WellU Wednesday: Cooking at Roots to Harvest

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Roots to Harvest, 450 Fort William Rd.

Want to learn more about where to get local produce and use seasonal ingredients? Join us for a night of cooking at Roots to Harvest. We'll be making outdoor pizzas so dress for the weather, a seasonal salad, and you'll get to try out the bike-powered blender! 

Registration is required, for students only. There is no cost to attend the event but space is limited. 

GO VAXX Clinic (CANCELLED)

Event Date: 
Saturday, September 10, 2022 - 11:00am to 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orillia Campus Parking Lot
Event Contact Name: 
Lily McGuire
Event Contact E-mail: 

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Sunday September 11 clinic still available.

Looking for some extra protection against COVID-19 this school year? The province’s GO-VAXX mobile vaccine bus will be rolling into campus this September.

The GO-VAXX bus will be set up on campus from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday September 11, administering the Pfizer vaccine. Students, faculty, staff, and community members will be able to receive a first, second, third or fourth dose of the vaccine. No appointment is required.

Anyone wishing to take advantage of the GO-VAXX bus to receive their vaccine is reminded to:

  • Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, status card or birth certificate.

  • Eat and drink something before you arrive to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.

  • Dress for the weather in case there is a lineup.

  • Wear clothing that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.

  • Wear a mask that covers your nose, mouth and chin.

  • Do not visit the GO-VAXX bus if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

GOVAXX Clinic

Event Date: 
Sunday, September 11, 2022 - 11:00am to 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orillia Campus Parking Lot
Event Contact Name: 
Lily McGuire
Event Contact E-mail: 

Looking for some extra protection against COVID-19 this school year? The province’s GO-VAXX mobile vaccine bus will be rolling into campus this September.

The GO-VAXX bus will be set up on campus from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday September 11, administering the Pfizer vaccine. Students, faculty, staff, and community members will be able to receive a first, second, third or fourth dose of the vaccine. No appointment is required.

Anyone wishing to take advantage of the GO-VAXX bus to receive their vaccine is reminded to:

  • Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, status card or birth certificate.

  • Eat and drink something before you arrive to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.

  • Dress for the weather in case there is a lineup.

  • Wear clothing that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.

  • Wear a mask that covers your nose, mouth and chin.

  • Do not visit the GO-VAXX bus if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

Therapy Dogs at the Library

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Chancellor Paterson Library 1st Floor

Drop by the main floor of the library to take a much-needed break with the St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dogs. 

Pride Social

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
The Study

Come by the study to connect with your fellow Thunderwolves and reps from Pride Central, the Gender Equity Centre, Rainbow Collective, Thunder Pride, and Student Health and Wellness. You'll learn more about the pride community on and off campus and the services available to you.

Coffee Break @ Bora Laskin Law

Event Date: 
Monday, September 26, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

Drop by for a coffee/snack and learn more about Student Health and Wellness Services and Supports and the programming that we plan to offer this upcoming year.

WellU Wednesday: Stop the Stigma Day

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 9:00am to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Outside Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Lily McGuire
Event Contact E-mail: 

Stop by outside of Simcoe Hall and take part in the launch of Student Health and Wellness' Stop the Stigma campaign! Take time to check in with your mental health, share words of wisdom with your fellow Thunderwolves, grab some swag and snacks and play some yard games.

WellU Wednesday: Yoga

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Thunderwolves Ice Field, Outdoor Rink
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join Student Health and Wellness for a free yoga session on the Thunderwolves Ice Field outdoor platform with Rosanna Shillolo. No registration but attendees are encouraged to bring your own mat and props if possible (some may be available but not guaranteed).

This event is outdoors and therefore is weather dependant. 

WellU Wednesday: WellU Welcome

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 10:00am to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Orsi Learning Commons

Stop by the Student Health and Wellness booth at the Student Services Fair on Wednesday September 7 and Thursday September 8 from 10am-2pm. Meet with SHW Orillia staff, learn about services, programming, and how to get involved this year!

Stop the Stigma: We're Stronger as a Pack

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom

Join Student Health and Wellness for a facilitated discussion focused on mental health stigma including basic mental health literacy, an overview of mental health resources and supports and an invitation to take part in reducing stigma on campus with the use of our toolkit.

Open to all students, faculty and staff.

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