Upcoming Events

Join us for a walk at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online prior to embarking on individual walks and will rejoin at the end to debrief our time spent separately, together! This walking group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, engage with others at a social distance all whilst enjoying the healing effects of nature. Being free and non-committal, Mood Routes will allow you to enjoy both the physical and emotional benefits of walking with few barriers.

From Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at Online.

Join us for a walk at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online prior to embarking on individual walks and will rejoin at the end to debrief our time spent separately, together! This walking group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, engage with others at a social distance all whilst enjoying the healing effects of nature. Being free and non-committal, Mood Routes will allow you to enjoy both the physical and emotional benefits of walking with few barriers.

From Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at Online.

Join us for a walk at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online prior to embarking on individual walks and will rejoin at the end to debrief our time spent separately, together! This walking group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, engage with others at a social distance all whilst enjoying the healing effects of nature. Being free and non-committal, Mood Routes will allow you to enjoy both the physical and emotional benefits of walking with few barriers.

From Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at Online.

Lindzie O'Reilly, our on-campus Dietitian, will facilitate this cooking class alongside two peers from the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre. This class will teach you how to make sushi! Learn new skills and have dinner at the same time!

Limited spots available. You may RSVP here: https://gryphlife.uoguelph.ca/submitter/form/start/14355.

From Thursday, March 26, 2020 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT at MINS 214.

The Body Project is a workshop that aims to promote positive body image, reduce body shaming and encourage folks to accept themselves as they are. Participants must attend both sessions. Refreshments will be provided! 

Sessions occur on Wednesday March 18th and Friday, March 20th from 3:30am to 5:30pm. You must attend both days.

TO REGISTER: RSVP to this event. Registration closes Thursday, March 17th at 12:00PM (noon).

Limited spots available. 

From Wednesday, March 18, 2020 3:30 PM to Friday, March 20, 2020 5:30 PM EDT at Wellness Education and Promotion Centre.

The Wellness Education & Promotion Centre will be providing resources, information and activities discussing safe and responsible cannabis use, as well as knowledgeable peers to help answer any questions you may have.

From Tuesday, March 10, 2020 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - Thornbrough.

This is a guided drumming class using plastic buckets and sticks and run by Art Not Shame. This event does not require any experience – just come have fun!

From Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - East Town Hall Rm 204.

Come down to the Summerlee Science Complex Atrium to enjoy a night of art, performances, food and good conversations. The Mindful Art Night with Jack.org will feature mental health-themed artwork, photography, poems, spoken word, and musical performances!

Free pizza, hot chocolate, fruit, veggies and cookies will also be available! Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher and halal options will be available.

From Tuesday, March 10, 2020 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT at Summerlee Science Complex .

A FREE class designed to promote health & well-being of both your body and mind, particularly if you are recovering from an injury. Please bring your U of G student card to enter.

From Wednesday, March 11, 2020 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM EDT at University of Guelph - Athletics Centre Rm 302 .

Dr. Marta McCarthy will be opening the Music Symposium as the Keynote Speaker by fostering an open dialogue about music and mental well-being. The Music Symposium is run by the Music Students Association.

From Wednesday, March 11, 2020 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at University of Guelph - ALEX 272 .

Join us outside J.T. Powell every Thursday, rain or shine, for guided walks of the Arboretum. This walking group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, engage with your community, and enjoy the healing effects of nature. Being free and non-committal, Mood Routes will allow you to enjoy both the physical and emotional benefits of walking with few barriers.

From Thursday, March 12, 2020 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at University of Guelph - outside JT Powell .

In this workshop run by the McLaughlin Library, learn strategies to help cope with failure and identify how experiencing failure can help in the future. Registration is required on the McLaughlin Library's website: https://cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3540051

From Thursday, March 12, 2020 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT at University of Guelph - McLaughlin Library Rm 384.

This Café is open to both Conversation Partners and the campus community, which provides a welcoming and informal space for peer-led discussions and activities to practice your spoken English. This discussion will focus on how to support a friend who may be struggling, while also practicing self-care and maintaining your boundaries.

From Thursday, March 12, 2020 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT at University of Guelph - UC 441.

This movement system combines the biomechanics of sport created specifically for an athlete’s body and mindset with the benefits of yoga. Enhance athletic performance, improve concentration and decrease recovery time in this FREE class. Please bring your U of G student card to enter.

From Friday, March 13, 2020 12:05 PM to 1:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - Athletics Centre Rm 302.

This FREE Latin dance fitness class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps. Please bring your U of G student card to enter.

From Friday, March 13, 2020 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - Athletics Centre Studio 3212.

Come out to the Psychology and Egov Societies' Mental Health Conference, which will be a day of speakers sharing their own experiences and educating about mental health, along with a resource fair, free food and raffle prizes! Tickets will be sold at the door for $15 and for $10 on March 5, 6, 10, and 11 in the UC, 11am-4pm. All proceeds go to CAMH!

From Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT at Summerlee Science Complex Atrium.

The Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI) will be organizing this dodgeball tournament for mental health awareness, and as a stressbuster through physical activity and social engagement. Each team will have 5-10 players, at least 1 varsity player per team, with a cost of $5 per player and prizes to be won! Sign up with the link in SAMHI’s Instagram bio: @samhigryphonct

From Sunday, March 15, 2020 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - Mitchell Gym.

The Wellness Education & Promotion Centre will be handing out FREE t-shirts and care packages!

From Monday, March 9, 2020 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - Raithby House Porch.

Interested in learning about addiction and how to support yourself or a friend? The Student Initiative for Mental Health Education (SIMHE) will be running this event where you can hear from registered psychotherapist and on-campus Counsellor Sylvie Smith, who specializes in addictions.

From Monday, March 9, 2020 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - Peter Clark Hall .

This panel will share their own experiences with mental health, and the speakers will include students from the University of Guelph.

From Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT at University of Guelph - RICH 2520 .