Past Events

Join us on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:00 PM in the Arboretum for a refreshing fall walk in support of the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin! Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies and enter our door prize draw while connecting with classmates, friends and colleagues. All students and faculty are welcome - bring your friends, your walking shoes, and a donation if you’re able. Let’s take a step together toward wellness and community support!

Get ready to play, win, and give back! Starting Monday, November 3rd, join in on the fun with our COA United Way Bingo, where every card sold helps support our community through the United Way campaign. How it Works: Cards: 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 Start Date: Monday, November 3rd, 2025 Daily Draws: Numbers will be drawn every morning around 9:30 a.m. and sent to your inbox

Join us for a creative and relaxing lunchtime event in support of United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin! Attendees will have the chance to decorate jars and frames, fill them with colourful seeds, and learn more about United Way’s impact in our community. There will also be a friendly competitionfor the best-decorated jars and frames, with a small prize for the winner! Plus, you’ll get to see live bean plants up close and learn how they grow and harvest.

Join the School of Continuing Studies for a fun and festive internal Halloween Social on Tuesday, October 29 at 9:30 a.m. in Johnston Hall, Room 154C. Connect with colleagues, listen to an impact speaker and get into the Halloween spirit!   More details to be provided soon!

Join Athletics for a Pilates Reformer Class for United Way! The Pilates Reformer is a system of springs and pulleys that creates resistance. Users can perform a wide range of exercises by using their body weight and the springs for resistance through different types of motion and in all positions (supine, prone, side lying, seated and standing). Come and try a class for a special low price with all proceeds going to the United Way. Athletics offers classes each semester and you can find more information here: https://fitandrec.gryphons.ca/.

Join us for a spooky guided tour through campus in support of the United Way! Tickets are $20 with 50% of sales donated. Tours meet in Alumni Plaza outside War Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.  Tickets are available at: U of G Campus Ghost Walking Tour. Available Dates:

With the Thanksgiving Season quickly approaching, Hospitality Services is thrilled to offer Creelman Bakeshop’s Apple Crisp for pre-order this year. Proceeds from sales will support the United Way.

Improving Life with United Way, because Better is Possible Come on out to enjoy toonie hot dogs, apple crisp, popcorn, music and more! 100% of food sales will go towards the U of G’s United Way campaign.  Your Contribution Matters  Better is Possible when we are all committed to showing up, to doing our small part every day and believing that it will all add up to better in the end. 

To show our appreciation for this year's U of G United Way Ambassadors, we are planning a special Campaign Kick-off, exclusively for YOU!  Join us at the University Club at 2:30pm for a time of sharing and caring while getting to hear from our 2025 Steering Committee, the United Way, and other long-time Ambassadors from across campus. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your own department’s United Way Campaign Kit, meet and mingle with fellow Ambassadors, as well as enjoy some tasty snacks and treats! We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us online at 12:00pm for an Ambassador exclusive training session! To help you prepare for your own department campaign activities and initiatives, we will be hosting this virtual training session. During this time, we'll share our 2025 campus-wide goals, review your toolkit, showcase how to access resources, show you how to use e-pledge, and answer questions.