Past Events

Webinar Description: 

GOAL 2.0 Master Class for Leaders Today’s Topic: Feedback and Feedforward: How to increase the chances that your employees will engage and be motivated toward innovation and continuous improvement

Starting in February, Brass Taps is launching a new staff and faculty Friday social each week called Cinq à Sept.  Every Friday, from 4-8pm employees can go to Brass Taps to socialize and connect.  Free appetizers will be provided by Brass Taps and drink specials will be available.  Bring your colleagues and stop by!   On the last Friday of each month, there will be something fun programmed, in addition to the social time.  Coming up:

This practical and interactive session provides participants with the principles and tools of positive parenting focused on children's skills in social development and well-being. Participants will also get an opportunity to review and discuss strategies for bringing positive parenting into the home. Facilitator: Homewood Health If you would like to participate remotely, please register and a meeting login will be sent to you prior to the session.

The labyrinth is available for anyone to drop-by and walk through. No registration required. 

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Bring along your colleagues.  This opportunity is available for all U of G employees. Stop by one of these locations from 9:30am-11:00am and pick-up your free medium coffee, hot chocolate or tea:

Do you miss the good old days on the playground? We have the solution for you, Recess League runs weekly with a random sport picked each time inspired by school yard games. Recess League is a great way to have a mental wellness break in the middle of the work or school day! Examples of sports that are played in Recess League are 3-on-3 Basketball, Kickball, Nerf, Ultimate Frisbee, Scooter Dodge-ball, and so many more! There is no previous experience required. 

SafeTALK is an alertness training that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. The SafeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness and help participants identify ways people invite help when they’re at risk. Program focus:

This is the third session in a four part program. Register for the first session to be eligible for this session.

This training is open to any current University of Guelph faculty, staff, or student and is strongly recommended for individuals who have direct responsibilities for assisting those experiencing significant difficulties, or those who work outside of normal business hours who may need to deal with a crisis situation without available professional support. Learn more about what to expect during an ASIST training on the LivingWorks website.