(OR) #ITSTARTS Breakfast Bar

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 9:00am to 11:00am EST
Event Location: 
Alumni Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

As part of #ITSTARTS Week, this week's Breakfast Bar will explore diversity and connection through food! Drop by Alumni Commons to learn about and try breakfast foods from around the world. We'll also have information about where you can buy the ingredients locally.

This program is generously funded by Alumni and Friends through Lakehead's Food Security Committee.

Offered in partnership by Student Health and Wellness, LUSU, and Lakehead International.

(OR) Nutrition Month Lunch & Learn with Indigenous Initiatives

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Maawnjigamig (OR1013)
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Join Student Health & Wellness and Indigenous Initiatives for a Lunch & Learn! There will be 3 Sisters Soup, Haudenosaunee Story, and the documentary we will be watching is Seed Sovereignty. We can't wait to see you there!

(OR) Herb Planting & Pot Painting

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

As part of Nutrition Month, join Student Health & Wellness for Herb Planting and Pot Painting! There will be a variety of herbs to choose from to add to your hand-painted pot, as well as easy recipes and food resources to support you on your nutrition journey! We can't wait to see you there! All supplies will be provided.

(OR) Snooze-A-Palooza

Event Date: 
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Celebrate World Sleep Day with Student Health & Wellness at Snooze-A-Palooza, an event dedicated to all things rest! Grab a cup of soothing tea at The Wellness Tea Bar, pick up an "All Nighter Kit," and decorate a sleep journal. Learn about the importance of sleep and how to create a healthy nightly routine that works for you! We can't wait to see you there!

(OR) Therapy Dogs

Event Date: 
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Drop by Simcoe Hall for the cutest kind of stress relief! The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs are back and sweeter than ever! Come say hello and give them some snuggles!

(OR) Therapy Dogs @HP

Event Date: 
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Drop by Heritage Place for the cutest kind of stress relief! The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs are back and sweeter than ever! Come say hello and give them some snuggles!

(OR) Don't Push Your Luck

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

St Patty's is just around the corner! Join Student Health and Wellness and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for a fun and interactive harm reduction event, and prep for a safe night out.

- Grab a Don't Push Your Luck kit
- Test your drink-pouring skills with SMDHU
- Learn tips and tricks to DrinkSmart
- Bust cannabis myths

(OR) Have a SOUP-er Day

Event Date: 
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am to 1:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Simcoe Hall
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

March is Nutrition Month! Join Student Health and Wellness and have a SOUP-er day.

  • Grab a FREE bowl of soup from the kiosk (while supplies last)
  • Drop off a donation for the food pantry
  • Learn some cost-saving grocery and meal-prep tips
  • Test your knowledge with food trivia!


We will have events all month long to support healthy eating and food security, so be sure to check out our calendar for other Nutrition Month events.

(OR) Take10: Don't Push Your Luck @HP

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Heritage Place
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly! Join Student Health & Wellness for Don’t Push Your Luck, an interactive and informative event focused on helping students make safer choices while enjoying the festivities.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations often involve alcohol, and this event is all about equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to stay safe, look out for your friends, and still have a great time. Whether you plan to go out, stay in, attend a party, or simply want to learn more about harm reduction, this session will provide practical tools and resources you can use right away.

 

(OR) Breakfast Bar

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 9:00am to 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Alumni Commons
Event Contact Name: 
Sara Corcoran
Event Contact Phone: 
(705) 330-4010 ext. 2116
Event Contact E-mail: 

Need some fuel to start your day? You're invited to Breakfast Bar! Happening every Thursday from 9am - 11am, drop by to make your own breakfast, learn some low-cost and nutritious breakfast recipes and cost-saving strategies, and connect with peers. We will occasionally have special guests present to share information about timely topics.

Breakfast will include toast and yogurt, both with a variety of toppings that will rotate each week. On occasion, we'll also have special feature items for you to try!

This program is generously funded by Alumni and Friends through Lakehead's Food Security Committee.

Offered in partnership by Student Health and Wellness, LUSU, and Lakehead International.

Pages