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Write to Publish: Writing Introductions
Write to Publish: Writing Introductions
Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions, problems, or gaps, and outline how you plan to address them. This workshop will teach key models and linguistic strategies you can use to craft introductions that engage
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Calling all OVC Graduate students (and beyond) to come join the Graduate Connect Club's recreational Beach Volleyball Team! This is a chance for graduate students of all skill levels to get their head out of the lab and into the game, only a one-time fee of $20 is required to join. Did we mention that
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EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (IN-PERSON)
EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (IN-PERSON)
Do you speak English as an additional (or non-dominant) language? Would you like to learn a bit more about the English language while meeting new people? Join us for EAL Pronunciation and Conversation! Dates: Tuesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 29 (please register for each day separately) Location: In-person Time: 1 – 3 pm Program
EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (ONLINE)
EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (ONLINE)
Do you speak English as an additional (or non-dominant) language? Would you like to learn a bit more about the English language while meeting new people? Join us for EAL Pronunciation and Conversation! Dates: Tuesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 29 (please register for each day separately) Location: Online (Please monitor your inbox for a
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Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Pro: Data Skills
Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Pro: Data Skills
Registration will open 4 weeks before the workshop. In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcPro, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology, and labelling, how to filter data, and how to create a finished map. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for
Virtual Tree Identification
Virtual Tree Identification
Do you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over
Effective Coping Skills for Uncertain, Turbulent Times
Effective Coping Skills for Uncertain, Turbulent Times
The increasing uncertainties in our lives are escalating stress and anxiety. Learn a variety of research-based tips and approaches for decreasing anxiety, worry, doom scrolling, and co-ruminating, in the face of unsettling, stressful world events. This two-hour evening workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets on-line from 7 to
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EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (in-person)
EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (in-person)
Do you speak English as an additional (or non-dominant) language? Would you like to learn a bit more about the English language while meeting new people? Join us for EAL Pronunciation and Conversation! Dates: Tuesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 29 (please register for each day separately). Location: Library 120A Time: 10 am -12 pm
EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (ONLINE)
EAL Pronunciation and Conversation (ONLINE)
Do you speak English as an additional (or non-dominant) language? Would you like to learn a bit more about the English language while meeting new people? Join us for EAL Pronunciation and Conversation! Dates: Tuesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 29 (please register for each day separately) Location: Online (Please monitor your inbox for a
Graduate Accountability Group
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
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Pre-Game Before the Big Game at Craft Kitchen & Ale House!
Pre-Game Before the Big Game at Craft Kitchen & Ale House!
Kick-off game day at Craft Kitchen & Ale House! Join us on Friday, May 30 from 4 p.m. for $1 wings (with game ticket), a special game day menu, and giveaways. Purchase a soft drink or iced tea for a chance to win prizes like a Sonos Roam speaker or Coca-Cola swag packs. Bonus: Bring
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Walking as Remapping: Family Edition Build a Poem from Place with Anna Swanson
Walking as Remapping: Family Edition Build a Poem from Place with Anna Swanson
Come explore the city in a whole new way—by turning a walk into a poem! Location: The Boathouse Tea Room, 116 Gordon St, Guelph ON For kids ages 7–12 and their caregivers Come explore the city in a whole new way—by turning a walk into a poem! On this playful and creative walk, we’ll use
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Virtual Shrub Identification
Virtual Shrub Identification
Ontario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread over four zoom sessions, we will cover basic shrub morphology and learn the key ID features of a wide variety of these diverse woody plants.
