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Research Questions – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Research Questions – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions.
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Rosalea Monacella – Harvard University
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Rosalea Monacella – Harvard University
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "Matters of Ground," by Dr. Rosalea Monacella, a Design Critic in Landscape Architecture at Harvard University, Graduate School of Design. Rosalea is also a registered Landscape Architect and has undertaken research on a number of cities around the
Literature Reviews – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Literature Reviews – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Don’t get lost in the literature! Stay organized and read with intention using the strategies outlined in this workshop.
5 events,
Open Scholarship Brown Bag Series: Creating and Using ORCID iDs
Open Scholarship Brown Bag Series: Creating and Using ORCID iDs
In this first brown bag, you will learn what ORCID iDs are and how to use your ORCID iD to improve your research workflow. You’ll also have time to set
English Language Speaking Series: Summarizing Research in Presentations
English Language Speaking Series: Summarizing Research in Presentations
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
Skills for Research Impact Series: Clear Language Writing
Skills for Research Impact Series: Clear Language Writing
Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop,
2 events,
Research Questions – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Research Questions – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. Participants will be sent a Zoom link approximately one day before the workshop.
Literature Reviews – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Literature Reviews – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Don’t get lost in the literature! Stay organized and read with intention using the strategies outlined in this workshop. Participants will be sent a Zoom link via email approximately one day before the workshop.
1 event,
Research Connections
Research Connections
Research Connections is an interdisciplinary social and professional networking event bringing together undergraduate students, graduate students, student representatives, faculty, and staff from across the research campus community. It is an initiative of the Experiential Learning Hub, partially funded by the Student Life Enhancement Fund (SLEF). Schedule: 5 - 5:30 p.m. - Registration and entry into
2 events,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
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. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
The Caring North: Fostering Care and Wellbeing in Northern Communities
The Caring North: Fostering Care and Wellbeing in Northern Communities
What does a caring community look like? What are the unique care and wellbeing preferences and needs of northern, Inuit, and First Nations women and girls? And what are northern, Inuit, and First Nations people and organizations doing to create caring communities in the north? Join us for an important Community Cares discussion about factors
1 event,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
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. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
1 event,
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds, and learn about how they persevere through our most challenging season. We'll also be on the lookout for visitors from the north, as several birds
3 events,
U of G on Tour: Get to know your Athletics and Recreation Facilities!
U of G on Tour: Get to know your Athletics and Recreation Facilities!
Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment are available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit
Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Garden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the soil. Robert Pavlis will cover lots of practical topics such as planting, maintenance, plant selection, sun/shade requirements, and give you some of his top picks.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Certification
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Certification
This advanced level certification is designed to give a more comprehensive coverage of the wines of the world. Students will benefit from in-depth high-quality tastings and detailed understanding of grape
5 events,
Drop-In Blood Pressure Clinic
Drop-In Blood Pressure Clinic
High blood pressure can increase your risk for serious health problems including stroke, heart disease, and heart attacks. As faculty and staff, you can take an easy step to improve your heart health and drop-in at Occupational Health and Wellness to get your blood pressure tested. Drop-In Blood Pressure Clinics: Registration is not required. Put
Virtual (Zoom) Wildlife Garden Design Course
Virtual (Zoom) Wildlife Garden Design Course
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
English Language Speaking Series: Building Presentation Skills
English Language Speaking Series: Building Presentation Skills
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
4 events,
Outlining Your Thesis (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Outlining Your Thesis (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects.
Outlining Your Thesis (online) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Outlining Your Thesis (online) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects. Participants will be sent the Zoom link via email approximately one day before the workshop.
Equity Essentials: Call it Out? Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions
Equity Essentials: Call it Out? Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions
This workshop session will identify the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and discuss strategies for responding effectively. Gain a broader awareness of how oppression affects the lived experience of equity-deserving groups, and the specific context of EDI on post-secondary campuses. Understand how dominant groups perpetuate, actively or unconsciously, oppression. Be able to apply
2 events,
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Kona Gray of EDSA
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Kona Gray of EDSA
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Kona Gray, FASLA. Principal of EDSA and President of the American Society of Landscape Architects. With over 29 years of experience in 30+ countries, Kona has designed memorable places and unselfishly served the profession through volunteer efforts
Community-centered conservation and One Health in action: the Jane Goodall Institute’s work
Community-centered conservation and One Health in action: the Jane Goodall Institute’s work
Marie Meloche has worked with grassroots organizations, local and international NGOs in Canada and the Middle East before joining the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada team in 2018. As the Programs Manager, she supports the implementation of community-centered conservation projects in Africa and Canada. She believes that the key to sustainable development is to build
2 events,
Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
Winter is a hard season for many of us. The days are shorter, the quality of light is not as brilliant as the spring & summer months, the cold temperatures limit our activities and often lead us to retreat inside. For these reasons and more, our mental health can really suffer during the winter months.
