Past Events

Are you considering reaching out for mental health support and just don't know where to start? Many others might be feeling the same way! Starting therapy to support your mental health can be a very scary experience, especially if you've never done it before and don't know what to expect or who to get support from. It takes strength and vulnerability to begin the journey and reach out for support.  In this webinar we will: 

This Be Well Be Safe Week, join Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos for a virtual talk on student mental health. Andy will share what’s new in his mental health research and provide an update on what the President’s Task Force on Student Mental Health will be doing over the next few months to address student mental health on campus, including how staff will be engaged. Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos will answer questions you have related to student mental health on campus and the Task Force Initiatives.

Stress is a natural part of life, however, it can become unmanageable and impact so many areas of our lives if we aren't able to recognize signs of stress and support ourselves appropriately. It is important to be able to check-in with ourselves, understanding how full our "stress-bucket" is and how to protect our mental health so that we are able to thrive.  In this interactive workshop, we will learn: 

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.

We're back in person and you're invited! Join us at the Summerlee Science Centre Atrium on Monday, May 1, 2023 for the Kick-off Event for Be Well, Be Safe Week. Enjoy this opportunity to step away from your workspace, connect with colleagues, and enjoy lunch while listening to Helen Fishburn, CEO of CMHA Waterloo Wellington, share her knowledge about mental health both in a personal and professional context.  Agenda: 

Join this short mindful moment to kick start your Monday morning and your week. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are welcome! This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on beginnings as we set the tone for our day and our week for Be Well, Be Safe week!   Register now! 

The After Work Euchre Tournament will take place on Tuesday, April 25 at the Craft Kitchen & Ale House on the University of Guelph campus. Join to connect with colleagues across campus and enjoy an afternoon of Euchre. Registration closes April 21st at noon. Register as an individual player and you will be randomly paired with a partner. Prizing for the top three teams will be awarded! Register through Qualtrics!

Make 2023 your year to become a Better ‘U’. Join other Faculty and Staff and begin Occupational Health and Wellness’ FREE 12-week Learn-to-Run 5K program.

About the event Join us as we celebrate Earth month by helping us clean-up the litter in the Arboretum and enjoy the beautiful weather that Spring brings! Bring a colleague or even your whole team. Individuals will be put in pairs or groups of three as we clean the Arboretum.  Gloves, pickers, and garbage bags will be provided. Volunteers are invited to join us for lunch after from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided, but is optional for volunteers. 

Join U of G on Tour for an exclusive tour of the Guelph Turf Grass Institute, G.M. Frost Centre and research grounds. Meet up is at 12:00 pm and the Outdoor Tour will be from 12:30-1:00 pm. Feel free to bring a snack or brown bag lunch as you learn about the research that applies to your backyard, local soccer field, golf course, cemetery, and park! The Guelph Turfgrass Institute has moved to a new location, so we invite you to tour the facility and take a walk outside on the research plots. Please dress for the weather. No high heels. Closed-toed shoes required.