Past Events

Join us on Thursday, October 3 at 12:15 pm for a 30 minute tour of Seth: A Life, All Play. Featuring the work of graphic novelist and artist Seth, A Life, All Play focuses on the creative exploration that is integral to his storytelling, captured in a dense and lush installation that highlights his life in the studio including his model city Dominion. Space is limited to 20 people. Register today!

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.

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.