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
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. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
1 event,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
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. We'll end the evening with an outdoor owl prowl on The Arboretum grounds. The Adults only program is for adults
0 events,
1 event,
UC Agriculture Day
UC Agriculture Day
Come on out to the UC for UC Ag Day happening on February 12th, 2024. Learn about different agriculture industries in Canada such as dairy, poultry, swine, beef and cash crop farming. You will have the opportunity to speak with students who are involved in many areas of agriculture, and voice your questions and inquiries
4 events,
Local Government: A Social Ontology of Care
Local Government: A Social Ontology of Care
What is 'local government'? How can it be understood? Join our guest speaker JS (Kobus) Wessels, University of South Africa, who takes a theoretical lens to question, study and challenge our underlying assumptions about good or bad local government within different contexts. The day-to-day well-being of people worldwide is affected in dissimilar ways and intensity
English Language Speaking Series: Communicating with Professors and Supervisors
English Language Speaking Series: Communicating with Professors and Supervisors
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
Skills for Research Impact Series: Evaluating KTT Activities
Skills for Research Impact Series: Evaluating KTT Activities
When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your knowledge mobilization efforts. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Summarize the steps involved in evaluating KTT Discuss common challenges and best practices in KTT
3 events,
START U of G: Homeroom
START U of G: Homeroom
Calling all Students! Come and join us for a casual study room sponsored by START U of G. This event is drop-in and is a great opportunity for you to explore different spots on campus, meet other students on campus, and find resources that can help you with your time at U of G. Want to study
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Preparing Your Pitch
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Preparing Your Pitch
Learn how to "pitch" your research! Participating in this workshop series will help you better articulate complex ideas effectively in a concise format and prepare you to share your research in a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. To help students prepare a 3-minute research “pitch,” we are hosting two interactive workshops facilitated by Dr. Jodie Salter
Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus
Human Rights & You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment on Campus
This workshop encourages participants to move beyond the text of Ontario's human rights legislation to understand how legal requirements affect our day-to-day work. How do we identify when behaviour is harassment or discrimination? How do we know when behaviour rises to the level of a human rights violation? What is a reasonable response to a
2 events,
Winter Tree I.D. (In-person)
Winter Tree I.D. (In-person)
No leaves? No problem! In this hands-on, interactive workshop you will learn about the variety of tree features that are useful for identifying trees in winter. From buds and twigs to leaf scars and bark, we will take an in-depth look at the surprisingly distinctive characteristics that let us unlock the identities of trees in
U of G on Tour: Ontario Veterinary College Complex
U of G on Tour: Ontario Veterinary College Complex
This tour travels through the OVC anatomy museum and the non-clinical areas of the Large and Small Animal Clinics for about 50 minutes. Maximum 30 participants. Due to biosecurity and confidentiality concerns, a guided tour is required, and participants are not permitted to “wander around” or explore within the clinics without a guide. Please note
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Wellness Friday – Calming Your Mind During Challenging Times
Wellness Friday – Calming Your Mind During Challenging Times
Today’s life is fast-paced and leaves little time to relax and decompress. Greater pressure is being put on all of us to do more. The result is that many of us have lost the ability to sit still and simply be with ourselves. This session will explore personal stress triggers and review some practical, easy
2 events,
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds and learn about how they persevere through our most challenging season. We'll also be on the lookout for visitors from the north, as several birds
Owl Program
Owl Program
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. You'll get a chance to meet some of Wild Ontario's owl ambassadors, and then be shown tips and tricks for
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1 event,
Family Day Crafternoon!
Family Day Crafternoon!
