Virtual Propagating Plants from Cuttings
Cuttings are a great way to propagate all kinds of plants including perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants. This workshop will look at different ways to propagate cuttings and compare them to using seeds. Most of the time will be spent on techniques that use media other than water. We’ll distinguish between softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
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
Ontario’s Oaks: Biodiversity-supporting Heavyweights (Virtual)
Please join us for a concentrated and in-depth look at Ontario’s incredible diversity of Oaks (Quercus spp.). Sean will share some practical tips about how to accurately identify oak species and hybrids, as well as outline the huge ecological role this group of plants plays in our region. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person. Register
SPSS micro 7: Paired samples t-test
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the sixth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both an independent samples t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read, Write, Talk! This workshop series is modelled on standard ESL classes, with thematic lessons featuring readings and recordings on fascinating topics. Lesson activities are highly
Procrastination Awareness Week
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon - 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Stop Worrying!
Learn to curb unhelpful worry... and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. This workshop also outlines the evolutionary advantage of constructive worry (and how to access it), along with strategies from the 2 approaches proven to decrease worrying, and tips for bedtime worriers. This two-hour skills workshop with Kathy
Procrastination Awareness Week
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon - 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also
English Language Speaking Series: Participating in Discussions
Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28: Summarizing Research in Presentations Feb 4: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies Feb 11: Communicating with Professors, Supervisors and Students Feb 25: Building Presentation Skills Mar 4:
Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction to Composting
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
Establishing your voice in your writing
This workshop is designed to discuss strategies for establishing yourself as the author of your work. You’ll develop skills in framing the interpretation of analysis or findings, emphasizing the novelty of your work or your contribution to knowledge, and guiding your readers effectively through the text. Being present in your writing demonstrates your competence and
Procrastination Awareness Week
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon - 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also
Take the Stress Out of IBS
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and a nervous stomach by tackling the two greatest triggers of symptoms.... 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
Procrastination Awareness Week
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon - 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also
Get It Done! Why Framing Your Task Matters
You will learn about what procrastination is and why it's so difficult to overcome. You will be guided through a task-framing exercise where you will apply the Pomodoro technique. You will have the opportunity to reflect and put the skills into practice during the workshop. This workshop is part of the Canada-wide Procrastination Awareness Week
SPSS micro 8: One-way ANOVA
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the sixth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both an independent samples t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank
Workplace Writing Series: Writing a One-Page Recommendation
Learn how a one-page recommendation can be a succinct and compelling way to influence positive change in organizations! Decision makers appreciate clear, brief, and well structured recommendations to prioritize key decisions. Having the skills to craft this message can be a career differentiator for employees/students in building credibility. This workshop will be facilitated by Ian
Procrastination Awareness Week
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon - 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also
Gryphon Grocery Bus
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWe are excited to announce that the University of Guelph is running the Gryphon Grocery Bus again – a free service that will take students directly to and from food stores in Kitchener. The Gryphon Grocery Bus will take folks from the University Centre Platform 12B to Kitchener. The bus will arrive at 9:55 a.m.