As part of Consent Awareness Week, Student Health and Wellness, the Office of Human Rights and Equity and Pride/GEC are inviting Lakehead students, staff and faculty to share a message of care and support for survivors of sexual violence.

Survivor Love Letters are an opportunity to remind survivors that they are believed, supported and deserving of care. You don’t need to know a survivor personally to share a message. A few words of encouragement, solidarity, hope or compassion can make a difference.

Inspired by the Survivor Love Letter movement, submissions will be collected for a future resource that survivors can read when accessing support on campus and may be shared anonymously on OHRE, SHW or Pride/GEC Social Media.

Submit a Survivor Love Letter: https://forms.gle/thNDp2SXuwhdkW3n8

Please do not include identifying information about yourself or another person, or details about a specific incident or experience of sexual violence in your submission.

Kick back, play, and connect at Rec the Yard!

Join Student Health and Wellness and Campus Rec for an afternoon of friendly competition, lawn games like spikeball and cornhole, and plenty of ways to get involved on and off the field.

Check out what campus and community programs have to offer, with Thunder Bay Rowing, The Rock Room, Thunder Bay Thrashers, and Lakehead Rugby on site to promote their programs. The Responsible Gambling Council will also be joining us with an activation, while SSC will have prizes, snacks, and giveaways!

As a student at the Barrie STEM Hub, you have access to medical services through the Georgian Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic in Barrie. Drop by to meet the staff from the GNPLC and learn about how they can support your healthcare needs.

Join the Student Health and Wellness team and connect with the people and services that support your well-being, on campus and in the Thunder Bay community. Drop by for info tables, fun activities, and a chance to discover resources that can help you stay well throughout your time at Lakehead.

Which graduating class will come out on top? It’s Your Move: Class Clash is your chance to represent your graduating year and compete against other Lakehead students to see which class can get moving and climb to the top of the leaderboard!

Powered by GoJoe, this virtual physical activity challenge makes it easy to get active, have fun, and connect with other students. Whether you’re graduating in 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 or beyond, your class needs you!

And GoJoe is about more than just the challenge. When you join, you’ll unlock a whole hub of fitness and wellbeing resources, including:

• 60+ activities to log, from walking and running to sports, workouts and more
• LES MILLS+ on-demand classes to work out anytime, anywhere
• On-demand health content, including nutrition webinars and other wellness resources
• Guided meditations to support your mental wellbeing
• Solo Journeys for personal activity and wellness goals you can work on alongside the Class Clash
• Easy access to Lakehead fitness, recreation, health and wellness resources all in one place

You don't have to be a fitness expert to participate. Every move counts, and you can choose activities that fit your interests, schedule and fitness level.

Represent your graduating year. Rally your classmates. Get moving. Climb the leaderboard.

Which class will take the crown?

This challenge is open to current Lakehead University students only. Your graduating year will determine which class you compete with.

Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Wednesday and Thursday in our activity room.

No experience necessary – whether you are new to mindfulness or practice regularly, having the support of a group can help strengthen your practice.

Open to all Lakehead students, staff and faculty.

Did you know the most common symptom of a sexually transmitted infection is none at all? That’s why regular testing is one of the best ways to take care of your health and your partners'.

Student Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s sexual health team and LUSU, is offering confidential, drop-in STI testing at The Outpost from 11 am-2 pm.

Here’s what you can expect:
✅ Quick and confidential STI testing (just a urine sample)
✅ A free slice of pizza on us (while supplies last)
✅ Free sexual health supplies for future consensual fun

No appointment needed, but don't forget to bring your health card! 

Start the year by checking in with yourself and setting a wellness goal that works for you.

The WellU Challenge gives you a chance to see where you’re at, choose one healthy habit you’d like to focus on, and set a simple goal for yourself. Then, before October 18, come back and complete another check-in to see what’s changed.

Your goal can be anything that supports your wellbeing, from getting more active or improving your sleep to managing stress, connecting with others, or making time for something you enjoy.

Complete both check-ins for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards!

How it works:

• Complete your initial WellU Key check-in
• Choose one healthy habit and set a goal
• Come back and complete your follow-up check-in before October 18
• See how your wellbeing has changed over time

Ready to get started? Join the WellU Challenge through the WellU Key.

Launching this September, WellU Wind Downs is a new series from the Student Health and Wellness Health Promotion team. These low-key, drop-in events will be running throughout the year. Each one is a chance to slow down, meet other students, and take part in some kind of activity to help you unwind and connect.

Open to current post-secondary students, this workshop offers a high-level overview of how stress and anxiety can impact work and academic life. With a particular focus on anxiety in the workplace, participants will be introduced to the 3-R method, a practical framework for recognizing and responding to anxiety in themselves and others.

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand and contextualize stress and anxiety as multidimensional concepts
• Strengthen internal coping skills using a variety of practical strategies
• Learn the 3-Rs, a framework for supporting co-workers and peers