Orange Shirt Day | Every Child Matters
Started in 2013, in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School commemoration and reunion events. Phyllis Webstad shared the memory of her shiny new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, that was taken from her on her first day at the school. The St. Joseph
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was created in 2021 as a federal statutory holiday in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action # 80 which called for a day of commemoration. We call upon the federal government, in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, to establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for
Campus Mile: Kick-Off to Healthy Workplace Month 2023
Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the sixth annual U of G Campus Mile! This year, we will be hosting the event in-person on Johnston Green and Parking Services has generously donated an Annual Red Parking Pass for one lucky participant of the Campus Mile !
Diplomacy, Geopolitics and Development: An Interaction with Vikas Swarup
Students are invited to join an open dialogue session hosted by U of G’s Guelph Institute of Development Studies on diplomacy, geopolitics and development with the University’s Global Thought Leader in Residence, Vikas Swarup. Mr. Swarup is the former Indian High Commissioner to Canada and a best-selling author. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served. RSVP
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
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
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
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWant more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
Remembering Dr. M.S. Swaminathan hosted by CIRCLE
Renowned agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan passed on at the age of 98 on September 28, 2023. Fondly known as "MSS", he was a trailblazer in keeping the focus on women, farmers, the poor and the environment. Tributes continue to pour to mark his contributions to India and to the world. CIRCLE invites you to
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWant more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
Grab your tickets for a chance to win one of 6 prizes. Draw will take place Friday, December 9, 2023 @ noon. Six incredible prizes: $500 Amazon Gift Card 2 Raptors vs. Hawks Tickets Dec. 13, 2023 at 7:30pm, Scotiabank Arena, Section 115, Row 21 2 premium tickets to Zach Bryan March 18, 2024, Scotiabank
Moccasin Identifier Project
Treaties are commitments recognized by the highest law in Canada, the Canadian Constitution Act. We all need to work together through Treaty commitments to achieve harmony between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People. This is what the Moccasin Identifier Project aims to do. It is important to recognize that all of Canada resides on traditional, unceded and/or treaty lands
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWant more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
Being Kin with the Land
Nii’kinaaganaa…we are related. We will remember what it means to be kin with nii’kinaaganaa through teachings, story and song with Anishnaabe Mixed Ancestry Knowledge Keeper, Jan Sherman. Jan is an Anishaabe and Mixed Ancestry mother, culture keeper, storyteller, drummer, and spiritual guide. She has spent the last 25 years of her life helping people remember
Remembrance Day Reflection
Join us for a Remembrance Day Reflection event where U of G representatives will offer remarks and music will be provided by the Gryphon Singers. This will be held indoors at the University Centre Atrium.
U of G Plant Agriculture 2023 Silent Auction Fundraiser
The Department of Agriculture is hosting a silent auction with all proceeds donated to the United Way - Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin - U of G campaign. Below is a listing of the items in the auction. Signed & Framed Doug Gilmour Leaf’s Jersey Chocolate & Wine Tasting for Six Paintings from 2 Local Guelph
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWant more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship 6th annual special lecture
The Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship (SERC-GC) is hosting its 6th annual special lecture on Nov. 16, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Our guest presenter this year is Dr. Maria Guajardo from Soka University (Japan) who will speak about Dialogic Learning and Global Citizenship Education. Please see attached poster to register. It's virtual