Fall Preview Day 2019
Fall Preview Day is the University of Guelph’s largest on-campus recruitment event! Take part in a resource fair in the Mitchell Gym and tours happening across campus. The event is expected to draw thousands of prospective students and their parents, who will take campus tours, learn about academic programs and meet faculty and staff. Opening
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: “Straight Curve” Film Screening
Join the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre folks for a screening of the film Straight Curve, which addresses the issues of unrealistic body ideals and the lack of representation in the media. The film will be followed by a panel discussion, aimed at better understanding these issues through the sharing of lived experiences. The Mental
Shine Mental Well-being Awareness Week: Resource Fair
Learn about all the resources on campus available to support your mental well-being! Different campus partners will be there with fun, interactive displays and giveaways. The Mental Well-Being Educational Programming Committee is proud to present Shine: Mental Well-being Awareness Week from November 11 to November 17. Students and staff at the University of Guelph developed
Shifting Landscapes: Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century
Part of the World in 2030 Event Series Jessie Thomson discusses humanitarian action in the 21st century. Thomson will speak about the role of humanitarian aid in today's international development landscape and discuss the strategies and skills that will be required to address current and future challenges in the sector. Thomson holds an honours BA
Anxiety Workshop: Skills and Strategies
Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Monday evenings for three sessions. The program fee is $10 for U of G students, $30 for members of USW Local 4120 and $60 for all others.
Perfectionism in the Workplace Workshop
Join this discussion-based workshop with a focus on identifying effective strategies for reducing perfectionism. The learning objectives for this session include: Recognize if you are a perfectionist Identify ways in which perfectionists behave Identify strategies to modify or decrease your own perfectionist behaviours Consider the impact of perfectionism in the workplace Facilitator: Joannah O'Hatnick is
Treaties Recognition Week: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
In 1996, the Aboriginal Rights Coalition worked with Indigenous Elders and teachers to develop an interactive way of learning the history most Canadians are never taught. The Blanket Exercise was the result; it has since been offered thousands of times and the fourth edition was released in 2016. The Blanket Exercise is based on participatory
Data Skills Workshop: Getting Data – Open Data
In this interactive course, you will discover, use and describe the benefits of open data. You will learn how you can use open data in your research. This workshop is for anyone that has little to some knowledge about open data. At the end of the workshop, you will know how to access free data
Experience Guelph Career Fair
The Experience Guelph Career Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students from all programs. Many employers in attendance have full-time, part-time and co-op opportunities posted on Experience Guelph. Students of all years and programs are encouraged to attend this fair to network with employers and find out more about job
Control Academic Stress Workshop: Procrastination and Perfectionsim
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this Control Academic Stress workshop, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn techniques for managing perfectionism. At any time of the year, you can book an appointment to receive confidential, individualized support on the topics discussed in
Accessibility Town Hall
Share your concerns about physical accessibility on campus and speak to key decision-makers. If you have experienced barriers to accessing certain buildings or routes on campus, including snow and ice, then this is a great opportunity to be heard and help brainstorm solutions. RSVP online. If you can’t attend the Town Hall, but want to
Stress Management and High Performance Clinic’s Relaxation Spa
Take part in a free public workshop on International Stress Awareness Day. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic by sampling a variety of relaxation techniques for mind and body. Learn tips on how to fit them into the busiest day. See how biofeedback can assess stress in your body
Poultry Health Research Network 2019 Research Day
The Poultry Health Research Network hosts its annual Research Day. The theme of this year's event is "The First Seven Days" focusing on how to get your chickens and turkeys off to the best start. Register online. Experts from the University of Guelph and the poultry industry will discuss the following topics: Meeting the Nutrient
Community-University Research: Workshop with Community Engagement Experts
Are you interested in learning more about collaborative research done with and for the community? Are you currently engaged in community-university research or community engagement? Would you like to explore the field more fully? Join us as we learn from and with international community engagement experts Emma McKenna (Queen’s University Belfast) and Henk Mulder (University
Flu Shot Clinic
Seasonal flu shots are free for everyone - U of G flu shot clinics are open to staff, faculty, students and community members. You are required to wait 15 minutes at the clinic after your shot. All residents of Ontario over six months of age are eligible to receive the annual influenza vaccine at no
Treaties Recognition Week: We Are all Treaty People
Join Elder Jan Sherman as she discusses treaty relationships. This Circle will focus on the significance of treaties as the foundation of the building of Canada. Join us at the Aboriginal Resource Centre to educate yourself about the meaning of treaties, ask questions and participate in a discussion around our relationships to the land. Everyone
Holocaust Survivor Testimony: Nathan Leipciger
In recognition of Holocaust Awareness Week, survivor Nathan Leipciger will speak to the U of G community about his experiences during the Holocaust. His presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. All are welcome. Leipciger was born in 1928, in Chorzow, Poland. He survived the Sosnowiec Ghetto and the camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau,
Decreasing Headaches Workshop
Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches and the pain of headaches. This skills program meets weekly on Thursday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., for four sessions. The program fee is $20 for U of G students, $60 for members of USW Local 4120 and $120 for all others.
Symposium: Guelph’s Research Shop in an International Context
Join us as we mark the 10th anniversary of the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute’s Research Shop! Together, we'll reflect on our work and enhance our knowledge of community-university research practice and impact! This symposium will explore practical approaches to community-university collaboration and ground-level impacts of the work done through the Research Shop. The day will
Introduction to Citation Management Workshop
This presentation will walk you through the benefits of citation management and explain how you can use citation managers to keep track of your research and speed up the citation process. Participants are required to bring a laptop to the session. We will focus on using Zotero and Mendeley (see this comparison chart) and recommend