Data Skills Workshops: Data Analysis – R
R is an open-source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility and
Power to the People: Salafism in the Wake of the Arab Uprisings
Francesco Cavatorta, professor of political science at Laval University, looks at the complexity of Salafi reactions to the Arab uprisings. Some Salafis chose to participate in democratic politics, while others
Black History Month: CFRU Radio Programming
In celebration of Black History Month, CFRU will be running programming content such as Canadian and international artist interviews, comedy, talk shows, as well as featured music. This programming will
Data Skills Workshops: Data Visualization – R
The ggplot package has emerged as the go-to tool for creating visualizations in the R statistical computing environment. Designed for ease of use and flexibility, ggplot lets you quickly produce
IF…Speaker Series: Emoji Spells – Online Rituals for the Digital Age
The Interdisciplinary Feminisms (IF..) series presents Emoji Spells: Online Rituals for the Digital Age, a brown bag lunch event kicked off by Meg Wilson, School of English and Theatre Studies. Bring
Learn About Advanced Research Computing: An Introduction to SHARCNET
Have questions about advanced research computing? Wondering if high performance computing could help your work? Join John Morton who will introduce and give a brief presentation on SHARCNET (Shared Hierarchical
Winter Tree Identification Workshop
No leaves? No problem! In this workshop you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for winter identification of deciduous trees. From bark to buds to
Take Your Break Day: Free Hot Beverage for Faculty and Staff
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Faculty and staff are invited to stop by the UC, Centre Six, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for
Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women Workshop
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. The fee is $5 for U
Fair Dealing at Copyright’s Crossroads
A talk by Carys Craig, associate dean, Research & Institutional Relations and associate professor, Osgoode Hall Law School. This talk will look at the evolution of the fair dealing law
Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
Learn practical techniques, new tips, and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Tuesday evenings for three sessions. The fee
Black History Month: Freedom is a Constant Struggle with Angela Davis
Plan to attend the cornerstone event of U of G's Black History Month programming: Freedom is a Constant Struggle - A Talk with the iconic political activist, author and professor Angela
Fearing Fair Dealing? Taking the Mystery Out of Using Copyrighted Works Fairly
Never sure if you are infringing copyright? Figuring out what’s fair (and legal) when copying and sharing content doesn’t have to be intimidating. Celebrate Fair Dealing Week by learning how
Have a Heart Donation Drive for Community Health Van
Wellness@Work is collecting donations for the Guelph-Wellington Community Health Van. Please bring in an item to donate to this local charity and drop it off at our table in the
U of G-PSA Pension Plan Offset Memorandum – Ratification Meeting
New member sign-up and member ballot registration opens at 11:15 a.m. Arrive early to allow time for processing. Purpose of meeting: To ratify the memorandum of agreement between the University
If… Speaker Series: Smack it in the Air – How Female Hip-Hop Artists are Taking Back the Booty
As part of the IF...(Interdisciplinary Feminisms) speaker series, Alyssa Woods explores the recent trend of female artists who have appropriated and re-imagined the “booty video.” Employing strategies of parody and
Black History Month: Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
Learn how to edit and write Wikipedia articles, and find starting places to jump in and make Wikipedia a more inclusive, diverse space on the web. This month's session is
Black History Month: Closing Ceremony
Feb. 28 will mark the last day of Black History Month 2019. The closing ceremony will include concluding remarks, as well as feature a performance by Danielle Ponder & The
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Jeffrey Craft
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Jeffrey Craft, partner at Studio TLA in Toronto. His talk is titled
Truscott Lecture in Justice
What does the future of justice look like? Senator Kim Pate speaks of the future of Canada's legal and penal system. Appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2016, Senator