Past Events

Is going to the refrigerator your #1 stress management strategy?  Many physiological and emotional stress factors push us to eat...   even when we're not hungry! But WHY? This workshop provides information about these stress factors, emphasizing the biofeedback and stress management strategies that can help. Although there is no quick fix, this workshop provides information and stress management strategies to help you take the first step.

Natalie Vasilivetsky is the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator at the University of Guelph.  How does a healthy campus come to be? Our food system is vital to our mental and physical health, and to the health of our environment. Join us as we explore the creation of a sustainable, circular food systems in our campus community. Register now.

The Classical Yoga and Meditation group who meets each Tuesday at noon are now offering a live-stream of their weekly yoga. See below the details to connect or reach out to Lalit Jairath for more information at ljairath@uoguelph.ca.  Meeting number (access code): 799 179 665 Meeting password: DVtrRWEj733 (38877935 from phones and video systems)

Starting in February, Brass Taps launched 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.  On Friday March 20, there will be live music and an opportunity to play music BINGO. Be sure to reserve your table, as groups receive free appetizers. Drink specials are also available.  Bring your colleagues and stop by after work!  

Successful work groups are comprised of individuals who know how to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a variety of settings and circumstances. This session will review the key skills that enhance our ability to work well with others by providing information about speaking confidently and assertively, creating a supportive communication climate, listening effectively, and asking clear questions. Facilitator: Homewood Health

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

There are many benefits to moving your body at work!  For three Thursdays in March, Athletics is opening up the walking track to all employees for free. No membership required!  All participants must check-in with Client Services and sign an electronic waiver to access the walking track.   Please bring your clean, indoor walking / running shoes only.    Please adhere to the posted walking track guidelines. Stop by anytime on March 5, 12 and 19 to enjoy a walk on your lunch break or bring a colleague for a walking meeting.

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, leads 1 hour long walks every Wednesday year-round.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   Please check the Arboretum's Facebook and Instagram page for a notice if the weekly walk is cancelled due to weather.  For further information contact Sally at scheun06@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363. 

The ability to have difficult conversations is an essential skill that enables us to clear the air so that we can be productive at work. With practice, this skill can be developed. Difficult conversations tend to be associated with a negative outcome or a confrontation; but there are ways to have a difficult conversation that has a productive outcome. Productive doesn’t mean agreement; it means a change for the collective good.

Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body.  Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.