Past Events

A blood donor clinic will be held close to the Vineland Research Station. Visit to sign-up for a time to donate: https://blood.ca/en.  Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.

Principles, Attitudes and Practices for Success

Dr. Chris Bell is an Associate Professor of Organization Studies at the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto. He joins MindWell-U for a one hour live discussion on: - What is envy and how it impact our relationships in the workplace

NEW@the U - Creating Connections Series

Join with friends and colleagues across campus – and institutions across Ontario – in a 1Day Stand on Nov. 14. On November 14:

Every year the Upper Grand District School Board, the Wellington Catholic District School Board along with other Ontario school boards co-ordinate a Take Our Kids to Work program whereby Grade 9 students accompany their parent to work and observe them in their daily role as an employee. The University supports this initiative and wishes to ensure that the experience for these students, who may shadow parents at University workplaces on Wednesday, November 14th, is both a safe and a productive one. 

Join us for a new mental health and physical activity program called Mood Routes. This new program (also known as Mood Walks) is initiated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health. These walking groups aim to support the mental and physical health of our campus community members by providing them with an opportunity to take a step back from their responsibilities and stresses, engage with their community, and enjoy the healing effects of nature.

In this experiential course, leaders will learn how to engage their teams in collaborative, creative problem solving and decision making. This course is for individuals in a management position and consists of two half-day workshops. Part 2– Getting the Team Engaged and on Track

Be inspired to make kindness the norm. Check out a variety of resources and fun ideas on the Random Acts of Kindness website: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/world-kindness-day  

Time is a precious resource. The phrase “time=money” is certainly true in a business setting. Individuals require balance in their work lives so that they can meet both their job requirements and personal needs. Is it possible to manage time at work to be both satisfied and successful? This session will explore answers to this question.