ONLINE: Thinking Spaces Speaker Series – “Improvising and Listening”
Thinking Spaces: The Reading Group and Speaker Series is pleased to present "Improvising and Listening," a session on the Interactive Improvisation in Times of Isolation project featuring IICSI Researcher Dr. James Harley and students from the Critical Studies in Improvisation graduate program. This last event of the semester will take place on Dec. 18 from
ONLINE: New Year 30-day Yoga Challenge
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaDe-stress, foster balance, and promote enjoyment through Classical Yoga "We need yoga and community now more than ever." - Sivananda Namaste and Happy New Year 2021! You are invited to join our 30-day Yoga Challenge that will help you establish a routine and deepen your practice. Start the new year in a healthy, invigorating way!
ONLINE: Virtual Nature in Winter Series
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaAre you looking for ways to get out and enjoy nature in the winter? Join our Interpretive Interns, Kitty and Jenny as they explore Nature in Winter. Topics include: animal signs animal adaptations winter seed heads animal tracking trees in winter Each course will finish with a short discussion period so you can ask all
ONLINE: Conversations About “The Commonwealth of Cricket”
Kanta Murali in conversation with Ramachandra Guha, the author of the recent book The Commonwealth of Cricket. Following the narrative of his life intertwined and in love with the sport, Guha captures the magic of bat and ball that has ensnared billions. Register online. Ramachandra Guha, Author Kanta Murali, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of
ONLINE: Proteus Innovation Competition
The Proteus Innovation Competition is a four-month long competition that challenges you to create a commercialization plan for 1 of 6 technologies developed out of southwestern Ontario’s top research institutions (University of Guelph, Western University, McMaster University, the University of Windsor, the University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University). This challenge offers teams the opportunity
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to Qualtrics
This online workshop from the McLaughlin Library will demonstrate how to use Qualtrics to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. Topics discussed in this workshop include: how to create a Qualtrics account how to find and use Qualtrics tutorials and training how to create a basic Qualtrics survey methodology tips for good survey design common
ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – Innovation Toolkit
Giving U of G research teams the tools they need to maximize the impact of their research and to produce innovative products and tools. Hosted by the U of G's Research Innovation Office. Presenters: Sima Gandhi and Amy Skeoch This free online workshop enables researchers and their teams to elevate their dynamic problem solving and
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to GIS using ArcMap
Want to learn the basics of working with maps and geographic data? This workshop from the McLaughlin Library will teach you how to navigate ArcMap, the different kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology, labelling, how to filter data, and how to create a finished map. This online workshop
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – All About Owls with Jenny and Kitty Lin
Owls are mysterious and fascinating creatures, and the best part of all...they live right here in Ontario! However, they're secretive and sneaky, so seeing or hearing one can be a special treat. Join us in learning about our native owls and some tips on finding them in your own neighborhood!
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Winter Watercolour Landscapes Painting (Beginner)
Join Watercolour Artist Candice Leyland and capture winter in the Arboretum in watercolour. You will learn several easy techniques to paint snow and trees in watercolour and put them together to create a lovely winter landscape. This class is great for beginners! Reference photos and supply list will be provided. Fee: $25 (plus HST) per
ONLINE: Nature Throughout the Seasons for International Students and New Canadians Series
This free online series is catered to University of Guelph international students and other community members new to Canada. New to the area? Come with us to explore The Arboretum and learn what you can find in nature throughout the winter, spring, summer and fall! Please keep checking the Arboretum website for the announcement of
ONLINE: Data Skills – Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Creating Data with Online Surveys
This online workshop from the McLaughlin Library will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics. Topics covered in this workshop include: the various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop and merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded data and randomization how to use Survey Flow to meet complicated research designs how
ONLINE: Snow Days – Study Smarter
Feel like you need some new strategies to get you on the right track this semester? Then, this session is for you! Join Victoria, a Learning Specialist in the McLaughlin Library, to learn about different study strategies to help make your studying both effective and creative. We will also talk about some strategies to help
ONLINE: ‘this red line goes straight to your heart’ – A roundtable on intergenerational storytelling
A discussion of Madhur Anand’s book This Red Line Goes Straight to Your Heart. Madhur Anand – Professor, School of Environmental Sciences and author, University of Guelph Nurjehan Aziz – Publisher, Mawenzi House Bela Ravi – Chancellor of Huntington University Soraya Peerbaye – Award-winning author of Tell: Poems for a Girlhood Mariam Pirbhai – Professor
ONLINE: Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety
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 semester. Begin drafting your personal Anxiety Action Plan in this free, one-hour workshop for university students meeting online from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with Kathy
ONLINE: Better Sleep Program
Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This five-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. Your link will be e-mailed to
ONLINE: Snow Days – Time Management Tips for Learning Online
Do you get distracted when you’re studying? Do you sometimes spend more time procrastinating than doing your work? Come to this online workshop to learn tips for making the most of your study time. We’ll discuss ways to reduce procrastination and distractions. We’ll also talk about strategies for making – and sticking to – a
ONLINE: Arboretum Workshop – Winter Watercolour Landscapes Painting (Intermediate)
Join Watercolour Artist Candice Leyland and capture winter in the Arboretum in watercolour. You will discuss how to bring light and colour into a winter landscape and create a glowing winter watercolour painting. This class is great for those who completed the Landscape class in fall, or those with some watercolour experience! Reference photos and
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – “Deep Green: Bio-design in the age of artificial intelligence”
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Claudia Pasquero of ecoLogicSTudio in London, U.K. Claudia is an architect, curator, author and educator. Her work and research operates at the intersection of biology, computation and design. She is founder and codirector of ecoLogicStudio in London,
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy brain, cope effectively and have more energy! This 12-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for 60 minutes, twice a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays), for six weeks. There are no sessions during Reading Week. Your