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October 7-11 is the Week of Wellness at UFV

October 7-11 is the Week of Wellness at UFV

A week full of fun activities, guest speakers, workshops, and community-building, with plenty of free snacks and prizes.

All events are free, but some have limited capacity so be sure to RSVP.

Student Wellness

 

What's happening for Wellness Week?

 

Keynote sessions

Be inspired and equipped by guest speakers, then enjoy social tea-time.

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Wellness workshops

Practical sessions that give you skills to unlock your own wellness. (And snacks.)

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Student Chill Zone

Helpful info tables, fun activities, and a dedicated chill zone to read, relax, connect, eat free snacks.

Jump to Chill Zone schedule »

 

Around campus

Drop-ins, displays, learning activities, a community fair, and more.

See events around campus »

Keynote sessions

With special guest speakers

 

A woman in the rain with an umbrella

Monday, Oct 7 | 2 - 4:30 pm | Evered Hall (Abbotsford, SUB building)

Emotional Fitness Bootcamp: Strengthen Resilience with Your Well-Being Toolkit

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Khyati Shetty

Real talk to help you thrive during life's challenges! Together, we’ll create your very own Well-Being Toolkit, filled with practical, easy-to-use strategies that will help you handle emotional clutter, manage stress, and find clarity amidst the chaos.

Tea-time social with light snacks to follow.

Bootcamp details & RSVP »

A group of students in the student wellness lounge in conversation

Wednesday, Oct 9 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Evered Hall (Abbotsford, SUB building)

Student Panel: "The Good, the Bad, and the Lonely"

Keynote speakers: Counsellor Eileen Burkholder & your fellow students

Often, students go through periods of negative self-talk, loneliness and anxiety, leading to feelings of hopelessness or that they are stuck. Student Wellness invites you to share in conversation with students from our community and their experiences of wellness at UFV. Eillen Burkholder will introduce this panel with words on mindfulness.

Tea-time social with light snacks to follow.  

RSVP for Student Panel »

Thursday, Oct 10 | 1 - 2:30 pm | Student Lounge, S1111 (Abbotsford, SUB building)

Words on Wellness

Keynote speaker: Elder-in-Residence Denise Douglas

Join us in the Student Lounge to hear some words on wellness with Elder-in-Residence Denise Douglas. Tea-time social to follow with light desserts and refreshments provided.

Tea-time social with light snacks to follow. 

RSVP for Words on Wellness »

 

Wellness Workshops

 

Monday, Oct 7 | Abbotsford & Chilliwack

Budgeting 101 with RBC On Campus

Both workshops will happen from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Budgeting 101 locations & RSVP links »

sticky notes with coloured chalk

Monday, Oct 7 | Abbotsford

Plan, Don't Cram!

2:00 - 3:00 pm in D123

With the Academic Success Centre. Tips to help you prepare for exam season with an emphasis on your wellness.

Plan, Don't Cram RSVP »

The words Domestic Violence is an Epidemic on a fuschia background

Tuesday, Oct 8 | Abbotsford

Crash Course: Boundaries, communication & healthy relationships

With Danica Elliott, MA Counselling Psychology, Stop the Violence Counsellor

SARA workshop details & RSVP »

A beautiful flower

Tuesday, Oct 8 | Chilliwack

Garden Tea & Work Party

At the Shakespeare Reconciliation Garden 

Garden work party info »

A group of young adults with arms around shoulders

Wednesday, Oct 9 | Abbotsford

Managing our Emotions in and out of the Classroom

11 am - 12 pm in D122B

Facilitated by Faculty from the School of Social Work.  

Emotions workshop RSVP »

A row of people holding hands

Wednesday, Oct 9 | Abbotsford

In this together: Consent 101

11:30 am - 12:30 pm in D215

An intro to consent, sexualized violence prevention, and resources, facilitated by UFV students.

Consent 101 RSVP »

A yoga mat with a flower

Wednesday, Oct 9 | Abbotsford

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Yoga details & RSVP »

2 pairs of feet poking out from under the sheets

Thursday, Oct 10 | Abbotsford

Sex education 101 - options for sexual health

12 - 1 pm in B223, UFV Global Lounge

FREE sexual wellness products & resources provided. 

Sexual health RSVP »

Thursday, Oct 10 | Abbotsford & Chilliwack

Credit 101

Credit 101 details & RSVP »

A pink disco ball

Thursday, Oct 10 | Abbotsford

Glow Zumba Dance Party

6 - 8:30 pm in Building E, Abbotsford - small north gym.

