Thrive Week 2024

The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. This includes physical activity, nutrition, and self-care and involves preventative and proactive actions that take care of one’s physical body.

This includes awareness and management of feelings; a positive view of self, the world, and relationships; the ability to cope with stress; and maintenance of fulfilling relationships with others. It is the ability to understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. 

This encompasses the degree and quality of interactions with others, the community, and nature. It is the ability to relate to and connect with other people in our world. It is our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.

This recognizes our search for meaning and purpose in human existence. It involves possessing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that help give direction to one's life. It is the ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives.

Through creative and stimulating mental activities, our minds can be exercised. This enables us to embrace new ideas and experiences that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction, and community betterment. 

This is about trying to live in harmony with the earth by understanding the impact of our interaction with nature and our personal environment, and taking action to protect the world around us. It is the ability to positively impact the quality of our environment: our homes, our communities, or our planet.

This is the ability to gain personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our lives. It involves using our gifts, skills, and talents to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in our lives.

UW Thrive Sustainability and Wellness Corner

When: Daily | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
Location: Lockhart Hall

Come visit our wellness corner on campus and relax between classes. There are many health benefits to being around nature. At the UWinnipeg Sustainability and Wellness Corner you will be surrounded by plants, seating, and nature sounds. You will also be able to find sustainability-related books, promotional and coloring materials, engagement activities, and comment cards. Maximum stay is 30 minutes at a time to allow for as many people to be able to experience our installation as possible.

Crafting & Hobbies in the Library

When: Daily | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: 5th floor Periodical Reading room (Atrium)

Take a break from your work or your studies and unwind at the library in a space dedicated to crafts and hobbies. Relax with a selection of adult coloring books and jigsaw puzzles or bring your own crafting projects to enjoy! Please remember to bring materials that are library-friendly and easy to clean up, so we can keep the space cozy and welcoming for everyone.

Thrive Day 1 Quiz

Test your knowledge on the Wellness Centre and 7 Dimensions of Wellness. The quiz will be posted on the Wellness Centre’s Instagram story. The Wellness Centre’s Instagram handle is @UWinnipegWellness.

You can also click on the following QR Code to be redirected to the Wellness Centre’s Instagram account:

Practicing Mindfulness Through Art

When: 10–11:30 a.m.
Location: The Hive

Join the University of Winnipeg Chapter for Manitoba Council of Exceptional Children (MCEC) and the Education Student Association (EDSA) for a painting event. All skill levels are welcome.

Webinar: Debunking myths about antidepressants

When: 2–3 p.m.
Location: Online

Join Klinic on Campus Nurse Practitioner Raj in this informative and interactive webinar session discussing common medication prescribed to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Please email k.fix@uwinnipeg.ca to register and identify the webinar you wish to attend.

Thrive Day 2 Quiz

Test your knowledge on the Wellness Centre and 7 Dimensions of Wellness. The quiz will be posted on the Wellness Centre’s Instagram story. The Wellness Centre’s Instagram handle is @UWinnipegWellness.

You can also click on the following QR Code to be redirected to the Wellness Centre’s Instagram account:

Self-care break

When: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: 3BC59, Buhler Centre, 460 Portage Ave.

Take a moment to hit the pause button and relax in the third floor lounge with complimentary massages (provided by KATSA), delicious teas and hot chocolate, healthy treats and fun swag.

Tabling Event Day 1

When: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Riddell Hall

Meet staff from Academic and Career Services, Accessibility Services, Indigenous Student Services, Campus Sustainability office, International Student Services, and the Wellness Centre.

Jump for Joy

When: 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Location: Community Gym

Whether you're looking to elevate your fitness routine or just want to add some fun to your workouts, this is your chance to learn jump rope beginner techniques and more advanced moves. This event is designed to be a fun, interactive session intended to create a supportive environment where people can connect, share skills, and stay active. All participants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a brand-new jump rope!

Limited spots! Please email k.fix@uwinnipeg.ca to register.

Webinar: Money Talks! Does yours say ‘Good Buy!’ or ‘Goodbye’?

