Free Workshop: Going Beyond ‘HeforShe’ – A Student Discussion Around Gender Equality and Inclusivity
This guided discussion serves as an opportunity for students to connect and discuss the importance of gender equality and inclusivity. We will be diving into the nuances of identity and the importance of providing equity. This discussion will encourage folks to grow in their understanding and allyship while providing equity of space to all who
Going Beyond HeforShe: An Open Discussion around Gender Equality and Inclusivity
This guided discussion hosted by Caleb Harwood, Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisor, serves as an opportunity for the U of G community to connect and discuss the importance of gender equality and inclusivity. We will be diving into the nuances of identity and the importance of providing equity. This discussion will encourage folks to grow
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Blackbirds and Hawks
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Odditorio | A Performative Art Installation
Odditorio | A Performative Installation links the reinvention of awe for the audience through merging the use historic devices with modern technology to create the brilliant sights and sounds that will immerse the spectator in the artwork. Odditorio is an interactive art installation inspired by the story Sweeney Todd. A multi-year project, it brings together his
Movement Monday – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where You Sit
Chair Yoga is the way to go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat - challenge yourself with Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a
Movement Monday – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where You Sit
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a gentle form of yoga that involves breath-work, meditation, and gentle stretches; all of which release stress and tension from both body and mind. This form of yoga helps
Giving Games 2023 – Support Canadian Blood Services
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIntroducing the Giving Games! This competition, running from Feb. 27 to March 24, is between Ontario universities to see which school can "give” the most. There are 3 ways to “give”: 1 point: booking an appointment to donate blood (130 Silvercreek Pkwy. N.) 1 point: joining the stem cell registry (in the University Centre during
Graduate Students as Actors of Change
Researchers for Change: Engagement, Mobilization and Impact at the Graduate Level Are you a graduate student using engaged and other innovative approaches to creating and sharing research? Are you curious to explore how to increase the reach and impact of your thesis/dissertation? Would you like to connect with and learn from other grad students conducting
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Warblers I – Phrasers and Buzzers
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Bokashi Composting
Bokashi composting is a simple way of treating kitchen waste right in your home. There is almost no odor and it’s simple to do. This workshop will provide you with all of the knowledge you need to be successful with this technique. Bokashi can be done in special commercial vessels with purchased bokashi bran but
Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of the
Leading Through Change: The Role of Gender Equity in Global Leadership
Join the Office of Diversity and Human Rights for a discussion about gender equity with some influential and dynamic women in celebration of International Women’s Day! Don’t miss the compelling conversation about the important role women play in building solid paths to the future during uncertain times. It’s time to rebuild, it’s time to innovate,
Hopper Lecture: Dr. Naila Kabeer – The Broader Story of Progress: Building Collective Action on the Margins: Gender Perspectives from South Asia
How do women create change through collective action? Hear reflections on collective action from Dr. Naila Kabeer, professor of Gender and International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Kabeer will draw from her experience researching how changes occur on the ground through collective action by women and their allies, particularly from
The Winegard Visiting Lectureship in Physics with Dr. Donna Strickland
Join us for the Winegard Visiting Lectureship in Physics with Dr. Donna Strickland, Professor and Nobel Prize laureate, for a lecture on nonlinear optics to high-intensity laser physics. The laser increased the intensity of light that can be generated by orders of magnitude and thus brought about nonlinear optical interactions with matter. Chirped pulse amplification,
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Warblers II – Trillers and Thrillers
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Xenakis @ 100
Xenakis @ 100: Music for percussion and multi-channel electroacoustics with video by acclaimed composer-architect Iannis Xenakis. Learn more about the event here. When: March 17, 2023 Time: Workshop @ 4:00 pm ET Concert @ 7:00 pm ET Free Musicians: Richard Burrows, percussion Daniel Morphy, percussion Yang Chen, percussion Sound technicians: James Harley Lisa Conway Location:
The Science of Happiness
On this International Day of Happiness, join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health, to learn about the Science of Happiness. Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some
Yoga and Meditation with Selam Debs
Join Selam Debs at the Art Gallery of Guelph as she guides you through an evening of movement and meditation to nourish your mind, body, and soul. This offering for the Black, Indigenous and racialized community is a Pay-What-You-Can event, with all proceeds going to support the BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library. Learn more and register
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Podcasting
Podcasts are a fun and popular mode of information sharing, and they are increasingly being used in research. This session will cover why podcasting is an effective knowledge mobilization strategy as well as practical tips to planning and recording your own. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Consider when and how to
ONLINE: Stress Eating workshop
If going to the fridge is your #1 stress management strategy, it may be time to learn more about how stress drives us to emotional eating, and ways to start addressing it. This 2 hour ON-LINE workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic will include tips on decreasing emotional eating,