Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionsim
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this session, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination and learn techniques for managing perfectionism. Register online.
Holocaust Education Week: Open Shabbat Dinner
In recognition of Holocaust Education Week, Guelph Hillel will hold an open Shabbat dinner Friday evening in Peter Clark Hall. All are welcome for this free meal. Registration is required.
“…WHERE THE HEART IS” Concert
Join the University of Guelph Symphonic and Gryphon Singers Choirs at their upcoming performance entitled "...WHERE THE HEART IS," presented by the School of Fine Art and Music. The concert features Dona nobis pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams with soloists Karla Oxley, Camilla Cook, sopranos, and Matthew Oxley, baritone. Pre-concert talk (free with concert ticket)
Science and Engineering Sunday
This open house event is geared towards prospective students interested in the Science and Engineering disciplines. The day includes campus walking tours, an opportunity to speak with faculty, staff and students at the Academic and Student Services Resource Fair, drop-in residence tours, facility tours and more! For more information, please visit https://admission.uoguelph.ca/events.
Flu Shot Clinic
Seasonal flu shots are free for everyone - U of G flu shot clinics are open to staff, faculty, students and community members. You are required to wait 15 minutes at the clinic after your shot. All residents of Ontario over six months of age are eligible to receive the annual influenza vaccine at no
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: Meditation
Come try a meditation session led by the student-run club Art of Living! The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of Guelph developed this initiative to promote mental wellness and provide students with resources to
Remembrance Day Service
The University of Guelph will hold a Remembrance Day Service on Monday, November 11 in War Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. A live-stream of the service will be available starting at 10:45 a.m.
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: T-Shirt and Care Package Distribution
The Wellness Education & Promotion Centre will be handing out FREE t-shirts and care packages! The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of Guelph developed this initiative to promote mental wellness and provide students with
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: ‘Straight Curve’ Film Screening
Join the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre folks for a screening of the film Straight Curve, which addresses the issues of unrealistic body ideals and the lack of representation in the media. The film will be followed by a panel discussion aimed at better understanding these issues through the sharing of lived experiences. The Mental
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: Beyond the Books Training for Helping Others
Beyond the Books is a face-to-face session that will first provide participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges. Participants will learn how to identify signs of distress and gain skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary. *Registration required through GryphLife. The Mental Well-Being
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: Resource Fair
Come learn about all the resources available to support you on campus! Different campus partners will be there with fun, interactive displays and giveaways. The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of Guelph developed this
Data Skills Workshop: Intro to Programming With Python – Part 1
Interested in using Python but don't know where to start? Join us for a hands-on, two-part workshop for folks with little experience programming. Part 1 will cover the basics of working with data in Python. We'll cover reading-in data from an external source followed by some simple manipulation and analysis using the built-in capabilities that
Data Skills Workshop: Intro to Programming With Python – Part 2
Interested in using Python but don't know where to start? Join us for a hands-on, two-part workshop for folks with little experience programming. Part 2 will go beyond the built-in. Participants will learn to iterate over data with loops, use conditional logic to make decisions on the fly, and write reusable code with functions. Join
Prysm BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Networking Event
U of G's Cultural Diversity Office hosts a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) networking event for students. Find inspiration and build valuable relationships by connecting with professionals in fields similar to and different from your program of study. This event will feature BIPOC professionals in a variety of fields. Join us for keynote speeches,
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: Movies for Mental Health
Come watch short films and participate in a lively discussion around mental health. Find out more about mental health resources in the community and enjoy free pizza! The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of
Publishing with Pressbooks Workshop: Creating Content for the Classroom or Community
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to Pressbooks as a platform for content creation. Pressbooks is an online open-source publishing tool built on WordPress software that allows for the easy creation of clean, well-formatted books in multiple file types. We will start by giving the context around Pressbooks, including(use cases and advantages, then move
Shine Mental Well-Being Awareness Week: Mood Routes Walk
Looking to get some fresh air? Come out to a guided walk through the Arboretum to improve mental well-being and resilience. Meet outside the J.T. Powell Building. The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: iChats
Are you an international student? Come out to meet fellow international students and chat about what mental wellness means to you. This event is developed by the Office of Intercultural Affairs and facilitated by Peers from the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre. The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being
John F. Wood Centre MakerSpace Workshop: Create a Custom Key Chain
Come check out this free workshop hosted in the MakerSpace at the John F. Wood Centre throughout the month of November. At each workshop you will learn through doing. No prior experience is required. This week: Learn how to design and print your own custom key chain file! These workshops are open to students, alumni
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Learning from Failure
In this Control Academic Stress workshop, we will discuss how failure affects us and how we can learn from failure. We will learn strategies to help us cope with failure and identify how experiencing failure can help us in the future. Participants in all four workshops in the Control Academic Stress series will receive a