Past Events

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.

On Oct. 1 and 2, the Gryphons Read program hosts a conversation with Eden Robinson, author of Son of a Trickster, the 2019 Gryphons Read pick.

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 Gryphon Soccer Complex has some interesting sustainability facts that were incorporated during the construction of this complex. This complex has five (5) playing areas.  Come and learn about the sustainability efforts during construction, and interesting information about synthetic turf versus natural grass fields. Being respectful of our agricultural and turf grass history we will explain the need and decisions behind the synthetic turf direction and our desire to meet the environmental impacts of the area and student expectations.

Bring your bike and helmet to work and enjoy a guided bike ride through the Arboretum with your colleagues.  Campus Community Police have organized the ride and will guide the group along the path.  At the end of the 30-40 minute ride, snacks will be available for the riders.  Meet at noon in Branion Plaza and let us know if you’re able to join us.

Be Kind… to Yourself! The first session of the year will focus on self-compassion, it’s benefits, and how to practice it in your daily life. Together we will also begin to build a collective resource bank of books, movies, podcasts, etc. that we can all draw from and contribute to. Breakfast will be provided.  Please register using this RSVP link.

This group program meets twice a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions in total) to maximize the opportunity to practice and develop strong skills in releasing body tension, and calming and focusing the mind. This educational program emphasizes skill acquisition and education about stress management and high performance. This is not a self-disclosure or therapy group; the purpose is skills practice.

Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the second annual U of G Campus Mile! Join us at The Portico on Johnston Green at noon, Oct. 1. Participants will walk, run or roll a mile through a marked route on our beautiful campus. If you're a runner, you may want to try the Campus Mile twice! This event officially launches Healthy Workplace Month.  View highlights from our 2018 Campus Mile. 

Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.

Wellness@Work has formed a staff and faculty book club building off of the existing Gryphons Read student club.  The first book as part of this new book club for faculty and staff is called, "Son of a Trickster."  The book is written by Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations novelist Eden Robinson.  You can pick up a copy of the book from the McLaughlin Library, Guelph Public Library or the Campus Bookstore.