Patrick Leclair, medical director of the Student Health and Wellness Centre and a family physician, explains how the new Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy Care Clinic on campus aims to improve student access to wellness services as an integral part of the Centre’s new “One Door” service delivery model.
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New pharmacy improves health-care access

13 best ideas for Reading Week
As midterms approach, Reading Week (February 16 to 22) appears as an oasis on the horizon. Whether you plan to rest, recharge and reflect, or to lock in and catch up on your assignments, here are the top ways that students propose for using this time wisely (or not).
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KORSA Therapeutic Program
Learn how to face mental health challenges, like stress, anxiety, burnout, and more.

uoTalent: Auditions!
Get ready to witness the incredible talent of the uOttawa community! uoTalent, brought to you by CHUO 89.1 FM in partnership with Privv, the Universit…

Celebrating cultural diversity: Community food distribution
Celebrate cultural diversity and honour the contributions of African and Caribbean communities. Don’t miss this free warm and flavourful experience! …
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February 12: Register for intramural tournaments
Heads up! Registration opens February 12 for volleyball, dodgeball and basketball intramural tournaments. Volleyball and dodgeball games will take place March 2, with basketball games March 14.
February 12 to March 12: Discover new self-directed courses
In a groundbreaking initiative, you could earn course credits this summer for working independently on projects you design yourself. The first in a series of information sessions takes place February 12. Register now to find out more.
February 20: Francophone graduate students: Apply to attend ComSciCon-QC
You have until February 20 to apply for one of 50 spots available at ComSciCon-QC, a prestigious conference on scholarly communication taking place in Montreal June 6 to June 8. This free event will feature professional development workshops.
Until February 27: Register for a French dictation competition
Test your knowledge of French and get a chance to win prizes, including a pair of round-trip airline tickets to a Francophone destination. Register to compete in the 2025 Dictée P.G.L. de la Francophonie, read by Pierre-Olivier Zappa of TVA Nouvelles.
From January 10 to February 28: Become a Peer Wellness Program volunteer
Volunteer as a peer wellness educator to help your peers make informed decisions about their health and wellness. Earn hours for your Co-curricular Record, meet other students, enjoy a flexible schedule and contribute to a culture of wellness. Apply starting January 10 to start in August 2025.

Gain hands-on experience as a volunteer
Student voices
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What we learned on our international exchange

Accepting a helping hand
