No images? Click here ![]() Stayin' Connected: Wellness Through the SummerWelcome back to the Stayin' Connected. Now that we are in April, this is our last Stayin Connected of the academic year. We have included some activities to care for different areas of wellness throughout the Spring/Summer. If you find it useful, please share this newsletter with your peers and colleagues. Activities:
Occupational Wellness We’ve reached the end of the year! Give yourself a pat on the back for working hard! If you missed the Spring Hiring Fair and are looking for employment or volunteering opportunities, keep a lookout on the following websites for openings. Happy hunting! Wellness Question ![]() Our last wellness question of the year is: What is your favourite way to practice wellness during the summer? See our collaborative Jamboard and contribute your own ideas if you would like! ![]() Physical Wellness Let’s warm up this Spring season with outdoor activities. Planning your bicycle trip cannot be easier with the city bike map. The outdoor gym is also a great location to restart your exercise routine while getting some fresh air. Bring your outdoorsy energy to the next level by connecting with other outdoor-enthusiasts through the University of Alberta Outdoors Club. Social Wellness Staying connected with your friends in the summer is made easier by all the events in Edmonton. There are so many festivals in the summer, there’s something for everyone. To make this activity more affordable, many festivals offer an opportunity to volunteer in exchange for an admission pass! This way you can also meet like-minded individuals! ![]() Stayin' Connected Spotlight: Unwind Your Mind Wellness Supports presents Unwind Your Mind, a wellness event to promote taking breaks and finding balance during exam season. Our Wellness Supports team will be in the libraries, and additionally a series of care packages can be found scattered throughout the libraries, so be sure to pick one up! We also have virtual options for you! Lastly, we are also bringing dogs in the library throughout the exam season. Check out the schedule below:
Social Activities @ the U of A: World Health Day Celebration April 5 ![]() Celebrated annually to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO, World Health Day provides us with an opportunity to mobilize action around a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. This year, the theme “Health for All,” invites reflection on how health is defined for individuals and as a participatory act that we can all work towards. Join Wellness Supports for a hybrid breakfast celebration with a presentation of the Wellness Champions awards followed by a keynote from Shana Dion, Assistant Dean, Indigenous, Student Services, and it continues with a full day of activities celebrating health at the U of A. The Wellness Fair will be happening from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at VVC Social Street! Hope to see you there!
Share your thoughts on mental health at a National Standard World Café | April 5 It’s time to share your student voice on mental health! Join a National Standard World Café taking place on your local campus on March 29 and 30 and April 5. During a World Café, participants engage in person via small group table conversations and group debrief sessions to share multiple voices and perspectives.The U of A implementation of the “National Standard of Canada: Mental health and wellbeing for post-secondary students” will help inform policies and practices that support, promote and continually improve the mental health and well-being of students on all U of A campuses. Locations and times are: Campus St-Jean: April 5 | 3:00-5:00 p.m. Helpful TipsHere are some tips to stay connected with others and maintain our relationships.
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