LUSU Food Resource Centre- Free Soup Fridays

Event Date: 
Friday, September 15, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, September 22, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, October 27, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, November 10, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, November 17, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, November 24, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, December 1, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, January 19, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, January 26, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, February 2, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, February 9, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, February 16, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, February 23, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, March 1, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Food Resource Centre

Free soup for students experiencing food insecurity, sponsored by Aramark.

LUSU Food Resource Centre- Free Lunch Program

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 12:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Food Resource Centre

Free lunch for students experiencing food insecurity every Tuesday at noon.

LUSU Food Resource Centre- Free Breakfast

Event Date: 
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, October 16, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, November 13, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, November 20, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, November 27, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, January 15, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, January 22, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, January 29, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, March 4, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EST
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 10:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Food Resource Centre

LUSU Food Resource Centre is offering a free breakfast program for students experiencing food insecurity on Mondays and Wednesdays

Blood Pressure Clinic

Event Date: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Agora

Come meet our team of students from Compass North and NOSM to have your blood pressure assessed & receive a quick lesson on blood pressure!
Duration: 10 mins
Topics: What is blood pressure? What is high blood pressure? Risk factors? Management strategies?
Optional: Participate in our research study by filling out a
survey! (Research is approved by the Lakehead University Research Ethics Board)

BodyTalks: Challenging The Ideal Body

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
The Study
Body Talks is a conversation series about the intersections of body image and health offered in partnership between Student Health and Wellness and the Gender Equity Centre. 
 
For this guided discussion, Amber Saville, a graduate student in the Social Justice Studies program, Karen Degagne, Regional Coordinator of the Eating Disorder Program St. Joseph's Care Group,  and Melissa Klages, an Eating Disorder Prevention Specialist, will discuss how to challenge the "ideal body image" and recognize unhealthy thoughts and behaviours. 
 
Open to everyone, refreshments provided.

Take10: Take What You Need

Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
Chancellor Paterson Library

Stop by the Student Health and Wellness table in the library to pick up supplies and snacks to get you through exams! Talk to our Health Promotion team about stress management strategies.

 

 

Mindful Meditation

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EST
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:45am to 12:15pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness Activity Room

Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions in our activity room. Each session begins with a check-in, then a mindfulness practice is introduced and guided, followed by an opportunity to discuss any questions or insights.

No experience necessary – whether you are new to mindfulness or practice regularly, having the support of a group can help to strengthen your practice.

Open to students, staff and faculty.

End of Term Thank You-Grams

Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 12:00pm EDT to Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 11:30pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

As the academic year winds down, take time to say thank you who helped you get through it, whether it be a prof, roommate, family member, GA, or colleague.   Use the form below to send a note to someone you are grateful and Student Health and Wellness will deliver it to them before  April 12.

Not only will this thank you card spread positivity to the person receiving it, but it will help you too! Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Expressing gratitude can help people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships- so this exercise could be the start of your new wellness habit!

Therapy Dogs @ The Library

Event Date: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Chancellor Paterson Library- 1st Floor

Take a study break with our favourite furry friends, the Therapy Dogs from St. John Ambulance. 

Therapy Dogs

Event Date: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Student Health and Wellness: Activity Room

Visit your favourite stress relief every Tuesday from 12-1pm in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room.

Open to students, staff and faculty.

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