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!

Come explore the U of G McLaughlin Library!

The Campus Food Market is back this Fall! Visit the market every Thursday in September between 12:00pm and 4:00pm to buy some fresh produce you may need. By doing so you will also be able to complete an activity in the Wellness@Work Employee Orientation Month Passport Challenge and work towards entering a draw for some amazing prizes! Prize package #3 for the passport challenge includes a $25 credit to the Campus Food Market. 

Looking to learn more about your U of G Guelph campus? This Employee O-Month, 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 students, staff, and faculty. All are welcome, so bring a friend or colleague. The tour will last approximately 60 minutes and go on rain or shine. 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.

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!

This Employee O-Month, John Reinhart, Grounds Manager, will take participants on a "Centre of the Campus Plant Walk". John has worked at U of G for 48 years and has been involved with 1/3 - 1/2 of all trees planted on campus. Come learn about new plantings, plant problems, botany, history of campus and more! Take a break to enjoy the fresh air and take a stroll through our beautiful campus. All are welcome, so bring a colleague or friend and don't forget your comfortable walking shoes!

This Employee O-Month, learn about honey bees and support the future of honey bee health! The University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre is a leader in apiculture, research, and education. Honey bees play a key role in agricultural productivity and ecosystem sustainability by providing pollination services to crops and wild plants. Our mandate is to help honey bees continue this vital work.

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!

Please join us to take your break and enjoy a Classical yoga class on U of G's beautiful Johnston Green. Chairs will be provided to those who would like them and instructions for chair modifications provided. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and tea sandwiches will be available after class. 

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 students and their families. Thanks Hilary for coming out of "tour guide retirement" just for this session! All are welcome, so bring a friend or colleague.