Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

(OR) Therapy Dogs @HP

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!

This event is open to students, staff, and faculty. 

(OR) Open House with SHW

Student Health and Wellness invites 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. 

(OR) Career Reflection Station

As part of the Career Fair, drop by the Career Reflection station to take a few minutes to reflect on:

  • Where are you in your career transition/journey?

  • Your strengths

  • Areas you want to grow

  • What supports do you have and need?

  • Next steps to take on your career journey


 After reflecting, you can enter the career fair with intention and confidence!

This reflection station is open to students only. 

(OR) Thrive Week Coffee & Kickoff @HP

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.

(OR) Thrive Week Coffee & Kickoff

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.

Get ready to Thrive! 

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Thrive Kits are for students only.

(OR) WellU Wednesday: Puppy Social

The cutest kind of stress relief is returning to campus! Come visit our puppy friends from Precious Paws Rescue!

*** Please note that while we have this event scheduled, it is still subject to change based on the puppies' availability.***

(OR) WellU Wednesday: Vision Boarding & Goal Setting

Start the semester with clarity, confidence, and purpose! Join Student Health & Wellness for an interactive Vision Boarding & Goal Setting event designed especially for anyone who wants to turn their ideas into action. This session will guide you through reflecting on your values, identifying your academic, personal, and career goals, and visualizing the life you want to create during your time at university and beyond.

Spotting the Signs and Supporting Someone Affected by Eating Disorders

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:

No Nic Challenge

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.

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