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ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Skills: Introduction to Qualtrics – Creating Data with Online Surveys

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This online workshop will use Qualtrics, an online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. By attending, you will learn how to create a Qualtrics account, how to find and use Qualtrics tutorials and training, and how to create a basic Qualtrics survey. This workshop will also discuss methodology tips for good survey

ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Terrific Turtles of Ontario

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Ontario is home to eight species of turtles and all of them are listed as Species at Risk. Learn lots of interesting facts about our beautiful native shelled species and meet many of them live on-screen. Find out how you can help these animals and hopefully ensure they remain here as beneficial residents in our

ONLINE: Exhibit Launch – “From our Mothers’ Kitchens”: Cooking in Rural Canada

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

U of G’s newest online exhibition is launching on Thursday, May 13 and we want you to join us! If you’re interested in Canadian food trends, this one’s for you. “From our Mothers’ Kitchens”: Cooking in Rural Canada explores how rural and agrarian areas have shaped Canadian food trends and preferences over the past 160

ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Skills: Cleaning and Preparing Data with Open Refine

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Before analyzing or visualizing data we've collected, it's important to clean and prepare it. Typical tasks include fixing spelling, removing duplicate rows, finding and replacing text, changing number formats and merging and splitting columns. This workshop will familiarize you with OpenRefine, a powerful data manipulation tool that cleans, reshapes and edit batches of messy and

ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy a brain and have more energy! A smorgasbord of techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of class to begin developing lifetime skills. This 12-part program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour

ONLINE: Gryphon’s LAAIR Pitch Finale

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The Gryphon's LAAIR Innovation Showcase and Pitch Competition returns! Join us online as five founders present their world-changing technologies for the first time! This interactive event will give attendees an opportunity to start conversations, network with agri-food professionals and business leaders and explore partnerships that have mutual benefit. Online Event Timeline: Live Stream Pitch Finale

ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Sensational Snakes of Ontario

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Reptiles are the most at-risk group of animals in Ontario. Our often misunderstood and maligned native snake species are actually beautiful, beneficial and inoffensive creatures that need our help. You can meet and learn about many of these ectothermic legless friends in this engaging program with live specimens on-screen. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.

ONLINE: 12th Annual Accessibility Conference

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The University of Guelph, in partnership with Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd), is hosting the 12th Annual Accessibility Conference virtually this year. The event is scheduled for May 25 to 27, 2021. The conference includes interactive workshops, discussion forums, and concurrent sessions. Additionally, a panel presentation and closing capstone session—focusing on Accessibility, Inclusion and

ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Connections

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Feeling a sense of connection is directly linked not only with positive wellbeing but with academic success. Connectedness helps reduce major risk factors that can be barriers to scholastic thriving. This workshop will support the development of connection with our very selves, with friends and family, and with our campus, as well as tapping into

ONLINE: Brain Food Live – Welcome and Time Management During the Thesis Process

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This live, online workshop will welcome you to the Brain Food Workshop series (approximately 1:00-1:30 p.m.) and then lead to the popular workshop, Time Management during the Thesis Process. Learn more about how to manage your time, set goals and work efficiently as a graduate student.

ONLINE: Ecopsychology-Arboretum Workshop

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Ecopsychology is the area of study that explores the connective, holistic relationship of humans and the Earth. Amidst social distancing and physical isolation, the COVID-19 pandemic has invaded our lives in an unprecedented way. Experts have highlighted the complex toll this can take on our mental health. This programme is aimed at providing an experience

ONLINE: Graduate Teaching Community – Teaching Dossier Writing Cafes

Recurring
ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Thinking of developing your own Teaching Philosophy Statement or Teaching Dossier? Feeling inspired to get started but haven't found the time? The Teaching Dossier Writing Cafés are for you! These sessions aim to provide a space for grad students to come together and work on developing their teaching dossiers, including their teaching philosophy statements. Using

ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Skills: Introduction to GIS Using ArcMap

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcMap, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology and labelling, how to filter data and how to create a finished map. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. ArcMap is

ONLINE: Better Sleep Program

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep, using proven, drug-free strategies. This five session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. Your link will be e-mailed

ONLINE: Brain Food Live – Gathering the Literature

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This live, online workshop will help you make the most of the library’s databases and other search tools for finding relevant information for your thesis or dissertation. This workshop is essential for developing efficient and effective strategies for reviewing the literature in your field of study.

ONLINE: 2021 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The annual ICCI Cancer Research Symposium is a free all-day event that highlights the cancer research taking place at the University of Guelph and from other nearby universities. The day consists of short talks from students and invited local speakers, poster presentations, and a keynote speaker to cap off an eventful day promising to demonstrate

ONLINE: Brain Food Live – Outlining Your Thesis

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This live, online workshop will provide tools and templates to help you explore strategies for outlining your thesis, dissertation, or any large research project. Join us to learn more about an essential part of the thesis writing process.

ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Virtual Constellation “Walk”

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighborhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighborhood is no longer new. It’s home. Join the Arboretum for monthly online

ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Skills: GIS 2 – Intermediate

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Join us for Data Skills: GIS 2 - Intermediate. This workshop is designed to support the development of your GIS skills using ArcGIS. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. ArcGIS is available on all the library computers, also by download to the University community.

ONLINE: Library Workshop – Brain Food Live: Paraphrasing and Summarizing

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

This live, online workshop will provide strategies for avoiding plagiarism, paraphrasing sentences and short passages, and summarizing longer passages. Come to learn more about writing techniques for your thesis or dissertation.