http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/ Student Affairs units provide opportunities that will support your academic and personal goals. We encourage you to make the most of your education by taking advantage of all the programs and services available to you. en-us Copyright 2013 UoG-Student Affairs http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/ Fri, 24 May 2013 23:14:02 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6782 Fort George is a National Historic Site and was the site of an important battle in 1813. We'll see a reenactment of part of that battle with historically accurate costumes and weapons as well as living conditions in the barracks! You'll get to take photos http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6782 student@uoguelph.ca Sat, 11 May 2013 16:00:23 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6787 NVIVO - qualitative software package http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6787 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:03 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6765 Your research question forms the basis of your research project. In this session, learn how to formulate an effective research question and how to use it to guide and inform your thesis or dissertation from start to finish. http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6765 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 14 May 2013 13:47:18 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6754 Come learn about SAS in a comprehensive 3-day session. We will start by learning how to get data into the software package, followed by looking at descriptives, normality testing, t-tests, ANOVAs and Regression. We will work through a number of example http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6754 student@uoguelph.ca Wed, 15 May 2013 11:22:30 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6757 Grammar 2: Punctuating Sentences Attend this session to review the rules of punctuation. Session will also include discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Punctuate properly between sentences. -Punctuate that and which clauses correctly. -U http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6757 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6774 Did you know that lacrosse is Canada's national summer sport? Lacrosse a very old game that was originally invented by Native Canadians. It's a very fast-paced, exciting team sport to watch - a little bit like a mix between road hockey and We'll b http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6774 student@uoguelph.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 10:06:49 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6766 A good thesis demands a good literature review and that means finding and critically analyzing the key literature in your field. In this session, learn how to evaluate literature, how to select the best sources, and the most effective methods for critica http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6766 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 21 May 2013 13:49:58 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6762 Grammar 3: Common Grammar Errors Attend this session to learn to avoid some of the common pitfalls of grammar. Session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Make subjects and verbs agree. -Don't use myself as a replacement for I a http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6762 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6789 Celebrate multiculturalism in Guelph! This yearly festival happens in Riverside Park. There are cultural performances including dancing, music, and martial arts, an international marketplace of arts and crafts, and food vendors with amazing food from http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6789 student@uoguelph.ca Sat, 25 May 2013 15:02:16 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6768 This session offers a technique called "storyboarding" that explains how to approach the thesis as a management task, organize research data and integrate background information. http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6768 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 28 May 2013 13:56:55 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6763 Grammar 4: Errors of Misuse Attend this session to learn some of the common errors of misuse of words and expressions. Session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Don't use it's for possessive. -Don't misuse words. -Don't mis http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6763 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6770 Your literature review is a key component of your thesis or dissertation. In this session, learn how to connect the literature review to your argument, build the structure for your review, and avoid some of the common traps when writing. http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6770 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:02:44 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6760 Problems with style can affect whether your writing is doing the job that it needs to do for the readerbut often the reader cannot specifically define or describe what the problems in the text actually are. The most familiar form of style problem is i http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6760 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6769 Need to get all your research evidence prepared for your thesis? This session introduces you to resources and strategies to analyze, organize, visually present and effectively write about your research evidence in your thesis. http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6769 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:59:46 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6761 Do you know if your paraphrases are actually paraphrases? Have you ever worried that you might plagiarize without realizing it? Most students have had these concerns at one time or another--this workshop will address those concerns. During the session http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6761 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6771 Thinking about publishing your work before you submit and defend your thesis? This session will cover what you need to know with respect to publishing and author rights, as well as the e-thesis submission process. It will help you identify the different http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6771 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:07:26 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6783 Grammar 1: Structuring Sentences Attend this session to review basic information about sentences and parts of speech (recognizing nouns, verbs, etc.) . Session will also include discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Start a sentence with be http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6783 student@uoguelph.ca Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:20:37 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6784 Grammar 2: Punctuating Sentences Attend this session to review the rules of punctuation. Session will also include discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Punctuate properly between