Wellness Friday: Cholesterol – Eating to Reduce Your Risk
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and increases health risks for over a third of North Americans. Fortunately, high cholesterol is largely preventable and treatable with the right diet and lifestyle. This session will examine the risks of different types of fat and cholesterol, and describe how to lower
Deep Dish Dialogues explores Nigerian Food
In February’s episode of Deep Dish Dialogues, we’re celebrating Nigerian food and culture. We’ll be joined by Taiwo and Kehinde Daramola from Twins in Kitchen and they’ll be showing us how to make jollof rice. Jollof is a unifying dish across West Africa. Jollof rice is to West Africa what paella is to Spain, risotto
Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaJoin this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are
Family Day Crafternoon: Community Banner Building
Free | Drop in | In-person at the Art Gallery of Guelph Calling all families with young artists and the young at heart – spend Family Day afternoon exploring printmaking and collaborating on a community project! Join us at the gallery Monday, February 20, between 1 pm and 4 pm, for a free guided printmaking
Reusable Research Data Made Shiny: Training Workshop Series
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaDo you have reuse in mind when collecting your research data? Do you know how to tidy your data to make it reusable? Join Michelle Edwards, director of agri-food data strategy and Lucas Alcantara, manager of research centre data from the University of Guelph to learn the best practices for data organization, documentation, and sharing.
Employees – Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Stop by the UC Courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.
Ontario Turfgrass Symposium
THE LEADING EDGE OF INFORMATION As Canada’s foremost event for the turf sector—including lawn care, sports turf, golf, recreation facilities and nursery sod—the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium offers sessions on the latest research and innovations in turf management. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE We have an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions for this year's conference which includes
Reusable Research Data Made Shiny: Training Workshop Series
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaDo you have reuse in mind when collecting your research data? Do you know how to tidy your data to make it reusable? Join Michelle Edwards, director of agri-food data strategy and Lucas Alcantara, manager of research centre data from the University of Guelph to learn the best practices for data organization, documentation, and sharing.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost. We’ll take a brief look at the pros and cons of various composting methods so that you can select the right workshop for you, in
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost. We’ll take a brief look at the pros and cons of various composting methods so that you can select the right workshop for you, in
Reusable Research Data Made Shiny: Training Workshop Series
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaDo you have reuse in mind when collecting your research data? Do you know how to tidy your data to make it reusable? Join Michelle Edwards, director of agri-food data strategy and Lucas Alcantara, manager of research centre data from the University of Guelph to learn the best practices for data organization, documentation, and sharing.
Staff and Faculty: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Celebrate February with some skating, hot beverages and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended but you must provide your own skates. Hot beverages and light snacks will be available. Register through Qualtrics! https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YR56k4vCZUOlU2 Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the
ONLINE: Virtual (Zoom) Constellation “Walk”
Learning the night sky is like getting to know a new neighbourhood. At first, it may seem big and confusing, but as you strike out and become more and more familiar with prominent landmarks, the day comes when you realize that the neighbourhood is no longer new. It’s home. Join us for monthly sessions as
Reusable Research Data Made Shiny: Training Workshop Series
ONLINE and IN-PERSON Ontario, CanadaDo you have reuse in mind when collecting your research data? Do you know how to tidy your data to make it reusable? Join Michelle Edwards, director of agri-food data strategy and Lucas Alcantara, manager of research centre data from the University of Guelph to learn the best practices for data organization, documentation, and sharing.
Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaJoin this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are
Book Publishing Seminar: From Book Manuscript to Publication
Join Wilfrid Laurier University Press editor Siobhan McMenemy and University of Alberta Press editor Mat Buntin for a Book Publishing Seminar, hosted by Writing Services and the Research and Scholarship Team in the McLaughlin Library. This event will be hosted in a hybrid format with attendance options for in person (Library Room 384) and online on Zoom.
Gryphon Pizza Day
Join us for the 5th annual Gryphon Pizza Day in support of She's Got Game sponsored by Domino's Guelph. On Pizza Day, $4 from every large cheese or pepperoni pizza sold will go to support women's athletics scholarships and programs at the University of Guelph. HOW TO PARTICIPATE In-person: Purchase a large pizza for $7.99
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design
Learn how to design a diverse garden space that attracts native wildlife species through key design elements, plant choices and maintenance needs. This course will draw from concepts found in The Arboretum’s Gosling Wildlife Gardens, while also offering insight on design features and plant species that have proven to be successful in our local Ontario
Free Workshop: Building a Sustainable Business – Friendlier Company
Special Guest, Kayli Dale from Friendlier, will walk us through her journey of building a start-up right after graduating university (and at the beginning of a pandemic). In this one hour session, Kayli will focus on the first steps she took to build the business, the challenges she faced early on, and the specific advantages/disadvantages
Unwind with Yoga and Tea
Learn the art of balance and relaxation by joining the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective for a mindful afternoon of yoga followed by free tea and snacks. No experience is required and everyone is welcome. If possible, please do not eat at least 2 hours before the event. Register for the event and