Landscape Architecture Climate Action Symposium
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a Climate Action Symposium featuring three guest panel members including Brigitte Shim, University of Toronto; Jane Welsh, Project Manager for the City of Toronto; and Laura Solano, Partner/Principal of Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc.
Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide CBT strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register through Qualtrics! Questions? Email wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca
Take Your Break: Free Hot Beverage for All Employees
Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by Brass Taps or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees. The
The Working Mind Course For People Managers
Workplaces are playing a greater role in promoting positive mental health among employees. The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to address mental health in the workplace. Participants will learn how to: -Recognize the impact of stigma and discuss
Deep Dish Dialogues explores Indigenous food education
On October 12, Deep Dish Dialogues will be exploring ways to learn about Indigenous food and culture through food. Ted Norris from Further Education Society of Alberta will be sharing details about the Cooks with Stones program. In addition, Red River Métis Chef Dean Herkert from Bistro on Notre Dame will be sharing how he
Vikas Swarup To Deliver Public Lecture at U of G on Global Citizenship
The University of Guelph’s Global Thought Leader in Residence Vikas Swarup will deliver a public lecture next week titled “Global Citizens in Uncertain Times.” All are welcome to attend. RSVP: provost@uoguelph.ca Swarup will discuss the imperative of global citizenship at a time when the world is more integrated but also more fragmented than ever before. His talk will
Wellness Friday: The Emotional Effects of Retirement
Planning to retire can be a source of both excitement and anxiety. Whatever the emotional response, retirement marks a transition to a new life stage and lifestyle in which daily routines, identity, and roles all change. This session will introduce participants to the emotional effects of retirement. Participants will get an opportunity to reflect on
Ms Meri Mak Fashion Show 2023
The Meri Mak Spring/Summer 2024 women’s capsule collection by Denise Mansur presents a sequence of realities – reflections, refractions, observations. For this runway show, Meri Mak invites attendees to reconsider the viewpoint that women need to conform to succeed in a corporate environment, to conceive an experience around the collection. Tickets are available on a
Get to know your campus Athletics & 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 on a tour of what programming/services and equipment is available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit
Future Thinkers Speaker Series feat. Dr. Lenore Newman
The Ontario Agricultural College invites you to this year’s Future Thinkers speaker series Monday, October 16th, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation led by our keynote speaker Dr. Lenore Newman titled ‘The auroch’s banshee wail: farming in an uncertain future.’ Humanity is locked into a race between rapidly worsening climate
Session: Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress
"Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress" is a guide for staff and faculty to equip themselves with the skills to be able to recognize signs of distress, respond, and refer to appropriate resources. This training is intended to accompany the guide to support staff and faculty in gaining confidence and equipping themselves with the
Capture Confidence: Mastering the Art of Professional Headshot Photography
In today's visually driven world, your professional image matters more than ever. Whether you're looking to enhance your photography skills or someone seeking to take outstanding headshots, this workshop is designed for you. Led by the Library Media Studio and the John F Wood Centre, this hands-on experience will delve into the art, techniques, and
Skills for Research Impact Series: Planning for Research Impact
Knowledge mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: -Define "knowledge mobilization" -Identify why knowledge mobilization is important -Identify best practices for knowledge mobilization -Summarize the steps involved in knowledge mobilization planning -Compare and contrast
Skills for Research Impact Series
Ontario, CanadaSkills for Research Impact is a workshop series, spanning the fall and winter semesters, for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Through sessions facilitated by impact experts, participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization (or knowledge translation and transfer)
Improvising Communities: A Retrospective Exhibition
Improvising Communities: A Retrospective Exhibition marks the celebration of a significant milestone in the emerging field of Critical Studies in Improvisation.
Capture Confidence: Mastering the Art of Professional Headshot Photography
In today's visually driven world, your professional image matters more than ever. Whether you're looking to enhance your photography skills or someone seeking to take outstanding headshots, this workshop is designed for you. Led by the Library Media Studio and the John F Wood Centre, this hands-on experience will delve into the art, techniques, and
One Health Seminar: Lived expertise and intervening on the expertise of resource extraction
The One Health Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Leah Levac, Department of Political Science, as the next speaker in our One Health Seminar Series. Leah will be speaking on "Lived expertise and intervening on the expertise of resource extraction" on Wednesday, October 18, 12:30, in Room 384 in the McLaughlin Library.
EDI Workshop Sessions: Human Rights & You
Join the Office of Diversity and Human Rights for an exciting new workshop and speaker series! The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Workshop Sessions will kick off on Oct. 19 with a compelling workshop that explores human rights at the University of Guelph. This first session, Human Rights and You is open to students, faculty,
Hopper Lecture 2023 – Theories of Water
Join us for the 30th Anniversary Hopper Lecture – Theories of Water! What does it mean to listen to water? What does it mean to believe in water? Guest speaker Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist will consider these questions and explore what it means to challenge systems of colonialism
Autumnal: A Creative Workshop Exploring Transformation and Change
The Autumn season brings the changing and falling of leaves, the gatherings of harvest, and a physical reminder of the passage of time. Within this process, there are moments of beautiful transformation, grief, harvest, letting go, and space for welcoming the new. Join us for this creative workshop where we will use art to explore