Upcoming Events

This session will explore how to engage critically in anti-oppression and provide frameworks for engaging in anti-oppressive practices at the University. Anti-oppression is an ongoing and active process of recognizing and addressing individual, institution, and systemic oppression. Applying an anti-oppressive frame to our work is essential to cultivating an inclusive campus where every individual experiences a sense of belonging. This session will identify the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and discuss strategies for responding effectively. By the end of...

Fraud has many faces. This session will help to inform you about what it is, how it happens, and how to protect yourself. Cancellation Policy Please cancel no later than 2 days in advance to ensure we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list. Presenter Advisors from RBC and their community partners Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Registration closes 2 working days prior to the session. Contact Phone: 56800 Email...

In this session, participants will explore how to confidently engage in anti-oppressive practices with a focus on disability inclusion. Grounded in principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), this workshop will highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing individual, institutional, and systemic forms of oppression.  Participants will learn how to apply an accessibility lens to their day-to-day work, communication, and decision-making, and examine how these practices contribute to a more inclusive university environment. The session will also...

Navigating today’s work environment comes with challenges and opportunities for everyone. For those who think differently—whether you identify as neurodivergent, are exploring if you might be, or work alongside colleagues who are neurodivergent—understanding how to create an inclusive, supportive, and productive workplace is key. This session is designed for individuals who are neurodivergent or curious about how to better support peers who are neurodivergent. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to thrive at work, foster understanding, and build stronger connections with...

Come and join us for this practical workshop where you can practice having effective conversations that can generate positive outcomes or minimize a defensive response.   Your questions and focus for enhancing your practice will form the agenda.  Facilitator Linda Watt, Director, Learning & Organizational Development and Consulting Services, HR, University of Guelph Registration This session has been cancelled. Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca  

Communicating with Power - Mastering Communication Habits for More Impact & Influence for Women In this women-only workshop, participants will: Identify common undermining speech habits that can weaken perceived authority Explore the challenges of the “Likeability-Competence Double Bind” and how it uniquely impacts the way women leaders are evaluated Learn skills and strategies for navigating the likeability-competence biased evaluations of women leaders Facilitator ...

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens on the ground. First, participants will reconnect with baseline knowledge about power, privilege, identity, and intersectionality. Then, participants will explore what allyship means on the ground and how they can become more effective allies. What does it mean to be an ally? When should an ally step in, and when should an ally defer to someone else? We will discuss all these strategies and more. Event Registration ...

Join us for an engaging workshop where attendees will be guided through the principles of Design Thinking—a human-centered, iterative method proven to tackle complex, “wicked” challenges effectively. Drawing from the Innovation Toolkit—a set of entrepreneurship and innovation tools - this session will empower you to redefine problems, spark creative ideas, and prototype impactful solutions. Participants are encouraged to explore the Innovation Toolkit ahead of time....

Part 1: Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures October 2, 2025, 10 am - 11 am Discover how to seamlessly transition from routine checklists to SOPs that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, promote consistency and elevate overall performance. Explore how to write clear and unambiguous SOPs, learn about different process documentation formats, understand how to implement SOPs into your current workflow, and discuss how to regularly review SOPs to ensure they become living documents that adapt and evolve with your business needs. Part 2: Writing...

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...