ONLINE: Dissertation Boot Camp
2021-11-22 09:00 - 2021-11-26 16:00 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
NOTE: You must apply for this program. It is not possible to register for Dissertation Boot Camp (DBC) through this website. To apply for the Fall 2021 program, complete the DBC Application Form on the DBC webpage.
This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 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 all five days.
DBC offers graduate students focused and supported individual time to write, as well as lessons on writing issues and access to one-on-one support with writing experts. We recommend that students attend DBC early in their thesis or dissertation writing process.
Writing Services offers DBC once every semester: Please note there is an application deadline.

ONLINE: Thriving in Action - Coping with Difficulties
2021-11-22 13:30 - 14:50 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Want to do better and be better as a student? The Thriving in Action workshop series will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university.
Learn new strategies in managing your time and studying effectively.
Build skills in motivation, optimism and resilience.
In each workshop, you will learn both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be.  Join us for one – or all four – workshops and learn how to thrive. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness.
All participants will be entered in a draw for one of two gift certificates valued at $25. Attend all four workshops, and your name will be entered four times.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Workshop 4: Coping with Difficulties
Difficulties are a normal part of life that we all experience. But that doesn’t mean that they are easy to deal with! In this Thriving in Action session, you will develop skills in resilience and self-compassion and identify strategies to help you learn from exam errors and cope in stressful academic situations.
Thriving in Action Workshops
Join us for one or more of the other Thriving in Action workshops. Please register for each workshop you wish to attend.
A Mindful Approach to Academics – Monday, November 15, 1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
Other Registration Information
The link to the workshop will be emailed to you in advance of the workshop. Registration for this workshop is also offered via GryphLife.
Questions?
Email learning@uoguelph.ca or wellness@uoguelph.ca.

ONLINE: Senate Meeting
2021-11-22 17:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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.

ONLINE: Economy in India 2047
2021-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The first of a series of lectures to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence
Economy in India 2047
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST/ 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM IST
India 2047: Just, Sustainable and Equal Future
Amitabh Behar, Chief Executive Officer, Oxfam India
The Future of Farming in India
Sudha Narayanan, Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Can India find a path to inclusive economic growth?
Yamini Aiyar, President and Chief Executive, Centre for Policy Research
Moderator: Arjan de Haan, Senior Program Specialist, Sustainable Inclusive Economies, IDRC, Ottawa
Details and RSVP: https://uoguel.ph/India2047-1

ONLINE: Workshop - App Prototype
2021-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Prototyping is the act of getting ideas out of your head and into a tangible representations (e.g., a picture, an object, a story) that people can react to. In this workshop, you will learn how to take your ideas and what steps you need to take to design an app prototype. Our workshop facilitator is a graduate student in Engineering at the University of Guelph and has extensive experience with 3-D printing, app design and prototyping.

ONLINE: Holiday Stress Prevention with Yoga (6 weeks only)
2021-11-24 06:00 - 07:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Reduce stress; maintain balance and enjoyment for the holiday season.
Note: Whether you are looking to de-stress or hoping to give Yoga a try, all are welcome to attend.
What: Gentle online classical yoga classes, combining breath, movement and meditation.
When: Wednesday mornings from 6 to 7 a.m. November 24 to December 29.
Teacher:
Cary has had a personal yoga practice for many years before she became a Classical Yoga teacher in 2011. Her aim when starting yoga was primarily to improve her physical health. Cary now loves the yogic lifestyle, philosophy, and everything related to yoga.
More Information:

To participate please join the Zoom meeting.
Website: uoguel.ph/yoga
Email yoga@uoguelph.ca

This event is brought to you by the “U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective” and is sponsored by Wellness@Work at the U of Guelph.

Fair November
2021-11-24 10:00 - 17:00 | ON, Canada
This year, U of G students, staff and faculty can shop the Fair November Craft Show in-person in the UC Courtyard. External community members are welcome to shop online.
Check out new artisans each week!
Visit the Fair November website for weekly updates and to shop 60+ Artisans.
Remember: You must be fully vaccinated to access U of G campuses and University-managed facilities.

