Past Events

In this workshop, we will talk about some of the harmful myths surrounding weight-focused health behaviours and what factors can influence our body image. You will learn about how a shift in mindset can encourage body acceptance, a healthier relationship with food and enjoyable ways to be active. Please register in advance, due to limited capacity. About the Facilitator

The labyrinth is available and open for those already familiar with labyrinth walking.

Come learn the practice of walking the labyrinth for meditation, prayer, or contemplation.   Please register here, so we're able to notify you if the Labyrinth workshop has been moved indoors due to inclement weather. Following the workshop, the labyrinth will be open to all campus community members to enjoy.

SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness For Everyone) is a half-day, evidence-based suicide-alertness workshop that prepares anyone 15 years of age and older to become a suicide-alert helper. SafeTALK is like suicide first aid. Participants need no previous experience or training in order to become more ready, willing and able to be suicide prevention helpers. SafeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting a person at risk with life-saving intervention resources.

Can't decide between Power Yoga and Pilates? This invigorating class is a fusion of the two! Power yoga postures to strengthen the body and a Pilates focus on the core to improve your alignment, posture & stability.

Making music can help boost mental health and it's even more fun and low stress in a group setting! Come out and learn how to play ukulele with educator Cynthia Kinnunen at this Ukulele 101 session. No experience required and we’ll have you playing a few tunes in no time!  Ukuleles will be available to borrow for the first 20 people registered. Be prepared to have your mood lifted! Register now, as spaces are limited.

Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body.  Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.

Dr. Leanne Son Hing, Associate Professor in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Nouran Sakr, MA candidate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, will co-host a panel session focused on issues of inclusion, organizational justice, and workplace well-being. Please register in advance here, as space is limited.

As a psychotherapist and art therapist, Jazmine hears the words "Oh, I'm not creative," nearly everyday. In this workshop, Jazmine will share about the power of artmaking as a method of self-expression, self-care, and a pathway to learning more about one’s inner self, regardless of one's experience with art. With this guidance, you will practice connecting with your inner creativity (no matter how dormant it may be!) by making your own unique art piece to adorn your home or workplace.

This training will be reviewing muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs), symptoms of MSDs, ergonomic risk factors, and solutions. As well as an in-depth review of how to properly set up your workstation, identify hazards and propose solutions, as well as tips for at work and at home. Facilitated by: Heather Sewell, Rehabilitation Specialist, Occupational Health and Wellness Please register in advance here, as space is limited.