by Belinda Fontes | May 24, 2018 | Know
When seeking help about something as important as your own or your family’s health, it’s normal to feel nervous or less confident than usual. It can help to plan ahead, during and after a visit to a health care professional. Health Canada has developed a set of...
by Belinda Fontes | May 22, 2018 | Campus, Know
The global tobacco epidemic kills more than 7 million people each year, of which close to 900 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. Nearly 80% of the more than 1 billion smokers worldwide live in low- and middle-income countries, where the burden...
by Belinda Fontes | Mar 8, 2018 | Do, Know
This year’s theme – #MyFeminism Feminism is simply about equality – equality for women, men and people of all gender identities. Achieving gender equality means that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. This year’s theme for...
by Belinda Fontes | Jan 30, 2018 | Know
There are several ways that you can be notified of an emergency in our region. Visit this webpage for further links to available municipal notification services. As well, you can sign up for tsunami notification emails at this link Tsunami: The main university campus...
by Belinda Fontes | Jan 30, 2018 | Know
January 31, 2018 marks the annual Bell Let’s Talk Day. The idea behind Bell Let’s Talk Day is simple: by talking about mental health, the stigma around mental illness will disappear. Morneau Shepell can help you create a mentally healthy workplace. Learning to lead:...
by Belinda Fontes | Dec 13, 2017 | Campus, Do, Know, Learn
Everyone plays a part in promoting and supporting an inclusive workplace. Employees, supervisors and managers have a shared responsibility to promote the dignity and respect of transgender, non-binary and Two-Spirit employees. As part of building a safe and validating...