ONLINE: People's Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) Launch
2021-11-24 10:00 - 22:40 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The People’s Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO) is a collaborative virtual project which seeks to create a world where bridges of understanding are built between the urban and the rural, and where rural voices and stories are valued. We have been building a widely accessible (and continually growing) online repository of diverse stories from across rural Ontario.
We invite all to join us at the launch of the PARO website and to celebrate rural Ontario experiences, voices and stories! We also encourage you to spread the word about the launch and about the project, as we are continually seeking out stories for our repository of rural Ontario stories and experiences!
Register online: https://www.ruralontario.org

ONLINE: Guelph Food Safety Seminars (GFSS) Symposium
2021-11-24 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
GFSS Annual (Virtual) Symposium: Back to the Buffet – Food Safety in a Post-COVID World
Session 4: What your recipe book forgot to mention – Food Safety in the home Q&A
For the first time, the GFSS will host a panel of experts available to answer your (the consumer’s) questions!
During the pandemic, at-home food preparation, home-grown produce and even foraging became new habits, increasing the need for reliable and accurate food safety information from trusted sources.
We welcome you to send your questions in ahead of time via the registration form. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the session (via the chat box).
This virtual event is free but registration is required. For further details and to register, see: https://www.uoguelph.ca/foodscience/events/2021/11/guelph-food-safety-seminar-gfss-symposium-session-4

ONLINE: CCSAW Research Seminar - In Pursuit of Better Broiler Welfare
2021-11-24 12:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Globally, 70 billion broiler (meat) chickens are raised each year, and more than 90per cent of them reach ‘market weight’ in just six weeks or so. Is this accelerated growth a problem? In this seminar, Dr. Stephanie Torrey will discuss the welfare of broiler chickens and whether a transition to slower growing genetics will have a measurable impact on their welfare.
Dr. Torrey’s research on poultry and swine welfare has informed policies and auditing schemes around farm animal genetics, transportation and euthanasia. As a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and then the University of Guelph, she authored/co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts on farm animal behaviour and welfare. In her current role as research scientist with Trouw Nutrition, she now works with a global team to validate nutritional products for poultry production, health and welfare. A native of Massachusetts, Dr. Torrey resides in Guelph with her husband and two sons.
Please join us on Zoom!
https://zoom.us/j/98105791067

Children's Theatre: The Remarkable Life of Marnie McPhee
2021-11-26 19:00 - 2021-11-28 22:00 | U of G’s Massey Hall Theatre, 478 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A children’s play by Canadian Daniel Sarah Karasik. Meet Marnie McPhee, daughter, sister, aspiring astronaut and possible Martian.
This is a wonderful children’s theatre piece that the School of English and Theatre Studies students are presenting under professor Troy Hourie as a multi-medial immersive production that will include puppetry, video projection and a green screen environment. For kids (or adults who embrace their inner child), there will be special 30 minute art workshop for children before the show.
There are five public performances to choose from. Purchase tickets online.
Massey Hall Theatre
478 Gordon Street
Guelph, ON N1G 1Y4

U of G Aprés Ski
2021-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | ON, Canada
U of G introduces Aprés Ski! Students: Drop by the UC Courtyard and enjoy free coffee and baked goods, play Jenga, take pictures and enter contests!
Wear U of G colors or a ski-themed outfit for double entry into contests!

ONLINE: Evaluating KTT (Knowledge Translation and Transfer) Activities
2021-11-30 13:00 - 14:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This workshop delves into the techniques and tools that can be used to evaluate the impact of our research engagement and knowledge mobilization efforts. Beyond gathering anecdotes, learn to use evaluation approaches to assess the impact of your work. This workshop will cover logic models, measures and indicators, and engage participants in discussing common challenges and best practices in evaluating knowledge mobilization activities.
This event is presented as part of the Skills for Research Impact series.

ONLINE: An Integrated Health Review - Improving Health Access for International Students
2021-12-01 11:00 - 12:15 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This webinar will present a longitudinal research study focusing on international students on post-secondary campuses in Canada. Students receive a full clinical check-up followed by structured teaching on selected topics with a registered nurse. Goals include improving medical knowledge, tracking incidence of common medical conditions, and tracking rates of various interventions.
Speakers:

Dr. Shivajan Sivapalan, M.D., C.C.F.P
Campus Clinic Physician for the Campus Health and Wellness Centre for Durham College and Ontario Tech University
Director of Clinical Operations at SAAAC Autism Centre
Dr. Yasir Khan, M.D., C.C.F.P.
Campus Clinic Physician for the Campus Health and Wellness Centre for Durham College and Ontario Tech University
Adjunct Lecturer with the University of Toronto
Masters Student in the Healthcare Quality Program at Queen’s University

Learn more online.
Presented by: Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)

