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Week of October 27, 2024

University of Guelph's 2024 United Way 50/50

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Get your tickets for the UoG 50/50 Raffle for United Way here! Open to all faculty, staff, students, and retirees.  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.

Halloween Candy Grams

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Order your Halloween Candy Grams TODAY! What are Halloween Candy Grams? Halloween Candy Grams are customized candy grams with pre-written notes of appreciation and a piece of Halloween candy that you can send to your colleagues, your friends. Halloween Candy Grams are $3 each. You have until October 21st to submit your Halloween Candy Gram order (attached). Halloween Candy Grams can be picked up, or delivered, on Tuesday, October 31 between 8:30a-4p in Biomedical Sciences, OVC, Room 2633

U of G Campus Ghost Walking Tour

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Ever get the feeling like the U of G campus is haunted? Join Ghost Walk of Guelph and find out!  Physical Resources presents U of G Campus Walking Tours for 3 nights only. Tours will begin at Alumni Plaza outside War Memorial Hall at 7:00 or at 8:30. Dates available: Thursday, October 17 Thursday, October 24 Tuesday, October 29  

Office of Registrarial Services Gift Card Survivor

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Looking for a fun way to win gift cards while supporting a great cause? Join the Office of Registrarial Services Gift Card Survivor at the University of Guelph! Open to UofG staff and faculty, the game kicks off on November 1 with daily draws to see who gets eliminated until only 3 winners remain. Entry is $20, and you can boost your chances by purchasing up to two “immunities” for $5 each, which put your name back in the draw if you get picked. The top 3 players will win gift cards of their choice—$100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd.

U of G Athletics Presents United Way Weekend  

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Join us on October 25th to October 27th where $1 from every ticket sold will go to United Way. There are a variety of sports to watch and chose from!  Tickets can be purchased here.

Trick or Trivia

Join us for lunch and a spook-tacular Halloween Trivia on October 31, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Peter Clark Hall! Grab your $15 ticket and don't forget to dress up as there will be a prize for the best costume!  Tickets are on sale now until October 24th: https://trellis.org/university-of-guelph-trick-or-trivia-2024! You can purchase both single tickets and a whole table for ten.    

United Way Halloween Coffee Break Social

Please join us for our annual United Way Halloween Coffee Break Social taking place on Thursday, October 31st from 2 to 3 p.m.  Our event will be held in Johnston Hall, Room 154C. We will be joined by special guests Cindy McMann, from Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, and Grace Manarang, Relationship Manager, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.

Novemburger

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For the whole month of November, three locations - UC Chef's Hall, Creelman Hall & Craft Kitchen - will be battling it out to see who has the best burger on campus, all in support of United Way! Swipe through to learn more about how it works and to Meet the Burgers! $2.00 from every burger sold will be donated to @uofgunitedway

Hospitality Services Silent Auction for United Way

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Support your community while bidding on some incredible items in this Charity Silent Auction! The Auction is running from November 4th - December 13th. 100% of the proceeds go to the U of G United Way Campaign which directly support those in need within our community! Check out bidding items here!

United We Wood: A Fundraiser For The United Way

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Support a great cause while bringing home unique, handcrafted items! This silent auction features 3 of each: Cutting Boards: Three beautifully crafted boards in different sizes ($45 starting price). Hand-Carved Coffee Scoops: ($20 starting price). Animal-Shaped Puzzles: 3 different animal design puzzles ($25 starting price).