WORKPLACE WELLNESS
AUGUST HEALTH DAYS
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- Gastroparesis Awareness Month
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
- International Youth Day – August 12
- World Humanitarian Day – August 19
- International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31*
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Vikes Athletics and Recreation and UVic Human Resources collaborated to put together a number of health and wellness programs and classes for UVic employees.
Things to try on campus:
- Take a class at CARSA
- Go to the weight room at CARSA or McKinnon
- Lunch time walk through Mystic Vale
- Swim at McKinnon Pool
Summer heat safety at work
During the summer months there may be periods where the temperature rises above a comfortable range for work settings. When heat is combined with other factors like physical activity, air temperature, relative humidity, loss of fluids or fatigue, it can make indoor...
Pride Month
June is Pride month, an annual event commemorating the historic Stonewall riots of June 28, 1969. These riots, which were ignited by a raid on a gay club, served as a catalyst for a series of demonstrations and became a pivotal moment in the initiation of the Gay...
A lesson in gratitude
Join us for a free, online seminar on May 18, 2023 to learn about the science behind gratitude and how it can help to increase the meaningful relationships in all areas of your life. The newest research empowers individuals to learn how to incorporate gratitude both...
Managing Chronic Pain
Get educated in this upcoming Continuing Studies course: HPHE324: Cannabinoids in Chronic Pain Chronic pain is the number one reason individuals visit either their primary care physician or require attention at the local emergency room. Unfortunately, numerous...
Learn about Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
The University of Victoria's extended health benefits provider, Pacific Blue Cross, has been named as a winner of Insurance Business Canada’s prestigious 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award. The award recognizes organizations not only for their stellar...
Winter GoByBike Week 2023
February 6-12, 2023 - the perfect opportunity to start incorporating active transportation into your commute, win prizes and connect with other cyclists on campus. Go By Bike Week is a free, tri-annual event run by Capital Bike to encourage active transportation in...
More than Money: Making the Most of Retirement
Get educated about Making the Most of Retirement through this upcoming Continuing Studies course: HPHE281: More Than Money: Making the Most of Retirement Are you ready to retire? Have you prepared for the shift in focus from work to leisure? Do you know what it takes...
Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 25!
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view and use of their Facebook frame or Snapchat lens. Bell...
Relaxation tips to beat stress
Stress is unavoidable. We carry stress with us in our bodies, as everyday pressures cause our muscles to tense up. Too much stress can make you physically ill and leave you at greater risk for serious conditions such as heart disease and depression. There are many...
Participate in 5 days of Action
5 Days of Action is a free, week-long event (November 14-18, 2022) aimed at amplifying what the work groups, units and organizations (on- and off-campus) are doing to create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable campus and community throughout the year. Each day of...
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is marked every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health around the world. As our understanding of mental health grows, we grow along with it and our self-awareness and sensitivity towards it have changed things for the...
Try a social media detox
With all of the challenges of getting back to familiar routines in September, you may find some balance by taking a social media break. Social media can help us stay connected with friends and family. However, people tend to share only the highlights on social...
Beat the summer heat
Hotter temperatures are on the way to the province as a high-pressure ridge is moving into B.C. and the government says it may result in heat warnings for this coming weekend. Environment Canada predicted that hot and dry weather is coming for many regions around the...
Summer Sun Safety Tips
You can protect yourself and your family and still have fun under the sun. Cover up. When the UV Index is 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat made from breathable fabric. When...
Brain Injury Awareness Month
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada. With over 20,000 Canadians being hospitalized each year with an acquired traumatic brain injury (per Government of Canada website) there is a huge need for public education around the prevention and impact of traumatic...