ONLINE: Project SOY Plus Information Session
2021-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Learn more about Project SOY Plus! Join the student innovation challenge and create novel plant-based products.
This information session will introduce you to the competition, key dates and deadlines and the benefits of taking part in Project SOY Plus.
You will then have the opportunity to hear from a past Project SOY Plus participant who has founded a start-up company based on their project idea and from a representative of the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise before having the opportunity to have your questions answered.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Project Soy PLUS Information Session
2021-12-01 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
This information session will introduce you to the Project SOY Plus competition, key dates and deadlines and the benefits of taking part.
You will then have the opportunity to hear from a past Project SOY Plus participant who has founded a start-up company based on their project idea and from a representative of the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise before having the opportunity to have your questions answered.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
2021-12-02 10:30 - 12:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into ExperienceGuelph.ca that formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on- and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. This could include things like leadership skills developed in co-operative education or on-campus employment, communication skills learned in a course, and more! Learn what the PCDR can do for you!
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and benefits of the PCDR.
Outline the critical components of a validated experience.
Use the Experience Guelph catalogue to search for validated opportunities.
Locate resources on the PCDR Online Resource Centre.

Learn more online.

Online Baking Event
2021-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Join the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise on Dec. 2 for an evening of delicious baking. We will be making chocolate chip blondies, recipe courtesy of Well Baked Box!
Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email with the Zoom link for the event. Note that you must be able to pick up your baking kit on the University of Guelph campus between Nov. 30 and Dec. 2.
Learn more online.

ONLINE: Public Presentation for Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer, University of Guelph-Humber
2021-12-06 09:00 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Academic Officer, University of Guelph-Humber has been established as follows:
Candidate #1:
Monday, December 6, 2021 – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – WebEx Meeting Link
Candidate #2:
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. – WebEx Meeting Link
Meetings will be scheduled with the University of Guelph-Humber Program Heads, University of Guelph-Humber Staff and Students. The public presentation and question sessions will be video recorded and made available on the Decanal & Other Academic Searches website, as well as, on the Humber website. A central login ID is required to access this information.
The committee invites written comments as part of this search; these should be directed by email to provost@uoguelph.ca by December 16, 2021. Your comments will be dealt with in strict confidence.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2021-12-06 13:45 - 14:30 | Thornbrough Building, 80 South Ring Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Remember. Reflect. Respond.
The School of Engineering will host an in-person observance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
COVID-19 protocols will be in effect, including checking at the door for proof of vaccination, ID and the COVID-19 screening form confirmation email as well as collecting contact information for contact tracing. Masks and physical distancing are required.
White ribbons that have come to symbolize the event will be available.
The event is open only to the U of G community and there is a capacity limit.

ONLINE: Launch Event for U of G IT Strategic Plan
2021-12-10 11:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Please join us for the exciting launch of Experience Reimagined: The U of G IT Strategic Plan.
During this 30-minute event, you will learn about our path toward digital innovation. You will see some inspirational videos that provide a glimpse into the future user experience at U of G: modern, seamless and intuitive.
We encourage you to visit the IT Strategy site prior to the event at uoguel.ph/ITstrategy. Please note you will need to log in with your U of G credentials.
Join online.

Wednesday Walks in the Arboretum
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:30, 2021-12-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum’s Naturalist Intern, will be leading hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. For further information contact Michelle at beltranm@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 Ext. 53615. The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
We ask that walk participants wear a mask throughout the walk, show proof of vaccination, and complete the University’s COVID screening form.

ONLINE: Democracy in India 2047
2022-01-05 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The India 2047 series commemorates 75 years of India’s independence.
Making Constitutional Indians
by Niraja Gopal Jayal
Reclaiming the Republic: The Road Ahead
by Yogendra Yadav
Envisioning feminist citizenship
by Navsharan Singh
Learn more online.
Presented by the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement.

Wednesday Walks in the Arboretum
2022-01-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today? Michelle, the Arboretum’s Naturalist Intern, will be leading hour-long walks every Wednesday. Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m. For further information contact Michelle at beltranm@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120, Ext. 53615. The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
We ask that walk participants wear a mask throughout the walk, show proof of vaccination, and complete the University’s COVID screening form.

