ONLINE: Decreasing Headaches
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches. This skills program meets weekly on Monday evenings, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., for four sessions. Registration: $20 for U of G students $60 for members of USW Local 4120 $120 for all others
ONLINE: One Health Poster Day
The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses (CPHAZ) and the One Health Institute (OHI) at the University of Guelph, in collaboration with the One Health Program in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, are pleased to invite you to the One Health Poster
ONLINE: Concision and Precision – A Tour of Techniques for Writing Clearly
“Write concisely.” “Be more specific.” "Awk.” “Unclear”. We've all seen comments like these at one time or another. How do you make sense of them and, more importantly, avoid them? Come for a tour of one of the most under-appreciated Library Guides: the "Write Clearly" guide. We'll talk about how to learn from comments like
ONLINE: Increasing Personal Resiliency through COVID-19
Learn tips from the Hurricane Study and later research that can help us through COVID-19. Develop a personal plan for five pillars of resilience, and sample a variety of relaxation techniques for mind and body in this two-hour workshop. Celebrate International Stress Awareness Day with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management Clinic in this free
ONLINE: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands
Have you ever wondered about the statements said at the beginning of events? Do concerns about making a mistake hold you back from trying? Despite becoming more common as an act of reconciliation, the context behind and process for acknowledging Indigenous lands are not always understood or discussed. Participants in this session will gain a
ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – How to Choose Your Words Wisely and Win More Grants
The Research Innovation Office invites you to a FREE online workshop! Learn about grant-writing challenges as well as how to develop an effective grant proposal including identifying the components of successful proposals and strategies for packaging a proposal. Participants in this workshop will: Describe the components of a grant proposal Demonstrate how to write effective
ONLINE: Applying to Graduate School in Psychology – A Panel for BIPOC and 1st-Generation Students
The Psychology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force at the University of Guelph is hosting a recruitment event targeted toward BIPOC and 1st-generation undergraduate students who are considering applying to graduate school in psychology (for eligibility, see below). Our goal is to help prepare prospective graduate students for the application process and life as a
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series with Joel Bakan
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series, together with the College of Arts, the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, and the School of English and Theatre Studies, presents Joel Bakan for a talk on his new film and book, The New Corporation. This free event is open to everyone. Join us
ONLINE: Fall Preview Day 2020
Ready to take the next step in becoming a Gryphon? Join us Sunday, November 8 for our virtual Fall Open House. Learn more at https://uoguel.ph/fallpreviewday
ONLINE: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up – Grammar (Day 2 of 2)
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. The workshop materials are useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well as to provide more effective feedback on students' writing as TAs or faculty. Topics covered include: correcting grammatical errors, avoiding errors of misuse, going beyond
ONLINE: Learning about Perfectionism Workshop (students)
Join our Wellness Peer Educators as they provide useful tips to help understand and manage perfectionism. Students will be encouraged to discuss and address concerns about a roommate or friend struggling with perfectionism, or about their own personal struggles. This workshop also addresses the importance of personal care when dealing with perfectionistic tendencies to promote
ONLINE: Biology and Control of SARS-CoV-2
The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is pleased to host a webinar on COVID-19. This will be a moderated and interactive webinar aimed at providing up-to-date scientific information on the biology of SARS-CoV-2 and prophylactic strategies (such as vaccines) that are under development for control of this virus. This will be an interactive session, featuring several
ONLINE: Control Academic Stress – Learning from Failure
In this live online 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.
ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
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 skills program begins on-demand, with the first lesson e-mailed to you upon registration, followed by a new lesson every week for five sessions. Registration: $20 for U of G students $50
ONLINE SHINE Week: LivingWorks START Suicide Prevention Training
LivingWorks Start is a groundbreaking new way to learn suicide prevention skills. In an hour or two online, the program teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to connect them to help and support. When you sign up for LivingWorks Start training, you'll learn a powerful four-step model to keep
ONLINE: U of G at the Royal: Life on the Front Burner – A conversation with Derek Vella
The 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is online! Check out U of G experts sharing their thoughts on the future of agriculture and food. Join the University of Guelph for an online fireside chat with Derek Vella, director of the Guelph Food Innovation Centre, hosted by food innovation specialist Dana McCauley. As a Red Seal
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture – A Guest Lecture “The Value of Nature in a Changing World”
The Landscape Architecture program within the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Colleen Mercer Clarke on "The Value of Nature in a Changing World." Colleen is the Chair of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects' Committee on Climate Adaptation.
ONLINE SHINE Week: Beyond the Books Mental Health Training
Beyond the Books is a training session that provides participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness. It will then help participants to identify signs of troubling behaviour and give them skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary. Participants will also learn
ONLINE: Sharing Circles for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Students
Sharing Circles are an opportunity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to come together and discuss topics relevant to them. Sharing Circles are held weekly and are facilitated by Rosemary Spring, Indigenous Student Advisor. For more information, email indigenous.student@uoguelph.ca.
ONLINE: Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy and performance during exam periods. This skills program begins on-demand, with the lessons e-mailed to you upon registration. Registration: Thanks to a subsidy from Student Health Services, U of G students can register for this program for only $10.