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Indigenous cultures are complex, forming dynamic and rich ways of life. However, often little is known about First Nations, Inuit and Métis people and their cultures. The goals of this workshop are for individuals to reflect on their personal knowledge of Indigenous peoples in Canada; develop knowledge on terminology and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada; and reflect and challenge assumptions, biases and stereotypes. Open to all students, staff and faculty Indigenous Recognition Week is October 18-22, check out our…

This is not an arts-technique-based course, but rather an opportunity to freely create without any boundaries and be inspired by nature’s beauty! Though nature does not speak to us through words, it has a way of touching us deeply, and inspiring us to self-explore and creatively express ourselves in unique ways through a path of personal growth. Through this eight-week course, participants will explore introductory concepts of Eco-Art Therapy and participate in hands-on learning experiences that are embedded in our…

In this workshop you will learn how to create visualizations (graphs and plots) using the ggplot2 package. The ggplot2 package is an excellent tool for creating customizable graphics. The package uses “grammar graphics” to add layers of tailored components to your graphs, allowing you to create highly customized plots. Note: Prior knowledge of R studio is recommended through attending the Introduction to R workshop offered earlier in this data series but not required. Software and Account Requirements Before starting the…

During Indigenous Recognition Week join the Indigenous Student Society for an afternoon of learning, creating and getting to know each other. Together you will learn about the meaning and purpose of dream catchers, and craft one too! This event is open to all students, staff and faculty. Registration is required for supplies and spots are limited. Register online! Indigenous Recognition Week is October 18-22, check out our other events on GryphLife.

ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) - a software program for working with maps and geographic data. ArcGIS Pro is the newest desktop mapping software of ArcGIS. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (eg. addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcMap is available for download to the University community. Although similar in some ways to online mapping sites, ArcGIS has greater analytical capabilities and allows you more…

Part of the 2021 Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow, this event will be centred around an interactive Kahoot quiz that will test students' cyber security savvy! Learn the biggest risks facing students at U of G and how to mitigate them. Random prize draws for attendees!

What is the Write like an Academic series? This six-week program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical graduate-student academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written feedback to students as TAs Avoiding plagiarism Writing abstracts for academic audiences Writing cover letters to potential employers Organizing and writing a slide deck This…

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 and High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O'Reilly, dietitian, meets online for an hour on Fridays at 12:30 p.m., once a week for five weeks. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Take the Stress out of IBS program.

WELCOME to the Fall 2021 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reading Challenge! In these weekly sessions, Monday 1 .p.m - 2 p.m. ET, we come together and read through the TRC, at a natural pace. You have the opportunity to volunteer to read and participate or share your reflections. Please note this is not a performance. We welcome the entire university community. What to expect: join our TEAMS channel each Monday at 1 p.m. 30-40 minutes of active reading each…

Learn to curb the worry habit... and how to avoid the five key pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Stop Worrying workshop.

Bring your garden, nature, and wildlife-related questions to our free one-hour live session on Zoom. These sessions are FREE!

This is not an arts-technique-based course, but rather an opportunity to freely create without any boundaries and be inspired by nature’s beauty! Though nature does not speak to us through words, it has a way of touching us deeply, and inspiring us to self-explore and creatively express ourselves in unique ways through a path of personal growth. Through this eight-week course, participants will explore introductory concepts of Eco-Art Therapy and participate in hands-on learning experiences that are embedded in our…

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 and High Performance Clinic meets online for an hour on three consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. tonight. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the…

ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) - a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (e.g., addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS is available on all library computers, also by download to the University community. Although similar in some ways to online mapping sites, ArcGIS has greater analytical capabilities and allows you more input and control over your…

What is the Write like an Academic series? This six-week program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical graduate-student academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written feedback to students as TAs Avoiding plagiarism Writing abstracts for academic audiences Writing cover letters to potential employers Organizing and writing a slide deck This…

Look and feel like a pro with SAS! SAS is a statistical software package that is widely used in many disciplines. In just two hours you will be ready to impress friends and family with this easy-to-use software. You will learn how to: Maneuver in the SAS interface Import data Clean data Generate descriptive statistics Please note that for this session, we will be using SAS on Demand which features an easy-to-use point-and-click interface. Audience: This is an introductory workshop…

WELCOME to the Fall 2021 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reading Challenge! In these weekly sessions, Monday 1 .p.m - 2 p.m. ET, we come together and read through the TRC, at a natural pace. You have the opportunity to volunteer to read and participate or share your reflections. Please note this is not a performance. We welcome the entire university community. What to expect: join our TEAMS channel each Monday at 1 p.m. 30-40 minutes of active reading each…

More than three or four headaches a month are too many! Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and decrease headache pain. This four-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets online for 90 minutes, once a week, for four weeks. Your link will be e-mailed to you upon registration in the Decreasing Headaches program.

