Monthly Calendar

Primary tabs

Secondary tabs

September 2025

U of G on Tour: Get to know your campus Athletics & Recreation Facilities! - September

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment are available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!

U of G on Tour: Trial Gardens

Join Rodger Tschanz, Greenhouse Technician, Trial Garden Manager and sessional lecturer for a tour of the Trial Gardens, located at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, 364 College Ave. E. You will have the opportunity to see the growth performance and learn about newly released and soon to be released annuals and perennials from breeders for the Ontario marketplace.  Vote on your favourites! The tour will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Registration Register through Qualtrics!

Understanding and Preventing Burnout

For many individuals these days, work demands have increased and ongoing global, local and personal stressors and impacts feel constant. These heightened levels of stress and uncertainty can begin to take a toll on one’s mental health, and in some cases, lead to burnout. This one hour webinar will help participants increase their understanding of burnout, recognize personal and workplace risk factors, and provide self-care and resiliency strategies to mitigate the impact on themselves, others and the workplace. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health

Learn about Physical Activity on Campus: Q&A with Athletics & Recreation - September

Join Jen O'Neill, Athletic & Recreation's Manager of Fitness, Recreation & Client Services to learn more about what is available at U of G to support your physical activity. This session will start with a brief overview of what is available to staff and faculty to support their physical activity, followed by a Q&A to answer any questions you might have about Athletics & Recreation's offerings, memberships, facilities, and more. 

Empathy

Empathy is a key part of emotional intelligence and people who practice empathy tend to be happier and attract friends more easily. In the workplace, empathy leads to more engaged employees, encourages innovation and increases cooperation. Research singles out empathy as a force for productivity, life-work integration and positive work experiences. Empathy is also a skill that can be developed. In this session, participants will learn what empathy is and how to effectively practice empathy in the workplace, along with how to set healthy boundaries and practice self-care.

U of G on Tour: Guided Arboretum Walk

Join us for an hour-long interpretive nature walk through the beautiful arboretum led by Christa Wise, The Arb's Interpretive Naturalist. Please remember to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water bottle as needed. Registration Register through Qualtrics! Max 20 people.

Mental Health First Aid - September 2025

Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, this 1-day certification course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance-related, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders. Course Objectives Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Course participants will learn how to: