Spring Academic Open House
The Spring Academic Open House is open to all students who have received an offer of admission from the University of Guelph. Each day from May 14 through 17 is specific to a particular degree program and consists of full days of program information sessions, career and co-operative education sessions, residence tours and more.
Arboretum Workshop: Bird Sounds
This workshop will start off with an early morning Arboretum hike to get you tuned in to bird sounds. Participants will learn how to develop their listening skills to identify that bird "way up there behind all those leaves." A variety of techniques will be used to help you describe and remember the different songs
Intro to Research Data Management Workshop
Every researcher begins projects by formulating a research question and devising a methodology in which to undertake the project. What if you began your project with a plan detailing the actual mechanics of what needs to be considered during every step of the project: from data collection during the initial stages through to data preservation
MA Thesis Defence: James Vander Zaag
James Vander Zaag, an MA student in the Department of Philosophy, will defend his thesis "The Ethical Role of Aesthetics in Levinas." His advisor is John Hacker-Wright.
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Training
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy brain, cope effectively and have more energy. This skills training program meets twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 - 9 p.m., for 12 sessions (six weeks). The fee is $40 for U of G students, $120 for members of USW Local 4120
Hospitality Leadership Certificate
Hospitality leadership involves you in every aspect of your business’ many moving parts. From the front of the house to the back, you need a firm grasp on finance, marketing and managing employees. Manage a successful, world-class operation with a foundation in essential industry best practices with skills and a certificate from University of Guelph
Creating Data with Surveys Workshop
Many researchers, administrators and service providers use surveys to collect data. With the tools available to us, it is easy to create and distribute a survey. However, there are a number of important issues to consider when creating a survey. In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals
FULL – GenEQ Staff Leadership Conversation Cafe
The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at the University of Guelph initiative is interested in learning more about women staff members' needs around leadership. We are hosting a conversation cafe where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts during facilitated conversations with other staff members. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP
Pint of Science Comes to Guelph
Pint of Science tickets are now available in twenty-five cities spanning Canada – including, for the first time ever, Guelph. Pint of Science Guelph will be held over three nights (May 20, 21 and 22) at six different venues in Guelph, and will feature 12 different speakers. Each venue will host two speakers with talks
2019 Gryphon’s LAAIR Innovation Showcase and Pitch Competition
The Research Innovation Office at the University of Guelph is pleased to invite you to celebrate innovators who are putting knowledge into action in ways that have a real-world impact! Beginning with an afternoon of dialogue and case studies that highlight the many ways U of G researchers identify needs and validate concepts that improve
Getting Data: Open Data Workshop
Interested in learning more about Open Data? In this interactive course you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use Open Data in your research. This workshop is for anyone that has little to some knowledge about open data. At the end of the workshop, you
Data Visualization: GIS Workshop
ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) - a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (e.g., addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all the library computers, and by download to
GenEQ Staff Mentorship Conversation Cafe
The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at the University of Guelph initiative is interested in learning more about women staff members’ needs around mentorship. We are hosting a conversation cafe where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts during facilitated conversations with other staff members. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP
AGG Summer Season Launch
Celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Guelph: The Drive Jagdeep Raina: Chase Refreshments and cash bar available. Admission is free. All are welcome.
Bike Month Kick-Off: Coffee Giveaway and Prize Draw!
We’re kicking-off Bike Month Guelph with a campus celebration in Branion Plaza! Come join us to learn about biking resources on campus, meet other people who bike to campus and have a chance to win a local-business prize pack. Hospitality Services has generously donated free coffee vouchers for the first 30 people who bike to
Anxiety Workshop: Skills and Strategies
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Monday evenings, from 7 - 8 p.m., for three sessions. The fee is $10 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for all others.
2019 Accessibility Conference
The Annual University of Guelph Accessibility Conference welcomes both accessibility novices and experts and encourages attendees to build communities and exchange ideas. While the majority of our attendees come from the post-secondary education sector, we seek to ensure that our programming is relevant and valuable to other attendees from the public and private sectors. We
ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
The 12th Annual ICCI Cancer Research Symposium is a free campus event highlighting local and regional cancer research. Trainees will be able to submit abstracts for short talks or poster presentations. More information about registration and abstract submission will be posted on the Symposium website. O.V.C. Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714
Data Visualization: Excel Workshop
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features that can assist you in managing your data and help to better understand small and large datasets. While not as robust as other data visualization tools, it can be used for visualizing your data through its charting features. Come learn how to create charts using
Better Sleep Program
Learn how to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This skills program meets weekly on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., for five sessions. An online program is also available. The fee is $20 for U of G students, $50 for members