Upcoming Events

Join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health to explore self-esteem, self-confidence and self-efficacy, all important components of inner strength, as well as the benefits of practicing self-compassion. Participants will be introduced to a variety of theories and concepts around these topics, have the opportunity to complete self-assessments and learn strategies to help build a stronger sense of self. Registration Register through Qualtrics! Questions?...

Join AGG’s Curator of Contemporary Art, Erin Szikora, for a tour of the gallery's summer exhibitions. On the main floor, explore the monumental sculptures of Inuit artist Couzyn van Heuvelen, whose exhibition CAMP considers Inuit cultural sovereignty through the tools and technologies of living on the land. Upstairs, the group exhibition Windfall Light features contemporary artists and works from the AGG's collections to explore summer as a season of rest, renewal, and transformation. Registration ...

This 2 day training takes place on 9:00 am-4:30 pm September 16, 2026 and 9:00 am-4:30 pm September 23, 2026. Do you sometimes worry you wouldn’t know what to say or do if a colleague, student, friend, or family member were in mental distress or crisis? Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, the two-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification course is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond supportively.  MHFA has been updated to follow a similar certification model...

Join Rodger Tschanz, Greenhouse Technician, Trial Garden Manager and sessional lecturer for a tour of the Trial Gardens, located at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, 364 College Ave. E. You will have the opportunity to see the growth performance and learn about newly released and soon to be released annuals and perennials from breeders for the Ontario marketplace.  Vote on your favourites! The tour will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Registration Register through Qualtrics! ...

Over the past two decades, the field of positive psychology has expanded rapidly, and one of the most discussed areas has been gratitude. We know that people who practice gratitude lead healthier lives both physically and emotionally. We also know that gratitude has a positive impact on both the workforce and workplace. Expressing and receiving gratitude at work directly and indirectly contributes to a culture of cooperative, motivated, and effective employees who give back and feel supported, appreciated, and recognized. The research on workplace gratitude goes deeper than a simple thank...

The University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre is a leader in apiculture, research, and education. Honey bees play a key role in agricultural productivity and ecosystem sustainability by providing pollination services to crops and wild plants. Our mandate is to help honey bees continue this vital work. The group will experience a 60 minute tour of the facilities at the HBRC. At the start of the tour, participants will gather in the new Discovery Area classroom. Tour participants will then recieve a tour of the new HBRC facility, including access to view behind-the-scenes areas...

This 12-session program begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLearn powerful, drug free strategies that deeply restore mind/body, calm anxiety, and enhance performance… This skills training program coaches you in a variety of research-based mind/body techniques for unwinding and generating ‘non-sleep deep rest’/NSDR (20 minutes), along with effective, brief self-regulation techniques (6 to 30 seconds) for coping well through the midst of challenging situations. Practical techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of each session to...

This 3-session program begins Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM If you often procrastinate when you’re anxious (or when the task increases anxiety), and if in turn the procrastination makes you feel more pressured and anxious, you’re getting caught in the anxiety-procrastination cycle. Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response. We'll tackle the "complicated failure of self-regulation" in this cycle by learning tips, integrating research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene...

Join Nataly Lopez, Manager of the Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC), for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Centre and learn about the work happening to support food innovation and commercialization. Discover how the GFIC partners with industry, researchers, and entrepreneurs to bring new products to market. During the tour, you'll learn about the Centre's capabilities, explore our dairy pilot plant, and discover how ice cream and frozen desserts are developed and manufactured at pilot scale. You'll also gain insight into the science, technology, and innovation that support food...

Grief isn't always tied to a clear or tangible loss. It can arise from situations that are difficult to define—such as grieving for someone who is still alive, the end of a relationship, or the loss of meaningful connection. These experiences can be confusing and are often overlooked or misunderstood. In this session, you will: Develop an understanding of different types of ambiguous loss Learn to identify ambiguous grief within your own life experiences Recognize and validate less visible or undefined losses that may affect well-being and...