employers are added.
*Note that this is a two-day event. For details on Day 1, click here.
If you require accommodation or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Cowie, Events & Employer Development Coordinator, Experiential Learning Hub jcowie@uoguelph.ca

Research Connections Fair
2026-02-09 17:30 - 19:00 | University Centre – Peter Clark Hall
Research Connections is a campus-wide research fair designed to help students explore what research looks like at the University of Guelph. Whether you’re curious about volunteering in a lab, looking for a summer job, considering an undergraduate research course, or thinking ahead to graduate school, this event is your starting point.
Date: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
Time:

5 – 5:30 p.m. – Student registration and entry into Research Connections event
5:30 – 7 p.m. – Presentations, information booths, networking, and discussion

Location: In-person, on-campus in Peter Clark Hall (University Centre; take the south elevators to level zero)
What to expect:

Learn about current research projects happening across campus
Explore opportunities such as work-study positions, volunteer roles, grad school, USRAs/URAs/ISURAs, and paid summer research jobs
Get advice on how to reach out to researchers and build connections
Learn about services on campus that can give you a competitive advantage in your next application, e.g., resume/cover letter writing, interview skills, peer helper and career advisor services.
Explore information booths from key departments on campus that can help you along your undergraduate research journey and help prepare you for life after graduation.
Socializing and networking in a fun, casual, and accessible setting
Free food!

Who should attend?
Students across all majors and degree programs are welcome! Whether you’re contemplating pursuing research, looking for your first opportunity, in your last before graduating, or you’re a seasoned researcher and want to provide mentorship and guidance to those newer to research, there’s something for everyone.
If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student with previous research experience who would like share your expertise with students, please reach out the Student Research Network facilitators directly at SRN@uoguelph.ca.
The list of Faculty & Staff confirmed to attend will be updated here closer to the event.
What is the Student Research Network (SRN)?
The SRN is a hybrid space featuring in-person and virtual opportunities for students to build connections, partake in professional development opportunities, socialize, share knowledge, and develop valuable research skills. Join our Discord server, our primary communication, virtual event, and socialization platform.

Experience Guelph Job Fair Day 1
2026-02-09 11:30 - 14:30 | University Centre Courtyard, Ontario, Canada
Meet in-person with companies from various industries for a recruitment event for all students in all programs and years!
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
Event Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: University Centre, Courtyard, University of Guelph
The Experience Guelph Job Fair is our largest on-campus event for organizations to network with U of G students for upcoming summer co-op work terms, part-time and full-time jobs.

Land your first post-grad job, summer job, or secure your next co-op work term
Learn about different industries, trends, and career options
Bring hard copies of your resume

Employers:

A – Way to Work – International Rural Exchange Canada

Beaudoin Construction
BMO Bank of Montreal
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd.
Extrada Tech
Haveman Brothers
Huber Window Cleaning
InvestMint Inc.
Lactanet
Mark Anthony Group
Premier Equipment
Royal Canadian Navy
Stepping Stone
Swivel Property Maintenance
The Crump Group Inc
Upper Grand District School Board
Vehikl
Waterloo Regional Police
Youth Challenge International

*Check back for the full list as employers are added.
*Note that this is a two-day event. For details on Day 2, click here.
If you require accommodation or have any questions, please contact
Jennifer Cowie, Events & Employer Development Coordinator, Experiential Learning Hub
jcowie@uoguelph.ca

Owl Prowl
2026-02-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join us for an Owl Prowl that brings together the expertise of Wild Ontario and The Arboretum Naturalists for an educational evening feature these incredible birds.
The first hour of the program is led by Wild Ontario, featuring an engaging presentation on the lives of Ontario’s owls, their remarkable adaptations, and the ecological roles they play. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet owl ambassadors up close and learn their individual stories.
In the second hour, Arboretum Naturalists will take participants on a guided walk through The Arboretum’s trails. While we can guarantee an atmospheric nighttime stroll through the forest, our main goal will be to try to encounter a wild owl ourselves. Owls frequent The Arboretum regularly, and this walk is a wonderful opportunity to learn what to listen and look for, which are skills you can employ to search for owls in your own neighbourhood!
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.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 (FAMILIES), OR Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 (FAMILIES), OR Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 (ADULTS ONLY) , 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fee: $16 (plus HST) per person, per session (evening).

Virtual Winter Tree I.D.
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
No leaves? No problem! In this workshop, offered in a convenient Zoom setting, you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for identifying trees in winter. From buds and twigs to leaf scars and bark, we will take an in-depth look at the surprisingly distinctive characteristics that let us unlock the identities of trees in their dormant season. We will focus on native Ontario tree species. Optional ‘homework’ assignments will encourage you to get outside and observe trees in between sessions. The program runs once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are recorded and made available to registrants for a limited time, so you can take part even if you are not available for the live Zoom sessions.
Fee: $50 (plus HST) per person for the 4 session program.
* Please note that we are also going to be offering an all-day, in-person Winter Tree ID workshop on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 (ie. you book one day or the other not both). The virtual and in-person programs are stand-alone, independent programs, but if you are very keen you may enjoy taking both!

