Past Events

Dr. Megan Walsh and Dr. Erica Carleton, two University of Saskatchewan researchers, are joining MindWell Founder and Chief Training Officer, Dr. Geoff Soloway to discuss how they are using mindfulness training to help women overcome stereotype threat, a major barrier that hinders them from joining and performing well in top leadership positions in organizations. They will discuss: The underrepresentation of women in top-tier leadership positions: The importance for society and organizations to understand and address this issue

The Blanket Exercise engages on an intellectual and emotional level to foster truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation through a participatory education methodology. The goal is to build understanding about our shared histories as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and Indigenous resistance.

Rec Skating is open for skaters of all ability levels. Lace up and skate along to some great music!   Rec Skates are NOT available to rent at the rink, so please bring your own. - Must provide your own skates - Wearing a CSA approved helmet is strongly encouraged Athletics is opening the rink up for free to all night shift employees. Note: This event is being hosted the evening of Wednesday March 11th/early morning of Thursday March 12th at 12:30am.

There are many benefits to moving your body at work!  For three Thursdays in March, Athletics is opening up the walking track to all employees for free. No membership required!  All participants must check-in with Client Services and sign an electronic waiver to access the walking track.   Please bring your clean, indoor walking / running shoes only.    Please adhere to the posted walking track guidelines. Stop by anytime on March 5, 12 and 19 to enjoy a walk on your lunch break or bring a colleague for a walking meeting.

Front line staff members are normally the first contact for clients and/or visitors. Learn how difficult situations can be dealt with effectively while maintaining a safe and secure environment. Participants will gain confidence and knowledge of safety and security within the work place.

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, leads 1 hour long walks every Wednesday year-round.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   Please check the Arboretum's Facebook and Instagram page for a notice if the weekly walk is cancelled due to weather.  For further information contact Sally at scheun06@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363. 

All faculty and staff are invited to join a keynote session by Dr. Marta McCarthy called "Wellness for Musicians in Six Songs."  The 6 songs is a reference to Daniel Levitan’s book on the musical brain called The World in Six Songs.  Although this talk does concern primarily musicians, Marta's premise includes the idea that all humans possess a musical brain, which has contributed to civilization; the musical brain requires nourishment via a flexible and compassionate spirit.  

Join with friends and colleagues across campus – and institutions across Ontario – in a 1Day Stand on March 11. On March 11:

What brings out your best at work? What supports your success? The GOAL 2.0 Training for Employees provides you with an opportunity to reflect on what you need to contribute your skills and efforts in a meaningful way and how to use GOAL 2.0 to engage in quality conversations with your manager to support your success.

SafeTALK is an alertness training that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. The SafeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness and help participants identify ways people invite help when they’re at risk. Program focus: