Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe 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
Stop Worrying!
Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it! Learn to curb the worry habit... and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and
Science of Happiness (Homewood Health)
This International Day of Happiness, join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health, to learn about the Science of Happiness. Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of
Providing Feedback to Graduate Student Writers: Rethinking Traditional Approaches
This workshop for faculty shares approaches to providing feedback on academic writing projects such as theses and dissertations. We discuss ways to anticipate and prepare for the challenges that graduate writers, including writers for whom English is an additional language (EAL), may experience as they receive, interpret, and respond to feedback. We show how you
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Learn powerful, drug-free strategies, 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-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy & performance throughout the semester and during exam periods. Stress Less for Tests is an online, on-demand skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. The lessons arrive in your e-mail box upon registration in the program so
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe 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
Working Through Menopause
Although the transition from peri-menopause to menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life, many of the changes can be very disruptive. It doesn't have to be that way! Women may experience symptoms of peri-menopause beginning in their early 40's and continue to experience symptoms into their 50’s. Simple nutritional and lifestyle modifications can
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe 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
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Presentation Feedback
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
Listening to Different English Accents (online)
When it comes to understanding different pronunciations, much of the focus is on changing the speaker while ignoring listening practices. The purpose of this workshop is to have participants consider how they can be better listeners of different types of accented speech. Along with practicing practical strategies to improve understanding of various English accents, participants
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe 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
Graduate Accountability Group
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe 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
Procrastination Awareness Week (online)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon to 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also get
Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2024: Refocus and Recenter
The Community Engaged Scholarship Institute (CESI) at the University of Guelph is pleased to support the 7th annual free one-day virtual format conference in honour of International Women’s Day 2024, taking place on Friday, March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. This year's conference highlights interdisciplinary and intersectional research addressing challenges faced by
Procrastination and Perfectionism
Procrastination and perfectionism are common challenges for many students. In this live online workshop, we'll discuss the links between procrastination and perfectionism, identify strategies to decrease procrastination, and learn techniques for managing perfectionism. This workshop is offered as part of the National Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW) programming and is offered to students at universities and colleges across
Procrastination Awareness Week (online)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon to 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also get
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 program teaches the most effective relaxation, diet, and lifestyle strategies to improve brain-gut relationship and positively impact IBS symptoms. These approaches are helpful for those with IBS and
Procrastination Awareness Week (online)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaMore than 30 online workshops on how to be an effective student are offered across Canada during Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW). Universities and colleges from across Canada will host more than 30 online workshops on top time management skills and study strategies from noon to 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also get
Data Skills: Data Visualization in RStudio
In this workshop, we will use the ggplot2 package in RStudio to create visualizations (graphs and plots). The ggplot2 package is an excellent tool for creating customizable graphics. Prior knowledge of R / RStudio is recommended, but not required. You must have R and RStudio downloaded to your computer before attending this workshop if you would