Accessibility in Classrooms TLE Event
Are you curious about reducing accessibility barriers in your classrooms to foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment (in-person or online) that will strengthen your students' success? Join Erin Aspenlieder, Director of the Office of Teaching and Learning, Ryan Moore, Digital Accessibility Coordinator in the Library, and, Dr. Jeji Varghese, Associate Professor of Environmental and
Faculty and Staff Writing Series: Reconnect with Your Writing (In Person)
This semester, gather in person every third Friday to reconnect with colleagues and dedicate time to your writing. Attend for one to three hours during this block, depending on your schedule. From 11 to noon, a writing specialist will host an optional workshop in LIB 359. Please note that these workshops have separate registrations: Friday,
Planning Your Sabbatical or Research Leave – Faculty and Staff Writing Series (In Person)
This interactive session will get you started on mapping projects and prioritizing tasks, making plans for your graduate students, and creating timelines for your research and writing. Note: This workshop is part of a faculty and staff writing series held every third Friday this semester. You can register separately to join this writing group from
Graduate Accountability Group
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
Study Hall: Let’s Get Stuff Done Together
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFeeling stuck or avoiding your work? Join Study Hall! It’s a focused and supportive space for all students to help you get things done. Here’s what to expect: Set a goal at the start of the session so you know what to focus on Work in short Pomodoro bursts (25 minutes) to stay focused without
Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning: Community of Practice
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe University of Guelph invites educators from all three campuses to join a monthly community focused on artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. This group creates space for honest conversations about AI's impact on education, welcoming perspectives from enthusiasts to skeptics. Open to faculty, sessional instructors, teaching assistants, and staff, the community addresses real classroom
Master of Landscape Architecture: In-person Open House for Prospective Students
Are you passionate about design, research, and enhancing the environment? Discover the professionally accredited Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) course-based degree program at the University of Guelph. The MLA program features small class sizes and expert, supportive faculty. To learn more, please join us in person. See MLA1 reviews, meet current students and faculty, and
RStudio micro 6: Independent samples t-test
Looking for a statistics tune-up using RStudio? Come to the sixth workshop in our series to teach you the basics! In RStudio 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 Mann-Whitney U test!
Stargazing
Come, brave the cold, and see the stars! Members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be setting up astronomical telescopes for private viewings. Come see winter constellations like Taurus, Gemini, and Orion, as well as star clusters, nebulae, and many other curious objects in the beautiful winter Milky Way. Later, as winter
Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR) Online (Application Deadline: November 2, 2025)
To apply for this program, you must complete the application form on the Library's Dissertation Writing Retreat webpage. The application deadline is November 2, 2025. (Note: you cannot register for Dissertation Writing Retreat through this Library Workshop Calendar.) This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate
Graduate Accountability Group
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
Study Hall: Let’s Get Stuff Done Together
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFeeling stuck or avoiding your work? Join Study Hall! It’s a focused and supportive space for all students to help you get things done. Here’s what to expect: Set a goal at the start of the session so you know what to focus on Work in short Pomodoro bursts (25 minutes) to stay focused without
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women – Memorial Event
This annual memorial event, hosted by the College of Engineering, honours the lives lost on December 6, 1989 at École Polytechnique. The event begins in the Adams Atrium with remarks centered around three themes: Remember, reflect, respond, and concludes at the second floor memorial garden. Together We Remember. Together We Rise. Honouring lives lost and
Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning: Community of Practice
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe University of Guelph invites educators from all three campuses to join a monthly community focused on artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. This group creates space for honest conversations about AI's impact on education, welcoming perspectives from enthusiasts to skeptics. Open to faculty, sessional instructors, teaching assistants, and staff, the community addresses real classroom
Research Lifecycle: File Naming, Metadata, and Organization
Keeping track of your data along the way is essential. This session covers how to structure your folders, name your files, and create clear metadata and documentation so others (and future you!) can understand and reuse your work with ease.
Research Lifecycle: M365 Storage Options for Research Collaboration
Join the library in partnership with CCS for a practical overview of how Microsoft 365 storage tools can support your research projects. This session will help you choose the right platform for your needs, whether it's personal storage with OneDrive or setting up collaborative workspaces in SharePoint and Teams. Bring your unique data management, permission
Virtual Winter Tree I.D.
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaNo 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
Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning: Community of Practice
The University of Guelph invites educators from all three campuses to join a monthly community focused on artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. This group creates space for honest conversations about AI's impact on education, welcoming perspectives from enthusiasts to skeptics. Open to faculty, sessional instructors, teaching assistants, and staff, the community addresses real classroom
Virtual Winter Tree I.D.
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaNo 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
Owl Workshop
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
