St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and we want you to have a shamrockin’ good time—safely! Join Student Health and Wellness, Student Conduct, Office of Human Rights and Equity, LUSU, ResLife, and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit for Don't Push Your Luck, a fun and interactive harm reduction event. Learn tips & tricks to DrinkSmart and snag some giveaways before heading out for St. Patty's celebrations! 

Whether you're celebrating with a pint or just the vibes, we’ve got the info you need to keep the night from turning into a blarney-filled blur.

THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 27TH 

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! Visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.

This reading week physical activity challenge is an opportunity to take a break from the stress of midterms and assignments while doing something beneficial for your body and mind. Whether you want to relax or get active, this challenge promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being in a fun and interactive way.

How It Works:

• Sign up here to join, you'll receive an invite to our Strava group.
• We'll post the the Bingo Card on Sunday, February 16th and the challenge begins on the 17th. You can complete challenges in any row, column, or diagonal to achieve Bingo! If you’re feeling extra motivated, aim for the entire card! Each challenge supports a different aspect of wellness—physical fitness (like a 15-minute HIIT workout or a nature walk), mental well-being (such as meditating or doing a brain workout), and emotional wellness (like journaling or reaching out to a friend). There’s something for everyone, regardless of your fitness level!

• Daily Check-Ins on Strava: Log completed challenges in our Strava group to track your progress. Share your journey with the Lakehead community to keep the motivation flowing!

• Daily Updates: We'll be providing daily tips and resources along with encouragement and motivation each day of the challenge! 

• Prizes and Rewards: Those who complete a row, column or the entire card will earn prizes from Student Health and Wellness (only current Lakehead students are eligible for prizes)! Even completing one challenge a day contributes to your progress, and we’ll celebrate your efforts daily with shout-outs, prizes, and recognition.

Challenge yourself and discover new ways to enhance your wellness. This is an opportunity to try new activities while having fun. Whether it's a physical workout, a mental challenge, or simply taking time for self-care, every action contributes to improving your well-being. Let’s recharge and move together, one day at a time!

Traditionally, doodling as a sign of distraction — an indication that your mind was not where it was supposed to be but recent research has shown that doodling is not an enemy of attention; it may in fact be a friend!

Doodling may even help with memory, improve focus and reduce stress, drop into the SHW activity room to try you hand at mindful doodling and zentangles. All supplies provided.

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.

 Now is the time to pause and change direction by learning how you can help yourself overcome burnout and feel healthy and positive again by dropping by our table and learning how you can fill your own cup and learn how to prevent or cope with burnout! 

Join staff from Student Health & Wellness outside the Main Cafeteria on February 26th between 10am and 12pm to learn more about tackling burnout.

CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER

Taking time for social connections with others can boost your mood and contribute to overall happiness, so grabbing your friends and heading down to Lake Tamblyn can be the perfect pick-me-up.

Join ResLife and Student Health and Wellness for a bonfire and hot chocolate as we light up Lake Tamblyn.

Did you know? Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea often have no symptoms, so regular testing is key to staying healthy.

Student Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s sexual health team, is offering drop-in, confidential STI testing in the SHW activity room from 1-4 PM. 

✅ Get tested
🍕 Enjoy a free slice of pizza
🛍️ Grab sexual health supplies for future consensual fun

No appointment needed—just drop by!

Are you looking to expand your understanding of health and inclusivity? Join us for a workshop during Eating Disorder Awareness Week that challenges traditional perspectives on weight and well-being, hosted in partnership with the LUNA, Thunder Bay District Health Unit,and Eating Disorders Ontario.

Led by the Every Body Collaborative – Thunder Bay Chapter, this session will introduce the weight-neutral approach to health and explore how societal ideals about weight and health can impact individuals. Participants will learn how to challenge weight bias and foster supportive, inclusive environments in their future careers.

Light refreshments provided.

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! Visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus! Visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs from 1:30pm - 2:30pm.