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The UofG Free Store is a student-led, office-supported waste prevention initiative that has successfully rehomed over 1500 items this year alone! This waste prevention program allows members of our campus community to give a second life to their unwanted items, which can then be picked up for free by others. Not only does this prevent usable items from ending up in a landfill, but it also provides a unique shopping experience for staff and students alike.

This Winter practice yoga weekly with the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective. 

Everyone is welcome! No Experience is Required. Note: Try not to eat at least an hour before your yoga practice.

Winter 2024 Weekly Yoga Classes

In-Person Class: Tuesday 12-1 PM (PCH, UC, Level 0, RM 001B (Wing B)) 

Online Classes

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This November, Wellness@Work and the GREAT at U of G Initiative challenge you to focus on being kind to yourself and others by completing our November Kindness Challenge. Kindness, the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate can help make our community stronger, more connected, and more resilient. 

When supporting animals used in research, it is common for staff to experience emotional distress, fatigue and burn-out due to compassionate caring. Compassion resilience is therefore extremely important to develop and foster by ensuring animal care and use staff feel valued and emotionally supported.

The Compassion Resilience Project is facilitated by the Compassion Resilience Committee (CRC), U of G members of the animal care & use community. 

Wellness@Work is coordinating many activities in September to support faculty and staff to build connection, community and familiarize themselves with the U of G campus. This includes a Photo Scavenger Hunt! There are 13 photos provided from locations across the U of G Guelph Campus. Familiarize yourself with our beautiful campus by grabbing a buddy, taking a walk, snap a photo, and enter to win 1 of 5 Hospitality gift cards. 

This Fall, practice yoga weekly with the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective. 

Everyone is welcome! No Experience is Required. Note: Try not to eat at least an hour before your yoga practice.

Fall 2023 Weekly Yoga Classes

In-Person Class: Tuesday 12-1 PM (PCH, UC, Level 0, RM 001B (Wing B)) 

Online Classes

On Saturday, August 26th at 1 pm, join the community to watch the Guelph Gryphons Football team play their first season home game against Toronto Varsity Blues. Enjoying activities and socializing with your colleagues can contribute to your wellness at work so why not arrange an outing with your colleagues! Staff and Faculty receive discounted tickets for this game. To purchase tickets for 50% off visit the link below and use Promo Code WW2023.

With summer just around the corner, it's time to prioritize your wellness, take advantage of our beautiful campus, and get outside to play! Starting June 1st, the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre is excited to offer staff and faculty the opportunity to borrow outdoor equipment for a fun-filled break during the workday. 

View the Be Well, Be Safe Week Calendar for 2023.