Submitted by guest blogger, Mark Pearson, Manager, Recruitment Services My wife, my two children and I had a reunion trip planned with family from Abu Dhabi, Arizona and BC meeting up with us in Disneyland, October 2021. This trip had been rescheduled twice before due to the pandemic, and as all of the adults were … Read more
Happy rainy Friday everyone. It’s hard to believe that we’re already half-way through November. I was off this week taking care of my husband who received a new hip on Monday so unfortunately didn’t have much time to concentrate on my wellness, but I’m looking forward to picking it up again next week. This week’s … Read more
Happy Friday everyone. I’m super excited about Halloween this weekend and especially because the weather is supposed to be nice for the little trick or treaters! I hope you try to abstain from too much candy though! Tomorrow’s (Saturday, October 30) weather promises to be nice too so that is great for the group bike … Read more
During the latest round of collective bargaining, a new fund was established for all continuing support staff which provides funding for specific types of group training and professional development activities including, but not limited to: Indigenous cultural competencies mental health and crisis management training to support accessible learning for persons with disabilities communications conflict resolution … Read more
Fall has arrived and with it has brought pumpkin spice lattes, warm sweaters and, of course, the start of the academic year – a time to dust off your books and learn something new by attending virtual and in-person workshops, traveling to a conference, or taking a research trip. What about renewing your professional memberships, … Read more
Happy Friday everyone and I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. Even in all the chaos of the past 18 months, I’m sure you all have something to be thankful for. Take some time this weekend to rest, relax and reflect on the positive things in your life. Thank you for continuing to submit … Read more
I can’t believe that October has arrived! I love this time of year when the leaves start to change colors and there is a crisp, refreshing feeling in the air. Fall walks are my favorite! It was great to see so many of you submit your progress reports for last week – congratulations to Erin … Read more
Great job on another week of wellness. I hope you are managing to attain your goals (still a couple of days left). We’ve had some beautiful sunshine this week so that’s helped! I sent a message out to you all on Monday morning reminding you to submit your progress reports, and I think that really … Read more
In case any of you miss the email I send out every Friday, I thought I’d start posting them here too! Here is the one I sent out last Friday! Friday High Five- September 17 Well, week two down! I hope you are all enjoying your water bottles and staying hydrated! I’ve given you two … Read more
Walking is the number one activity that the majority of Employee Fitness Challenge participants take part in. We ran a walking challenge last semester, but this time we thought we’d change it up a bit and make it more enticing to everyone! This challenge will have two tiers with your chance to win a night’s … Read more
