The Guided Listening and Sharing Circle Series offers a supportive, peer-based space for Lakehead students to connect, reflect, and learn from one another. While designed as peer support sessions, each circle is guided by facilitator Mohit Dudeja (PhD Candidate, M.Psych, M.Ed, BSW) to encourage meaningful dialogue, resource sharing, and personal growth. Sessions explore key topics identified through the 2024 student survey, including academic pressure, financial management, cultural adjustment, relationships, and time management. These in-person circles provide a safe and inclusive environment to discuss challenges, build practical skills, and strengthen community on the Thunder Bay campus.

The Guided Listening and Sharing Circle Series offers a supportive, peer-based space for Lakehead students to connect, reflect, and learn from one another. While designed as peer support sessions, each circle is guided by facilitator Mohit Dudeja (PhD Candidate, M.Psych, M.Ed, BSW) to encourage meaningful dialogue, resource sharing, and personal growth. Sessions explore key topics identified through the 2024 student survey, including academic pressure, financial management, cultural adjustment, relationships, and time management. These in-person circles provide a safe and inclusive environment to discuss challenges, build practical skills, and strengthen community on the Thunder Bay campus.

Take a break from the rush of student life and unwind at The Wellness Tea Bar, a cozy drop-in event designed to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with your well-being. Enjoy a curated selection of soothing teas, each chosen for its calming and wellness-boosting properties. The Wellness Tea Bar is your space to slow down, sip mindfully, and take care of yourself.

Join us for a Bell Let’s Talk drop-in table as part of our Take:10 session on January 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on campus. Stop by to learn about Bell Let’s Talk and how it supports mental health conversations and resources. Grab some free Bell goodies, take a few minutes to check in with yourself, and connect with supports that promote mental well-being.

As part of National Non-Smoking Week, Lakehead students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by to learn more about the No Nic Challenge, connect with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Expand Project, and explore resources related to smoking, vaping, and other nicotine products. Student Health and Wellness will also share practical strategies for building and sustaining healthy habits.

Whether you are thinking about quitting, cutting back, or supporting someone else, this event offers an opportunity to ask questions and gather information about nicotine cessation. 

The event is open to the Lakehead community.

In RC Lobby on January 28!

Visit the Lakehead Fresh Market and stock up on fresh produce right on campus! The market is cashless and open to everyone in the Lakehead community, so remember to bring your own bag. Students experiencing food insecurity can also pick up discount coupons from the LUSU Food Resource Centre (UC2014b) to use at the market on Tuesday or Wednesday morning.

This event is a collaboration between Conference Services, Aramark, Student Health and Wellness, and the Food Resource Centre, working together to make healthy food more accessible for our campus community.

Kick off the winter semester with the Thawed Out Challenge, a flexible movement challenge designed to help you shake off the cold, boost your energy, and get back into a routine. Your goal: move your body on 21 out of 28 days between January 12 and February 8.

Walk, skate, stretch, lift, dance in your kitchen, ski across campus, it all counts. The goal is to build momentum, find your stride, and support your well-being through the coldest part of the semester.

After registering, you’ll receive a link to join our Strava Club, where you can track your activities, share your progress, and cheer on your fellow Thunderwolves. We’ll also post updates and encouragement throughout the challenge to help you stay motivated.

The Thaw Out Challenge is open to current students, incoming students, staff, faculty, and alumni from both campuses.Students who complete the challenge will get some Lakehead swag.

Warm up your winter, one movement at a time.

As part of National Non-Smoking Week, Lakehead University is partnering with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to host a No Nic Challenge for the Lakehead community.

This five-day challenge runs Monday to Friday and encourages participants to avoid smoking, vaping, and other tobacco or nicotine products. Whether you are working toward quitting, cutting back, or choosing not to start, the challenge offers a short, supportive opportunity to reflect on habits and try something different for the week.

The challenge is open to all members of the Lakehead community. Participants who sign up will receive a brief daily check-in email with encouragement, reminders, and resources throughout the week.

Participants who avoid tobacco and nicotine products for the full week will be entered into a draw to win a $200 gift card. All other participants will be entered into a draw to win a $100 gift card.

As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, join us for a 90-minute training delivered by NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre). This session is designed to help participants understand how eating disorders can develop in post-secondary environments, recognize early signs, respond compassionately, and connect someone to the appropriate supports.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand risk factors within post-secondary settings

• Recognize early signs of disordered eating

• Respond in a supportive and non-judgmental way

• Know when and how to refer, using evidence-informed resources

This session is relevant for anyone at Lakehead (students, staff, and employees) who wants to become more informed about eating disorders and how to support someone affected.

During Thrive Week, Student Health and Wellness is inviting students, staff, and faculty to take part in a 5-Day Mindfulness Challenge.

This challenge introduces evidence-based mindfulness tools designed to support stress management, focus, and overall well-being. Each day, participants will receive one mindfulness activity by email that can be completed on their own time. Activities are brief, accessible, and intended to fit into daily routines.

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, including thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, with openness and without judgment. By building awareness in this way, individuals can better recognize habitual patterns, respond more intentionally, and support their overall well-being.

The goal of this five-day challenge is to help participants explore mindfulness in a practical, manageable way, whether they are new to mindfulness or looking to refresh an existing practice.

The challenge is open to all members of the Lakehead community. Participants who complete the challenge will be entered into a draw to win this year’s Thrive Basket.