Better Sleep Program
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn proven, drug-free strategies to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep.
This skills program provides information and instruction in the cognitive / behavioural techniques most effective for decreasing insomnia and promoting more restful sleep. It includes the sleep behaviours most highly recommended by sleep researchers, strategies for addressing mid night awakenings, and techniques to clear the mind of unproductive self-talk, worry and mental chatter.
Go at your own pace through each lesson in this special online, on-demand sleep program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic.
A new lesson arrives in your e-mail box once a week for five weeks.
You have lifetime access to the lessons and can begin today!
Your link will be e-mailed to you after you have completed your program registration at https://selfregulationskills.ca/programs/better-sleep/
Fee for this 5-session program:
$20 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)
$47 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)
$97 for all others
The Stress Management & High Performance Clinic began in 1978 in the Department of Human Kinetics with Dr. Evelyn Bird’s research on the impact of biofeedback and self-regulation/Non-Sleep Deep Rest techniques on health and performance. When Dr. Bird retired from teaching at the University, Student Affairs asked the Clinic to continue providing this research-based skills training for interested students, staff, faculty, and community members.

LA Guest Lecture: Raymon Yim of Urbantypology
2026-02-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Landscape Architecture, 124 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Tales from a Startup Design Studio” by Raymon Yim. Raymon is a founder and principal of Urbantypology Inc., with over 20 years of experience in community planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. His leadership in large-scale projects across Canada and the US has earned him acclaim for his creative approach to design. Raymon’s visionary outlook and meticulous attention to detail have led to numerous award-winning developments, solidifying his reputation as a pioneering force in the design industry, committed to excellence in Urban Design and Placemaking. All are welcome to attend the lecture.

P4E Job Fair
2026-02-04 09:30 - 15:30 | Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2B 3X7, Canada
P4E is a partnership among the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. The partnership was created to better serve students, alumni, and employers through jointly sponsored annual Career Fairs and Job Fairs. This fair will be taking place at Bingemans Conference Centre, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 3X7
Attend P4E to At P4E, learn about: career and job opportunities, educational requirements, salary expectations, corporate cultures, job requirements and more.
Bus transportation to and from the Job Fair is available at the University of Guelph Bus Loop.
All students and alumni are welcome to attend the event. Admission is restricted to students and alumni from a degree/diploma program at Conestoga College, University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, or Wilfrid Laurier University.
Please bring your student ID to the event.

Skills for Research Impact Series: Clear Language Writing
2026-02-03 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Define what clear language communication is
Recall why clear language communication is important in Knowledge Mobilization
Explain the importance of identifying and understanding the needs of your audience
Evaluate the clarity of various communication pieces
Construct clear language communication using organization, language, and formatting strategies

Open Education Community of Practice
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Open Education Community of Practice is a forum for folks across the University of Guelph, University of Guelph-Humber, and Ridgetown Campus to learn, share strategies, ideas, advice, and collaborate, while building community around the use, advocacy, and advancement of open education and pedagogy, open educational resources (OERs), and affordable course content on campus. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend, regardless of your existing level of knowledge about open education and OER.
Co-lead by the McLaughlin Library and the Office of Teaching & Learning, meetings begin with a kick-off introduction to Open Education in January. In February we will explore what Open Education has looked like at the University of Guelph and discuss what we want it to be, with later meeting topics chosen based on group interests. Topics may include:

understanding copyright when using or creating OER
using open pedagogy in the classroom
making existing course materials open
investigating how generative AI is impacting open practices

This community of practice will provide a collaborative learning environment, with presentations and discussion among colleagues.
Meetings will be online using Microsoft Teams. Registration is required for each meeting. The meeting dates for Winter 2026 are:

January 29 at 10 a.m.
February 19 at 10 a.m.
March 26 at 10 a.m.
April 23 at 10 a.m.

Skills for Research Impact Series: Planning for Research Impact
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Knowledge mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Define “knowledge mobilization”
Identify why knowledge mobilization is important
Identify best practices for knowledge mobilization
Summarize the steps involved in knowledge mobilization planning
Compare and contrast End of Grant KT and Integrated KT
Apply the principles of knowledge mobilization to their research

For more information and to register

Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response.
We’ll tackle the “complicated failure of self-regulation” in the anxiety-procrastination cycle by learning tips, reviewing research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene when anxiety and procrastination are feeding each other. These approaches are from the trio of actions that, when combined, have the strongest impact in lowering procrastination, and include exercises for practicing in between sessions.
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. on Jan. 27.
Your link will be e-mailed to you after you have completed your program registration.
Fee for this 3-session program:

$10 for University of Guelph students (due to a subsidy from U of G Student Health Services)
$27 for members of United Steelworkers Local 4120 (due to a subsidy from Local 4120)
$57 for all others

The Stress Management and High Performance Clinic began in 1978 in the Department of Human Kinetics with Dr. Evelyn Bird’s research on the impact of biofeedback and self-regulation/Non-Sleep Deep Rest techniques on health and performance. When Dr. Bird retired from teaching at the University, Student Affairs asked the Clinic to continue providing this research-based skills training for interested students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Owl Workshop
2026-01-23 13:30 - 20:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
Want to take a deeper dive into the owls of Ontario? This workshop builds on our classic Owl Prowl programming and offers an extended, more immersive experience. Participants will explore the detailed ecology of Ontario’s owls, including how to identify species by sight and sound, understand their behaviour and habitat needs, and learn practical tips on the whooooo, what, where, when, and how of looking for them.
The program includes a variety of hands-on activities such as dissecting owl pellets, searching for owls during the daytime, and heading out again after dark for a guided night-time owling session. The workshop takes place both indoors and outdoors, for an experience that combines classroom learning with field-based exploration to give participants a well-rounded, in-depth understanding and appreciation of these remarkable birds. *Maximum 20 people.
Fee: $105 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of Jan. 15, 2025. After Jan. 15 the fee is $115 plus HST.
