Past Events

A blood donor clinic will be held Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Centre, Peter Clark Hall. Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.

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 Program focus: MHFA teaches participants to recognized the symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial help and how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help.

Recess League is happening once again this semester! When: Thursdays 12-1pm, starting January 18th until exams Where: Mitchell Gym in the Athletics Centre Cost: $10 for the entire semester (what a deal!) Who: Any staff member or grad student can participate

SafeTALK is an alertness training that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. The SafeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness and help participants identify ways people invite help when they’re at risk. Program focus:

Back by popular demand!   Come learn about beautiful and unique spaces on campus that you may never have seen before on this walking tour.  The tour departs at 12:10pm sharp. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Get a sneak peak of the walking tour here: https://www.pr.uoguelph.ca/walk-wellness-tour-guide   

SafeTALK is an alertness training that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. The SafeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness and help participants identify ways people invite help when they’re at risk. Program focus:

As part of the Wellness@Work initiative, Athletics is offering FREE Staff Only classes for two weeks in January.  From January 15th-19th and January 22nd-26th, you're invited to participate in the following fitness classes from 12:10-12:50pm:  Mondays- Desk Jockey Yoga Tuesdays- TRX Hardcore  Thursdays- Body Blast 

Many of us use the beginning of a new year to renew our commitment to living a healthier lifestyle, but how often are these resolutions kept? This session examines what wellness means and provides simple steps to help participants set their own health goals and keep them on track for achieving their personal definitions of wellness. Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Come talk about the importance of budgeting, how to manage your credit, and what is the difference between good and bad credit. We’ll also talk about how you can reduce your debt, free up cash flow and help you achieve your goals sooner. Brought to you by Learning and Development, in partnership with the Royal Bank of Canada. Learn more now!

When stressors overwhelm us, effective techniques can help to bring us back to equilibrium. This session will explore all aspects of the stress response, focusing on practical tips and tools to bring us to optimal stress levels, thereby helping us to maximize our energy and performance. Contact  Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca  Register now!