Past Events

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. Please bring a pen and notebook with you to this workshop. Come prepared for in class training. This program is for all front line staff members dealing with staff, students, visitors.

Learn to run 5km!  Make 2019 your year to become a Better ‘U’. Join other Faculty and Staff and begin Occupational Health and Wellness’ FREE 12-week Learn-to-Run 5K program. TO REGISTER: Contact Kelly McEwen at x52647 or kellymce@uoguelph.ca. Register by April 26 Learn more in the attached poster.

Back by popular demand!  If you've already done this workshop, please allow new participants to register and participate in this session.  Much of our lives are dominated by the spoken and written word, which requires us to articulate what we think, feel, and believe. By allowing ourselves to express through the visual language of art (which simply requires a willingness to be open and playful), we can learn more about ourselves, care for our thoughts, emotions, and overall wellness in a creative, renewing way.

Come pop by the CSA Bike Centre to learn some tips and tricks to get your bike ready for the Spring.  This service offers access to the tools, parts, and training necessary for bicycle maintenance, along with a team of volunteers that are available to assist users and facilitate learning. Workshops are hosted by experienced technicians who educate and create awareness about bicycle maintenance and safety and address bicycle-related oppression issues. Spend as long as you like tuning up your bike and ask questions you have to the CSA volunteers. 

Learn all the tips and tricks with Office 365 to organize your files. Is your Shared One Drive making you feel anxious with all the files? Learn how Microsoft Teams can help you organize your shared files and create a better way to track shared files and projects. Bring your lunch and come learn! Please register here in advance if possible. 

The labyrinth is available for those already familiar with labyrinth walking.

Come learn the practice of walking the labyrinth for meditation, prayer, or contemplation.   Following the workshop, the labyrinth will be open to all campus community members to enjoy from 12:30-1:30pm.

Learn to run 5km!  Make 2019 your year to become a Better ‘U’. Join other Faculty and Staff and begin Occupational Health and Wellness’ FREE 12-week Learn-to-Run 5K program. TO REGISTER: Contact Kelly McEwen at x52647 or kellymce@uoguelph.ca Register by April 26. See attached poster for further details.

You have been introduced to the new GOAL 2.0 performance success framework. You know about and are utilizing the core practices – CONNECT, ADAPT and ALIGN. You are being thoughtful about your conversations and how to ensure they are Quality Conversations…and, now you have questions and a desire to learn more! Well, this Master Class is for you.

It can be difficult, or near impossible, to forgive someone who has hurt or wronged us. Holding on to these resentments can have negative effects on our health, our well-being, and our ability to experience joy and happiness. This session will explore what it means to forgive, how to move from a place of anger to a place of peace, and how this process can free us from our past hurts. Facilitator: Homewood Health