This 2 day training takes place on 9:00 am-4:30 pm September 16, 2026 and 9:00 am-4:30 pm September 23, 2026.
Do you sometimes worry you wouldn’t know what to say or do if a colleague, student, friend, or family member were in mental distress or crisis? Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, the two-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification course is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond supportively.
Thursday, September 17th, 2026 12:05 PM to 12:50 PM
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.
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Over the past two decades, the field of positive psychology has expanded rapidly, and one of the most discussed areas has been gratitude. We know that people who practice gratitude lead healthier lives both physically and emotionally. We also know that gratitude has a positive impact on both the workforce and workplace. Expressing and receiving gratitude at work directly and indirectly contributes to a culture of cooperative, motivated, and effective employees who give back and feel supported, appreciated, and recognized.
The University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre is a leader in apiculture, research, and education. Honey bees play a key role in agricultural productivity and ecosystem sustainability by providing pollination services to crops and wild plants. Our mandate is to help honey bees continue this vital work.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This 12-session program begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLearn powerful, drug free strategies that deeply restore mind/body, calm anxiety, and enhance performance…
This skills training program coaches you in a variety of research-based mind/body techniques for unwinding and generating ‘non-sleep deep rest’/NSDR (20 minutes), along with effective, brief self-regulation techniques (6 to 30 seconds) for coping well through the midst of challenging situations.
Thursday, September 24th, 2026 12:10 PM to 12:40 PM
Join Nataly Lopez, Manager of the Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC), for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Centre and learn about the work happening to support food innovation and commercialization. Discover how the GFIC partners with industry, researchers, and entrepreneurs to bring new products to market. During the tour, you'll learn about the Centre's capabilities, explore our dairy pilot plant, and discover how ice cream and frozen desserts are developed and manufactured at pilot scale.
Grief isn't always tied to a clear or tangible loss. It can arise from situations that are difficult to define—such as grieving for someone who is still alive, the end of a relationship, or the loss of meaningful connection. These experiences can be confusing and are often overlooked or misunderstood.
In this session, you will:
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!