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Trauma-informed Care for Staff and Faculty

This two-hour, in-person training is designed to help all staff and faculty increase their knowledge and awareness about trauma and its impacts.  The training provides strategies for implementing the Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Care, including self-regulation and self-care practices, to improve competency in working with and supporting students who have experienced trauma. This training consists of four modules:  Realizing the prevalence of trauma Recognizing the effects of trauma Responding: From knowledge to practice Self...

Human Rights and You: Addressing Discrimination and Harassment

This interactive workshop encourages participants to move beyond the text of Ontario's human rights legislation to understand how legal requirements affect our day-to-day work. How do we identify when behaviour is harassment or discrimination? How do we know when behaviour rises to the level of a human rights violation? What is a reasonable response to a complaint in the circumstances? How do we prevent human rights violations from occurring in the first place? This workshop provides tools and strategies to respond to each of these questions. Registration ...

RBC Lunch and Learn: Creating a Budget that Works for You

A budget is important at every life stage: what’s in a budget, how to budget, best practices and troubleshooting, and how inflation can impact your budget. Instructor Advisors from RBC and their community partners Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Leading at the U: New Manager Orientation - Winter 2026

The NEW Manager Orientation is designed to welcome and connect new people managers to their roles and the university environment. This one-day orientation gives you the essential foundation you need to step into your new management role with confidence—clarifying expectations, building key relationships, accessing important resources, and aligning with institutional priorities.  Various representatives from across U of G will share perspectives and important information that will provide new managers with knowledge to:  Navigate the university effectively as a...

Building Resilience: Understanding Challenges, Learning Strategies, and Accepting Change

Research shows that individuals can improve how well they adapt to challenges and adversity. This session will help break negative thought patterns and offer healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Participants will be introduced to a variety of effective, practical tools to improve physical health, respect mental/emotional health, and cultivate a strong social support network. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact...

NEW Days (Virtual) - February 2026

NEW Days is the kick-off to the NEW @ the U program at the University of Guelph. One day at the beginning of each month of the year (excluding January, April, July, August, and December) has been dedicated to welcoming and connecting new employees to the University environment and giving 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. (...

Building Working Relationships

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...

Equity Essentials- Call it out? Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions

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...

RBC Lunch and Learn: Key Considerations for Retirement Transition and Planning and RRSPs

What to consider when planning for your retirement, regardless of the life stage you’re in. You’ll gain valuable insights on how to maximize your employee benefits while managing your finances effectively. Instructor Advisors from RBC and their community partners Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Transform Your Checklist: Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures

Part 1: Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures February 18, 2026, 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:...