Free Drop-In Recreational Skating for Employees
Get ready for the winter break with some skating, hot cocoa and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate. Helmets recommended. No skate rentals are available. Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank. Donations for the Guelph Student FoodBank will
Virtual Bird ID – Arboretum Event
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaBirding has become an even more popular hobby since more people are home and enjoying nature. Why not take it to the next level? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures on eight different bird groups. ID techniques, field marks, shapes,
CIHR Town Hall with Dr. Michael Strong
Please join us as Dr. Michael Strong, president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) discusses the evolving nature of health research funding. This presentation will provide insights into a range of federal funding programs, describe the impact of the pandemic on CIHR program funding, share ways to foster a more integrated federal funding
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Animal Tracking
Who left that track in the snow? This animal tracking workshop will help you use track patterns, scat and other clues to identify common mammals that live in Ontario. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Australia: Research on the Reef and more
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Hibernate: A virtual, creative workshop on caring for our mental health in winter
Winter is a hard season for many of us. The days are shorter, the quality of light is not as brilliant as the spring and summer months, the cold temperatures limit our activities and often lead us to retreat inside. For these reasons and more, our mental health can really suffer during the winter months.
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Antarctica: Amazing Animals of the Last Continent
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
HPC Physical Well-Being Series: Safely and Sustainably Increase Your Activity Levels
After the holiday season, many of us may be trying to get back into our typical routines and start incorporating more physical activity into our day-to-day. But it may be overwhelming to try and find where to start safely in a way that feels good for your body and also is sustainable in the long
Winter Season Launch at the Art Gallery of Guelph
Join us on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m., for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s winter season. This season features three exhibitions that consider the importance of expanding political, personal and perceptual imaginations at this moment. Together, Mary Kelly: To Witness the Future, Insoon Ha: Dirge, and Jason Lujan: Under a Star-Filled
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Interpreting Animal Gaits
Interpreting an animal trail brings the story of the animal to life. This workshop will focus on animal gaits. How fast was the animal travelling? Gait analysis can even give insight into the mood of an animal. Fee: $10 (plus HST) per person.
Guelph Gryphons 13th Annual “Frosty Mug”
Guelph Gryphon Men's Hockey Team vs. the Laurier Golden Hawks "The Frosty Mug" is the Guelph Gryphons annual men's varsity hockey game played at the Sleeman Centre. This event helps students, alumni, families, faculty, staff and corporate partners to re-connect with the University of Guelph. The fan experience at this event is second-to-none as is
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Travels with a Nature Geek – Africa: The Ultimate Wildlife Safari (Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana)
Since 1999, Chris Earley has traveled the world as a nature tour leader for Worldwide Quest. Each of his six talks focus on a different continent and showcase the amazing life that is found there. You'll meet wildlife you know such as whales, leopards and penguins, and wildlife you may not know, such as lorises,
Student Volunteer Fair
Join Student Volunteer Connections for the 2023 Volunteer Fair! This fair is an opportunity to speak face-to-face with local organizations about their current and upcoming volunteer opportunities. Open to all students. Learn more and register at: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/events/2023/01/volunteer-fair
Gathering Hope: Evidence and Inspiration for Environmental Action
Join the Kinross Chair in Environmental Governance for a virtual panel discussion on evidence-based hope and environmental solutions. Kinross Chair Stephanie Cairns will moderate a discussion with high-profile panelists, including keynote speaker Dr. Elin Kelsey, author of Hope Matters. "...because we only hear about problems, we're missing the evidence of things that are moving in
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Stakeholder 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
Free Workshop: Pitch Perfect – Master Your Presentation Skills
Whether you are a student and presenting to your class, or an entrepreneur pitching to investors, this workshop will teach you the necessary skills you need to help you level
Arboretum Workshop: In-Person Animal Tracking
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full-day program we will learn how to track animals. We will study the tracks and signs of Ontario mammals and other types of wildlife. By the end of the day you will be able to identify and interpret animal tracks by looking
Hillside Inside Kick-off – Noon Hour Concert featuring Svjata Vatra
Free Noon hour concert in the University Centre Courtyard with Svatra Vatra, here from Ukraine. This is the kick-off concert for the Hillside Inside 2023 which has events all weekend in downtown Guelph. More details on the full program at https://hillsidefestival.ca/hillside-inside-2023-lineup/. This Noon Hour show is co-presented by UC Programming and the Central Students Association.
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. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are
Wellness@Work: Get to know your campus Athletic 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