Past Events

Looking for a fun way to win gift cards while supporting a great cause? Join the Office of Registrarial Services Gift Card Survivor at the University of Guelph! Open to UofG staff and faculty, the game kicks off on November 1 with daily draws to see who gets eliminated until only 3 winners remain. Entry is $20, and you can boost your chances by purchasing up to two “immunities” for $5 each, which put your name back in the draw if you get picked. The top 3 players will win gift cards of their choice—$100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd.

Ever get the feeling like the U of G campus is haunted? Join Ghost Walk of Guelph and find out!  Physical Resources presents U of G Campus Walking Tours for 3 nights only. Tours will begin at Alumni Plaza outside War Memorial Hall at 7:00 or at 8:30. Dates available: Thursday, October 17 Thursday, October 24 Tuesday, October 29  

Order your Halloween Candy Grams TODAY! What are Halloween Candy Grams? Halloween Candy Grams are customized candy grams with pre-written notes of appreciation and a piece of Halloween candy that you can send to your colleagues, your friends. Halloween Candy Grams are $3 each. You have until October 21st to submit your Halloween Candy Gram order (attached). Halloween Candy Grams can be picked up, or delivered, on Tuesday, October 31 between 8:30a-4p in Biomedical Sciences, OVC, Room 2633

Improving Life with United Way, because Better is Possible Join Dr. Rene Van Acker, vice-president, Research & Innovation (acting president and vice-chancellor), as he and representatives from across U of G, the United Way and the City of Guelph officially kick off this year’s United way campaign:  Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Location: Branion Plaza 

Get your tickets for the UoG 50/50 Raffle for United Way here! Open to all faculty, staff, students, and retirees.  Proceeds from the U of G's 50/50 help to improve lives and build community. Every dollar counts and every donation adds up over the course of the year. When combined with donations from all across our community, United Way can provide millions of dollars to create lasting positive change on pressing social issues.

Join us at Peter Clark Hall at 2:30pm for an Ambassador-exclusive Campaign Kick-off! It will be a time for sharing and caring while getting to hear from our 2024 Steering Committee, the United Way GWD, and other long-time Ambassadors from across campus. You’ll also have the opportunity to personally build your department’s United Way Merch Kit, meet and mingle with fellow Ambassadors, as well as enjoy some tasty snacks and treats! We can’t wait to see you there!

Bid on 2 tickets for The Art Gallery of Guelph 

Our Annual Halloween Event is back with a twist! Join us for Costume Contest and Trivia over Lunch. Tickets are $15 with proceeds going to the United Way Campaign. Doors open at 11:30, Event starts at 12:00 Noon Prizes for Group Costume and Individual Costume, Prizes for Trivia Winners Get your tickets: https://app.kambeo.io/event/trick.or.trivia

Ticket sale Dates: Oct 31 – Dec 2 , 2022 Tickets prices: 5 for $10, $20 for $20 or 80 for $40 Buy your tickets here