Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – Open Data
In this interactive workshop you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use open data in your research. This workshop is for anyone that has little to some knowledge about open data. At the end of the workshop, you will know how to access free data
Shinrin-Yoku Walk
The newly launched Canadian Chapter of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides is proud to hold one of its first high-profile walks in Canada at The Arboretum. Forest Therapy originated from Japan's Shinrin-Yoku, which literally translates into“forest bathing” (taking in the air of a forest). It is a gentle way of moving
Data Skills Workshop: Creating Data – APIs
APIs have emerged as a new form of delivering data to end users. APIs enable individuals to issue specialized requests from data sources in real time. This power and flexibility enables new approaches to data use. In this workshop, we’ll give you an introduction to one of the most common kinds of API, the REST
MA Thesis Defence: Tiger Zheng
Tiger Zheng, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis "Human Form, Phronesis, and Euboulia." His advisor is John Hacker-Wright. MacKinnon Building, Room 346
Thursday At Noon Concert: Madawaska String Quartet
Madawaska String Quartet presents "Masterpieces by Great Masters" Featuring two early works by composers who would become great string quartet masters: Beethoven’s String Quartet Opus 18 no. 4, and Mendelssohn, String Quartet Opus 13 (“Frage.”) MacKinnon, Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room), University of Guelph Free event. Presented by the University of Guelph, College of Arts, and
Homecoming Weekend
Join your fellow Gryphons - past, present and future - as we celebrate Homecoming 2018! Homecoming Game and Concert Ticket Sales: Sept. 12 in the Field House. Line-up starts at 9 a.m., tickets on sale at 11 a.m.. Limit 4 per person. Cash Only. Friday, September 21 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Gryphon
Zumba at the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute
Do you like to dance? Join the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) for four free outdoor Zumba® classes this summer! These classes are for all ages and abilities and will be taught by a certified Zumba® instructor. We had a blast at the classes in June, July and August, and are looking forward to the
P4E Career Fair Resume Critiques and Guidebook Pick-Up
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) represents a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. Drop by the University Centre to get your employer Guidebook! Need a résumé update before the Fair? Get a five-minute résumé critique from one of our qualified peer helpers. No registration required! Be
United Way Kick-Off Party
Help us kick-off U of G's 2018 United Way campaign! Entertainment, delicious food, supporting our community Join us in Branion Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we celebrate the start of our United Way campaign. Come hungry! $5 lunch option: Delicious hot dog Corn on the cob with gourmet seasonings Drink $5 dessert
Data Skills Workshop: Cleaning and Preparing Data – OpenRefine
This workshop will teach you how use the free open source tool, OpenRefine, to get messy data in order. You will learn how to: Import data Standardize data Filter, split, replace, and extract data Manipulate textual data Understand the ethics of cleaning data Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with
Café Philosophique: Exploring Masculinity in the 21st Century
Daemon Fairless, author of Mad Blood Stirring: The Lives of Violent Men, and Rachel Giese, author of Boys: What It Means to Become a Man, in conversation with Kimberley Francis. Tickets: $8 general admission $6 for students, seniors and Bookshelf members Location: eBar, 41 Quebec St, Guelph
Gryphons Read: Coffee and Conversation with David Chariandy for the U of G Community
One book. One campus. One community. Join us Sept. 25 for coffee and conversation with David Chariandy, author of Brother, the 2018 Gryphons Read selection. Note: This event is for members of the University of Guelph community only. A separate event in the evening is open to the public. About Gryphons Read: The Gryphons Read common
Data Skills Workshp: NVivo
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package produced by QSR International. In this workshop, we will work on bringing your sources in, creating nodes, coding and running queries. Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of NVIVO installed. Please note: All software installation must
Dial Down Anxiety Workshop
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety. This free, one-hour workshop for university students meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and is provided by the Stress Management Clinic. University Centre, Room 429
Gryphons Read: In Conversation with David Chariandy (Open to the Public)
One book. One campus. One community. Join us Sept. 25 for an evening with David Chariandy, author of Brother, the 2018 Gryphons Read selection. This event is free and open to the public. About Gryphons Read: The Gryphons Read common reading program is a new tradition at the University of Guelph. Each year, a book will
Prud’homme Beer Certification – Level 1 Beer Enthusiast
This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge and interest in beer. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems) and food and beer pairings. Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 121
Data Skills Workshop: SPSS Part 1
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will be covered as well as the basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS.
P4E Career Fair
P4E stands for “Partnerships for Employment” and represents a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. Students and alumni from all academic programs and semester levels are invited to network with over 200 employers from many different employment sectors.
Data Skills Workshop: SPSS Part 2
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will be covered as well as the basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS.
Stream Rehabilitation Training Program – Part 2
Trout Unlimited Canada has partnered with the University of Guelph to present a stream rehabilitation training program. Learn best practices of rehabilitating stream ecosystems and their associated watersheds. The workshops are designed for students, conservation volunteers and environmental professionals that wish to learn and implement successful rehabilitation projects. This series of workshops guides students