Past Events

This workshop will be an overview of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and strategies for self-care and managing stress at work. ​ Hosted by the Career Education Council. Register now!

Head to the University Centre Courtyard to support the Guelph Gryphons Football Team’s Breast Cancer Fundraising Initiative! Speak to the players and coaches and get pumped up for the game on Saturday! All donors can sign the Gryphon Football PINK WALL that will be displayed at the game on Saturday. All donations will be matched by Gryphon Football.

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.

U of G is made of a number of buildings of diverse architecture. The scavenger hunt is made up of pictures of 40 of the more than 150 buildings on campus for you to identify. Once you recognize the building in the picture, enter its name in the crossword puzzle. Open the activity to read further instructions about completing the crossword puzzle.  When you are finished the crossword puzzle, scan and submit it to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca or deliver in-person to Sarah Joosse in Human Resources, University Centre.

Many of us feel overwhelmed by competing work and family demands. This session helps participants identify their key work/life stressors, clarify their values and develop skills and strategies to effectively prioritize their time and energy.

The Mental Health First Aid Course is a 2 day course that provides participants the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague

Develop functional flexibility that will allow you to lift more and run further, while increasing mental awareness and focus.

A blood donor clinic will be held close to the Woodstock Research Station. Visit to sign-up for a time to donate: https://blood.ca/en.  Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.

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. Did you know U of G creates their own smoked roma tomato jam, zucchini relish, apple butter, pickles and more?!  The produce facility provides a hub for chefs to process fresh fruits and vegetables during harvest season to be used in the winter.  The bake shop allows our campus community to enjoy fresh hand-made baked goods with locally grown ingredients, Ontario dairy and fairtrade baking products.  

Join this interactive session to learn about the connection between our food habits and mental well-being. You will learn specific tips and tools that can be helpful in managing stress, anxiety, low energy, and difficulties with concentration and focus. Register now!