Past Events

Today's life is fast-paced and leaves little time to relax and decompress. Greater pressure is being put on all of us to do more. The result is that many of us have lost the ability to sit still and simply be with ourselves. This session will explore personal stress triggers and review some practical, easy techniques to make brief relaxation moments a natural part of everyday life.

The Bullring was built in 1901 and was originally used as a pavilion for the study and judging of horses, cattle, sheep and swine. Since then, the Bullring has been a popular bar/dance club and is now a coffeehouse run by the Central Students Association. Make new connections from other areas of campus or get out of the office with a colleague and join us for a delicious lunch and a fascinating introduction by our Bullring Lunch Hostess and Manager. *Seats Limited to 15!

Join us for a new mental health and physical activity program called Mood Routes. This new program (also known as Mood Walks) is initiated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health. These walking groups aim to support the mental and physical health of our campus community members by providing them with an opportunity to take a step back from their responsibilities and stresses, engage with their community, and enjoy the healing effects of nature.

In this webinar, Dr. Kristin Wilson will join MindWell-U’s Geoff Soloway to discuss: - Individual differences in attention - How individual differences in attention may impact how we work and learn, especially online where distractions are profuse - How we can use mindfulness to tune and cultivate how we attend to the world, enhancing learning   Registration is available through MindWell-U at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qr-40NNCQqWwTV2icOPm7w

This two part workshop provides information and practical strategies to decrease test anxiety while in class, studying, before the exam, and during the exam.   Skills development is emphasized in class and daily practice is very strongly recommended.  

Join us for a new mental health and physical activity program called Mood Routes. This new program (also known as Mood Walks) is initiated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health. These walking groups aim to support the mental and physical health of our campus community members by providing them with an opportunity to take a step back from their responsibilities and stresses, engage with their community, and enjoy the healing effects of nature.

The Smoke-Free Campus Steering Committee will host an information session on Nov. 26 from noon to 1pm in Peter Clark Hall. Learn more about our smoke-free campus work to date and anticipated next steps. Steering Committee members will be on hand to answer questions.  All staff and employees are invited to attend.

When stressors overwhelm us, effective techniques can help to bring us back to equilibrium. This session will explore all aspects of the stress response, focusing on practical tips and tools to bring us to optimal stress levels, thereby helping us to maximize our energy and performance.

What are your challenges to living and working well? 7:30 am Networking 8:00 am Presentation on how emotions impact our wellness and sharing personal stories 8:10 am Reflection and facilitated discussion  Join colleagues from across campus for the second of six sessions to share wellness ideas and practices for working women. RSVP required. Please see further details in attachment below.

A blood donor clinic will be held in the University Centre, Peter Clark Hall. Visit to sign-up for a time to donate: https://blood.ca/en.  Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.