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Week of September 20, 2026

Gratitude in the Workplace

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.

U of G on Tour: Behind the Scenes Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre

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.

Relaxation, NSDR, & Stress Management Skills $

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.

U of G on Tour: Behind the Scenes at the Guelph Food Innovation Centre

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.

Ambiguous Grief

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: