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Congrats to our April 2024 “G” Thanks! Winner Laura Faris from Molecular and Cellular Biology!

In her nomination, Katelyn Gilmore wrote: Laura is my colleague who has been training me within my new role at U of G over the past month. She has made me feel welcomed to the team and into my new role, has always been patient when I have asked her so many questions while learning, and has taken the time for me despite having her own workload to worry about. I appreciate her for all that she has done to help me transition to my new career at U of G.

The University of Guelph is honoured to recognize faculty and staff celebrating 25 years of service at a formal event being hosted by President Yates on May 2.  To view the list of this years 25 year honourees please visit our Awards and Recognition web page. 

In 1984, the Canadian Labour Congress established April 28th as the National Day of Mourning in Canada to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.

A joint proclamation recognizing the day has been issued by University of Guelph and the University’s unions and employee group leaders.

The University of Guelph has finalized the Group Benefit premium rates with Sun Life for the upcoming policy year starting May 1, 2024

A notice with details for employees can be found here

Members of the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Local 15, which represents fifteen registered and graduate nurses, and the University of Guelph have ratified the renewal Collective Agreement that was tentatively agreed to on February 22, 2024.

The previous agreement expired April 30, 2023.

Thank you for celebrating Employee Appreciation Day with GREAT at U of G!

We had a great turnout with over 400 amazing staff and faculty joining to celebrate in person at the UC Courtyard and hundreds more sharing messages of appreciation and recognition virtually! Thank you to every one of you for making U of G a wonderful community.

Read more on the GREAT at U of G SharePoint blog!

For Current Employees (including those on leave of absence): 

All T4 and T4A slips for the 2024 tax year will be available electronically on Gryphons at Work no later than February 28. You will receive an email with additional instructions to view/download your T4/T4A slip when they become available.

Dear U of G Faculty and Staff,

Congrats to our December 2023 “G” Thanks! Winner Jess Hubbert from the Department of Psychology!

Duska Males wrote in her nomination:

Jess is someone that is always supportive and kind. She has impacted me in a positive way by showing continuous care and an open ear. She is someone I have grown to call a friend and someone that is deserving a big thanks.