Past Events

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.

Bring your lunch and watch two short Ted Talk videos with colleagues. Popcorn will be provided! If you can't make it, feel free to view these Ted Talks online: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation 

Festively decorate your work space or common office area with your colleagues and submit your photos using the hashtag #wellnessatUofG or email to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca. Use your creativity and have fun with your colleagues! Photos will be reviewed by a panel and prizes will be available for the best dressed office or work space!

"Worry is like a rocking chair. It rocks and rocks and gets us nowhere." So why do we do it? What perpetuates and even escalates this habit?  Do you even worry about how much you worry? How much is too much?  Is it possible to worry yourself sick?  How do we prevent it from running our life? Or giving us anxiety?

The Pilates method focuses on core strengthening, breathing & alignment. This well-known exercise technique helps participants gain awareness of body alignment while strengthening key core and pelvic muscles to support posture and healthy spinal movement.

Meatless Mondays are a good opportunity to try out some new vegetarian recipes. The Sustainability Office has pulled together a helpful list of where to eat meatless at U of G. Their Meatless Monday blog also features some yummy vegetarian recipes to test out. 

This panel features the three renowned psychologists from the University of Guelph’s Centre for Workers’ Health and Well-Being, who will be sharing tips and strategies for individuals to improve their personal well-being inside and outside of their office walls. Panel questions will include: 

Take a paws from your busy schedule to chill out with a certified comfort dog.  

Take a guided tour through the President’s House to learn about its history. The beautiful building was constructed in 1882 and used as the President’s residence until 1984. As you pass through the different rooms you’ll discover some of its most notable features.  In 1912 it was moved across College Avenue to its current location by a team of horses using round logs as rollers. There is lot’s to catch your eye. Spots are limited and given on a first-come first-serve basis. If the tour is full, you will be notified and placed on the waiting list by registering here.

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   For further information contact Rachel at rirwin@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363.  The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.