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Congrats to our May 2024 “G” Thanks! Winner Pascale Léger from Computing & Communications Services!

In her nomination, Martha Turner wrote:

UPP delivered strong results, ending the year fully funded and with a 10.2% annual rate of return—staying well-equipped to deliver dependable, lifelong pension income to members today and over the long term.

Annual Report Hightlights

As sunny weather approaches, HR Learning & Development is pleased to announce that our Summer Programming is open for registration. Whether you are looking to expand your digital skills or enhance your relationships with your colleagues, we offer a wide variety of programs to meet your needs. A huge thank you to all our campus collaborators who make these programs possible! 

Highlighted Programming for Staff and Faculty

Congrats to our April 2024 “G” Thanks! Winner Laura Faris from Molecular and Cellular Biology!

In her nomination, Katelyn Gilmore wrote: Laura is my colleague who has been training me within my new role at U of G over the past month. She has made me feel welcomed to the team and into my new role, has always been patient when I have asked her so many questions while learning, and has taken the time for me despite having her own workload to worry about. I appreciate her for all that she has done to help me transition to my new career at U of G.

The University of Guelph is honoured to recognize faculty and staff celebrating 25 years of service at a formal event being hosted by President Yates on May 2.  To view the list of this years 25 year honourees please visit our Awards and Recognition web page. 

In 1984, the Canadian Labour Congress established April 28th as the National Day of Mourning in Canada to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.

A joint proclamation recognizing the day has been issued by University of Guelph and the University’s unions and employee group leaders.

The University of Guelph has finalized the Group Benefit premium rates with Sun Life for the upcoming policy year starting May 1, 2024

A notice with details for employees can be found here

Members of the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Local 15, which represents fifteen registered and graduate nurses, and the University of Guelph have ratified the renewal Collective Agreement that was tentatively agreed to on February 22, 2024.

The previous agreement expired April 30, 2023.

Thank you for celebrating Employee Appreciation Day with GREAT at U of G!

We had a great turnout with over 400 amazing staff and faculty joining to celebrate in person at the UC Courtyard and hundreds more sharing messages of appreciation and recognition virtually! Thank you to every one of you for making U of G a wonderful community.

Read more on the GREAT at U of G SharePoint blog!

All T4 and T4A slips for the 2023 tax year will be mailed to individuals' current address on file no later than February 28. Please ensure your mailing address is up to date before 4:30 p.m. on February 15.