Past Events

Hey Gryphons!   On Friday, March 6th at 9:00 am we are inviting you to participate in our annual Women's Day 5K in an effort to raise awareness against sexual violence and promote women's empowerment.Participants will be wearing a bib that says “I am here because _” to provide their own reason for joining the event.   Feel free to go at your own pace, walk or run!  

Please help us celebrate International Women's Day by joining faculty and staff members for breakfast on March 6. All allies are welcome. Welcoming remarks at 9 a.m. RSVP online. Hosted by the GenEQ Advisory Group

Join Elder Jan Sherman as she discusses the 'The Sacredness of Women'. In support of International Women's Day, Jan will discuss relevant topics around the sacredness of women through the sharing of traditional Anishnaabe Teachings. Everyone welcome! Hosted by the Aboriginal Resource Centre 

This is the fourth session in a four part program. Register for the first session to be eligible for this session.

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.

After looking at numerous research studies, the U.S. Headache Consortium (which includes 7 medical societies) has given relaxation therapy, cognitive stress management approaches, and specific biofeedback treatments a Grade A efficacy rating in treating migraine headaches! This 4 session group program meets once a week, providing an introduction to current information on the proven, drug-free strategies most helpful in decreasing, better understanding, and managing stress-related tension headaches and migraine headaches.

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. 

Join University of Guelph Associate  Dr. Sean Lyons as he provides insight into inter-generational differences in communication, and how these dynamics impact today’s workplace.  How do different generations communicate differently? Strategies in working with colleagues across generations Register here.

Worry is like a rocking chair. It rocks and rocks and gets us nowhere." So why do we do it? What perpetuates and even escalates this habit? Do you even worry about how much you worry? How much is too much? Is it possible to worry yourself sick? How do we prevent it from running our life? Or giving us anxiety?

Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body.  Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.