College News

January 16, 2012: Social Media Learning Circle
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Macdonald Institute, Room 129

The social media learning circle involves sharing information about ways to use technology to enhance communication at the University of Guelph and beyond. Faculty, staff and graduate students are welcome to attend. This session will cover strategies for email management.

For more information, visit www.theresearchshop.ca/training.

January 4, 2013 - at Guelph
By: Terisa Pitman

Psychology affects how we see ourselves and others

Have you ever told someone to “stop being so defensive?” Have you ever described someone who was very particular about things as being “anal?” You’re talking psychology: those concepts were created by Sigmund Freud, but they have become part of everyday conversation.

January 21, 2013: BetterPlanet Project Speaker Series
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: University Centre, Room 103

Learn how psychology professor Barbara Morrongiello is helping build a better planet by making the world a safer friendlier place for children. Morrongiello and her research team have developed groundbreaking virtual reality systems that help kids learn about safety such as crossing streets safely, preventing dog bites and watching over younger children.

Her novel research includes:

January 2, 2013 - at Guelph
Story by Joey Sabljic, a U of G graduate and former SPARK writer
(Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge)

Teaching Innovation – Alice Hovorka brings field-course experience to class

December 11, 2012 - at Guelph
By: Teresa Pitman

Political scientist looks at faith-based NGOs

Andrea Paras was still an undergrad when she headed to Bosnia to volunteer for a month. It was only five years after the country had been torn apart by war, and she says “it still looked like a war zone. There were ruined, bombed-out buildings and people scarred and permanently injured from the attacks.” It was a big change for Paras, who had grown up in Williams Lake in British Columbia’s interior.

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