Past Events

With the Thanksgiving Season quickly approaching, Hospitality Services is thrilled to offer Creelman Bakeshop’s Apple Crisp for pre-order this year. Proceeds from sales will support the United Way.

Improving Life with United Way, because Better is Possible Come on out to enjoy toonie hot dogs, apple crisp, popcorn, music and more! 100% of food sales will go towards the U of G’s United Way campaign.  Your Contribution Matters  Better is Possible when we are all committed to showing up, to doing our small part every day and believing that it will all add up to better in the end. 

To show our appreciation for this year's U of G United Way Ambassadors, we are planning a special Campaign Kick-off, exclusively for YOU!  Join us at the University Club at 2:30pm for a time of sharing and caring while getting to hear from our 2025 Steering Committee, the United Way, and other long-time Ambassadors from across campus. You’ll also have the opportunity to build your own department’s United Way Campaign Kit, meet and mingle with fellow Ambassadors, as well as enjoy some tasty snacks and treats! We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us online at 12:00pm for an Ambassador exclusive training session! To help you prepare for your own department campaign activities and initiatives, we will be hosting this virtual training session. During this time, we'll share our 2025 campus-wide goals, review your toolkit, showcase how to access resources, show you how to use e-pledge, and answer questions. 

Join Athletics' at thier Home Opener Football Game & Community Day United Way Game! $1 per adult ticket sold, as well as the net proceeds of the 50/50 will go toward the U of G's United Way Campaign.

At some point in the past 50 years have you enjoyed a good time in the University Centre at the U of G? If not let's start now! Join us in Brass Taps for a rockin' good time and in support of a rockin' good cause on Thursday December 5 Doors open at 7 pm Band starts at 8 pm *Ticket sales will go toward the United Way The Liverpool 4 are a Beatles tribute band through the eras, complete with costume changes!!

Join us in Celebration of our 2024 United Way Campaign! We will announce campaign department winners, review campaign successes, and appreciate YOU and your efforts as United Way Campaign Volunteers. Doors open and food will be served at 12:00pm. Presentations and activities will formally start at 12:35pm. RSVP by December 2nd!

Interested in a fun time while also giving back to your community? Join us for a Disney Trivia Night on November 25 at 5:30 PM at The Lookout: Rooftop Patio and Graduate Lounge! Test your knowledge of iconic songs and characters from your favorite Disney classics.  Bring your friends and join others for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition. A fun prize will be given to the winner! Purchase Tickets Here

Join us over lunch in celebration of our 2024 United Way Campaign! We will announce campaign department winners, review campaign successes, and appreciate YOU and your efforts as United Way Campaign Volunteers. To attend, please RSVP here: U of G's 2024 UW Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Entry includes complimentary lunch Where: Peter Clark Hall When: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30p.m.

 Sam Kosakowski, Alumni Advancement Manager, Head Coach of Men’s Lacrosse, and all round excellent supporter of good causes and Gryphon Athletics, is shaving his head for United Way!