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Explore Your McLaughlin Library Resources
As a U of G staff or faculty member, you have access to a variety of resources and services that the library offers! Your U of G employee card serves as your library card — just stop by the library or use the Omni search box at the top of the library homepage to browse our collections.
Through the library, you can also:
Pickleball Connects Staff & Faculty: Join the Recess League!
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for wellness is essential for both our mental and physical health. One enjoyable way to promote well-being is through the engaging sport of pickleball. Not only does playing pickleball lift your spirits, but it also fosters a sense of community and connection. The Pickleball Staff & Faculty Recess League at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your wellness while having fun with your colleagues.
A Week of Compassion: Be Well, Be Safe Week Challenge
Be Well, Be Safe Week is a full week of coordinated programming in recognition of National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Health and Safety Week.
Participate this year by completing the CMHA's "A Week of Compassion" aligning with their theme of compassion for National Mental Health Week and be entered to win 1 of 5, $25 hospitality gift cards.
How to participate:
Spot the Hazards! Activity
How observant are you? Do you have what it takes to spot all the hazards in the photos?
Check out this activity sheet and give it your best shot for a chance to WIN A PRIZE!
Those wishing to enter are asked to identify 3 hazards within each of the photos and also submit a “safety idea” relevant to the photos.
Complete the PDF worksheet.
The April 2024 Wellness Calendar is now published!
View the April 2024 Wellness Calendar now!
Highlighted Programming
- Wed April 8: Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where You Sit
The March 2024 Wellness Calendar is now published!
View the March 2024 Wellness Calendar now!
Highlighted Programming
- Mon March 4: Get to know your Athletics and Recreation Facilities! Attend a tour and receive a free day pass.
Fitness and Fun with your Colleagues
Fitness and Fun with your Colleagues
Do you have a group of colleagues who want to get more active or begin a fitness journey? Did you know that the components of the Healthy Workplace Standard are: Physical, Psychological, Community, and Social. Being active with colleagues checks all these boxes!