Upcoming Events

Designed by Living Works, SafeTALK is a 3.5 hours alertness training and certification that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. The SafeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness, assist participants to identify ways people invite help, and connect them with resources to help them when they are at risk. 

Please register using the link below: 

https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7ah3FHebxYnSm58

From Thursday, February 26, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST at University Center (UC).

Designed by Living Works, SafeTALK is a 3.5 hours alertness training and certification that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. The SafeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness, assist participants to identify ways people invite help, and connect them with resources to help them when they are at risk. 

Register using the link below: 

https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pecnzAjUJdymeW

From Tuesday, March 10, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT at University Center (UC).

Join Off-Campus Living and Student Wellness to learn tips and tricks about keeping yourself and others safe while partying this St Patrick's Day! We will be providing free party kits (snacks & resources) to everyone who attends - supplies are limited and it is first come, first served :) Snacks will also be provided! 

From Wednesday, March 11, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT at UC 441.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST at Location Sent Upon Registration.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST at Location Sent Upon Registration.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST at Location Sent Upon Registration.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Friday, March 6, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST at Location Sent Upon Registration.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Monday, March 9, 2026 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT at Location Sent Upon Registration.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT at Virtual.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT at Location Sent Upon Registration.

Calling all University of Guelph students! Participate in a 1-hour focus group to share your thoughts on:

- You and your peers' cannabis consumption patterns and habits

- What responsible cannabis use means to you

- What you want (and don't want) in an online learning module

Through this discussion, we hope to receive student feedback to help inform the development of a responsible cannabis use online training program for post-secondary students.

Each focus group will be held in the University Centre (room details to be sent upon registration) or online, and will be about 1 hour in length. Food will be provided during the in-person sessions, and all participants both in-person and virtual will receive a $20 Hospitality Services gift card. Please note that anything discussed during the focus group will remain confidential and anonymous, and any data collected will in no way be linked to your participation.

Space is limited, so please register at the following link: uoguel.ph/swscannabis

We hope to see you there!

From Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT at Virtual.

Hey Gryphons!

Join Housing and Student Wellness Services to make some mocktails that you'll truly LOVE! The event will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, from 6:45pm-8pm in East Town Hall.

Registration is free, but spots are limited! Sign-up up HERE

We hope to see you there! XOXO ❤️

From Wednesday, February 11, 2026 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM EST at East Town Hall.

Developed by Living Works, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

The course will be available for any student, staff, or faculty member of the University, on February 17th and 18th from 9:00am to 5:00pm (approximately) each day. 

Register today using the link below:

https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78IqEMJ50APaxpA

From Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:00 AM to Wednesday, February 18, 2026 5:00 PM EST at University Center (UC).

Join the SAFE Team on February 11 from 12:00-2:30pm to learn more about setting and respecting boundaries. Together, we'll learn how to use boundaries in our lives to strengthen our relationships and well-being! 

From Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST at UC Courtyard.

Visit the Shaggin' Wagon on February 13th from 12pm-2pm for free flowers, condoms, and Valentine's Day reminders. Come chat about all things sexual health, healthy relationships, and consent!

From Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST at Out & About Around Campus .

Come and join our CARE (Collective Approaches to Resilience Education) Peer Helpers in the UC Courtyard at our 'Mirrorless Monday Event'! Drop by to write affirmations, celebrate who you are without involving appearance, and share positivity!

Have questions about body positivity and neutrality? We're happy to chat about it!

From Monday, February 2, 2026 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST at UC (University Centre) Courtyard.

Join our CARE Peer Helpers in cookie decorating and button making for Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) on Wednesday, February 4th, 12:00-2:30 pm in the UC Courtyard!

From Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST at UC (University Centre) Courtyard.

Come down to the Brass Taps on Feb 12 at 7pm for Sexy Science Trivia with Eva Bloom for Valentine's! Get ready for some spicy trivia about relationships and the science of sex. Plus sex toy prizes, volunteer participation, and games.

Eva Bloom (they/them) is a non-binary queer sex educator and coach. They aim to bust sexual shame and help folks feel confident in dating & relationships. They have spoken across North America and supported over 3 million people around the world through their digital education platform @whatsmybodydoing.

From Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST at Brass Taps.

Celebrate culture, wellness, and creativity at The Hair Chronicles: Campus Braids & Wellness Workshop! This hands-on event is open to all U of G students and will teach you practical braiding techniques, essential hair care tips, and self-care practices that fit your campus lifestyle. Learn from experienced student stylists and local professionals while exploring the cultural and historical significance of Black hair. You’ll leave the workshop with new skills to style and maintain your hair, confidence in expressing yourself through your hair, and a deeper appreciation for the artistry and heritage behind these styles. Enjoy live demos, interactive Q&A, and giveaways including hair care products and wellness goodies. Whether you’re looking to master everyday braids, connect with peers, or simply celebrate Black culture and wellness, this workshop is your space to learn, create, and feel empowered. Don’t miss out on this fun, informative, and community-centered event.

From Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST at John Eccles Centre.

Join the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, Sanguen Health Centre, and Student Wellness for a Harm Reduction 101 training. This session will cover practical information about safer substance use, current trends we’re seeing locally, and perspectives from community members. You’ll gain tools to better understand harm reduction, reduce risk for yourself and others, and learn how students can play a role in building safer, more informed communities.

The training includes hands-on naloxone education, and all participants will receive a free naloxone kit.

From Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EST at University Center (UC) 441.