Event

Tea and Zen Garden — Tues, Jan 28

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Build your own Zen Garden, the Japanese term “karesansui” meaning dry landscape. Through the Zen practice, raking and maintenance of the garden helps increase mindfulness and meditation while decreasing stress by emptying and quieting the mind. This will help set up positive and stress free practices for your semester ahead. Tues, Jan 28 Noon- 3 … Read more

Self-Care toolkit workshop — Jan 28

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This workshop was created to bring awareness to the importance of self-care. We will discuss what self-care means for students in everyday life, different areas of self-care, and various self-care techniques and activities, in order to help you create your own self-care toolkits to support you in your academic journeys and in your everyday life. … Read more

Doughnut Stress — Jan 28

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Pop by the foyer outside of the South gym in Building E to grab some fresh & hot mini donuts! Tues, Jan 28 11 am-2 pm Building E Envision Athletic Centre Foyer http://www.ufv.ca/thrive For more information, contact Ashley Ward-Hall at ashley.wardhall@ufv.ca 01/29/2020

BollyX Fitness — Mon, Jan 27

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Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program is fun and invigorating. This workout will get you moving, sweating, burning, and smiling — all at once! Heart pumping exercise is good for the body and mind. Exercise releases chemical-like endorphins that improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety, having a positive effect on your mental health. All levels, no dance … Read more

Mindfulness & stretching session — Mon, Jan 27

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This 45-minute session focuses on restorative stretching, calming breathing techniques, and mindful awareness. Participants should be wearing comfortable clothing they can move easily in. Yoga mats are provided. Mon, Jan 27 1-1:45 pm Building D – D105 http://www.ufv.ca/thrive For more information, contact Ashley Ward-Hall at ashley.wardhall@ufv.ca 01/28/2020

UFV Cascades volleyball pre-game fun!

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Wear green to be seen and fill your head and hearts with PRIDE! Face painting, fan sign making and lots of pre-game fun! Just show up and present your Campus Card to gain access. Rally your fellow students, staff, and faculty and come cheer on your UFV CASCADES vs. Capilano University! 6 pm Women’s game … Read more

Cups of Calmness and Colouring — Jan 27

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Join the UFV Mental Health Club for a cup of calming tea, colouring, and open discussion around mental health topics. Mon, Jan 27 11 am-2 pm Building S — Student Life Lounge S1111 http://www.ufv.ca/thrive For more information, contact Ashley Ward-Hall at ashley.wardhall@ufv.ca 01/28/2020

THRIVE Week — Jan 27-31

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The Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) and Campus Recreation are partnering to bring you Thrive Week 2020!. This is a series of FREE events that focus on promoting positive mental health through encouraging dialogue about balance, community engagement, social support, and healthy lifestyle choices. This week of events is open to … Read more

Mindfulness Skills for Student Success

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Decrease Anxiety: Develop skills to reduce anxiety and be less overwhelmed. During those roller coaster emotional moments of anxiety, learn how to access the tools within you to calm your anxiety. Research shows that mindfulness helps us lessen anxiety. Thurs, Jan 30 12:15-12:45 pm Building S – Evered Hall, North section http://www.ufv.ca/thrive For more information, … Read more

Valuing Plants: Learning from each other

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Join the talk! Dr. Nancy Turner, an ethnobotanist and professor emeritus at UVic, will discuss the cultural roles of plants and ways in which botanical knowledge is shared. Fri, Feb 28 2:30–3:30 pm Chilliwack: Gathering Place Reception to follow. Everyone welcome! Hosted by: College of Arts and Faculty of Science Please share with any faculty, … Read more

Let’s Get Physical — Fitness Workshop

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The aim of this workshop is to promote physical activity and increase your ability to structure safe and effective resistance training workouts. We will talk about the importance of physical activity, how to easily incorporate activity into a typical day, and education about resources offered by UFV Campus Rec. Afterwards, the instructor will guide you … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative — Feb 27

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Take part in a scholarly sharing initiative during a series of monthly gatherings where members of the UFV community discuss their current scholarly work. February 27, 2020 (Thursday) From 1:00-2:25  pm in Abby F125 – Light Lunch Served • Sharanjit Sandhra, History, SASI “The Narratives of Affect in Museums.” • Kim Richards, English, “Water Protection … Read more