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Community Breakfast

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Join colleagues to celebrate the start of the new academic year at our annual Community Breakfast!

Enjoy a warm welcome and an overview of our community’s goals for the year ahead. We will also recognize the recipients of the 2026 President’s Awards for Exemplary Staff Service and Long-Term Service Awards.

9:00 - 9:30 A.M.

  • Pick up breakfast in the W.F. Mitchell Centre Main Gym and head into the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Events Centre

9:30 A.M.

  • Formal remarks
  • Award presentations

RSVP LINK COMING SOON!

To support sustainability efforts and minimize food waste, claim your complimentary ticket for the Community Breakfast. We cannot guarantee that we will have enough food available for those who do not RSVP.

Your ticket will be scanned as you enter the W.F Mitchell Main Gym to pick up your breakfast, so you MUST download your ticket to your smartphone or present a hard copy of your ticket.

Resource Fair

List of participating units will be available soon!

Schedule of campus community events for 2026-2027

Mark your calendar and plan to attend some of the events listed below. You’ll find options you can attend during the workday with colleagues or on the evening/weekend with your family and friends. We have a dynamic and supportive community at U of G and there are many ways to engage.

Please note: links to each event's webpage will be added to the list below as they become available.

  • Thursday, September 24: U of G United Way Campaign Kick-Off
  • Wednesday, September 30: National Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony
  • Thursday, October 1: Campus Mile: Healthy Workplace Month Launch Event
  • Tuesday, October 13: Fall Convocation
  • Tuesday, October 13: Take Your Break Event
  • Friday, October 30: Halloween Trivia for Staff and Faculty
  • November 6-15: U of G at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
  • Wednesday, November 11: Remembrance Day Service
  • Tuesday, February 17: Take Your Break Event
  • Friday, March 5: Employee Appreciation Day
  • March 20-21: College Royal
  • Date to be confirmed: Spring Social
  • Monday, May 3: Be Well, Be Safe Week Kick-Off Event

Have Questions?

Email uofgevents@uoguelph.ca