Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
2023-06-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | OVC Café, Ontario, Canada
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey!
June 14, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the OVC Cafe
Next week, take your break, grab a refreshment, compliments of Wellness@Work, and complete the pulse survey if you haven’t already. Laptops and paper copies of the survey will be available. Share your thoughts as you sip on a beverage! The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them with free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.

The Wellness@Work Pulse Survey for 2023 is now open to all faculty and staff. Please share with us how you are feeling. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete as there are only five short questions. All responses are anonymous.
The Wellness@Work initiative supports whole-person well-being for faculty and staff at the University of Guelph. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on mental health, workplace safety, and work-life balance so that we can identify employee experience trends
The input you provide through this survey is incredibly valuable and will help shape programming, policies, strategic planning and procedures developed by Wellness@Work to support your wellbeing. Your feedback helps us improve and adapt.
The survey will close at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19.

On LGBTQ2IA+ Inclusion: In Conversation with Abigail Mitchell and Caleb Harwood
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
This Pride Month join the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences in amplifying and celebrating research on pressing issues facing LGBTQ2IA+ communities. Join us at the Lookout: Rooftop Patio and Graduate Lounge for a conversation with Caleb Harwood, University of Guelph’s Gender and Sexual Diversity Advisor, and Abigail Mitchell, Sociology PhD student as they discuss LGBTQ2IA+ inclusion in academia and beyond. As a college, we are committed to creating spaces that affirm our unique identities, foster inclusive excellence and working towards removing barriers to LGBTQ2IA+ inclusion so that we all can experience a true sense of belonging.
To help reduce food waste, please register in advance.

Take Your Break Event: Wellness@Work Pulse Survey
2023-06-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Ontario
Attend the Take Your Break event and Complete the Wellness@Work Pulse Survey!
Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the UC Courtyard
Next week, take your break, grab a refreshment, compliments of Wellness@Work, and complete the pulse survey if you haven’t already. Laptops and paper copies of the survey will be available. Share your thoughts as you sip on a beverage! The Take Your Break event is not just about recognizing our staff and faculty for all the amazing things they do by providing them with free drinks and snacks. It is also about making the space to engage in healthy work habits, step away from our workspaces to take a walk, and do it with our colleagues to support our mental and social well-being.

The Wellness@Work Pulse Survey for 2023 is now open to all faculty and staff. Please share with us how you are feeling. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete as there are only five short questions. All responses are anonymous.
The Wellness@Work initiative supports whole-person well-being for faculty and staff at the University of Guelph. This survey helps us understand your perspectives on mental health, workplace safety, and work-life balance so that we can identify employee experience trends
The input you provide through this survey is incredibly valuable and will help shape programming, policies, strategic planning and procedures developed by Wellness@Work to support your wellbeing. Your feedback helps us improve and adapt.
The survey will close at 9 a.m. on Monday June 19.

Cheesemaker Certificate Program Completion Ceremony
2023-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
The Department of Food Science is delighted to announce the Cheesemaker Certificate Program Graduation Ceremony, where we will celebrate the first group of students to have completed this rigorous program. The ceremony will be held in the Guelph Gryphon Athletic Centre, Room 3013, at the University of Guelph. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker will be Afrim Pristine, writer, TV host, and co-owner of the Cheese Boutique. Mr. Pristine is a well-known figure in the world of cheese, and we are honored that he will be joining us to share his insights and experiences.

Mawadisidiwag | They Visit Each Other
2023-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Indigenous Student Centre, Ontario, Canada
Reconciliation is all about relationships. This ‘tea and talk’ session is an opportunity to share, explore and learn together. Participants are invited to bring forward topics and questions to ignite conversations about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and lands.
The session is hosted by Cara Wehkamp, AVP (Indigenous Initiatives) at the Indigenous Student Centre and is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph.

