Upcoming Events

This fall, take your break and join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk through the beautiful arboretum. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed.  Tour Guide Chris Earley is the Arboretum's Interpretive Biologist and Education Coordinator. Helping visitors to understand The arboretum is his goal. Chris grew up in Strathroy, Ontario, and was always known as that nature kid. He has worked as a nature interpreter at the Bruce Peninsula National Park and led tours all over the world...

Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the sixth annual U of G Campus Mile! This year, we will be hosting the event in-person on Johsnton Green and Parking Services has generously donated an Annual Red Parking Pass that one lucky participant of the Campus Mile will win! Meet us at the Portico to walk, run or roll one mile. This is a chance for you to engage in physical activity, connect with colleagues, take in the sights and sounds around you, and enhance your mood. After your mile,...

Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide CBT strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register through qualtrics Questions? Email wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca...

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees. The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and...

Workplaces are playing a greater role in promoting positive mental health among employees. The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to address mental health in the workplace. Participants will learn how to: Recognize the impact of stigma and discuss how to reduce it and other barriers within the workplace. Notice changes in their mental health and have conversations with colleagues, family, and friends. Identify and use available...

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps between 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. (Thursday night to Friday morning shift) for a beverage and enjoy some sandwiches and wraps! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G night shift employees. Please register to help us with estimating the numbers for the event. We look forward to seeing you there! For employees who do not work the night shift, visit the...

Planning to retire can be a source of both excitement and anxiety. Whatever the emotional response, retirement marks a transition to a new life stage and lifestyle in which daily routines, identity, and roles all change. This session will introduce participants to the emotional effects of retirement. Participants will get an opportunity to reflect on what their ideal retirement looks like and what they can do to make it happen. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register through qualtrics...

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! ...

"Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress" is a guide for staff and faculty to equip themselves with the skills to be able to recognize signs of distress, respond, and refer to appropriate resources. This training is intended to accompany the guide to support staff and faculty in gaining confidence and equipping themselves with the skills necessary to support their colleagues who are experiencing distress.  This...