The Hopper Lecture is sponsored by the International Development Research Centre in honour of its first president, David Hopper. Guest speaker Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein,  associate professor of Global Development and Political Science (University of Toronto) will speak on the future of cooperation; acknowledging Black feminist economies in the Global South and beyond. Black women in the African Diaspora engage in solidarity economies through a form of mutual aid called ROSCAs. These 'Banker Ladies' draw on ancient African traditions of…

This is not an arts-technique-based course, but rather an opportunity to freely create without any boundaries and be inspired by nature’s beauty! Though nature does not speak to us through words, it has a way of touching us deeply, and inspiring us to self-explore and creatively express ourselves in unique ways through a path of personal growth. Through this eight-week course, participants will explore introductory concepts of Eco-Art Therapy and participate in hands-on learning experiences that are embedded in our…

Learn how COVID- 19 is impacting sleep, along with information on setting realistic sleep goals and tips on attaining them. Celebrate International Stress Awareness Day with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management Clinic in this FREE online workshop. E-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca for the link to this workshop.

What is the Write like an Academic series? This six-week program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical graduate-student academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written feedback to students as TAs Avoiding plagiarism Writing abstracts for academic audiences Writing cover letters to potential employers Organizing and writing a slide deck This…

WELCOME to the Fall 2021 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reading Challenge! In these weekly sessions, Monday 1 .p.m - 2 p.m. ET, we come together and read through the TRC, at a natural pace. You have the opportunity to volunteer to read and participate or share your reflections. Please note this is not a performance. We welcome the entire university community. What to expect: join our TEAMS channel each Monday at 1 p.m. 30-40 minutes of active reading each…

What is the Write like an Academic series? This six-week program provides support in academic written communication for graduate-level students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This program provides students an opportunity to improve their writing in typical graduate-student academic and professional scenarios. The scenarios include: Writing emails to professors and/or advisors Providing written feedback to students as TAs Avoiding plagiarism Writing abstracts for academic audiences Writing cover letters to potential employers Organizing and writing a slide deck This…

Curious about how to 3-D print? Join us for the second workshop of a two-part series to learn tips and tricks for using a 3-D printer to help bring your ideas to life! Our workshop facilitator is a graduate student in Engineering at the University of Guelph and has extensive experience with 3-D printing, app design and prototyping.

WELCOME to the Fall 2021 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reading Challenge! In these weekly sessions, Monday 1 .p.m - 2 p.m. ET, we come together and read through the TRC, at a natural pace. You have the opportunity to volunteer to read and participate or share your reflections. Please note this is not a performance. We welcome the entire university community. What to expect: join our TEAMS channel each Monday at 1 p.m. 30-40 minutes of active reading each…

WELCOME to the Fall 2021 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reading Challenge! In these weekly sessions, Monday 1 .p.m - 2 p.m. ET, we come together and read through the TRC, at a natural pace. You have the opportunity to volunteer to read and participate or share your reflections. Please note this is not a performance. We welcome the entire university community. What to expect: join our TEAMS channel each Monday at 1 p.m. 30-40 minutes of active reading each…

Prototyping is the act of getting ideas out of your head and into a tangible representations (e.g., a picture, an object, a story) that people can react to. In this workshop, you will learn how to take your ideas and what steps you need to take to design an app prototype. Our workshop facilitator is a graduate student in Engineering at the University of Guelph and has extensive experience with 3-D printing, app design and prototyping.

WELCOME to the Fall 2021 Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reading Challenge! In these weekly sessions, Monday 1 .p.m - 2 p.m. ET, we come together and read through the TRC, at a natural pace. You have the opportunity to volunteer to read and participate or share your reflections. Please note this is not a performance. We welcome the entire university community. What to expect: join our TEAMS channel each Monday at 1 p.m. 30-40 minutes of active reading each…