ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to Tableau (Part 1)
There are many reasons why information is easier to explain, explore, and convince in a visual format. This session will provide you with some basic skills to make your data
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to Tableau (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of the Intro to Tableau workshop. Do not register if you did not attend Part 1. A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially when you
ONLINE: Where Do I Even Begin?! – Planning and Organizing Written Assignments
Do you have a case of the Blank Page Blues? Feeling overwhelmed by your paper and not even sure where to begin? Absolutely bamboozled by the notion of meeting the
ONLINE: Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Residential School
Join the Indigenous Student Centre on October 22 to participate in a virtual tour facilitated by the Woodland Cultural Centre. Follow Lorrie Gallant, as she gives a tour of the
ONLINE: Publishing Your Data and Preparing Your Data for Deposit
In this session, participants will learn about why they should publish their research data, where to publish their data, and best practices for preparing their data for sharing and preservation
ONLINE: Publishing your data – Preparing your data for deposit.
In this session, participants will learn about why they should publish their research data, where to publish their data, and best practices for preparing their data for sharing and preservation
ONLINE: Create Posters with Canva
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaCanva is a web-based graphic design tool to create posters, infographics, social media posts and more. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice
ONLINE: “But Do You Have a Thesis Statement Tho?”- Writing Strong Thesis Statements
This session will help you construct strong thesis statements while avoiding pitfalls and difficulties that writers commonly experience. The discussion consists of two parts. The first section explores different approaches
ONLINE: University Life Hack – Writing with the Pomodoro Technique
Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further! Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a
ONLINE: Virtual Bird ID with Chris Earley
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
ONLINE: Take the Stress out of IBS
Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or a stressed stomach. This skills program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets weekly on Fridays, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., for five sessions. Registration: $20 for U of G students $50 for members of USW Local 4120
ONLINE: Dissertation Boot Camp (DBC) – Registration Deadline
This intensive one-week (Nov. 23 to 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis writing goals and accelerate their time to completion. Participants are expected to participate in all five days. DBC offers graduate students focused and supported individual time to write, as well as lessons
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Mitchell Joachim
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Mitchell Joachim of Terreform ONE speaking on "Design Against Extinction: Animal Aided Design in the Urban Landscape." All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture.
ONLINE: Create Posters with Canva
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaCanva is a web-based graphic design tool to create posters, infographics, social media posts and more. Use templates or create from scratch. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice creating a poster. During the end of the workshop, participants will: discuss strengths and limitations of Canva identify strategies
ONLINE: STOP Worrying!
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. Registration: $5 for U of G students $20 for members of USW Local 4120 $40 for all others
ONLINE: Government of Canada Employment Networking Event for Students
Interested in a career in the public sector? Engage with government departments and agencies from the comfort of home! This unique opportunity is exclusive to U of G students and
ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom – Business and Social Sciences
Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OER)! OER are educational materials
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Paul Cureton
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Paul Cureton of Lancaster University, UK. He will be speaking on "Design
ONLINE: Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWeVideo is a web-based video editing and creation tool. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice editing and creating video. During the end
ONLINE: Undergraduate Writing Camp / Night of the Living Essays
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaHaving trouble getting started on your next paper? Want advice on improving your academic writing? For two nights only, Writing Peers are hosting the first online Undergraduate Writing Camp /