Past Events

From time to time, employees may find themselves in need of confidential, professional counselling for personal, family, relationship, and wellness issues adversely affecting work performance or threatening to do so.

Attend one of three tours this September to learn about all the amazing opportunities in Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty…and for a chance to win a membership for the remainder of the semester! All tour attendees will receive a free day pass and will be entered into a draw to win a free membership! One entry per person and you must attend the entire tour to be entered into the draw. New members only. The winner will be drawn on Monday September 25th at 1 pm and the free membership is valid from Tuesday September 26th to Friday December 29th.

On Saturday August 26th at 1 pm, join the community to watch the Guelph Gryphons Football team play their first season home game against Toronto Varsity Blues.   Enjoying activities and socializing with your colleagues can contribute to your wellness at work so why not arrange an outing with your colleagues! Staff and Faculty receive discounted tickets for this game.  To purchase tickets for 50% off visit the link below and use Promo Code WW2023. 

This event has been cancelled due to low interest. Celebrate biking to campus and enjoy being greeted upon your arrival to Branion Plaza with a coffee, orange juice, and a snack! Wellness@Work and The Campus Safety Office look forward to seeing you!

This event has been cancelled due to low registration.

Join a Forest Bathing walk at the University of Guelph Arboretum to revive your senses and restore inner calm. Weather appropriate footwear is advised. The walk will proceed in rain but not thunder. Registration is limited to 18 participants. Please ensure that you can meet up at the Arboretum Kiosk at the U of G Campus pedestrian entrance at 11:55 am for a 12:00 pm start.  Register through Qualtrics! 

Today’s life is fast-paced and leaves little time to relax and decompress. Greater pressure is being put on all of us to do more. The result is that many of us have lost the ability to sit still and simply be with ourselves. This session will explore personal stress triggers and review some practical, easy techniques to make brief relaxation moments a natural part of everyday life. Register now! Facilitated by: Homewood Health 

This summer, 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.

The Wellness@Work Grant Program encourages faculty and staff across all campuses and research stations at the University of Guelph to help promote wellness in their workplace through the implementation of a tailored health‐promoting program, approach or idea in their workplace. Further information on the Grant Program, along with important dates, can be found on the Wellness@Work Grant Program webpage. 

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!