Café Philosophique: Exploring Masculinity in the 21st Century
Daemon Fairless, author of Mad Blood Stirring: The Lives of Violent Men, and Rachel Giese, author of Boys: What It Means to Become a Man, in conversation with Kimberley Francis. Tickets: $8 general admission $6 for students, seniors and Bookshelf members Location: eBar, 41 Quebec St, Guelph
Gryphons Read: Coffee and Conversation with David Chariandy for the U of G Community
One book. One campus. One community. Join us Sept. 25 for coffee and conversation with David Chariandy, author of Brother, the 2018 Gryphons Read selection. Note: This event is for members of the University of Guelph community only. A separate event in the evening is open to the public. About Gryphons Read: The Gryphons Read common
Data Skills Workshp: NVivo
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package produced by QSR International. In this workshop, we will work on bringing your sources in, creating nodes, coding and running queries. Please bring a laptop for your own use during the workshop with the latest version of NVIVO installed. Please note: All software installation must
Dial Down Anxiety Workshop
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety. This free, one-hour workshop for university students meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and is provided by the Stress Management Clinic. University Centre, Room 429
Gryphons Read: In Conversation with David Chariandy (Open to the Public)
One book. One campus. One community. Join us Sept. 25 for an evening with David Chariandy, author of Brother, the 2018 Gryphons Read selection. This event is free and open to the public. About Gryphons Read: The Gryphons Read common reading program is a new tradition at the University of Guelph. Each year, a book will
Prud’homme Beer Certification – Level 1 Beer Enthusiast
This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge and interest in beer. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems) and food and beer pairings. Macdonald Stewart Hall, Room 121
Data Skills Workshop: SPSS Part 1
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will be covered as well as the basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS.
P4E Career Fair
P4E stands for “Partnerships for Employment” and represents a collaborative effort between the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. Students and alumni from all academic programs and semester levels are invited to network with over 200 employers from many different employment sectors.
Data Skills Workshop: SPSS Part 2
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will be covered as well as the basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS.
Stream Rehabilitation Training Program – Part 2
Trout Unlimited Canada has partnered with the University of Guelph to present a stream rehabilitation training program. Learn best practices of rehabilitating stream ecosystems and their associated watersheds. The workshops are designed for students, conservation volunteers and environmental professionals that wish to learn and implement successful rehabilitation projects. This series of workshops guides students
Data Skills Workshop: SAS Part 1
SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. After this workshop you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy to use software. You will learn how to: Maneuver in the SAS interface Import data Clean data Generate descriptive, exploratory and simple inferential statistics Please note that
Anxiety: Skills and Strategies Workshop
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Thursdays, from noon - 1 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. University Centre,
Thursday At Noon Concert: Faculty Jazz Ensemble + One
Thursday At Noon (TAN) Concert Series: Faculty Jazz Ensemble + One An assortment of jazz standards from the American songbook tradition as well as more modern jazz compositions. MacKinnon Building, Room 107 (Goldschmidt Room) Admission is free. All are welcome. Presented by the University of Guelph, College of Arts, and the School of Fine Art
Lunch and Learn: Accessibility in the Classroom
Please join us at the first in a series of Lunch and Learn sessions of the Colleges’ Hub for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Gather tips and strategies Engage with others about best practices Build connections with a community of practitioners Speakers are campus experts in the field of accessibility. Speakers are campus experts in the
Tickling rats for improved welfare: Reviewing research & determining dosage
CCSAW Animal Behaviour and Welfare Seminar: Tickling rats for improved welfare - Reviewing research and determining dosage, will be presented by Megan LaFollette, PhD candidate, Purdue University. OVC Pathobiology AHL, Room 1800
Data Skills Workshop: SAS Part 2
SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. After this workshop you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy to use software. You will learn how to: Maneuver in the SAS interface Import data Clean data Generate descriptive, exploratory and simple inferential statistics Please note that
IF… Speaker Series: Creating Indigenous Feminist Space
Prof. Kim Anderson kicks off the semester's IF... speaker series with her talk Creating Indigenous Feminist Space. In this talk, Prof. Anderson will discuss how she has been engaged in embodied place-making with Indigenous women on campuses in the Guelph and Waterloo regions. As a founding member of the Kika'ige Historical Society (with Lianne Leddy and Brittany
Inspiring Eco-Solutions: The Power of Partnerships
Join us for a lively eco-conversation! Learn how new partnerships are driving big results and environmental governance solutions. Special Guests: Aaron Freeman, Pivot Strategic Allan Taylor, Sustainable Waterloo Region University Centre, Brass Taps
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Ken Smith
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Ken Smith, Founder and Principal of Ken Smith Workshop, NYC. His talk is titled "Vertical Landscapes, Social Urbanism & Camouflage." All are welcome to attend.
Introducing Mushrooms Workshop
Explore the mysterious, weird and wonderful world of fungi! From giant puffballs emerging from the ground to strange little bird's nests growing on wood. Learn to distinguish editble Agaricus from deadly Amanita. The morning will begin with a short classroom discussion of general categories of fungi: slime moulds, moulds, sac, club, jellies, corals, toothed, puffballs, stinkhorns, polypores,