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Week of October 19, 2025

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

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!

Navigating the Menopausal Journey with Positive Psychology

80% of women between the ages of 35 to 60+ navigating the menopause journey have moderate to severe symptoms due to fluctuating hormone levels. During the perimenopause to menopause years, 40% of women are at risk or will leave the workforce due to these symptoms. This program is designed to provide foundational strategies to support women during this phase of life.

Chocolate Tasting

Learn how chocolate is made and explore a variety of different textures with U of G's own Fernanda Peyronel (Svaikauskas), a Senior Technical Associate in the Food Science Department. We encourage you to eat lunch beforehand. The session will start promptly at 12 pm, so please account for travel time. Facilitator Fernanda Peyronel (Svaikauskas), Senior Technical Associate, Department of Food Science

Reducing Stress in the Workplace for Leaders

Stress is one of the biggest problems individuals face in the workplace today and leads to reduced productivity and increased absenteeism. This three-hour workshop will provide managers with an understanding of how stress affects productivity, and how to identify and help stressed employees. This workshop will also provide participants with tools to manage their own stress. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health Registration Register through Qualtrics!