Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design
Learn how to design a diverse garden space that attracts native wildlife species through key design elements, plant choices and maintenance needs. This course will draw from concepts found in The Arboretum’s Gosling Wildlife Gardens, while also offering insight on design features and plant species that have proven to be successful in our local Ontario
Free Workshop: Building a Sustainable Business – Friendlier Company
Special Guest, Kayli Dale from Friendlier, will walk us through her journey of building a start-up right after graduating university (and at the beginning of a pandemic). In this one hour session, Kayli will focus on the first steps she took to build the business, the challenges she faced early on, and the specific advantages/disadvantages
Unwind with Yoga and Tea
Learn the art of balance and relaxation by joining the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective for a mindful afternoon of yoga followed by free tea and snacks. No experience is required and everyone is welcome. If possible, please do not eat at least 2 hours before the event. Register for the event and
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Data Visualization
Help your audience understand the patterns and key insights hidden within your datasets by transforming them into meaningful and impactful visuals. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Understand what data visualization can accomplish and why it matters for knowledge mobilization Choose charts, figures and other visualizations appropriate for their data Identify and
2023 Marcel Ali Lecture in Aquatic Biology
The College of Biological Science is proud to host Prof. Holly A. Shiels (Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester) as the keynote speaker of the 2023 Marcel Ali Lecture in Aquatic Biology. From Oil Spills to Air Pollution: The Heartbreak of PAHs Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) derive from fossil fuels and enter
Black History Month 2023 Keynote: Intentional Intersectional Leadership with Payton Head
As a leader who represented thousands of diverse people from the U.S. and abroad, Payton Head had to find the unique balance between advocating for the well-being of the Black
Seminar with Nanditha Narayanamoorthy
Seminar with Nanditha Narayanamoorthy Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life, School of Information and Library Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Presented by: Canada
Giving Games 2023 – Support Canadian Blood Services
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIntroducing the Giving Games! This competition, running from Feb. 27 to March 24, is between Ontario universities to see which school can "give” the most. There are 3 ways to “give”: 1 point: booking an appointment to donate blood (130 Silvercreek Pkwy. N.) 1 point: joining the stem cell registry (in the University Centre during
U of G Alumni and Friends Annual Florida Picnic
Join us at the annual U of G Alumni & Friends Florida Reunion! Connect and re-engage with U of G friends in Florida over lunch. Note: This event is for
Co-Creating Knowledge with Non-Academic Partners
Researchers for Change: Engagement, Mobilization and Impact at the Graduate Level Are you a graduate student using engaged and other innovative approaches to creating and sharing research? Are you curious to explore how to increase the reach and impact of your thesis/dissertation? Would you like to connect with and learn from other grad students conducting
The Art of Health Winter Workshop Series: Workshop #2
Come and learn about the exciting intersections between theatre and psychotherapy! Curiosity is encouraged. It is difficult for many to find words to express the healing qualities that theatrical processes can bring. You are invited to come to join drama therapist Cassandra Brennan in exploring this relationship as well as the ways drama therapy seeks
The Conversation Canada: Workshop for faculty and researchers
The Conversation is a digital network of not-for-profit media outlets that publishes news and analysis curated by professional editors, from the academic and research communities. Since 2017, The Conversation Canada, a division of The Conversation, has worked directly with Canadian academics to publish research and share it with a broad audience. About the workshop This
ONLINE: Take the STRESS out of IBS
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or a nervous/stressed stomach, by tackling the two greatest triggers of IBS symptoms: diet and stress. This five-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O'Reilly, dietitian, meets ONLINE for an hour on Wednesday evenings, once a
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Composting Piles, Bins and Drums
The previous workshop provided information about the composting process. This workshop is more hands on and looks at various methods for completing both hot and cold composting. Hot composting is the traditional method using one or more bins. This is a great system that makes faster compost, but it is impractical for smaller gardens. Various
ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies program
Learn powerful strategies, new tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture “Think Different, Plan Different, Change Outcomes – Rural Development Planning in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Colombia” by James DobbinThe Works of West 8″ by Adriaan Geuze
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “Think Different, Plan Different, Change Outcomes - Rural Development Planning in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Colombia”, by James Dobbin. James is the founder of Dobbin International (DI), a global leader in strategic spatial development planning of land, coast,
GREAT at U of G Presents: Great live music (I, the Mountain!), plus coffee social, prizes and more for Employee Appreciation Day!
Join your colleagues on Friday, March 3rd, 2023, as we show appreciation for University of Guelph employees with a day of connection and energy. Appreciation is about acknowledging a person’s inherent value - as a colleague and a human being. This year, GREAT at U of G has organized various events designed to enhance the
φαινω: Exploring an Ancient World of Creativity
GCS Presents: φαινω: Exploring an Ancient World of Creativity This free event is a vital component of engagement with the material taught in the Classical Studies program. The event will be split into two days; Friday, March 3rd, 2023 being a participatory “show & tell” of art, poetry, music, dance, and anything that does not
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh – The future of football architecture?
Join us for a fascinating talk on historical and recent events in Scottish football architecture. Focusing on Edinburgh’s Tynecastle Park, the key issue is the survival of historical inner-city sports arenas and the quest to make football architecture more sustainable. The talk also highlights the importance of Archibald Leitch, the Scotsman who defined modern football
ONLINE: STOP Worrying workshop
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it! This two-hour skills workshop meets ON-LINE with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and