Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaJoin this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing.
Landcape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Works of West 8” by Adriaan Geuze
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled “The Works of West 8” by Adriaan Geuze. Adriaan is the Principal
Employees – Guided Winter Walk in the Arboretum
Join us on a guided walk while we support our physical well-being and our heart health with some low-intensity, steady-state cardio. Take your break and join us for an hour-long
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Event Planning and Facilitation
From small workshops to large conferences and online meetings, events are an essential part of the knowledge mobilizer’s toolbox. Join us to perfect your ability to organize, host and facilitate
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Growing Orchids
Common orchids are very easy to grow, but many people struggle with them. Robert has been growing orchids for over 30 years and will discuss all aspects of care including
Wellness Friday: Cholesterol – Eating to Reduce Your Risk
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and increases health risks for over a third of North Americans. Fortunately, high cholesterol is largely preventable and
Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaJoin this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing.
Employees – Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Stop by the UC Courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 11 a.m. for a free
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Composting for Gardeners – Introduction
An introduction to the composting process including the role of microbes, greens and browns, carbon to nitrogen ratios, moisture levels, the importance of temperature and a definition for finished compost.
Staff and Faculty: Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Celebrate February with some skating, hot beverages and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended but you must provide
Wellness@Work: Mindful Morning Moment
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaJoin this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing.
Gryphon Pizza Day
Join us for the 5th annual Gryphon Pizza Day in support of She's Got Game sponsored by Domino's Guelph. On Pizza Day, $4 from every large cheese or pepperoni pizza
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Wildlife Garden Design
Learn how to design a diverse garden space that attracts native wildlife species through key design elements, plant choices and maintenance needs. This course will draw from concepts found in The Arboretum’s Gosling Wildlife Gardens, while also offering insight on design features and plant species that have proven to be successful in our local Ontario
Unwind with Yoga and Tea
Learn the art of balance and relaxation by joining the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective for a mindful afternoon of yoga followed by free tea and snacks. No experience is required and everyone is welcome. If possible, please do not eat at least 2 hours before the event. Register for the event and
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Data Visualization
Help your audience understand the patterns and key insights hidden within your datasets by transforming them into meaningful and impactful visuals. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Understand what data visualization can accomplish and why it matters for knowledge mobilization Choose charts, figures and other visualizations appropriate for their data Identify and
2023 Marcel Ali Lecture in Aquatic Biology
The College of Biological Science is proud to host Prof. Holly A. Shiels (Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester) as the keynote speaker of the 2023 Marcel Ali Lecture in Aquatic Biology. From Oil Spills to Air Pollution: The Heartbreak of PAHs Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) derive from fossil fuels and enter
Black History Month 2023 Keynote: Intentional Intersectional Leadership with Payton Head
As a leader who represented thousands of diverse people from the U.S. and abroad, Payton Head had to find the unique balance between advocating for the well-being of the Black community while advocating for students of all different backgrounds. He discusses inclusive leadership strategies that focus on being intentionally intersectional in the representation of communities
Giving Games 2023 – Support Canadian Blood Services
University Centre 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIntroducing the Giving Games! This competition, running from Feb. 27 to March 24, is between Ontario universities to see which school can "give” the most. There are 3 ways to “give”: 1 point: booking an appointment to donate blood (130 Silvercreek Pkwy. N.) 1 point: joining the stem cell registry (in the University Centre during
The Art of Health Winter Workshop Series: Workshop #2
Come and learn about the exciting intersections between theatre and psychotherapy! Curiosity is encouraged. It is difficult for many to find words to express the healing qualities that theatrical processes can bring. You are invited to come to join drama therapist Cassandra Brennan in exploring this relationship as well as the ways drama therapy seeks