Free Drop-In Recreational Skating
Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Skating is a great way to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness @ Work. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Need your skates sharpened?
Wellness Friday: A journey to wellness one step at a time
Many of us use the beginning of a new year to renew our commitment to living a healthier lifestyle, but how often are these resolutions kept? This session will examine what wellness means and provides simple steps to help participants set their own health goals and keep them on track for achieving their personal definitions
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: Rosalea Monacella – Harvard University
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture entitled "Matters of Ground," by Dr. Rosalea Monacella, a Design Critic in Landscape Architecture at Harvard University, Graduate School of Design. Rosalea is also a registered Landscape Architect and has undertaken research on a number of cities around the
Better Sleep Program
Learn how to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, decrease insomnia, and get more energy from sleep by using the proven, drug-free strategies recommended by sleep specialists. Go at your own pace through each lesson in this special online, on-demand, 5-session sleep skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High
Open Scholarship Brown Bag Series: Creating and Using ORCID iDs
In this first brown bag, you will learn what ORCID iDs are and how to use your ORCID iD to improve your research workflow. You’ll also have time to set one up in the session (it takes under 5 minutes!). Specifically, this brown bag will cover: Setting up an ORCID iD Benefits of ORCID and
Skills for Research Impact Series: Clear Language Writing
Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define what clear language communication is Recall why clear language communication is important in Knowledge Mobilization Explain the importance of
Relaxation & Stress Management Skills
Learn how to relax tight muscles, calm anxiety, settle a busy a brain, and have more energy. Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. A smorgasbord of practical techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of class to begin developing lifetime skills. The continuity of this 12-session program can
Research Connections
Research Connections is an interdisciplinary social and professional networking event bringing together undergraduate students, graduate students, student representatives, faculty, and staff from across the research campus community. It is an
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements,
The Caring North: Fostering Care and Wellbeing in Northern Communities
What does a caring community look like? What are the unique care and wellbeing preferences and needs of northern, Inuit, and First Nations women and girls? And what are northern,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements,
Winter Birdwatching at The Arboretum
It may seem cold and dark, but winter can be an incredible time for birdwatching! Join us for a winter stroll through The Arboretum in search of our toughest birds,
U of G on Tour: Get to know your Athletics and Recreation Facilities!
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
Virtual Gardening Fundamentals
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaGarden Fundamentals will focus on ornamental gardens including trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and grasses. You will gain a good understanding of how these plants grow and their relationship with the
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Certification
This advanced level certification is designed to give a more comprehensive coverage of the wines of the world. Students will benefit from in-depth high-quality tastings and detailed understanding of grape
Drop-In Blood Pressure Clinic
High blood pressure can increase your risk for serious health problems including stroke, heart disease, and heart attacks. As faculty and staff, you can take an easy step to improve
Virtual (Zoom) Wildlife Garden Design Course
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
Skills for Research Impact Series: Community Engagement
Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work? By
Social Reproduction and One Health on the Farm: Feeding the World as if People Mattered
Hear from anthropologist, instructor and award winning science writer Dr. Andrew Flach. Dr, Flach is a renowned professor at Purdue University and will join the One Health Institute, Guelph Institute
Equity Essentials: Call it Out? Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions
This workshop session will identify the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and discuss strategies for responding effectively. Gain a broader awareness of how oppression affects the lived experience