2026 Event Calendar
Orillia
| All Week |
Open to students only. Find Wolfie hiding around campus throughout the week, and bring him back to security to claim your prize! Wolfie will be hiding around Heritage Place and 500 University Avenue. Open to all Lakehead Community Members
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. |
| Monday, January 26 |
9am - 12pm @ Simcoe Hall Thrive Week is back on campus! Join us at the Orsi Family Learning Commons to kick off Thrive Week with coffee and snacks, grab your 2026 Thrive Kit, and learn about all the awesome events being held this week. This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Thrive Kits are for students only. Chinese New Year - Wishes for 2026 with International 1pm - 3pm @ Orsi Learning Commons More details coming soon! 1:30pm - 3:30pm @ OA 2017 Join Dr Tina, Naturopathic Doctor, to learn how to level up your ramen with fun toppings and easy flavour tricks! This event is open to students only.
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| Tuesday, January 27 |
9am - 12pm @ Heritage Place Join us to kick off Thrive Week at Heritage Place! Drop by for coffee and snacks, grab your 2026 Thrive Kit, and learn about all the awesome events being held this week. Get ready to Thrive! This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Thrive Kits are for students only. 10am - 2pm @ Orsi Learning Commons As part of the Career Fair, drop by the Career Reflection station to take a few minutes to reflect on:
After reflecting, you can enter the career fair with intention and confidence! This reflection station is open to students only. Turtle Island Tacos with Indigenous Initiatives 12pm - 2pm @ Alumni Commons Join Indigenous Initiatives for a lunch of Turtle Island Tacos as part of this year's Thrive Week! This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. |
| Wednesday, January 28 |
9am - 11am @ Alumni Commons 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. This event is open to students only. Open House with Student Health & Wellness 9am - 10:30am @ Wellness Centre (OR 1012) Student Health and Wellness invites students, staff, and faculty to visit the Wellness Centre. See the space, meet SHW staff, and learn about the health services and mental health supports available to students and how to make referrals. Did you know that some health services are available to staff and faculty? Drop by the open house to learn more! Coffee will be provided! This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. 11am - 12pm @ Heritage Place 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! Open to students, faculty, and staff. 11:30am - 2pm @ Rotary Place & Simcoe Hall More details to come! Thrive Pop-Up @ GC Barrie 12:30pm - 2pm @ Georgian College Barrie Campus Thrive Week is coming to GC in Barrie! Drop by to build your own Thrive Kit and take what you need to support your wellbeing this semester! This event is open to students only. Fireside Chat with International 2:30pm - 3:30pm @ Dining Hall More details to come! |
| Thursday, January 29 |
9am - 11am @ Heritage Place Fuel your day at Breakfast Bar! Drop by to build your own yogurt parfait and learn about cost-effective healthy eating strategies. 12pm - 2pm @ Heritage Place Drop by Heritage Place to enjoy some pizza and help pack meal kits! Food donations have been collected all month long and are ready to be packed into meal kits for students. Once packed, the meal kits will be available for any student to pick up for free. This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. 12:30pm - 1:30pm @ Simcoe Hall 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! Open to students, faculty, and staff. 1:30pm - 3:30pm @ Orsi Learning Commons (near the Library) Drop by Simcoe Hall for Rock Painting! Relax, unwind, and create your own rocking masterpiece! All supplies will be provided. This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. Comedy & Popcorn-Birdseed Balls with Indigenous Initiatives 2pm - 3:30pm @ Maawnjigamig More details to come! Thrive Pop-Up @GC Orillia 2:30pm - 3:30pm @ Georgian College Orillia Campus Thrive Week is coming to GC in Orillia! Drop by to build your own Thrive Kit and take what you need to support your wellbeing this semester! This event is open to students only. Movie Night 7pm - 9pm @ Dining Hall Join SHW and Residence and cozy up for a relaxing movie night! Popcorn and candy will be provided. All are welcome! This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. |
| Friday, January 30 |
9am - 12:30pm @ TBD As part of Thrive Week, Student Health and Wellness is offering safeTALK to all Lakehead students, faculty and staff. safeTALK is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Registration is required to participate. Space is limited. Register Here Open to students, faculty, and staff. 11:30am - 1:30pm @Heritage Place Crochet with Kim is back! Join Kim in the Education Library and learn how to crochet a coaster. No experience necessary, yarn and hooks will be provided. All fibre arts are welcome, so please feel free to bring your own projects and join us to hang out and chat. This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. Art Psychotherapy Lunch & Learn 12pm - 1:30pm @ Alumni Commons Take a mindful break and join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn exploring the healing power of art psychotherapy. This interactive session introduces how creative expression can support mental health, emotional awareness, and stress management in everyday life. Led by Brooke Kalverda (an Art Psychotherapy Student at the Canadian International Institute of Art Therapy), you’ll learn the basics of art psychotherapy, how it’s used in therapeutic settings, and why creativity can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and well-being. Participants will also take part in a brief, guided art activity designed to encourage relaxation and insight; no artistic skill or experience is needed. Brooke is also taking on student clients as part of her clinical placement at the Lakehead Wellness Centre, so this is a great opportunity to learn about referrals and how to get connected! Bring your curiosity and an open mind. Whether you’re a student, staff member, or simply interested in mental wellness, this session offers a welcoming space to learn, reflect, and connect through creativity. All materials provided. Lunch will also be provided! Registration is required so we know how much food to get and dietary needs. Register here. This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. |
