October Wellness Initiatives

All Day

JEAN DAY

F204 or B215

Wear your jeans and support the Nipissing Student Food Bank. A small monetary donation will be accepted in NUSU (F204) OR Human Resources (B215), with all proceeds being donated to the food bank to support students.

*Please consider what events and meetings you have this day and wear jeans if and when appropriate.

9:30am – 10:30am

OR

11:00am – 12:00pm

OR

1:30pm – 2:30pm

RESILIENCY

A144

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we invite you to join, Angèle Poitras from Workplace Safety North for a conversation about resiliency and how it affects our mental health. 

There will be three session offered on Thursday October 10th, 2019 at 9:30am -10:30am, 11:00am-12 noon and the final session from 1:30pm-2:30pm. 

Please note that this is an application form only. There are 25 seats available per session. You will receive an e-mail indicating whether or not there is room left to attend the session you have chosen. Reservations will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis. 

Click here to register for this session

1:00pm – 2:00pm

FALL WALK

Trail Entrance (Green Gate)

Join us on a beautiful Fall walk through the campus trails guided by Paul Courville. We will meet at 1:00pm at the trail entrance beside the green gate. 

We will begin our walk at 1:05pm and return by 2:00pm. 

Please ensure you wear proper footwear, bring a light jacket if needed and water to stay hydrated.

*This event is weather permitting and may be re-scheduled if it is raining.

ALL DAY

JEAN DAY

F204 or B215

Wear your jeans and support the Nipissing Student Food Bank. Provided is a list of top items students at Nipissing require. Please drop off your donation in NUSU (F204) OR Human Resources (B215). 

• Kraft dinner 
• Toiletries - Tooth brushes, deodorant, shampoo, Feminine products etc. 
• Cereal 
• Peanut butter, jelly, maple syrup 
• Canned Fruit / fruit cups 
• Mr.noodle / cup-a-soups 
• Canned Pasta/Soups, minute rice 
• Snacks - Chocolate, chips, goldfish, granola bars, fruit snacks 

*Please consider what events and meetings you have this day and wear jeans if and when appropriate.

2:00pm – 3:00pm 

ESSENTIAL OIL

to be determined

ESSENTIAL OIL INFORMATION SESSION

Come and learn about essential oils. Together with Justine Arsenault, we will learn their overall health benefits. You will get information on: 

• What they are 
• How to use them 
• Are they safe to use with Children 

Click here to register for this session.

9:30am – 10:30am 

TAKE YOUR MORNING BREAK

NU Small Cafeteria A246

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and recharge. Faculty and staff are invited to stop by the small NU cafeteria between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. for a free medium coffee or tea. 

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12:00pm - 1:00pm 

SALAD BAR MUNCH & MINGLE 

NU Small Cafeteria A246

Join us for a salad potluck in the NU Small Cafeteria (A246). 

Munch and mingle and maybe even learn a new recipe or two. 

Please ensure that you list all the ingredients that are in your salad 

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1:30pm – 2:30pm 

CHAIR YOGA 

to be determined

Back by popular demand, Grounded Studios will be offering Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is a great way to keep the body moving. This gentle style of yoga is practiced using the support of a chair and can benefit anyone, especially those who sit at a desk for the majority of their work day. 

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12:30pm – 1:20pm 

ZUMBA  

GYM A

Robert J. Surtees Athletic Centre

Do you like to dance? Do you have two left feet and enjoy laughing at yourself? Then Zumba is the class for you. Come join Sarah at the RJAC for a fun Zumba class on October 31, 2019. 

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