Write to Publish: Rewriting your literature review as a review article
Write to Publish: Rewriting your literature review as a review article
Yes — you can publish your work in a refereed journal before your results or main arguments are ready. Unlike an original research article, a review article offers a synthesis of previous research on a particular topic without introducing new findings. This workshop will cover how to transform your literature review into a journal-worthy article. We’ll discuss the
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Calling all OVC Graduate students (and beyond) to come join the Graduate Connect Club's recreational Beach Volleyball Team! This is a chance for graduate students of all skill levels to get their head out of the lab and into the game, only a one-time fee of $20 is required to join. Did we mention that
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Write to Publish: Writing Book Reviews
Write to Publish: Writing Book Reviews
A book review is a popular choice for graduate students aiming to make their first solo entry into scholarly publishing. Whether you're considering reviewing a book or simply want to learn how it's done, this workshop is for you. We'll discuss how to identify a suitable book to review, communicate with a journal editor, as
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ArcGIS Pro 2 – More Analysis in GIS: Data Skills
ArcGIS Pro 2 – More Analysis in GIS: Data Skills
Workshop registration will open 4 weeks before the workshop. In this workshop, we’ll learn further GIS tools, work with tables, and begin working with raster data. Participants are expected to have strong familiarity with ArcGIS Pro before registering in this workshop. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps
Virtual Tree Identification
Virtual Tree Identification
Do you love trees but can’t tell an Ash from a Walnut, a Birch from a Beech, or a Spruce from a Fir? Are you looking to connect more with the natural world around you? Join Shelley Hunt, U of Guelph course instructor and former Arboretum Director, for a virtual, interactive tree identification workshop. Over
Resilient Thinking Strategies
Resilient Thinking Strategies
Resilient individuals are such good stress copers because of the way they think! You can learn from the thinking patterns of the most stress resistant people. This workshop includes thee cognitive / thinking strategies that increase stress hardiness, the growth mindset, recovery from adversity, and thriving despite the pressure of challenging situations/circumstances. This two-hour workshop
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2025 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
2025 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium
The 2025 ICCI Cancer Research Symposium will be held on Thursday, June 5th in the Ontario Veterinary College learning annex, room ECLA 1720, and via Teams. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Douglas Thamm from the Flint Animal Cancer Center, Colorado State University, as this year’s keynote speaker, along with guest speaker Christina Ip-Toma, Director of Scientific Programs
Graduate Accountability Group
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
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2025 Teaching with AI Conference
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
Welcome to the 2025 Teaching with AI Conference, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. This cross-institutional event brings together educators, students, researchers, academic staff, and
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
From Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, the University Club will host a special lunch experience to celebrate Convocation. This by-reservation buffet offers a chef-curated menu for $50 per person. Guests will be welcomed with a beverage and Arctic Char Tartare before enjoying a full selection of soups, spring salads, and mains such as
Virtual Shrub Identification
Virtual Shrub Identification
Ontario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
2 events,
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
Welcome to the 2025 Teaching with AI Conference, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. This cross-institutional event brings together educators, students, researchers, academic staff, and
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
From Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, the University Club will host a special lunch experience to celebrate Convocation. This by-reservation buffet offers a chef-curated menu for $50 per
6 events,
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
Welcome to the 2025 Teaching with AI Conference, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. This cross-institutional event brings together educators, students, researchers, academic staff, and
Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Impostor Phenomenon for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Impostor Phenomenon for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
Do any of these words resonate with you: procrastination, perfectionism, and/or impostor phenomenon? Come to this workshop to learn more about how to manage some of the most common experiences
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
From Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, the University Club will host a special lunch experience to celebrate Convocation. This by-reservation buffet offers a chef-curated menu for $50 per
3 events,
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
Welcome to the 2025 Teaching with AI Conference, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. This cross-institutional event brings together educators, students, researchers, academic staff, and
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
From Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, the University Club will host a special lunch experience to celebrate Convocation. This by-reservation buffet offers a chef-curated menu for $50 per
Graduate Accountability Group
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
2 events,
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
2025 Teaching with AI Conference