International Day of Yoga on Johnston Green
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Johnston Green
Yoga for Mental Health. Yoga for All. Make Yoga Part of Your Life.
Join the U of G community on Wednesday, June 21, 12 p.m. -1:30 p.m., to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2023 and realize the many benefits of yoga- mental, physical, social, environmental, and spiritual. IDY is the biggest yoga event of the year and is celebrated throughout the world on the summer solstice, June 21. All are welcome at this inclusive event.
The IDY event will be celebrated in nature under the open sky on the historic and picturesque Johnston Green. The event will start with an hour of yoga practice, including asanas, pranayama (yogic breathing), meditation, mudras, and relaxation. The practice will invigorate and relax you while bringing a sense of calm, peace, and overall well-being in mental and physical dimensions.
The yoga practice will be followed by lunch and open mic from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. where anyone can share their yoga and mental health story or experience.
Bring your own nutritious and healthy lunch, yoga mat, and water bottle. Chairs will be provided for yoga postures adaptation.
The resolution for the International Day of Yoga was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 member states through a UN resolution. Yoga is now practiced worldwide, giving people of all faiths and walks of life the tools and practices they need to enhance and balance their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
National Indigenous Peoples Day also takes place on the summer solstice, June 21.
Register through Qualtrics
This event is sponsored by Wellness@Work, U of G, and presented by the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective and the U of G Yoga Club.

Draw-A-Thon
2023-06-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Art Gallery of Guelph, 358 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
Calling all doodlers, illustrators, drawers and sketchers! Join us at the Art Gallery of Guelph for an afternoon of creative cartooning, inventive illustrations, and silly sketches. Drop in when you can, for as long as you like, to contribute to collective community drawings and make your own doodles or masterpieces to take home. Inspired by Alison Norlen’s spectacular drawings of local sites and symbols in Armatures and Imaginaries and the playful architectural sketches of José Luis Torres, the AGG team will share tips and tricks to explore everything from collaborative murals and participatory maps, to abstract patterns and experimental drawing tools.
The AGG Draw-A-Thon is ideal for everyone, from beginners and families to artists of all ages and stages. All materials are provided; no experience is necessary. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Bring your curiosity and explore creative inspiration!
Register online

Your Invited! U of G Queer Network Social
2023-06-28 16:30 - 18:30 | Ontario
It’s June and we are celebrating Pride Month at U of G.
The Queer University of Guelph Faculty and Staff Network (QUofG Network) went into hiatus during the pandemic, but we want to bring everyone together and revitalize the group. Please join us for social time and enjoy some snacks, and let’s start to reconnect with our queer campus community. See you June 28 at the Bullring, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please RSVP and share with anyone who you think might be interested.

Talk on Lessons From the Pandemic For Science and Public Health
2023-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Join us on Thursday, June 29 for a special talk by Dr. Soumya Swamithana, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation & Former Chief Scientist, World Health Organization. A pediatrician from India and a globally recognized researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, Soumya Swaminathan brings with her 30 years of experience in clinical care and research. As the WHO’s inaugural Chief Scientist, she played a vital role during the pandemic in coordinating scientific efforts at the WHO. This event will include the opportunity for questions and mingling, the talk will look at, Lessons From the Pandemic For Science and Public Health. This event is co-hosted by the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), the One Health Institute (OHI) and the Office of International Strategy and Partnerships (OISP). All are welcome, please register online.

Food Day Canada Showcase
2023-07-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The University of Guelph is celebrating Food Day Canada early by bringing the Guelph community together! Get a taste of local cuisine in our Food Day Canada chef showcase, shop through our marketplace of U of G food businesses, listen to live music, and purchase food from the Gryph n’ Grille food truck’s exclusive Food Day Canada Showcase menu! There will also be many exhibits showcasing food-related research and activities taking place at U of G.
All registered participants will receive:
FREE scoop of Four All ice cream
FREE samples of local dishes from our chef cookoff
We encourage all patrons to bring a picnic blanket and a water bottle to stay hydrated with the Guelph Water Wagon
About Food Day Canada and the University of Guelph:
Food Day Canada was originally created by Anita Stewart, the University of Guelph’s former Food Laureate. Food Day Canada is a chance to celebrate Canadian food and the people who produce, cook and research food. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Food Day Canada. The University of Guelph, as Canada’s Food University, has supported Food Day Canada for many years. This event is organized by the Arrell Food Institute in partnership with the University of Guelph, the Ontario Agricultural College and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

Dragonflies and Damselflies, in-person workshop
2023-07-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Arboretum, 250 Arboretum Road, Guelph, N1G 2W1
Ontario is home to over 150 species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), many of which are common in the Guelph area. Most species can be identified with a field guide and pair of binoculars. Workshop* participants will learn about these beautiful creatures, their fascinating lives, and see why they are an important part of our local ecosystems.
This workshop includes an outdoor component of catching and identifying the dragonflies of The Arboretum.
Register at: https://arboretum.uoguelph.ca/educationandevents/workshops
Fee: $95 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of July 4, 2023. After July 4 the fee is $105 plus HST.
*Maximum 18 adults when held in person.

