Upcoming Events

NEW Days is designed to welcome and connect new employees to the University environment and give them a positive start. Various activities and representatives from across campus will share perspectives and important information that will introduce the new employee to the university culture, history, facilities, and various services. Links to required online training elements from A.O.D.A. (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), DHR (Diversity and Human Rights), Online Security and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) will be provided. An optional campus tour is also...

What does it mean to lead inclusively in academic and professional settings? This 90-minute workshop invites students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph to explore how anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles can shape more equitable and inclusive decision-making processes.  Through scenarios, guided reflection, and group discussion, participants will examine how power, privilege, and bias influence everyday choices. Together, we will build practical strategies for fostering environments where equity, inclusion, and justice are not just values, but guiding practices...

For Faculty and Staff Appreciation, recognition, and gratitude are a remarkably strong source of energy that we all possess. When we can tap into that powerful source of energy it can have a deep, positive effect on our work relationships and successful outcomes. In this session we will explore the science behind the impact of appreciation, recognition, and gratitude, what makes it such a dynamic force and the specific ways you can integrate these energy sources into your day. What Participants Will Learn Describe the difference between appreciation,...

If you want to thrive at work, look to leverage your strengths! Research from the field of positive psychology has been looking at what works instead of what doesn't and they are discovering the benefits of strengths identification and development. What has become more and more clear is that the use of strengths is connected to greater work satisfaction, engagement, well-being and overall productivity. So, here is your opportunity to discover your strengths and how to put them to work! Olja Zubic, Learning & Development Consultant will facilitate this session. Leveraging the...

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens on the ground. First, participants will reconnect with baseline knowledge about power, privilege, identity, and intersectionality. Then, participants will explore what allyship means on the ground and how they can become more effective allies. What does it mean to be an ally? When should an ally step in, and when should an ally defer to someone else? We will discuss all these strategies and more. Event Registration ...

Join us for an engaging workshop where attendees will be guided through the principles of Design Thinking—a human-centered, iterative method proven to tackle complex, “wicked” challenges effectively. Drawing from the Innovation Toolkit—a set of entrepreneurship and innovation tools - this session will empower you to redefine problems, spark creative ideas, and prototype impactful solutions. Participants are encouraged to explore the Innovation Toolkit ahead of time....