Dance party info & RSVP »

The words Domestic Violence is an Epidemic on a fuschia background

Friday, Oct 11 | Abbotsford

Crash Course: Boundaries, communication & healthy relationships

With Danica Elliott, MA Counselling Psychology, Stop the Violence Counsellor

SARA workshop details & RSVP »

 

Student Chill Zone Schedule

In the Abbotsford Student Lounge & the Chilliwack Wellness Centre

 

What's happening Location
Monday, Oct 7
All day: Hang out in our dedicated chill zone to read, color, relax or connect with others. 

FREE snacks, refreshments and prizes! 

Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)

Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)

10 am - 12 pm | Academic Success Centre Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
11:00 am - 2 pm | Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
12 pm - 2 pm | Centre for Experiential and Career Education Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
Tuesday, October 8
All day: Hang out in our dedicated chill zone to read, color, relax or connect with others. 

FREE snacks, refreshments and prizes! 

Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)

Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)

11:00 am - 1 pm | In this Together Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
11:00 am - 1 pm | Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
12 pm - 2 pm | Centre for Experiential and Career Education Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
Wednesday, October 9
All day: Hang out in our dedicated chill zone to read, color, relax or connect with others. 

FREE snacks, refreshments and prizes! 

Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)

Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)

10 am - 2pm | Waffle Wednesday (Free waffles, while supplies last)

Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)

10:30 am - 12:30 pm | Counselling Services: Mental Health Screening Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
11:00 am - 1 pm | Counselling Services: Mental Health Screening Info Table Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)
Woof-Woof Wednesday | Puppy therapy Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)
11:00 am - 2 pm | Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
12 pm - 2 pm | Centre for Experiential and Career Education Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
Thursday, October 10
All day: Hang out in our dedicated chill zone to read, color, relax or connect with others. 

FREE snacks, refreshments and prizes! 

Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)

Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)

9 am - 12 pm | Centre for Accessiblity Services Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
10 am - 2 pm | Waffle Thursday (Free waffles, while supplies last)

Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)

11:00 am - 2 pm | Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
3 pm - 5 pm | FREE Glow-in-the-Dark Bracelet Make & Take (all supplies provided) Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
Friday, October 11 
All day: Hang out in our dedicated chill zone to read, color, relax or connect with others. 

FREE snacks, refreshments and prizes! 

Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)

Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)

10 am - 1 pm | PRIDE Collective Conversation Corner & pleasure product sale Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
10:30 am - 12 pm | In This Together Info Table Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
11:00 am - 2 pm | Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford)
Time Student Lounge (S1111, Abbotsford) Chilliwack Wellness Centre (A1302)
Monday, Oct 7

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

10-12: Academic Success Centre Info Table

11-2: Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station

12-2: Centre for Experiential & Career Education Info Table

All-day: Dedicated chill zone
Tuesday, Oct 8

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

11-1: In this Together Info Table

11-1: Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station

12-2: Centre for Experiential & Career Education Info Table

All-day: Dedicated chill zone
Wednesday, Oct 9

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

10:30-12:30: Counselling Services Mental Health Screening Info Table

11-1: Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station

12-2 pm: Centre for Experiential and Career Education Info Table

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

10-2: FREE waffles, while supplies last

11-1: Counselling Services Mental Health Screening Info Table

Drop in for puppy therapy

Thursday, Oct 10

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

9-12 pm: Centre for Accessiblity Services Info Table

11-1: Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station

3-5: FREE Glow-in-the-Dark Bracelet Make & Take

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

10-2: FREE waffles, while supplies last

Friday, Oct 11

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

10-1 pm: PRIDE Collective Conversation Corner & pleasure product sale

10:30-12 pm: In This Together Info Table

11-2 pm: Take-home Naloxone Ask-Me Station

All-day: Dedicated chill zone

 

Around campus

 

 

Accessibility Scavenger Hunt

All week

Visit the Student Lounge (S1111) to get your scavenger list today! Return your completed form to S1111 to collect your prize.

 

Community Fair

Tuesday, Oct 8, 11 am - 3 pm | S-building Atrium

Connect with local community services and learn more about resources and support services.

 

Wellness Walks

Thursday, Oct 10, 10 - 11:15 & 1 - 2:20 | Meet in S1111

Join us for a wellness walk around the beautiful Abbotsford campus. We’ll explore accessible wellness routes, discuss native plants, and visit campus gardens. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students and nature.

 

Suicide prevention training

Free online training from LIvingWorks. Email studentwellness@ufv.ca to get your coupon code & registration info.

 

Questions?

Contact studentwellness@ufv.ca for info about the Week of Wellness.

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