Past Events

Planning to retire can be a source of both excitement and anxiety. Whatever the emotional response, retirement marks a transition to a new life stage and lifestyle in which daily routines, identity, and roles all change. This session will introduce participants to the emotional effects of retirement. Participants will get an opportunity to reflect on what their ideal retirement looks like and what they can do to make it happen. Facilitator: Homewood Health

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps between 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. (Thursday night to Friday morning shift) for a beverage and enjoy some sandwiches and wraps! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G night shift employees. Please register to help us with estimating the numbers for the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Workplaces are playing a greater role in promoting positive mental health among employees. The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to address mental health in the workplace.

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.

Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide CBT strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register through qualtrics

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!

This fall, take your break and join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk through the beautiful arboretum. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed. 

Join an informative and conversational tour of the current exhibitions on view at the Art Gallery of Guelph. Exhibitions include Kept Alive Within Us, an exhibition of work by contemporary Caribbean artists; The Third Scenario, exploring art making through hyphenated conditions that challenge the idea of identity as a fixed entity; and Pieces of a Puzzle: Selected Prints by Carl Beam, an exhibition from the AGG permanent collection.

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.