Gryphon Football 2023 Home Opener Game
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Alumni Stadium, Alumni Stadium, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Join the community of Guelph to watch the Guelph Gryphons Football team play their first season home game against Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.

University of Guelph staff and faculty receive discounted tickets for this game. To purchase tickets for 50% off, visit the link below and use Promo Code WW2023.
Buy tickets
Gryphon Football Tickets
https://gryphonstickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1662&r=0e5e1a15fcf74467ba061bb846c880a3

Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
No animals or pets (service animals are accepted)
No outside food or drink

2023 Community Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
2023-09-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, AZ
Join colleagues to celebrate the start of the new academic year at our annual Community Breakfast!
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 20238:30 to 10 a.m. Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre
What to expect

Starting at 8:30 a.m.Drop by the W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre main gym in the GGAC to grab breakfast then, make your way into the GGAC Event Centre and find a seat.
9:00 a.m.President Charlotte Yates will offer words of welcome, provide an overview of our community’s goals for the year ahead and present the staff awards.

RSVP by Friday, Sept. 1 through the Community Breakfast website.
Deans, directors, chairs and supervisors will be asked where possible to provide time for all those who wish to attend.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Ceremonies and Events at uofgevents@uoguelph.ca
We look forward to connecting!

Arboretum Expo and Plant Sale
2023-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Arboretum Centre, 250 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, N1G 2W1, Canada
The Arb Expo will feature family-friendly nature activities that will highlight the exciting research, teaching and partnerships taking place to support plants, trees, science and sustainability. Arb Expo will also host a plant sale and showcase a variety of activities, music, food, as well as campus and community groups.
This year’s event aligns with Guelph Trial Garden’s annual flower Open House, led by Rodger Tschanz. The public is invited to view the new flower varieties in this year’s Trial Garden and vote on their favourites as well as participate in a houseplant/perennial plant sale and various activities at the Turfgrass Institute.
Event features:

Arboretum Expo & Plant Sale: Discover a curated selection of Arboretum-grown plants, perfect for enhancing your own green spaces and supporting local horticulture initiatives.
Nature Education Tours: Join expert-led or self-guided tours of the Arboretum grounds and gardens, farm and turfgrass research, Honeybee Research Centre apiary, immersing yourself in the diverse flora and fauna.
Tree Climbing Demonstration: Join a certified arborist and tree worker as they showcase different climbing techniques, highlighting the importance of these practices in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Activities and Workshops: Engage in interactive and entertaining nature-themed activities, like an insect hunt or plant identification and sketching, flower arranging, tool demonstration, all designed to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Guelph Trial Garden: Features garden tours, voting on your favourite new varieties, flower arranging demo, Monarch butterfly rearing demo, houseplant and perennial sale and tours of turf research activities at the Turfgrass Institute.
Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming: Features garden tours, veggies and flowers, and a tool workshop.

U of G's United Way Kick Off Event!
2023-09-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Branion Plaza, Branion Plaza, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
Come out to celebrate the official kick off of U of G’s United Way campaign!
Event highlights include:

Remarks from President & Vice-Chancellor, Charlotte Yates, members of U of G’s United Way committee and the United Way
Food trucks and sweet treats like cotton candy
Music and more!

To learn more about the 2023 United Way campaign, visit the website.

Deep Dish Dialogues Explores Food Preservation
2023-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
Learn how to process and preserve foods in our September Deep Dish Dialogues event!
At the end of the summer, our gardens are brimming with food ready to be harvested. But what do you do if you’ve got more food than you can eat?
With the help of Michael Smith, manager of the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming, University of Guelph Executive Chef Vijay Nair and food safety expert Dr. Keith Warriner, you’ll learn how to safely and deliciously process and preserve your food.
Register now to attend this event in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab at the University of Guelph, or online on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
About Deep Dish Dialogues
Deep Dish Dialogues is an online event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a food demo connected to the topic. In the session, the audience has the chance to learn how to make new dishes while learning more about food, sustainability and our communities.
This series is brought to you by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

