Past Events

Given the difficulty post-secondary students face accessing timely, affordable, and stigma-free professional care, how are university students with mental health experience managing their health and wellbeing? Loa Gordan will share her graduate research on how students are increasingly seeking self-care as a form of wellness and what the implications of this trend are. 

Watch a video testimonial from former Personal Leadership at Work participants athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK0nI9st3TQ.

Gryphon Football are running a “pink wall” event at the UC to raise donations for breast cancer.  For a donation, you can write on a breast cancer sticker and put it up on the wall. Also, for a minimum $10 donation you can receive a pair of pink mittens.  Football Advancement will match donations for the pink wall, mitts and hoodies up to $2500.

You don't have to have a healthy budget to eat healthy! The founder of Goodness Me! will share tips and tricks for meal planning and budgeting in this free workshop. Read the full description and register on the Goodness Me! website: https://education.goodnessme.ca/event/5695

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. 

Taking regular breaks during your work shift can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the OVC Cafeteria at 1:00 a.m. for a free medium hot beverage. Bring along your colleagues.  All night-shift employees are welcome!  

Taking regular breaks during your work shift can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the Summerlee Science Atrium at 12:30 a.m. for a free hot beverage. Bring along your colleagues.  All night-shift employees are welcome!  

Gryphon Football are running a “pink wall” event at the UC to raise donations for breast cancer.  For a donation, you can write on a breast cancer sticker and put it up on the wall. Also, for a minimum $10 donation you can receive a pair of pink mittens.  Football Advancement will match donations for the pink wall, mitts and hoodies up to $2500.

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.

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the UC, Centre Six or the OVC Cafeteria  between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for a free medium coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from Tim Hortons. Bring along your colleagues.  This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.