Upcoming Events

Did you know a high-voice user speaks at least 4 hours a day? In our job, at home, and while we speak throughout our day, it is easy to be a medium (2-4 hours) or high (4-6 hours) voice user. Especially if we are in a job role that requires teaching, facilitating, and frequent speaking in meetings throughout the day. Yet we do not think about the health of our vocal cords. Even something such as wearing a mask or having reduced lung capacity can impact our voice.  In this session about vocal hygiene we will learn about:  What our  vocal cords do...

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join the Your Campus Athletics & Recreation Series to discover how Athletics & Recreation can contribute to your wellness. The final class in this three-part series is Barre Burn! This effective workout is a balance of muscle sculpting, cardio training, core conditioning & stretching. You will be guided through a series of low-impact, high intensity movements designed to improve your...

Help us support our U of G students' during Women's History Month by donating menstrual hygiene products as we work towards ending period poverty and ending the stigma around menstruation.  Menstrual Hygiene Items that can be donated: All donations will go to the Guelph Student Food Bank to support our own U of G students. Please ensure that all donated items are unopened and new. We will be accepting the following items: Tampons Pads Menstrual Cups Enter to win a prize! For each item, you donate you will be...

Delve into the relationship between diet and gut microbiome diversity. With the overwhelming number of media published surrounding this topic, it may be difficult to navigate through all of the misinformation and marketing ploys. We will be touching on the following topics of prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods, and fiber-rich foods, as well as conducting a hands-on fermentation activity where we will be making Kimchi!  Join us as we  Explore what gut microbiomes are  Understand the role gut microbiomes play in your health,   Learn dietary...

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience! ...

This workshop is hosted by U of G Women, Work, and Wellness. Emmanuelle Arnaud will recap the presentation from January to continue the conversation on how to support your career goals and shift the conversation at the U of G to level the playing field. Session: Noon - 1:00 pm. The room will be available from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm to allow for socializing. The “No Club” walks you through how to change your workload, empowering women to make savvy decisions about the work they take on. The authors also illuminate how organizations can...

Event Details: Chair Yoga is the way to ​go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat- challenge yourself with Chair yoga.  Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a gentle form of yoga that involves breath-work, meditation, and gentle stretches; all of which release stress and tension from both body and mind. This form of yoga helps those who are aging or have disabilities but is also used in office settings to...

Make 2023 your year to become a Better ‘U’. Join other Faculty and Staff and begin Occupational Health and Wellness’ FREE 12-week Learn-to-Run 5K program. To join the Learn-to-Run 5K program, you must attend this information and registration session hosted by Occupational Health and Wellness as you will learn the necessary information about the program. Register now!  Who is this for?  All U of G faculty and staff regardless of running experience! Beginners are...

Join U of G on Tour for an exclusive tour of the Guelph Turf Grass Institute, G.M. Frost Centre and research grounds. Meet up is at 12:00 pm and the Outdoor Tour will be from 12:30-1:00 pm. Feel free to bring a snack or brown bag lunch as you learn about the research that applies to your backyard, local soccer field, golf course, cemetery, and park! The Guelph Turfgrass Institute has moved to a new location, so we invite you to tour the facility and take a walk outside on the research plots. Please dress for the weather. No high heels. Closed-toed shoes required. About our...

About the event Join us as we celebrate Earth month by helping us clean-up the litter in the Arboretum and enjoy the beautiful weather that Spring brings! Bring a colleague or even your whole team. Individuals will be put in pairs or groups of three as we clean the Arboretum.  Gloves, pickers, and garbage bags will be provided. Volunteers are invited to join us for lunch after from 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided, but is optional for volunteers.  Register now!  ...