Past Events

Members of Joint Health and Safety Committees or Health and Safety Representatives will learn about their roles and power under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Discussion will provide insights into the structure of JHSCs at the University of Guelph and locations of H&S Reps at U of G research stations. All interested staff are welcome to attend, especially those currently involved as members of Joint Health and Safety Learn more now!

Join your colleagues in a hi-low, floor based cardio workout. When you show-up at Athletics, front-desk staff will direct you to change rooms and the location of the class.   To attend this class, you must be a staff or faculty member of the University of Guelph.  You do not have to be a member of the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre. Brought to you by Athletics.

Leave for Change allows staff and faculty to volunteer their talents, skills, and experience to build capacity in another country.  Learn from past program participants about their experiences in a one hour, interactive, panel session. Presenters include:

Learn what it takes to adapt well over time to difficult situations and stressful conditions.  Develop the skills to be more able to adapt anad cope in ways which help you manage adversity, let go, and move forward. Learn more now! Brought to you by HR Learning and Development.

Maureen McKenna will draw on her year 20+ years of experience in organizational effectiveness to lead an engaging session for leaders on how to create a healthy work climate that can generate positive energy that powers actions.  She will highlight the importance of examining our behaviours and conversations at work to enhance work climate, and provide a practical tool that has the potential to make a positive difference.   Refreshments will be provided.

Learn about common strategies and tools you can consider when planning your income in retirement.  Partners/spouses are welcome to attend. A pizza lunch is provided. Learn more now! Brought to you by the Royal Bank of Canada and Learning and Development.

The Pilates method focuses on core strengthening, breath, and alignment.  This well-known exercise technique helps participants gain awareness of body alignment while strengthening key core and pelvis muscles to support posture and heatlhy spinal movement.   Exercises will be modified for any known injuries. Please note that the class begins at 12:10 p.m. and ends at 12:50 p.m. When you show-up at Athletics, front-desk staff will direct you to change rooms and the location of the class.  

Head to the UC to support the Guelph Gryphons Football Team's Breast Cancer Fundraising Initiative!  Speak to the players and coaches and get pumped up for the game on Saturday!  All donors can sign the Gryphon Football PINK WALL that will be displayed at the game on Saturday. Donations are welcome.  All donations will be matched by Gryphons Football

Identify key work/life stressors, clarify values, and develop skills and strategies to prioritize time and energy effectively. Learn more! Brought to you by Occupational Health and Wellness.

The Mental Health First Aid Course is a 2 day course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague. Program Focus: MHFA teaches participants to recognize the symptoms of mental health problems, how to provide initial help and strategies for how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help. Instructors are qualified MHFA trainers from the university community. Brought to you by Learning and Development.