Past Events

The Ultimate Burger Battle has arrived at U of G!  From November 10th to November 21st, campus dining locations will go head-to-head, each serving up their own signature burger creation in the quest for the Ultimate Burger Title. Competing Locations: Craft Kitchen Royal City Grille LA Grill 100 Mile Grille Mountain Grill

Get ready to play, win, and give back! Starting Monday, November 3rd, join in on the fun with our COA United Way Bingo, where every card sold helps support our community through the United Way campaign. How it Works: Cards: 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 Start Date: Monday, November 3rd, 2025 Daily Draws: Numbers will be drawn every morning around 9:30 a.m. and sent to your inbox

Join us for a creative and relaxing lunchtime event in support of United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin! Attendees will have the chance to decorate jars and frames, fill them with colourful seeds, and learn more about United Way’s impact in our community. There will also be a friendly competitionfor the best-decorated jars and frames, with a small prize for the winner! Plus, you’ll get to see live bean plants up close and learn how they grow and harvest.

Join the School of Continuing Studies for a fun and festive internal Halloween Social on Tuesday, October 29 at 9:30 a.m. in Johnston Hall, Room 154C. Connect with colleagues, listen to an impact speaker and get into the Halloween spirit!   More details to be provided soon!

Join Athletics for a Pilates Reformer Class for United Way! The Pilates Reformer is a system of springs and pulleys that creates resistance. Users can perform a wide range of exercises by using their body weight and the springs for resistance through different types of motion and in all positions (supine, prone, side lying, seated and standing). Come and try a class for a special low price with all proceeds going to the United Way. Athletics offers classes each semester and you can find more information here: https://fitandrec.gryphons.ca/.

Every Wednesday from October 1st to December 3rd is Donation Day on campus! When you stop by any campus dining location, you can add a donation to your food purchase or round up your bill - right at checkout with the Hospitality Services Point-of-Sale (POS) system.

Join us for a spooky guided tour through campus in support of the United Way! Tickets are $20 with 50% of sales donated. Tours meet in Alumni Plaza outside War Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.  Tickets are available at: U of G Campus Ghost Walking Tour. Available Dates:

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. 

Get your tickets for the U of G's 50/50 Raffle for United Way! Open to all faculty, staff, students, and retirees: https://trellis.org/university-of-guelphs-2025-united-way-5050  Proceeds from the U of G's 50/50 help to improve lives and build community. Every dollar counts and every donation adds up over the course of the year. When combined with donations from all across our community, United Way can provide millions of dollars to create lasting positive change on pressing social issues.