Being a student is hard but it can feel like you are the only one who is stressed out or struggling. Peer Chat is a virtual way to connect with other students to talk through the different academic and social experiences you have while being a student. The session provides you with the opportunity to gain insight into different student experiences as well as share your own unique skills to help support your peers.

Think you know about Halloween History? Scary Movies? Safe Drinking Practices? Want to win a $25 gift card?

Put your knowledge to the test with the Peer Wellness team this Wednesday at 7:30pm! Open to students from both campuses, trivia will be run via kahoot. 

Registration required.

 LUSU and Student Health and Wellness have partnered to offer Naloxone training to Lakehead students. Training will be provided by Superior Points Harm Reduction Program. Participants will learn about the symptoms of opioid overdose and when and how to use the Naloxone antidote.

There is no cost for the training but registration is required and attendees are required to complete the daily COVID screening. Doors will be open at 4:30pm. Spots are limited to comply with physical distancing requirements.

November is Men's Health Month and the It's Your Move Crew is raising awareness about a silent epidemic- men's mental health. Globally, 1 man dies every minute by suicide, 1440 men every month that could still be here. We are challenging you to complete 1440 minutes of physical activity over the course of the next month and to share resources and raise awareness along the way. If that sounds like way too many minutes, that is okay you can also commit to 11 hours, 1 for every Canadian lost to suicide every day. 

We will be tracking your progress via the It's Your Move Strava Group. Those who complete their challenge will be entered into a prize draw with Wellness and Athletics goodies! 

More reading? We know that might be the last thing you want to do after pouring over textbooks and study notes but reading for pleasure has many perks including stress reduction, improved sleep, increased empathy,

Book club members will connect through a discord channel where participants can weigh in on the book.

Joining is completely free and open to all students; all you need is a copy of the book. The club will read one book every 6 weeks, giving everyone plenty of time to enjoy each selection. We will switch up the genre each cycle and you will be invited to offer your input on upcoming book selections. You can also skip a book at any time (this is for stress relief after all!).

Our first will be Midnight Library by Matthew Haig.

Intramural Sports offers the Lakehead Orillia community an opportunity to stay involved in the sports they love, or to try a new sport while they attend university. All intramural sports are designed so that each student can have fun in a safe recreational setting. For the fall, students are welcome to attend Intramurals on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00-7:30 pm in the Residence Quad. No registration required!

This high-intensity interval training class incorporates various body movements using different types of equipment (including body weight) in short bouts of high-intensity work followed by periods of rest. This class is built for all fitness levels, is low impact and an enjoyable way to end your day!

Registration is required and all class attendees must be the Lakehead University Vaccine Requirements and complete Daily Screening prior to class.