Welcome to the 2025 Teaching with AI Conference, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph. This cross-institutional event brings together educators, students, researchers, academic staff, and
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
Celebrate Convocation at the University Club – June 9–13
From Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, the University Club will host a special lunch experience to celebrate Convocation. This by-reservation buffet offers a chef-curated menu for $50 per
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Virtual Shrub Identification
Virtual Shrub Identification
Ontario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Calling all OVC Graduate students (and beyond) to come join the Graduate Connect Club's recreational Beach Volleyball Team! This is a chance for graduate students of all skill levels to
2 events,
From Curiosity to Conversation: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Together
From Curiosity to Conversation: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Together
From Curiosity to Conversation: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Together In-Person At the Library: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Conversation Series Join us at the library for a series of
From Curiosity to Conversation: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Together
From Curiosity to Conversation: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Together
At the Library: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Conversation Series Join us at the library for a series of open conversations about the evolving relationship between generative AI and academic
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Strategic Reading for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
Strategic Reading for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
Feeling like you have too much to read and not enough time? Join this workshop to develop skills for reading journal articles more efficiently and effectively. This workshop is best
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Tree Identification (In-Person)
Tree Identification (In-Person)
This full-day program helps participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such
Graduate Accountability Group
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
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Manufactured Ecosystems
Manufactured Ecosystems is an immersive exhibition that invites visitors to step into speculative futures where art, technology, and nature converge to address the climate crisis. The exhibition will run at the University of Guelph’s Zavitz Gallery from June 23 to Aug. 7. The gallery is open Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Wednesday
EAL Writing Retreat
EAL Writing Retreat
What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g.
Virtual Shrub Identification
Virtual Shrub Identification
Ontario has dozens of native shrub species, from dogwoods to viburnums, blackberries to spicebush, and everything in between. Where to start in learning to identify them? In this workshop, spread
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Calling all OVC Graduate students (and beyond) to come join the Graduate Connect Club's recreational Beach Volleyball Team! This is a chance for graduate students of all skill levels to
3 events,
EAL Writing Retreat
EAL Writing Retreat
What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g.
Accountability and AI: Plagiarism, Policy, and AI Tools in Practice
Accountability and AI: Plagiarism, Policy, and AI Tools in Practice
At the Library: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Conversation Series Join us at the library for a series of open conversations about the evolving relationship between generative AI and academic
5 events,
EAL Writing Retreat
EAL Writing Retreat
What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g.
Insect Hike (In-person)
Insect Hike (In-person)
The Arboretum is home to thousands of insect species, each playing a vital role in the rich biodiversity of this space. Getting to know these fascinating creatures might seem daunting,
Insect Hike (In-person)
Insect Hike (In-person)
The Arboretum is home to thousands of insect species, each playing a vital role in the rich biodiversity of this space. Getting to know these fascinating creatures might seem daunting,
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EAL Writing Retreat
EAL Writing Retreat
What is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g.
Graduate Accountability Group
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections
Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections
Inaugural Lecture: Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership, delivered by Professor Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh Gaelic has been spoken for perhaps 1,500 years or more in Scotland, and for over 250 years
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Choosing a Journal for your Manuscript & Navigating Peer-Review Process
Choosing a Journal for your Manuscript & Navigating Peer-Review Process
This workshop will first cover how to choose an excellent journal for your manuscript using hands-on activities, followed by a discussion of how to successfully navigate the peer-review process. Whether you’re a grad student or an early career researcher looking to write your first journal article, awaiting feedback, or currently revising your work for re-submission,
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Calling all OVC Graduate students (and beyond) to come join the Graduate Connect Club's recreational Beach Volleyball Team! This is a chance for graduate students of all skill levels to get their head out of the lab and into the game, only a one-time fee of $20 is required to join. Did we mention that
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2 events,
Graduate Accountability Group
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe, and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
1 event,
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Family Nature Journaling Hike (In-person)
Family Nature Journaling Hike (In-person)
Have a kid that is curious about nature and loves to draw? Join Arboretum Naturalist Christa Wise for a family nature journaling hike! We will teach the fundamentals of how