The It’s Your Move Crew is bringing back our summer-long challenge to log 100 hours of physical activity—but this year, we’re celebrating Lakehead’s 60th anniversary! Along the way, you’ll hit special milestones inspired by Lakehead’s history—stay tuned for more details!

Once you sign up, you’ll get a link to our Strava Group, where we’ll provide weekly updates, encouragement, and resources to help you hit your goals. Plus, you’ll be able to connect with and cheer on your fellow Thunderwolves!

This challenge is open to current students, incoming students, staff, faculty, and alumni from either campus.

• Students who reach milestones will receive Student Health and Wellness and Campus Rec swag
• The first employee on each campus to hit 100 hours will receive a prize from Human Resources
• The first alumni to reach 100 hours will receive a prize from Lakehead Alumni

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

✅ Sign up before June 1 and join the It’s Your Move Strava Group

✅ Tracking begins on May 19 and ends on September 31

✅ Log your activities into Strava—either manually or by syncing your fitness tracker/smartwatch

✅ We’ll track your progress and celebrate your Lakehead-inspired milestones

✅ Get moving and celebrate Lakehead’s 60th!

Are you ready to make your move?

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As part of CMHA's Mental Health Week, Student Health and Wellness and Human Resources invite all employees to visit the Wellness Centre and have a discussion about mental health at Lakehead.

• Check out our Wellness Centre
• Meet staff from Student Health and Wellness and Human Resources
• Learn about what supports and services are available to students, and what resources are available to you to help support student wellbeing.
• Learn about resources that available to you through Human Resources to support your wellbeing

Refreshments will be provided.

This event is open to faculty and staff.

We're in the final stretch! Need a quick bite to fuel up for your exam? Drop by Simcoe Hall between 10:30 - 12:30 to grab a stuffed croissant (first come, first served).  We'll also have information about cost-effective eating strategies so you can stay energized through exams, and food security resources that you can access on campus and in the community all year long.

But wait there's more! Take a moment to check-in with your mental health and spend a few mindful moments by completing a WellU Key check-in and doing a stressbuster with Student Affairs staff.

This event was made possible thanks to donations from Alumni and friends through the Food Security Committee!

We're in the final stretch! Need a quick bite to fuel up for your exam? Drop by Simcoe Hall between 10:30 - 12:30 to grab a yogurt parfait (first come, first served).  We'll also have information about cost-effective eating strategies so you can stay energized through exams, and food security resources that you can access on campus and in the community all year long.

But wait there's more! Take a moment to check-in with your mental health and spend a few mindful moments by completing a WellU Key check-in and doing a stressbuster with Student Affairs staff.

This event was made possible thanks to donations from Alumni and friends through the Food Security Committee!