Past Events

Gryphon Football are running a “pink wall” event at the UC to raise donations for breast cancer.  For a donation, you can write on a breast cancer sticker and put it up on the wall. Also, for a minimum $10 donation you can receive a pair of pink mittens.  Football Advancement will match donations for the pink wall, mitts and hoodies up to $2500.

Do you miss the good old days on the playground? We have the solution for you, Recess League runs weekly with a random sport picked each time inspired by school yard games. Recess League is a great way to have a mental wellness break in the middle of the work or school day! Examples of sports that are played in Recess League are 3-on-3 Basketball, Kickball, Nerf, Ultimate Frisbee, Scooter Dodge-ball, and so many more! There is no previous experience required. 

Back by popular demand! Join a U of G sous chef and a baker at Creelman Hall for an exclusive tour of the food processing room and the bakeshop.

The smoke-free peer support group has been cancelled moving forward due to lack of participation in the first 3 sessions. For a list of local smoking-cessation resources, visit: https://www.uoguelph.ca/smokefree/.  For more information, email smokefree@uoguelph.ca.

Given the difficulty post-secondary students face accessing timely, affordable, and stigma-free professional care, how are university students with mental health experience managing their health and wellbeing? Loa Gordan will share her graduate research on how students are increasingly seeking self-care as a form of wellness and what the implications of this trend are. 

Watch a video testimonial from former Personal Leadership at Work participants athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK0nI9st3TQ.

Gryphon Football are running a “pink wall” event at the UC to raise donations for breast cancer.  For a donation, you can write on a breast cancer sticker and put it up on the wall. Also, for a minimum $10 donation you can receive a pair of pink mittens.  Football Advancement will match donations for the pink wall, mitts and hoodies up to $2500.

You don't have to have a healthy budget to eat healthy! The founder of Goodness Me! will share tips and tricks for meal planning and budgeting in this free workshop. Read the full description and register on the Goodness Me! website: https://education.goodnessme.ca/event/5695

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. 

Taking regular breaks during your work shift can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the OVC Cafeteria at 1:00 a.m. for a free medium hot beverage. Bring along your colleagues.  All night-shift employees are welcome!