When: 10–11 a.m.
Location: Online

Managing money is about more than just math. The way we think and feel about money and how we react to money based on habits/attitudes and perceptions shapes our relationship with money and with other people around money. Join the session to learn about this as well as to learn about accessing financial empowerment resources to improve financial well-being

Please email k.fix@uwinnipeg.ca to register and identify the webinar you wish to attend.

Tabling Event Day 2

When: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Riddell Hall

Meet staff from Academic and Career Services, Accessibility Services, Campus Sustainability office, International Student Services and the Wellness Centre.

ISS Language Cafe

When: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: 8th floor Rice Centre (491 Portage Ave.)

The ISS Language Café during Thrive Week is an engaging and welcoming space for students and staff to come together and practice different languages in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you're looking to improve your language skills or simply enjoy conversations with colleagues from diverse linguistic backgrounds, this event offers a fun opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate our community's diversity. Snacks will be provided, so come join us for casual conversations, cultural exchange, and light refreshments, all while supporting well-being and inclusion during Thrive Week!

Bhangra Beats: Dance, Connect, and Celebrate

When: 12–1 p.m.
Location: Bulman Centre/Multipurpose room

Get ready to groove at our free Bhangra workshop, open to all University of Winnipeg students! Dive into the high-energy world of Punjabi dance, starting with a warm-up to get you moving. You'll learn Bhangra basics through step-by-step guidance, followed by a cool-down and an interactive Q&A. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this workshop is the perfect way to connect, move, and celebrate culture together!

Movie Night: Inside Out 2

When: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: The Hive

Join the Peer Wellness Educators and enjoy a special screening of a thought-provoking film focused on mental health.

Cycle-licious! Blender Bike Breakfast

When: 9:30–11 a.m.
Location: Outside 1D24, first floor Duckworth Centre

The Peer Wellness Educators invite students and staff to pedal their way to wellness by making their own healthy and delicious smoothies—powered by a bike blender! Come by the Wellness Centre to try it out! Pick up some tasty breakfast snacks, tea and coffee, and make your own delicious bike-powered smoothie.

Webinar: Learn about the benefits of Volunteering

When: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Online

Join Volunteer Manitoba’s webinar as they discuss individual benefits of volunteerism, from personal growth to skill development. Learn how your contributions not only uplift those around you but also strengthen the community as a whole. Plus, find out about scholarships and bursaries available to students committed to making a difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how your passion for service can lead to personal and communal rewards.

Please email k.fix@uwinnipeg.ca to register and identify the webinar you wish to attend.

Doggo Days

When: 12–1:30 p.m.
Location: Bulman Centre

Furry friends from St. John’s Ambulance are coming in for a visit at the Bulman Centre. Studies have shown that interacting with pets when stressed can reduce tension and lower blood pressure and breathing rates. This event is a fun way for students to de-stress with trained therapy dogs from St. John’s Ambulance.

Food and Mental Health

When: 2–3 p.m. 
Location: Online

Join Lisa Zappitelli, Registered Dietitian, with Norwest Co-op Community Health for a short, informative virtual presentation about healthy eating and it’s impact on mental health

Please email k.fix@uwinnipeg.ca to register and identify the webinar you wish to attend.

Sweatlodge Ceremony

When: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 
Location: Elder Dan’s in Libau, MB

ISSC, in partnership with Elder Dan, is hosting a sweatlodge ceremony off-campus. A sweatlodge is a purification ceremony practiced by many Indigenous people across Turtle Island. It is a way to promote healing and holistic ways of living and being. Each participant is responsible to provide their own towels and proper clothing for lodge entry. There will be a feast to follow. To honor the sacred practice, participants are encouraged to dress modestly and appropriately.

To sign up, please email j.booth@uwinnipeg.ca. Maximum capacity is 10 students. Transportation is available for the first six students who register. The ISSC is requesting that students who are on their moon time refrain from entering the lodge as they would be considered at their most powerful.

Sculpt and Thrive: Create with Clay

When: 12–2 p.m. 
Location: Wellness Centre Board Room 1D30

Unleash your creativity and discover how sculpting can help you thrive! Join the Peer Wellness Educators at the Wellness Centre for a hands-on clay workshop where you'll mold more than just clay—you’ll shape your well-being too. Working with clay provides an opportunity to express yourself creatively, to practice self-care, and to connect with fellow students and the Peers.