Random Acts of Kindness Day – Nov 6
November 6th was the first Random Acts of Kindness Day on campus. There were over 60 acts recorded in the bucket in the main courtyard. Acts ranged from holding doors open, helping with homework, paying meters, a smile and/or hug, to supporting a friend in need. It is so great to know we are part […]
Well-being Heros
The research is becoming increasingly clear; where we are profoundly impacts how we are. That is, we are beginning to really understand that our community connections, our feelings of social inclusion and even our physical spaces are profoundly tied to our ‘wellbeing’. There is no population where this is more important than college or university […]
Vitamin D are you getting enough?
It has been estimated that approximately 90% of the Canadian population are not meeting the recommended intake of vitamin D! Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a significant role in maintaining optimal health. It is most widely known for the important part it plays in keeping bones and teeth healthy5. There are two […]
Safety on Campus
As winter draws nearer, please be reminded that you don’t have to walk alone after dark if you don’t want to. These resources are available to you: If you would like an escort around campus, trained students or Campus Security will happily assist you. Call Safewalk on 250.807.8076, 24 hours a day to access this service. If […]
Mental Health Award for UBC Okanagan
Human Resources team received Canadian Mental Health Voices Award for a Large Business. Presented for the first time this year, the award recognizes UBC Okanagan’s Thrive week, the Mental Health Network, Employer Community of Practice on Mental Health, and the mental health programs and services provided to faculty and staff.
Thrive 365
We had another very successful Thrive week. Thank you for all of those that volunteered, participated in and hosted events for our fifth annual Thrive week from November 2-6. We had over 3,000 faculty, staff and students and community members participate. Events included: a healthy kick off breakfast, a flu clinic, a bannock making workshop […]
Thrive 365
Building Positive Mental Health for All UBC thrive will take place next week on the Vancouver and Okanagan Campuses from November 2-6, 2015. Thrive Week is a campus-wide initiative designed to promotebuilding positive mental health for all faculty, staff and students. Thrive Week exists to encourage dialogue about balance, community engagement, social support, and healthy […]
Thriving across the country!
On behalf of UBC, I was very proud to accept the award First Prize – Open Category for the 2015 Quality and Productivity Awards in for CAUBO in Saint John, New Brunswick earlier this month. UBC was recognized for our work on Thrive and “Building Positive Mental Health for All.” For more details on the […]