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 are 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!

Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the sixth annual U of G Campus Mile! This year, we will be hosting the event in-person on Johsnton Green and Parking Services has generously donated an Annual Red Parking Pass that one lucky participant of the Campus Mile will win!

For many individuals these days, work demands have increased and ongoing global, local and personal stressors and impacts feel constant. These heightened levels of stress and uncertainty can begin to take a toll on one’s mental health, and in some cases, lead to burnout. This one hour webinar will help participants increase their understanding of burnout, recognize personal and workplace risk factors, and provide self-care and resiliency strategies to mitigate the impact on themselves, others and the workplace. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health

Sessions run Sep 25, 2024 - Oct 30, 2024, Wednesdays Noon - 1:00 PM Looking to begin your fitness journey? This program is designed to teach you proper use of resistance machines and free weights safely, aiming to help you feel confident and see results. All sessions take place in the NRG Zone, our NEW training studio. This space provides a more private training experience, creating a safe learning environment. All skills and identities are welcome. * Registration after 1st class requires approval from the Program Supervisor. 6 sessions.

How can we achieve a still mind amid the chaos of a new school year? Where do we turn to access the voice of our deepest wisdom?  

Sessions run Sep 23, 2024 - Nov 4, 2024, Mondays, Noon - 1:00 PM Looking to begin your fitness journey? This program is designed to teach you proper use of resistance machines and free weights safely, aiming to help you feel confident and see results. All sessions take place in the NRG Zone, our NEW training studio. This space provides a more private training experience, creating a safe learning environment. All skills and identities are welcome. * Registration after 1st class requires approval from the Program Supervisor. 6 sessions.

Join Rodger Tschanz, Greenhouse Technician, Trial Garden Manager and sessional lecturer for a tour of the Trial Gardens, located at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, 364 College Ave. E. You will have the opportunity to see the growth performance and learn about newly released and soon to be released annuals and perennials from breeders for the Ontario marketplace.  Vote on your favourites! The tour will be rescheduled in rainy conditions. Registration Register through Qualtrics!

Description Join Jen O'Neill, Athletic & Recreation's Manager of Fitness, Recreation & Client Services to learn more about what is available at U of G to support your physical activity. This session will start with a brief overview of what is available to staff and faculty to support their physical activity, followed by a Q&A to answer any questions you might have about Athletics & Recreation's offerings, memberships, facilities, and more.    

This workshop will enhance leaders’ abilities to create a safe space for engaging in important and necessary discussions involving overall wellness and supporting employees who may be struggling. This session will examine what wellness means by looking at the dimensions of wellness and will provide participants with valuable tools on how to boost wellness in the various dimensions in the workplace. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health

Looking to learn more about your U of G Guelph campus? Take your break and join our tour guide, Hilary Holmes, U of G Pathways Advisor, for a stroll. Hilary was employed as a U of G campus tour guide from 2012-2015 and has toured hundreds of staff, students and their families. All are welcome, so bring a friend or colleague. The tour will last approximately 60 minutes. Most of the tour will be outside, so please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed.