ONLINE: Library Workshop – Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Data Skills
This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop & merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Thriving in Action: Mindfulness and the Present Moment
The Thriving in Action Program Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to
ONLINE: CEPS Graduate Student Research Day
The College of Engineering and Physical Science’s Graduate Student Research Day is a CV-building and learning opportunity for masters and PhD students across CEPS’s academic units. It is a chance
ONLIEN: CEPS Graduate Student Research Day 2021
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) invites its graduate students from all units to participate in our 2021 Graduate Student Research Day to be held virtually Oct. 15,
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Manipulation and Wrangling in R
Raw datasets are often quite messy. Before you can begin data analysis, cleaning and preparing data are hence vital skills. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of using the tidyverse package, which include but aren't limited to: manipulating columns and rows, filtering and merging datasets, converting to different variable types and creating scales. Note: Completion
ONLINE: Interactive Event: Tales from the InfoSec Team
Part of the 2021 Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow, this interactive event provides examples of cyber security incidents that have impacted students at U of G. Find out what went down and hear from the experts about how you should handle it if it ever happened to you! Download the calendar entry for this event: Interactive
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Self-Directed Academic Writing Style: Writing Style Choices in Sentences
In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19, some materials from this two-part workshop on improving academic writing style are available anytime as self-directed videos and worksheets, through self-registration in CourseLink's "Online Instruction Resources from the Library". Once you have self-registered, navigate to Content > Writing > Improving Your Writing: Sentences and Word Choice
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Analysis and Inferential Statistics
In this workshop you will learn how to conduct basic inferential statics that are commonly seen in the literature using R Studio. In this workshop you can expect to learn how to conduct the following statistical tests Independent sample t-test Paired Sample t-test One-way ANOVA Repeated Measures ANOVA Note: Prior knowledge of R studio is
ONLINE: Workshop – How to 3-D Print – Part 1
Curious about how to 3-D print? Join us for the first session of a two-part series to learn tips and tricks for using a 3-D printer to help bring your ideas to life! Our workshop facilitator is a graduate student in Engineering at the University of Guelph and has extensive experience with 3-D printing, app
Indigenous Recognition Week: Conversations with Miptoon
Grab a bottle of water and enjoy an afternoon stroll through the arboretum with Visiting Elder Miptoon, member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Be prepared to walk, listen and learn. A reminder to follow COVID protocols before coming to and while on campus: COVID-19 Information | University of Guelph. For this event,
Indigenous Recognition Week (Online): The Storying of 2S Identities: A Brief History (That Goes Back to Time Immemorial)
Gather virtually with Seán Carson Kinsella, the Indigenous Student Centre and the Sexual and Gender Diversity Office to learn more about 2 Spirit Identities and their long-standing history. Seán Carson Kinsella (ê-akimiht nêhi(y/th)aw/otipemisiwak/Nakawé/Irish) is migizi dodem (Bald Eagle Clan) and two-spirit/queer/aayahkwêw and is descended from signatories of Treaties 4, 6 and 8. They were born
ONLINE: Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women Workshop
Learn drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes, and the frustration of being awake through the night. This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women workshop.
ONLINE : Seeing the Forest for the Trees – Trees as Participants in Theatre and Performance
Join us for a free public talk by Megan De Roover, Writer-in-Residence affiliated with The Arboretum this year! She is conducting archival and on-site research for her new book Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Trees as Participants in Theatre and Performance (McGill-Queen's University Press). Using a theatre and performance lens, her research monograph explores
Indigenous Recognition Week (Online): Intro to Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Indigenous cultures are complex, forming dynamic and rich ways of life. However, often little is known about First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and their cultures. The goals of this workshop are for individuals to reflect on their personal knowledge of Indigenous peoples in Canada; develop knowledge on terminology and diversity of Indigenous peoples in
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Visualization in R
In this workshop you will learn how to create visualizations (graphs and plots) using the ggplot2 package. The ggplot2 package is an excellent tool for creating customizable graphics. The package uses “grammar graphics” to add layers of tailored components to your graphs, allowing you to create highly customized plots. Note: Prior knowledge of R studio
Indigenous Recognition Week (Online): Crafting Dream Catchers with the Indigenous Student Society
During Indigenous Recognition Week join the Indigenous Student Society for an afternoon of learning, creating and getting to know each other. Together you will learn about the meaning and purpose of dream catchers, and craft one too! This event is open to all students, staff and faculty. Registration is required for supplies and spots are
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Skills: Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) - a software program for working with maps and geographic data. ArcGIS Pro is the newest desktop mapping software of ArcGIS. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (eg. addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcMap is
ONLINE: Interactive Event – Biggest Cyber Security Risks for Students
Part of the 2021 Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow, this event will be centred around an interactive Kahoot quiz that will test students' cyber security savvy! Learn the biggest risks facing students at U of G and how to mitigate them. Random prize draws for attendees!
Indigenous Recognition Week: The First Step with Elders Dan and Mary Lou Smoke
"Purification ceremony is rather foundational to our way of life, since most Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island practiced some form of purifying themselves with the smoke of various medicines. The act of clearing the air, mind, spirit and emotions may be accomplished in a variety of ways but according to practice, a smudge is led
Indigenous Recognition Week: Métis Dot Painting
The Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) invites all First Nation, Métis, Inuit students and friends to Métis crafting and socializing. Meet the staff and explore what ISC has to offer. This event is open to all students. Spots are limited. This event has two time options; 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 2:30