Past Events

This session is a workload/time management program that helps managers and leaders do more with less, execute on strategic priorities, and stay engaged by raising the bar in how they plan, focus, organize and manage expectations. Program Focus:

Let's talk about how to use self-care to Optimize the learning and memory capacities of your mind, today!   This session will explain the effects that lack of exercise, reparative sleep and chronic stress can have on the neurons in your brain.  Recommendations for these three topics will also be discussed, including explanations for what optimal exercise, sleep and stress can do for your learning and memory capacities. Speaker: Theresa Martin (M.Sc. – Neuroscience) from Optimizing Human Minds (OHM).  

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. 

The smoke-free peer support group has been cancelled moving forward due to lack of participation in the first 3 sessions. For a list of local smoking-cessation resources, visit: https://www.uoguelph.ca/smokefree/.  For more information, email smokefree@uoguelph.ca.

This session will discuss recent research on instructor perspectives of student mental health in the classroom, and will discuss steps forward in creating mentally-healthy work and study environments on campus.  Speaker: Dr. Kate Parizeau, Associate Professor (she/her) in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Geomatics. Register today!  

Each year on October 10, the World Health Organization encourages us all to recognize World Mental Health Day to help raise awareness of mental health issues globally and take action enhance mental health support. In 2019, the theme for the year is a focus on suicide prevention.  Annually, about 800,000 people take their own life and it's the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally (World Health Organization, 2019).

This vinyasa style class will use foam rollers, straps, small ball rolling & trigger point techniques to help elongate your fascia to improve flexibility, recovery & assist with joint pain. By relieving various tension points in the body, you will leave feeling rejuvenated & relaxed. No prior yoga experience required.

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. 

This program is designed to support employees who have recently been promoted into a supervisory or managerial role or someone who has been identified as moving into that role. Participants will learn what it means to be a new supervisor/manager, the scope of the position, everyday concerns and pitfalls they may experience and strategies for addressing them.

This training will be reviewing muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs), symptoms of MSDs, ergonomic risk factors, and solutions. As well as an in-depth review of how to properly set up your workstation, identify hazards and propose solutions, as well as tips for at work and at home. Facilitated by: Heather Sewell, Rehabilitation Specialist, Occupational Health and Wellness