Start your year off right with Fresh Tracks — a two-part wellness workshop series created just for students living in residence. This collaborative initiative from Student Health and Wellness, ResLife, and Campus Rec is designed to help you build healthy habits in your first year.

Led by Health Promoter and Registered Kinesiologist Lindsey Wachter, Fresh Tracks will help you get comfortable using campus fitness spaces and navigating nutrition.

🗓 Session 1: Friday, September 26

Location: Meet at the Wolf Den
Take a guided tour of Lakehead’s athletic facilities, get your fitness questions answered, and learn how to build a personalized, beginner-friendly workout plan.

🗓 Session 2: Friday, October 3

Location: Res Life Centre
Explore how to stock your dorm room fridge, prep budget-friendly snacks, and make the most of the kitchen tools and space available to you in Res Halls.

This series is open to residence students in Res Halls only; registration is required. 

Looking to get certified in First Aid and CPR? HealthTec Training is offering a Standard First Aid, CPR Level C course through a flexible blended learning model – complete part of the course online at your own pace, and the rest in person at Lakehead University.

What’s Included:

• Standard First Aid, CPR Level C,

• 3-year certification through the Canadian Red Cross

• Meets workplace requirements and OH&S standards

• Includes injury prevention, CPR, and AED training

Course Format:

• Blended learning: 4–6 hours online at your own pace

• In-person session: 7.5 hours on campus (location TBD)

• Online module must be completed before attending the in-person session

Participants are responsible for covering the cost of the course. Payment details will be provided upon registration.

To register:

• Visit: https://www.healthtectraining.ca/booking-calendar/lakehead-standard-first-aid-level-c

Space is limited – register early to secure your spot.

This opportunity is being facilitated by Student Health and Wellness, Residence Life, and the Career Zone to support students in building essential life and workplace skills.

Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Wednesday 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
🛍️ Free sexual health supplies for future consensual fun

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

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
🛍️ Free sexual health supplies for future consensual fun

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

Are you passionate about student health and well-being? Join SWAT—a collaborative group of students who stay connected with Student Health and Wellness initiatives, provide feedback on services, and help shape wellness programming at Lakehead. Open to students from both Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses, SWAT meets four times a year and aims to reflect the diversity of our student population.

🗓 First Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 | 3–4 PM | Zoom

Learn more about responsibilities and 25/26 meeting dates: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and...

Join us for a summer camp-inspired welcome event where you can connect with the people and services that support your wellbeing, 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.

Embrace the cozy vibes of autumn and nourish your body and soul at the Fall Flavours event! Take part in delicious seasonal flavours and activities with important discussions on food security and well-being. Learn about resources and support systems available both on and off campus.

Kick back, play, and connect at Rec the Yard—an evening of outdoor games, good vibes, and campus rec fun! Join Student Health and Wellness and Campus Rec for a night of friendly competition with lawn games like spikeball and cornhole, all while learning about the fitness and recreation opportunities available to you on campus.  

Meet new friends, and discover ways to stay active and well at Lakehead.

Plus, The Outpost will be on site serving up a BBQ and mocktails—available for purchase!

It's time to kick off the It's Your Move 100 Hour Challenge! Drop by the tennis courts outside Rotary Place any time between 12-2pm to play a game of pickleball or tennis, or meet up with fellow Thunderwolves for a walk along the paths through the West Orillia Sports Complex.

Notes regarding pickleball/tennis: No experience required, we're all learning together! The courts can't be booked, so we will play on whichever courts are available.

This event promises to be a fun and active way to celebrate wellness and fitness among colleagues and friends here on campus. We look forward to seeing you there, It's Your Move, Thunderwolves! Don't forget to track your hours for the 100 Hour Challenge!