Bring your young artists to the Art Gallery of Guelph this Family Day and explore our current exhibitions with activities that incorporate bright colour pastels to create unique DIY scratch art and
1 event,
Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage for All Employees
Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage for All Employees
Taking regular breaks during the workday can help you destress and recharge. Stop by the UC Courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for a free hot
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4 events,
Conifer Workshop (In-person)
Conifer Workshop (In-person)
The world’s tallest, widest, oldest, and most primitive trees belong to this diverse group of plants. Come learn about the dwarf evergreen in your backyard, the holiday tree in your
U of G on Tour: Meeting the Animals that Help Us All
U of G on Tour: Meeting the Animals that Help Us All
The Central Animal Facility houses a wide variety of animals for research and teaching including; mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, cats and turkeys. The tour will visit various animal holding areas
Stories as a Nurse and a Nomad
Stories as a Nurse and a Nomad
Available in person AND online. Join the AGG Volunteer Association as they welcome Renata Mares for a talk and presentation at 1 p.m. on Feb. 22. An AGG volunteer, Renata
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1 event,
Animal Tracking (In-person)
Animal Tracking (In-person)
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full day program, we will be learning how to track animals and study the tracks and signs
1 event,
Rock / Paper / Scissors Book + Print Fair with PS Guelph
Rock / Paper / Scissors Book + Print Fair with PS Guelph
Join us for Publication Studio Guelph's Rock / Paper / Scissors: Book + Print Fair on Sunday, February 25 at the AGG! This annual event is devoted to small-scale publishing and
3 events,
Academic Writing Style: Cohesion and Clarity
Academic Writing Style: Cohesion and Clarity
Have you ever written a sentence or paragraph that was grammatically correct, but just didn't sound great? It's possible that issues with style are holding you back. Join us to learn about writing style rules and how to apply them so you can communicate more clearly and directly. Questions? Please email writing@uoguelph.ca.
Morning Mindful Moment
Morning Mindful Moment
Join this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing.
Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek: Six Continents of Life
Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek: Six Continents of Life
Since 1999, the Arboretum's interpretive biologist Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent
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IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast
IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast
Catalyzing Diversity in Science. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 27 for an amazing opportunity to celebrate what it means to be a woman in STEM. Also fun prizes and a raffle
Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
Reconciliation is all about relationships. This ‘tea and talk’ session is an opportunity to share, explore and learn together. Participants are invited to bring forward topics and questions to ignite
Exercises and Mobility Tips for Desk Workers
Exercises and Mobility Tips for Desk Workers
Revitalize your workday! Join our workshop, where HPCs Physiotherapy Fellows guide you through desk-friendly exercises and practical tips to help with posture and pain for desk workers. Discover how to alleviate desk-related discomfort, improve posture, and boost productivity with simple, effective movements. Learn to seamlessly incorporate these strategies into your daily routine, promoting a healthier
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Thinking Spaces: Zahra Habib “Lunar Rotations: Eternal Eleuthia”
Thinking Spaces: Zahra Habib “Lunar Rotations: Eternal Eleuthia”
Please join us on Wednesday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) for Thinking Spaces: “Eternal Eleutheria” with Zahra Habib. This presentation will take place in person at ImprovLab, MCKN 108
3 events,
Blazing the Trail of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Past and Building a Strong Future
Blazing the Trail of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Past and Building a Strong Future
Join the Office of Diversity and Human Rights on February 29 for an exciting online panel discussion at noon, in celebration of Black History Month. Join our AVP, Indira Naidoo-Harris
Deep Dish Dialogues celebrates Caribbean Cuisine
Deep Dish Dialogues celebrates Caribbean Cuisine
Deep Dish Dialogues will be celebrating Caribbean cuisine with Chef Warren Ford from George Brown College and University of Guelph’s Chancellor, Dr. Mary Anne Chambers. This hour-long event will include
Cross-Border Dialogues: Ryan Rice and heather ahtone @ AGG Online
Cross-Border Dialogues: Ryan Rice and heather ahtone @ AGG Online
Cross-Border Dialogues is a series of conversations between arts programmers based in Canada and the United States. Participants will address a range of topics including the philosophies that inform their
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GREAT at U of G Presents: Employee Appreciation Day Celebrations
Employee Appreciation Day is on Friday, March 1 and GREAT at U of G is delighted to invite you to join the festivities. Appreciation is the acknowledgement and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. This year, visit the UC Courtyard on Friday, March 1 from 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. to socialize,