sentences. -Punctuate that and which clauses correctly. -U http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6784 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:21:43 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6785 Grammar 3: Common Grammar Errors Attend this session to learn to avoid some of the common pitfalls of grammar. Session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Make subjects and verbs agree. -Don't use myself as a replacement for I a http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6785 student@uoguelph.ca Wed, 03 Jul 2013 09:22:48 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6786 Grammar 4: Errors of Misuse Attend this session to learn some of the common errors of misuse of words and expressions. Session includes discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Don't use it's for possessive. -Don't misuse words. -Don't mis http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6786 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:24:14 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6772 Come to Canada's Wonderland with us! Go on rides from the huge and terrifying to the fun and silly! There are all kinds of food to try, shows to see, games to play, and souvenirs to buy! This is a must-vist spot! This trip is only $30 for ELP stud http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6772 student@uoguelph.ca Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:48:13 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6790 All new graduate students (and students beginning new graduate programs) are required to complete the online course UNIV*7100 Academic Integrity for Graduate Students. This information session will provide an overview of the purpose of the course as w http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6790 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:35:12 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6792 Come outside and enjoy the weather with some beach volleyball - without even leaving campus! We'll reserve the sand courts by South Residence just for us - drop by whenever you can! Make sure to bring water and sunscreen! If you don't know wher http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6792 student@uoguelph.ca Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6549 Students completing their graduate degrees are required to submit their theses and dissertations electronically to the University of Guelph's open access repository, the Atrium. Take this workshop and learn about ETDs and practice completing the submis http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6549 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 02 May 2013 13:47:41 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6781 This trip includes a visit the St Jacob's Farmer's Market and a horse-drawn tour of a Mennonite farm. On the tour you will visit an Old Order Mennonite farm and learn about the lifestyle, crafts, farming, and community traditions of this group. At http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6781 student@uoguelph.ca Sat, 04 May 2013 15:48:43 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6775 This workshop will introduce the participant to the basics of using the SPSS software for statistical analysis. Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of the Windows operating system. The following topics will be covered: " Entering http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6775 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 13:31:18 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6764 In this workshop we introduce the essential goal setting, information management, thesis requirements and author rights strategies to get you going. We will also discuss strategies to help you identify, manage and survive the common pitfalls of graduate s http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6764 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 13:44:38 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6776 This workshop builds on the skills and knowledge developed in "Getting Your data into SPSS". Participants are expected to have basic SPSS skills and statistical knowledge. The following topics will be covered: " Frequencies " Cross tabulations ý http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6776 student@uoguelph.ca Tue, 07 May 2013 13:32:07 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6777 This workshop builds on the skills and knowledge developed in "Getting Comfortable with your Data". Participants are expected to have basic SPSS skills and statistical knowledge. The following topics will be covered: " T-tests " One-sample t-test http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6777 student@uoguelph.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 13:32:48 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6778 This workshop builds on the skills and knowledge developed in "Comparing Means". Participants are expected to have basic SPSS skills and statistical knowledge. The following topics will be covered: " Repeated Measures design http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6778 student@uoguelph.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 13:33:34 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6793 Are you interested in volunteering opportunities in Guelph and the surrounding area? Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, practice your English, and help the community that you are living in! We will hear from TWO people. Katrina is the http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6793 student@uoguelph.ca Wed, 08 May 2013 15:44:39 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6779 This workshop builds on the skills and knowledge developed in "Getting Comfortable with your Data". Participants are expected to have basic SAS skills and statistical knowledge. The following topics will be covered: " Correlation " Linear regress http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6779 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:17 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6780 This workshop builds on the skills and knowledge developed in "Getting Comfortable with your Data". Participants are expected to have basic SAS skills and statistical knowledge. The following topics will be covered: " Principal Component Analysis (P http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6780 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 13:42:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6756 Grammar 1: Structuring Sentences Attend this session to review basic information about sentences and parts of speech (recognizing nouns, verbs, etc.) . Session will also include discussion and examples of these guidelines: -Start a sentence with be http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6756 student@uoguelph.ca Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6791 All new graduate students (and students beginning new graduate programs) are required to complete the online course UNIV*7100 Academic Integrity for Graduate Students. This information session will provide an overview of the purpose of the course as w http://www.uoguelph.ca/studentaffairs/reg/index.cfm?event_id=6791 student@uoguelph.ca Fri, 10 May 2013 09:35:43 EST