Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Winter birdwatching is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of nature in a quieter season. While some birds have migrated south, many stay behind, bringing life and color to our winter landscape. Some northern species even travel here, treating us to special sightings as they escape harsher climates. Whether you’re
Virtual Propagating Plants from Cuttings
Cuttings are a great way to propagate all kinds of plants including perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants. This workshop will look at different ways to propagate cuttings and compare them to using seeds. Most of the time will be spent on techniques that use media other than water. We’ll distinguish between softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Learn powerful drug-free strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. Sessions include practicing a variety of long and short self-calming strategies, along with helpful hints on cognitive and lifestyle behaviours that prevent escalation of anxiety. These techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of uncomfortable sensations
Ontario’s Oaks: Biodiversity-supporting Heavyweights (Virtual)
Please join us for a concentrated and in-depth look at Ontario’s incredible diversity of Oaks (Quercus spp.). Sean will share some practical tips about how to accurately identify oak species and hybrids, as well as outline the huge ecological role this group of plants plays in our region. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person. Register
Ontario’s Oaks: Biodiversity-supporting Heavyweights (Virtual)
Please join us for a concentrated and in-depth look at Ontario’s incredible diversity of Oaks (Quercus spp.). Sean will share some practical tips about how to accurately identify oak species and hybrids, as well as outline the huge ecological role this group of plants plays in our region. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.
Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada, disability, and international commitments
Canada has signed and ratified key international agreements including on disability, Indigenous rights, race, the environment, economic and social rights and others. Reports from civil society organizations and researchers suggest that the implementation of these agreements is only partial, resulting in fewer supports and services for people with disabilities in Canada and abroad, and more
SPSS micro 7: Paired samples t-test
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the sixth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both an independent samples t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read, Write, Talk! This workshop series is modelled on standard ESL classes, with thematic lessons featuring readings and recordings on fascinating topics. Lesson activities are highly
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Honouring Legacy, Claiming Belonging, and Embracing Hope Join Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, Vice-Provost for International Affairs at McMaster University for an inspiring talk on legacy, hope and belonging. With a distinguished career and leadership in human rights across Africa, Europe, the United States, and Canada, Dr. Ibhawoh brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique global
IBPOC Artists Network Tour: From Words to Action—Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui
Please join Guelph Dance and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) for an evening of dance with Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui at the ImprovLab. The program features two solo works by these fantastic artists. Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui February 28, 2025: 7:30 PM ImprovLab (University of Guelph) Tickets: $10 or
Little Shop of Horrors
War Memorial Hall 390 Gordon Street, GuelphWhat would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School
Little Shop of Horrors
War Memorial Hall 390 Gordon Street, GuelphWhat would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School
Little Shop of Horrors
War Memorial Hall 390 Gordon Street, GuelphWhat would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School
Little Shop of Horrors
War Memorial Hall 390 Gordon Street, GuelphWhat would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School
Procrastination Awareness Week
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 - 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
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!
Learn to curb unhelpful worry... and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. This workshop also outlines the evolutionary advantage of constructive worry (and how to access it), along with strategies from the 2 approaches proven to decrease worrying, and tips for bedtime worriers. This two-hour skills workshop with Kathy
Acoustic Innovation: Is There Anything Left to Invent?
In his talk, Fron Reilly will demonstrate his latest musical instrument—the fron2, a ten-string rotating bowed zither—and he will tell the story of its creation. He will also delve into the acoustics of how it produces its unique sound and what distinguishes that sound from electronically generated sounds. Afterward, audience members will be invited to
Procrastination Awareness Week
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 - 5 p.m. EST every day this week. You can also
English Language Speaking Series: Participating in Discussions
Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28: Summarizing Research in Presentations Feb 4: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies Feb 11: Communicating with Professors, Supervisors and Students Feb 25: Building Presentation Skills Mar 4: