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ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – “From Rubble to Refuge: The Story of the Accidental Wilderness” by Walter Kehm

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Walter Kehm. Walter is a senior Principal at LANDinc and a former Director of the School of Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph. Walter has led numerous multi-disciplinary teams of professionals on design and planning projects

ONLINE: Virtual Bird Songs

Ontario, Canada

Into birding but songs have you stumped? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures to cover over 150 bird species! We will focus on songs and some common, distinctive calls and will apply different methods to remember them. Each course will

ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop – Planning for Research Impact

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Skills for Research Impact is a workshop series for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization activities. Join us online this fall for one or multiple sessions! The series begins on Jan. 18

ONLINE: Data Skills – Data Basics

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Ever wonder what sort of data you will be dealing with? Do you find yourself lost when it’s time to prepare your data for analysis? In this workshop, you will be introduced to the different types of data you can collect and create, as well as the various ways you can collect, describe and visualize

ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to Qualtrics: Creating Data with Online Surveys

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: 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 and common errors to avoid Using

ONLINE: Challenges and Opportunities Towards a Zero Waste Plastics Economy 

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The widespread use and reliance on plastic has created waste that is a paramount environmental issue for the world. Biodegradable and compostable plastic is a promising alternative to the single-use plastic. This presentation will highlight the commitments and progress of Canada and India to a vision of zero plastic waste. Speaker: Manju Misra, Professor and

ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – “City Gardens” by Petra Blaisse

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents "City Gardens" by Petra Blaisse. Petra is the founder and lead designer of Inside Outside in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The studio specializes in the off-hand combination of interior and exterior design, interweaving architecture and landscape and transcending the borders in-between.

ONLINE: Thriving in Action – A Strong Start

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Most of us can hold on to old habits, even those that hold us back. We might try the same studying routines again and again even though we’re not getting the marks or confident exam-writing experiences that we really long for. In this workshop we will focus on building new habits, letting go of non-beneficial

ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Communicating with Supervisors

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This workshop will help participants learn about how graduate students and their supervisors typically communicate in a Canadian university. It will introduce ideas of formality, respect and power dynamics in the grad student/supervisor relationship. It will apply these ideas to the context of arranging meetings, receiving feedback and making requests. Presented by Valerie Walker from

ONLINE: Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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: Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics – Data Skills

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: 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 to create and edit messaging in your survey It is expected

ONLINE: Women in Sport Analytics – Journeys into Data Science

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The Centre for Advancing Responsible & Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) presents: A Path to the NFL - Leading a Player Health and Safety Team with Data Science Before becoming Director, Player Health & Safety Data Management for the National Football League, Carly Fennell travelled an interesting academic and career journey with many valuable stops along

Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns and owl folklore. The day will be spent learning

Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. The day will be spent learning

ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learn practical and effective everyday strategies that decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, and boost energy. Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. This online skills training program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets on both Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions starting

ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Online

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

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 Online can be used in your browser on any computer and is

ONLINE: Ask the Arb

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Instructor: Arboretum Staff Bring your garden, nature, and wildlife related questions to our free one-hour live session on Zoom. Our horticultural and naturalist staff will be on-line to answer your questions. Event is FREE Learn more online.

ONLINE: Exploring the Connections Between Cognition and Welfare in Farmed Animals

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

CCSAW (Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare) is hosting monthly seminars focused on animal welfare. January's seminar will be given by Dr. Rebecca Meagher from Dalhousie University. Dr. Meagher will discuss connections between cognition and welfare in farmed animals. Come join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99356192808

ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Making Connections at University

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Want to do better and be better as a student? The Thriving in Action workshop series will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Learn new strategies in managing your time and studying effectively. Build skills in motivation, optimism and resilience. In each workshop, you will learn both wellness and

ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Being a TA and Interacting with Students

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This workshop will help graduate students understand how to speak most effectively in their role as TAs. We will look at various scenarios TAs may encounter, such as handling questions when teaching, giving feedback and working with students who need a lot of extra support. Participants will discuss and practice positive and productive ways to