Rainbow Connections: Know Your Rights
Join the SHW, Office of Human Rights and Pride Central for guidance and information for 2SLGBTQIA+ students on your rights on campus and what resources and supports are available to you should your rights be infringed upon.
Lunch will be provided.
WellU Newsletter
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Spooky Safe Halloween Prep
Come get ready for Halloween with us!
- Student Success will have costume supplies
- Student Health and Wellness Peer Wellness Educators will have Trick or Treat Packs with supplies for a safe night out and you'll be able to test your drink pouring skills and win DrinkSmart Prizes
- Student Health and Wellness and the Office of Human Rights will test your consent knowledge
- Student Conduct will have reminders about the Code of the Wolfpack
- ResLife will have a safe substance use activity and house points
Randomizer with the Responsible Gambling Council
Come test your skills against the Randomizer on Thursday, November 9 from 10am – 2pm, outside the Main Cafeteria. The Responsible Gambling Council is presenting its new program the Randomizer for young adults with an interactive kiosk, specially staffed display and fantastic giveaways including three scholarship awards. Drop by, say hello and see if you have the skills to #BeatTheRandomizer!
Take10 - Nicotine & Vaping Cessation
Smoking cigarettes is a well-established cause of various serious health issues, including lung cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and stroke. Vaping is not risk-free either, and there have been concerns about its impact on lung health.
The likelihood of university students using nicotine varies depending on a range of factors, including individual choices, peer influences, and cultural norms. According to the Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (2019) approximately 15% of Canadians aged 15 to 24 were current smokers and 15% of Canadian youth aged 15 to 19 reported having vaped in the past 30 days.
Join staff from Student Health and Wellness October 18th from 11am to 1pm outside the Main Cafeteria where we'll be sharing information and resources so you can make informed choices about your health and well-being, explore alternative stress-relief techniques, and work on adopting healthier habits to replace smoking and vaping.
Let's make a positive step for your health and well-being; it's time to quit!
Remember that quitting nicotine and vaping is a process, and it may take time and multiple attempts to succeed. Be patient with yourself and don't be discouraged by setbacks. If you find that you're struggling significantly, consider seeking professional help, counseling, or guidance from healthcare providers to increase your chances of quitting successfully.
It can often be a challenge to take a minute to ourselves, so why not make self-care a habit and Take10.
#Take10 #NicotineCessation #TimeToQuit
Pawsitively Social Visit
Midterms can be stressful- puppies are not. Come visit our small friends from the PAWsitively Social Puppy Perks program to take a much needed study break.
Pride Social
Come by the study to connect with your fellow Thunderwolves and reps from Pride Central, the Gender Equity Centre, Rainbow Collective, Thunder Pride, the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship and Student Health and Wellness. You'll learn more about the pride community on and off campus and the services available to you while also getting to know one another!
Activities and refreshments will be provided.
WellU Wednesday: Fall Flavourtown
Celebrate fall flavours with Student Health and Wellness and the Food Resource Centre.
Join us for a Roots to Harvest pop-up market, The Little Pie Shop, fall treats and activities while learning more about nutrition and food security resources available to you!
Pre-register for a fall meal kit of vegetarian shepherd pie and apple crisp for only $5, supplies limited.
Meal kits sponsored by Student Health and Wellness and all proceeds are donated back to the FRC
Rainbow Connections: Welcome to Athletics
Join Pride Central and Student Health and Wellness for an intro to the Lakehead Athletic Facilities and Campus Rec Programming. Reps from Athletics and Campus Rec will discuss their inclusive programming options and Health Promoter and Registered Kinesiologist, Lindsey Wachter, will give a tour of the facilities and answer any and all questions you might have about getting active this school year.
We will meet in the lobby of the Wolf Den Board Room, please make sure to have indoor shoes.