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Human Resources is excited to introduce a weeklong wellness initiative for all staff and faculty that will focus on awareness around self-care and daily work-life balance through events, advocacy and engagement.
Seminars and activities will provide participants with techniques to strengthen their mental wellness, physical wellness, emotional wellness, spiritual wellness, lifestyle wellness and financial wellness. Each aspect plays an essential role in a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Descriptions can be found below and you are encouraged to register for each session of interest as participation is on a first come, first served basis!
Any questions can be directed at wellness@nipissingu.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, October 2, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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. |
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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. |
Friday, October 11th, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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. |
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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).
*Please consider what events and meetings you have this day and wear jeans if and when appropriate. |
Friday, October 18th, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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:
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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. |
Thursday, October 24, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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 |
Monday, October 28th, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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. |
Thursday, October 31, 2019
TIME |
TITLE |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
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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. |