Past Events

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!

Globalization, the new workplace reality, requires us to develop new skills. Appreciating differences – whether they stem from ethnicity, generational status, sexual orientation, or a myriad of other variables – requires us to move beyond our fears and prejudices in order to create a shared culture of respect. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register through qualtrics  

Designed by Living Works, SafeTALK is a 3.5 hours alertness training and certification that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. This training includes understanding of the importance of suicide alertness, learning to identify ways people invite help, and how to connect those who need help with resources when they are at risk.

  What is the Campus Food Market?  Held every Thursday afternoon, the market is open to everyone in the University of Guelph community. Since launching a pilot in March 2022, the market has proven a hit, with customers lining up early with reusable bags to shop for fresh produce right on campus. 

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps between 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. for a free hot (or ice cold) beverage and enjoy some sandwiches and wraps! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G night shift employees. For employees who do not work the night shift, visit the Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage for All Employees Event Page.

This Healthy Workplace Month, join Amar Laila in this interactive workshop to learn key food skills to help you plan healthy, no waste meals for yourself and your family. Skills you will learn include meal planning, involving children, eating more plant-based protein, and making tasty leftovers. After the workshop, test out your new skills with the Guelph Family Health Study Lentil Bolognese! Registrants will be entered into a draw for a Guelph Family Health Study Plant-based cookbook!

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.

Take the first step to building a greater awareness of the importance of mental health in the workplace, reducing stigma, and fostering a safe and supportive workplace culture by learning more about the Not Myself Today (NMT) Initiative. 

  What is the Campus Food Market?  Held every Thursday afternoon, the market is open to everyone in the University of Guelph community. Since launching a pilot in March 2022, the market has proven a hit, with customers lining up early with reusable bags to shop for fresh produce right on campus. 

Join Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos for a brief talk on the current status of COVID-19.  He will provide details about the state of current information both locally and across Canada as well as review the latest science on prevention. The talk will provide some perspective on the potential path of the pandemic over the coming weeks and months. During this talk, Dr. Papadopoulos may touch on issues related to monkeypox and influenza.  Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos will answer questions you have related to COVID-19.