Past Events

U of G Women, Work and Wellness What are your challenges to living and working well? Join us online for this trio of discussions to reflect on the unusual circumstances that we have been faced with over the past year and the ongoing uncertainty about the future. In April we will consider the Groundhog Day Effect. The repetitiveness of day to day living with limited options and connections to the broader world.

U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective is delighted to host  the Online 2021 Yoga Speaker Series that brings long term/lifelong practitioners, teachers, and academic researchers together in a compelling conversation with a diverse audience – student, staff, faculty, alumni, yoga practitioners and researchers. The series is about learning together. Learning how to use the teachings of these powerful speakers for your own reflection, contemplation and practice, truly taking Yoga off the mat and into your life.

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Moves every Wednesday for students and employees. Join us for a quick stretching and movement session at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online for a quick check in, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and light activity! This group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, while helping add some activity into your day.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – welcome. No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

Successful work groups are comprised of individuals who know how to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a variety of settings and circumstances. This session will review the key skills that enhance our ability to work well with others by providing information about speaking confidently and assertively, creating a supportive communication climate, listening effectively, and asking clear questions. Facilitator: Homewood Health

Join the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective for their fourth speaker on March 25th at 12:00 pm EST (Toronto), to hear Dr. Praveen Saxena's presentation on Yoga: The synergy of mind, meditation, and mental well-being.  Dr. Praveen Saxena is a Professor of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph and is also Director of the Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation. He researches the synergy of medicinal plants and traditional yoga and meditation practices. 

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Moves every Wednesday for students and employees. Join us for a quick stretching and movement session at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online for a quick check in, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and light activity! This group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, while helping add some activity into your day.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – welcome. No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

University of Guelph staff and faculty are invited to participate in Student Housing's Winter House Calls Program - COVID-19 edition. 

Join us to listen to Dr. Franco Vaccarino speak about pleasure, anxiety and balance! Use the link https://zoom.us/j/95484128908 to join the event.