Past Events

Come learn about beautiful and unique spaces on campus that you may never have seen before in this 30 minute walking tour.  Find the snack stops along the walk! The tour departs at 12:10 sharp. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. View the walking map and description here: https://www.pr.uoguelph.ca/walk-wellness-tour-guide 

Learn how to work effectively with team members and your team leader to contribute your best. Learn more now! Brought to you by HR Learning and Development.

Come cheer on the Gryphons.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  Breast cancer survivors will be honoured during the coin toss. The first 1000 fans will receive a pink Gryphon scarf and a pink thunderstick. Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for non U of G students.

Members of Joint Health and Safety Committees or Health and Safety Representatives will learn about their roles and power under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Discussion will provide insights into the structure of JHSCs at the University of Guelph and locations of H&S Reps at U of G research stations. All interested staff are welcome to attend, especially those currently involved as members of Joint Health and Safety Learn more now!

Join your colleagues in a hi-low, floor based cardio workout. When you show-up at Athletics, front-desk staff will direct you to change rooms and the location of the class.   To attend this class, you must be a staff or faculty member of the University of Guelph.  You do not have to be a member of the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre. Brought to you by Athletics.

Leave for Change allows staff and faculty to volunteer their talents, skills, and experience to build capacity in another country.  Learn from past program participants about their experiences in a one hour, interactive, panel session. Presenters include:

Learn what it takes to adapt well over time to difficult situations and stressful conditions.  Develop the skills to be more able to adapt anad cope in ways which help you manage adversity, let go, and move forward. Learn more now! Brought to you by HR Learning and Development.

Maureen McKenna will draw on her year 20+ years of experience in organizational effectiveness to lead an engaging session for leaders on how to create a healthy work climate that can generate positive energy that powers actions.  She will highlight the importance of examining our behaviours and conversations at work to enhance work climate, and provide a practical tool that has the potential to make a positive difference.   Refreshments will be provided.

Learn about common strategies and tools you can consider when planning your income in retirement.  Partners/spouses are welcome to attend. A pizza lunch is provided. Learn more now! Brought to you by the Royal Bank of Canada and Learning and Development.

The Pilates method focuses on core strengthening, breath, and alignment.  This well-known exercise technique helps participants gain awareness of body alignment while strengthening key core and pelvis muscles to support posture and heatlhy spinal movement.   Exercises will be modified for any known injuries. Please note that the class begins at 12:10 p.m. and ends at 12:50 p.m. When you show-up at Athletics, front-desk staff will direct you to change rooms and the location of the class.