Data Visualization: Gephi Workshop
Network data is all around us, but it takes a keen eye to see the hidden structure and patterns in the data. By visualizing network data we can expose this hidden information and study it. In this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to use Gephi to create visualizations and learn more about the structure of the
Data Analysis: SPSS Part 1 Workshop
SPSS is a statistical software package, used in various disciplines. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. The basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS will be covered, in addition to topics like data entry, manipulation and interpretation. This is an
Data Analysis: SPSS Part 2 Workshop
SPSS is a statistical software package, used in various disciplines. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. The basics of statistical analysis and interpretation using SPSS will be covered, in addition to topics like data entry, manipulation and interpretation. This is an
Graduate Teaching Community: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Journal Club #2
Join us for the second summer meeting of the Graduate Teaching Community Journal Club. We will discuss a recent teaching publication related to the scholarship of teaching and learning. If you missed the first meeting, don't worry. We will send registered participants an email with the paper in advance of the meeting. Please read the
Women, Work and Wellness: Listening to Your Body
This is the second of a three-part series that will explore the impact of our self-care habits on our day-to-day wellness. The overall goal for the series is to create a warm and engaging space for women to connect with one another to discuss their relationship with their body and their self-care habits. Sessions will
Pride Flag Raising
From May 31 to June 7, U of G will fly the Pride flag to celebrate and honour the LGBTQ2IA+ community. LGBTQ2IA+ represents Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual and many other identities that fall outside of heterosexual and cisgender paradigms. Take part in the official flag raising Friday, May 31 at
Fresh-Air Celebration: Tobacco- and Smoke-Free Campus
Please join us as we celebrate World No Tobacco Day and mark our Guelph campus’s first day as a tobacco- and smoke-free space. As we celebrate this important step to make a healthier campus for everyone, we support the efforts of Indigenous communities to become tobacco-wise and keep tobacco sacred. Drop by Johnston Green to
Broadband Analytics Workshop
The Regional and Rural Broadband (R2B2) Project hosts guests from Measurement Lab (M-Lab) which provides the largest collection of open Internet performance data on the planet. The workshop also considers new and existing tools for broadband infrastructure mapping, data visualization and analysis. Interested attendees are asked to contact Prof. Helen Hambly (hhambly@uoguelph.ca) or the R2B2
University Budget Town Hall Update
Join Provost Charlotte Yates for an update town hall discussion on the 2019-20 University budget. All are welcome to attend.
Pride, Activism and Dance: Movie Night Extravaganza!
Enjoy a double-feature movie night showcasing the struggles for the gay community during the AIDS epidemic, and the vibrant drag scene of New York in the 1980s! Movies: - Paris Is Burning - United in Anger: A History of ACT UP Registration is encouraged for this event, but walk-ins are welcome and space capacity can
2019 OFSAA Track and Field Championships
Canada's largest high school sporting event comes to U of G! The Upper Grand District School Board and the University of Guelph Department of Athletics Track and Field Program are set to host the 2019 OFSAA Track and Field Championships at U of G. This is Guelph's first time hosting the annual meet - one
Intro to R and RStudio Workshop Part 1
R is an open source software environment for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Used in a variety of disciplines, R has become a popular tool because of its power, flexibility and active community. Join us as we teach the R language fundamentals and basic syntax, major R data structures and generate basic statistical analysis. This
Intro to R and RStudio Workshop Part 2
R is a programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. This workshop will introduce you to the dplyr package which makes tabular data manipulations easier by using a set of functions to extract and summarize insights from your data. The tidyr package works well with tidyr to quickly convert between different data formats
Professional Staff Association Annual General Meeting
The Professional Staff Association's annual general meeting will be held Friday, June 7. Registration opens at 10:15 a.m. Meeting runs 10:30 a.m. to noon. All Professional and Managerial Employees are invited to attend. Only PSA members can vote. Please join us for a BBQ in the Conservatory Gardens following the AGM, rain location is Peter
Opening Up the World of Data
Data can empower your organization to create stronger proposals, develop evidence-informed programs and demonstrate impact. However, it can be difficult to know where to find it and what to do with it. McLaughlin Library has partnered with the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute and 10C Shared Space to create this three-hour introduction to data workshop. In
Intro to SAS Workshop Part 1
Look and feel like a pro with SAS! SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. In just a few hours you will be ready to use this easy software. In Part I and II of this workshop, you will learn how to maneuver in the SAS interface, import and
Intro to SAS Workshop Part 2
Look and feel like a pro with SAS! SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. In just a few hours, you will be ready to use this easy software. In Part I and II of this workshop, you will learn how to maneuver in the SAS interface, import and
Can Future Needs be Met Sustainably? Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, Oxford Physics
U of G honorary doctorate recipient Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, FRS, Oxford Physics, presents a public talk "Can Future Needs be Met Sustainably?" Global energy consumption is increasing rapidly, driven by rising living standards in developing countries. Decarbonisation is imperative to reduce air pollution, rebalance relations between oil producing and importing countries and moderate
M.Sc. Defence – Danielle Dinsdale
Danielle Dinsdale, a master of science candidate in the Department of Chemistry, will defend her thesis "Coordination Complexes of 1,2,3-Dithiazolyl-o-naphthoquinione Ligands with potential conductive and magnetic applications." Her advisor is Prof. Kathryn Preuss. All are welcome to attend.
Science Diplomacy: Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, FRS, Oxford Physics
U of G honorary doctorate recipient Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, FRS, Oxford Physics, presents a public talk "Science Diplomacy". Science Diplomacy is a term that has come to be used to describe almost all activities that involve both science/scientists and international relations/politicians/diplomats. In his presentation, Prof. Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith will discuss examples, successes