Past Events

Explore the north side of the College Arboretum lands and discover the horticultural facilities, conservation work and tree health practices that support the Arboretum’s living collections. Join the University of Guelph Arboretum Manager of Horticulture for a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into caring for a living collection and managing a landscape dedicated to conservation, research and education.

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 strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register through Qualtrics!

Staff and faculty are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the annual U of G Campus Mile! This year, we will be hosting the event in-person on Johnston Green and Parking Services has generously donated an Annual Red Parking Pass that one lucky participant of the Campus Mile will win!

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 are 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!

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:

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.

This 3-session program begins Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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.

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.

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.