ONLINE: Canadian Punjabi Sons and Daughters and Care of the Elderly
Canadian Punjabis expect for sons to ensure care in old age. How do sons and daughters understand and experience elderly parent/parent-in-law care? This webinar illustrates the involvement of daughters in elder care and how sons can play a role in helping parents cope with their marginalized status in Canada. Ashna Jassi - PhD Candidate, Department
ONLINE: HeForShe at U of G with the Rt. Hon Adrienne Clarkson
HeForShe at UofG: Take a stand for gender equality. Featuring the Rt. Hon Adrienne Clarkson, Canada’s 26th Governor General This virtual event celebrates gender equality initiatives from the U of G campus community and includes a keynote presentation from Canada’s 26th Governor General the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson. Madame Clarkson will share stories from her
ONLINE: Winter 2021 One Health Institute Seminar Series – One Year, One Health
Over the last year, COVID-19 has dominated almost every aspect of our lives. In this talk Dr. Gillis will present several ongoing COVID-19 research projects spanning the domains of computer science, mathematics and public health. While the talk will focus on the use of scenario analysis and agent based models, data issues, science communication, and
ONLINE: – The Farmer-Led Research Webinar
Do you want to learn how collaborating with farmers will enhance research initiatives? How we can increase relevance and create more spaces for farmer’s voices in agricultural research? The School of Environmental Design and Rural Development is pleased to invite you to the webinar, “Farmer-Led Research in the Resilience of Rural Communities". This webinar will
ONLINE: Thinking Spaces with Jessica Bissett Perea – “Improvising Indigeneity”
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present “Improvising Indigeneity,” a virtual talk by Jessica Bissett Perea. The event will take place via Zoom. A moderated Q&A will follow the talk. If you are interested in attending, please register online. The Zoom room link will be sent out a day before
ONLINE: SHINE Week – LivingWorks START Training
LivingWorks Start is a groundbreaking new way to learn suicide prevention skills. In an hour or two online, the self-guided program teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support. When you sign up for LivingWorks Start training, you'll learn a powerful four-step model to keep someone
ONLINE: March Break Series for Kids
Ontario, CanadaThe Arboretum is hosting a series of online workshops throughout March Break! Children will learn about plants, animals, nature and the importance of conservation with The Arboretum. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per session, or register for all five sessions for $45 (plus HST). Registration closes eight days before the program begins, so be sure to
ONLINE: SHINE Week – Intro to Mindful Meditation Workshop
This workshop, led by two peer helpers at the Wellness Education Centre, will introduce you to the basics of meditation and help you discover how to make meditation work for YOU! All attendees will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card at the end of the workshop. Register on GryphLife.
ONLINE: SHINE Week – Control Academic Stress: Learning From Failure and Criticism
In this live online workshop, we will discuss how failure and criticism affect us and how we can learn from failure. We will learn strategies to help us cope with failure and identify how experiencing failure can help us in the future. The workshop will be held on Zoom. You will receive an email about
ONLINE: SHINE Week – An Open Dialogue of Men’s Mental Health
This new discussion-based workshop will focus on the stigma men face when sharing their mental health, how to help men reach a turning point for seeking help, and opening the conversation surrounding men’s mental health. There will be a combination of men speakers openly sharing their experience on their own mental health as well as
ONLINE: SHINE Week – Let’s Talk Mental Health Panel
The Mental Health Panel is our highlighted event for SHINE Week! This year's panel will include students from the University who will be sharing their unique experiences with mental health, including the resources and strategies that they have found helpful. Join us for a night of important discussion and learning from a variety of perspectives.
ONLINE: Winter 2021 Book Launch with Dr. Danny Pincivero
U of GH's Academic Services invites you to attend the Winter 2021 Virtual Book Launch Series event featuring Dr. Danny Pincivero, Kinesiology instructor at the University of Guelph-Humber. Join Dr. Pincivero as he provides a review and reading of his book A New Day Starts Tomorrow. The plot of this coming of age memoir-like story, hinges
ONLINE: Arboretum Virtual Bird Songs Series
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaInto 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
ONLINE: U of G Yoga Speaker Series – Dr. Franco Vaccarino on Pleasure, Anxiety and Balance
Join us for our next event to listen to Dr. Franco Vaccarino speak about Pleasure, Anxiety and Balance! Join the event. Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino has led a distinguished academic career and is an internationally recognized researcher and scholar. He is a professor of Psychology and past president of the University of Guelph (2014-2020). Don't
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – Designing Conscious Spaces
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents Designing Conscious Spaces a guest lecture by Kimberly Garza. Kimberly is the founder and principal of ATLAS Lab Inc., which is a mission-driven landscape architecture, urban design and public art practice based firm in Sacramento, CA. All are welcome to attend.
ONLINE: SHINE Week – SHINE Social for Mature and Transfer Students
Join other Mature and Transfer students for an afternoon social with special hosts from the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre! We'll be playing some JackBox games together to allow for some friendly competition and fun. No experience of JackBox needed, and as a bonus you can access the game from your phone or laptop by
ONLINE: SHINE Week – Conversation Cafe: Helping A Friend
Join International Student Connections and the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre for a discussion-based workshop on how to help a friend who may be in need, and how to talk care of yourself while supporting them. See more SHINE Mental Well-Being Week events on GryphLife.
ONLINE: SHINE Week – Graduate Game Night
Calling all graduate students! Do you need a break? Join the Indigenous GSA Reps Judy and Olivia and the Indigenous Student Centre for an evening of STEAM games like Guesspionage or Quiplash, and maybe even a round or two of Among Us. The games we play are up to you! If you can't stay for
ONLINE: SHINE Week – Stress Buster Scategories with SAMHI
Take a break from studying and join the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI) for a game of Scategories online! Bring out that competitive edge for a chance to win a local business prize pack from the Running Room, Eros Hair Salon, or Popeye’s Supplements! All you need is a piece of paper, a pencil and
ONLINE: SHINE Week – Sexy Bingo with CSA
Join your CSA and Brianna Brexit for a fun night of sex ed bingo, fun music, great prizes and overall entertainment! Sexy Bingo winners get $50 gift cards to Come As You Are and Music Bingo winners get $50 in cash! To receive your bingo cards in time, make sure you sign up using the