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Wellness events and workshops
The Peer Wellness Program offers a variety of Wellness themed workshops and events on topics related to harm reduction, physical health, population health, and mental health. These workshops and events are interactive, wellness focused, and designed by students for 电车无码 students. They are programmed between September and March, every year.
Events
Trivia: Student wellness edition
This interactive, game-based workshop helps you explore topics like on- and off-campus health and wellness services, student health insurance and disease prevention. Test your knowledge for a chance to win prizes, enjoy free snacks and build skills to support your wellness.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location | Registration link |
| September 24, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | UCU Agora |
Party safe
Partying can be part of student life. Attend this activity-based event to learn about safer partying, ways to reduce party-related risks and making informed decisions. Come on your own or bring your friends! Chat with the Ottawa Public Health Street Team, connect with peers who are asking the same questions, and engage with the Human Rights Office to learn about sexual violence prevention. You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to access naloxone kits and enjoy free mocktails served by Nox Eatery, one of the many great restaurants on campus.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| October 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | University Square |
Time out for World Mental Health Day
Take a moment for your mental health. Participate in relaxing activities, discover support services and connect with your peers. Student Wellness has planned this event to recognize how important it is to take care of your mental health. Celebrate World Mental Health Day by taking time out for activities designed to support your mental well-being.
- Attend an Art for the Heart bracelet-making workshop and drop by our colouring station.
- Participate in the Build-A-Bear activity ().
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| October 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | University Square |
Sexual and reproductive health events
Menstrual health
Join us for an interactive workshop on menstruation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis. Gain knowledge, connect with others and take home free menstrual products.
Free snacks and drinks will be served.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| October 30, 2025, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | UCU Agora |
Sexual violence prevention
Learn how to recognize the signs of sexual violence, communicate about consent, set boundaries, and step in safely as a bystander 鈥 all while helping to create a safer campus.
Free snacks and drinks will be served.
Schedule:
Coming soon!
Safer sex
Join us for a fun, interactive workshop on consent, contraception and Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI) prevention. Hear from an expert with the Student Health and Wellness Centre, ask questions and walk away with tips (and maybe a prize!) to help you keep your sexual health on track.
Free snacks and drinks will be served.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location |
| November 6th, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | 90U Wellness Lounge |
Workshops
Attend 3 wellness workshops and get a chance to win a $150 gift card!
Physical Health
Tasty techniques
Introducing Tasty Techniques, a workshop in which cooking becomes an exciting adventure! It can be daunting to cook nutritious meals amidst the busy chaos of school, work and social activities. Join us to learn the art of meal prep in a fun and engaging environment. Have fun and savour a complimentary meal as your reward! Register with a team of fellow foodies, or sign up solo and we鈥檒l pair you up for an unforgettable experience.
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location | Registration link |
| October 7, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | UCU 205 | |
| November 12, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | UCU 205 | |
| March 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | UCU 205 |
Harm reduction
Glow bingo
It鈥檚 bingo, but make it glow-in-the-dark! The Peer Wellness Program invites you to a fun game of bingo with a twist 鈥 learn about the principles of harm reduction and substance use in a supportive and fun environment while you play! Wear your favourite 鈥済low鈥 outfit and get ready for some prizes! Don鈥檛 miss out on the good vibes and great info!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location | Registration link |
| October 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | UCU 205 | |
| February 5, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | UCU 205 |
Mental Health
Art for the heart
Come hang out with our team at Art for the Heart鈥攂ring some friends or arrive solo. It鈥檚 all about getting creative, practicing mindfulness, and chatting with other students about mental health. Each workshop has a new theme, but don鈥檛 sweat it if you鈥檙e not the artsy type鈥攏o special skills required!
Schedule:
| Date and time | Location | Registration link |
| November 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | UCU 205 | |
| February 25, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | UCU 205 |