ONLINE: New Year 2022 10-week Yoga Challenge - Give the Gift of Health and Wellness
2022-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Free: New Year 2022 10-Week Classical Yoga and Meditation Challenge
Reduce loneliness, anxiety and stress. Promote health, wellness, resilience, balance and enjoyment through Classical Yoga.
“LOKAS SAMASTA SUKHINO BHAVANTU”. May the whole world attain peace and harmony.
It is time to welcome a Healthy New Year 2022! Approach New Year with hope, confidence and a determination to do good – good that “Enhances Life”.
The beginning of a New Year is one of the most auspicious times to reflect on lessons learned, set meaningful intentions, and give voice to your most auspicious wishes that will enhance your and others’ lives in the coming months and distant future.
While we don’t know what 2022 has in store for us, one thing is clear and certain: Yoga offers immense health and wellness benefits. Our team of classical yoga, meditation and pranayama teachers are so excited to be continuing to offer free classes throughout 2022 and we encourage you to try our 10-Week Yoga Challenge.
Free: New Year 2022 10-Week Classical Yoga and Meditation Challenge
What: Gentle online classical yoga classes combining breath, movement and meditation.
When: Starting January 4 and ending March 10
Tuesday – Noon to 1 p.m.
Wednesday – 6 to 7 a.m.
Thursday – Noon to 1 p.m.
Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, visiting scholars – welcome! No experience is required.
Note: Have a light breakfast and try to not eat two hours before the practice; you may take a sip or two of water/juice.
It is a wonderful way to experience first-hand the benefits to mind, body, and spirit of a regular practice in your own home. You will feel physically and mentally stronger, and more socially connected to your classmates, teachers, colleagues, everyone, hopefully seeing their smiling faces and good wishes at the end of every class.
To participate, please join the Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 954 8412 8908
This event is brought to you by the “U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective” and is sponsored by Wellness@Work at the U of Guelph.
Improve Life
Wellness@U of G, Guelph, Ridgetown and Guelph-Humber
Website: uoguel.ph/yoga
Email: yoga@uoguelph.ca
Yoga Speaker Series

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture - "From Rubble to Refuge: The Story of the Accidental Wilderness" by Walter Kehm
2022-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Walter Kehm. Walter is a senior Principal at LANDinc and a former Director of the School of Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph. Walter has led numerous multi-disciplinary teams of professionals on design and planning projects throughout the world.

ONLINE: Virtual Bird Songs
2022-01-17 12:00 - 2022-01-26 13:00 | Ontario, Canada
Into birding but songs have you stumped? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures to cover over 150 bird species! We will focus on songs and some common, distinctive calls and will apply different methods to remember them. Each course will start with a short intro topic about birding by ear before we dive into the bird species. Learn how to make your own calls, read a sonogram, make up your own memorable bird song sayings and more! We will finish each class with a 10-15 minute discussion period so you can ask all your bird-related questions. The course is suitable for those new to learning bird sounds as well as the more experienced.
You can sign up for individual courses for $8 (plus tax) each or take all eight at the discounted cost of $56 (plus tax – that’s eight courses for the price of seven!). See below to find out what bird groups are covered in each class. And don’t worry – if you miss one or this time doesn’t work for you, you will be sent recorded programs afterwards and will have access to them for a month after the whole series. For those that take the whole course, we will also be making the videos available again for a couple of weeks in April so you can review them just before the peak of spring singing occurs!
Fee: $8 (plus HST) per person, per session or book all 8 in one transaction and get one free ($56 plus HST instead of $64 plus HST).
MUST pre-register to attend this event

ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop - Planning for Research Impact
2022-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | ImprovLab, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Skills for Research Impact is a workshop series for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization activities.
Join us online this fall for one or multiple sessions! The series begins on Jan. 18 from 1-2:30 p.m. with the first workshop, Planning for Research Impact, which helps participants learn about knowledge mobilization plans and effective strategies for research communication.
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

Learn more online.

ONLINE: Data Skills - Data Basics
2022-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
Ever wonder what sort of data you will be dealing with? Do you find yourself lost when it’s time to prepare your data for analysis? In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different types of data you can collect and create, as well as the various ways you can collect, describe and visualize your data before data analysis. You will also be introduced to the different ways you can make inferences about your data when you’re finally ready to analyze it. This workshop is open for anyone to attend. It is intended for those who will be involved with research and/or academic projects, and want to tackle their data from the very beginning. No knowledge of any statistical software is required.
NOTE: This workshop will be held online via Zoom. You MUST have a University of Guelph email (ending in either @guelphhumber.ca or @uoguelph.ca) to register and participate in this workshop. An email will be sent to all registered attendees 24 hours before the workshop. Registration closes 24 hours before the workshop.
Registration is required. There are 16 seats available.
