Our team is working hard to provide you with exciting, action-packed events to make you feel part of the Gee-Gees community. Check out the calendar of events below for more info!
This workshop is focused on identifying signs of stress and practicing a variety of research-based methods for stress management, including mindfulness and relaxation, meeting one’s basic needs, physical activity, time management, priority-setting, and finding meaning in day to day activities. You will also be provided with a package of resources that will be referenced throughout the presentation and accessible at the start of the webinar.
Take part in our Health and Wellness quiz every Tuesday and compete against other players. Challenge your knowledge on topics such as nutrition, harm reduction, sexual health, mental health, physical activity, and more.
You could win a $250 gift card to the Campus Store.
By the end of March 2020, 40% of Canadian employees had been dropped into the world of telework and many students were beginning to study entirely online.What had once been the exception was now the norm for many office workers, professionals, managers, and students. How do we nurture the well-being of teleworkers and online students? What are the challenges and best practices for managers and employees? What are the qualities of a good telework supervisor or worker? And what wellness tips can we give to managers, employers, and students? This webinar will cover these issues, and you will also be able to ask questions.
Ready to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle? Minimizing waste with your family or roommates? Take part in the workshop offered by Valérie Leloup, uOttawa alumna, founder and CEO of Nu Grocery, the first zero-waste grocery store in Ottawa. Note this workshop is in French.
Every minute on the minute! Join Erika for this high intensity at-home workout. No equipment needed. Please note that this is a high intensity workout that is not recommended for beginner exercisers.
Enter the virtual escape room, follow the clues and get out!
Successfully unlock all the rooms to be entered for the grand prize of a $100 Campus Store gift card. Four participation prizes of $25 gift cards will also be drawn for each escape room.
Being kind to ourselves has become increasingly important during these times of isolation. In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of self-compassion and practice tools for becoming a warm and supportive companion to ourselves.
Ready to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle? Minimizing waste with your family or roommates? Take part in the workshop offered by Valérie Leloup, uOttawa alumna, founder and CEO of Nu Grocery, the first zero-waste grocery store in Ottawa.
Enter the virtual escape room, follow the clues and get out!
Successfully unlock all the rooms to be entered for the grand prize of a $100 Campus Store gift card. Four participation prizes of $25 gift cards will also be drawn for each escape room.
Listen, share and connect with students from the uOttawa community during a 30 minute safe-space session led by students for students on the topic of wellness on campus.
Dance your heart out and follow along to the sound of the music as Justine guides you through a Zumba routine. This workout is sure to get your heart pumping. No equipment needed.
Enter the virtual escape room, follow the clues and get out!
Successfully unlock all the rooms to be entered for the grand prize of a $100 Campus Store gift card. Four participation prizes of $25 gift cards will also be drawn for each escape room.
Work your abs, glutes, and thighs in this targeted training! Get your body moving with an equipment free workout and feel accomplished once you've completed the exercises!
Dance your heart out and follow along to the sound of the music as Leslie guides you through a Zumba routine. This workout is sure to get your heart pumping. No equipment needed.
This workshop is focused on identifying signs of stress and practicing a variety of research-based methods for stress management, including mindfulness and relaxation, meeting one’s basic needs, physical activity, time management, priority-setting, and finding meaning in day to day activities. You will also be provided with a package of resources that will be referenced throughout the presentation and accessible at the start of the webinar.
A safe space offering various options for students to connect, study, speak with peer support staff, receive help navigating wellness resources on campus and so much more.
Students can also reserve 1 of 2 themed rooms for studying; a green room with tons of plants, and a mood room with light therapy and RGB lighting.
Clara Hughes shares how this opportunity to heal is available to us all. Through humour and practical advice, she helps audiences learn to “disconnect” so that they can reconnect with who they really are, let go of the fear of failing, and learn to truly feel.
The Launch will be at 10:45 a.m., followed by the Clara Hughes conference from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Enter the virtual escape room, follow the clues and get out!
Successfully unlock all the rooms to be entered for the grand prize of a $100 Campus Store gift card. Four participation prizes of $25 gift cards will also be drawn for each escape room.
January 11- 15 is our 2021 Winter Welcome Week! Participate in virtual events to get to know your fellow students! From Virtual Tarot Card Readings to International Get Togethers, you won’t want to miss this week packed with fun events to kick off the new year!
Even though therapy dog teams are practicing physical distancing and have stopped their weekly visits to campus, that doesn’t mean you can’t still “hang out” with some of them.
Join us for special "virtual" pet therapy sessions, every Friday at 11:00 a.m.
January 11- 15 is our 2021 Winter Welcome Week! Participate in virtual events to get to know your fellow students! From Virtual Tarot Card Readings to International Get Togethers, you won’t want to miss this week packed with fun events to kick off the new year!
Jan 19, 2021