Gryphons Read 2023 - What Strange Paradise, Omar El Akkad
2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | McLaughlin Library, 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Join us for the 2023 Gryphons Read event:
Omar El Akkad
What Strange Paradise
Public Talk: Tuesday, September 26th @ 7 PM
Robert Whitelaw Room, 2nd Floor, McLaughlin Library
Register for this public event on Eventbrite!
U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its seventh iteration. This year’s novel is What Strange Paradise, by Egyptian-Canadian author and journalist, Omar El Akkad. It is the story of two children finding their way through a hostile world. But it is also a story of empathy and indifference, of hope and despair – and about the way each of those things can blind us to reality.
About Gryphons Read
Gryphons Read is a tradition at the University of Guelph, started by the well-known and well-loved author, U of G Creative Writing faculty, Lawrence Hill. With help from then Provost, now President Charlotte Yates, the College of Arts Dean’s office, and McLaughlin Library. The program functions thanks to the year-round logistical support from the Experiential Learning Hub.
Each year, a book that explores diverse identities and lived experiences, and is authored by a Canadian writer, is selected to be shared and read by the campus community. Gryphons Read hosts the author on campus for a few days in late September where they meet with students, staff, faculty, and community members in various classes and public events.

Omar El Akkad is an author and journalist. He was born in Egypt, grew up in Qatar, moved to Canada as a teenager, and now lives in the United States. He has won numerous journalism awards in addition to the multiple awards he has received for both his debut novel, American War, and What Strange Paradise.

Schedule of Events
September 5-7 (Orientation Week), 11 AM – 1 PM
Bring your U of G ID card and pick up a free copy at the Gryphons Read registration tent beside Raithby House by Branion Plaza (while supplies last). Limited e-books and audio books are available for those with accessibility needs.
September 25, 5 PM – 7 PM
Join us for an intimate dinner and facilitated discussion event with the author, Omar El Akkad. Information on how to sign up to participate in this limited event will be sent to those who register for Gryphons Read at the Gryphons Read Tent during Orientation Week.
September 26, 7 PM
Main event: Come meet the author, in conversation with Carrianne Leung. All are welcome to attend this free event.
Robert Whitelaw Room, McLaughlin Library. Refreshments will be provided. This event will have ASL interpretation.
Register for this public event on Eventbrite!

Deep Dish Dialogues explores Indigenous food education
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:30 | MacDonald Institute, 68 MacDonald Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1G1Y1, Canada
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 educates people about Indigenous food at his restaurant. Throughout the event, Chef Dean will be preparing a wildflower risotto with smoked duck breast. If you are attending in-person, you’ll receive samples of Chef Dean’s dish!
Register now to attend this event in-person at the Anita Stewart Memorial Food Lab (MINS 214) or online on Thursday, October 12 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Get to know your campus Athletics & Recreation Facilities!
2023-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, Ontario, Canada
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 for you!
Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!
Register through Qualtrics!

Hopper Lecture 2023 - Theories of Water
2023-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 | OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, 25 McGilvray Street
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 through work that is deeply connected with the land.
In her work, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson breaks open the intersections between politics, story and song to bring audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity.
Learn more and register to attend: https://csahs.uoguelph.ca/events/2023/10/hopper-lecture-2023-theories-water

Meal Planning Made Easy: Staff & Faculty Edition
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
What is meal planning? Slaving away over the stove for hours on a Sunday afternoon? Eating the same meal exclusively every single day? Meal planning can actually be many things and tailored to meet individual lifestyles and needs.
Join Jessie Trupp, Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
Meal planning strategies, cooking methods, resources and recipes
Tips for eating on a budget
Steps to reduce food waste and save time and effort in the kitchen
Considerations for allergies, other dietary restrictions and preferences
Jessie will also answer attendee questions related to the subject!
Register now!
Wellness@Work will be providing a dry ingredient meal kit to all workshop attendees for a recipe shared during the presentation to test out your new skills! Space is limited to 25 attendees so make sure to register now through Qualtrics!

Spring Social for Faculty and Staff
2026-04-30 11:30 - 13:00 | University Centre, 150 Research Ln, Guelph, Ontario, N1G2W1, Canada
Thursday, April 30
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
University Centre
Join President Rene Van Acker for lunch and to connect with your colleagues as we celebrate the end of the academic year.
Lunch will be served in the courtyard with seating available throughout the main floor of the University Centre, in Branion Plaza, and Thornbrough atrium. Menu will be posted on U of G Insider closer to the event.
Get your free ticket.
Tickets will be required to attend the event.
Before claiming your ticket, faculty and staff will need to log into the ticket platform using the button in the top right corner that says “Log In / Register.”
