Upcoming Events

In both our personal and professional lives, we regularly negotiate our needs with those of others. Choices often need to be made when competing values, goals and priorities exist. When appropriate boundaries are set using assertive communication techniques, cooperative relationships can be formed and maintained. This session will explore the benefits of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and outline practical strategies for doing so with confidence, empathy and self-compassion. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration ...

Microsoft Excel is used to create and format spreadsheets, and analyze and share information. This hands-on seminar will expand on the topics covered in the Introductory session. Program Focus: Named Ranges and Tables Advanced formula construction (IF Function, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, XMATCH) Pivot Table Report (create and manipulate Pivot Tables) Protection and Display options (using comments, hiding rows or columns, protecting worksheets and workbooks) This workshop is for employees who have completed the...

Buying your first home can be a daunting process. The government has several programs in place to help Canadians achieve their dream of home ownership. Instructor Advisors from RBC and their community partners Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Essential to effective leadership is understanding that conflict is a natural part of working with others; different people have different ideas, values, beliefs and viewpoints. All leaders will inevitably need to deal with a conflict between two or more people. Avoidance or ineffective conflict management can lead to low morale and energy and can potentially impact the health of employees and the organization. Skillful conflict management encourages people to express and work through their differences, challenge ideas respectfully, and promote a dynamic environment that is collaborative,...

This Training session is for student staff to learn about the importance of digital accessibility and best practices when it comes to creating accessible documents.  Register through the Digital Accessibility Resource Centre

This Training session is for student staff to learn about the importance of digital accessibility and best practices when it comes to creating accessible web content and social media posts.  Register through the Digital Accessibility Resource Centre

This workshop will go through best practices on creating accessible documents in Word, PowerPoint and looking at converting them to accessible PDFs. During the workshop you'll be given files to remediate as you go through the topics and software. Bring your own laptop to the event. Register through the Digital Accessibility Resource Centre

Building Leadership Effectiveness is a 2 day program running, June 4 & 5th, 2026 from 9 am - 4 pm. Introduction Building Leadership Effectiveness (BLE) encourages leaders to develop practices that transform values into action, vision into realities, obstacles into innovations, and risks into rewards. Participants will be introduced to the five practices of exemplary leadership: modelling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. As a part of the pre-program, you will participate in...

NEW Days is designed to welcome and connect new employees to the University environment and give them a positive start. Various activities and representatives from across campus will share perspectives and important information that will introduce the new employee to the university culture, history, facilities, and various services. Links to required online training elements from A.O.D.A. (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), DHR (Diversity and Human Rights), Online Security and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) will be provided. An optional campus tour is also...

Every time people interact, there is an opportunity to build or damage a relationship. Improving the quality of relationships in the workplace can enhance productivity and reduce conflict. This session will review three key tools that can build relationships, will provide coaching on how to use these tools effectively, and will assist participants in developing strategies to address relationship challenges.  Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register through...