WORKPLACE WELLNESS
JUNE HEALTH DAYS
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- ALS Awareness Month
- Brain Injury Awareness Month
- Canadian Men’s Health Month
- Cataract Awareness Month
- Migraine Awareness Month
- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week – June 1 to 7
- Spinal CSF Leak Awareness Week – June 1 to 7
- Clean Air Day – June 4
- World Environment Day – June 5
- National Health and Fitness Day – June 7
- Action Anxiety Day – June 10
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
- World Sickle Cell Day – June 19
- International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – June 26
- National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day – June 26
- PTSD Awareness Day – June 27
- World Scleroderma Day – June 29
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
Happy Pride Week at UVic
Happy UVic Pride Week to the LGBTQ2SIA+ members of the UVic community! The President invites you to explore the Proud to be Me week of Pride events being offered by the UVSS, Gender Empowerment Centre, Anti-Violence Project and UVic Pride (March 14-18). Check...
Support line for managing unfolding events in the Ukraine
24/7 free crisis hotline now available to those in need: 1.844.751.2133 TORONTO, February 24, 2022 – LifeWorks has opened its free 24/7 crisis support hotline to offer professional emotional support to individuals dealing with the unfolding events in the...
March 8 is International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality around the world. The 2022 theme is Break the Bias. This...
March into overall wellness
All of us, on a daily basis, juggle different areas of our lives: work, children, partners, hobbies. Sometimes we all need a little help to get us through the challenges of daily life. UVic staff and faculty and dependents can find support through our employee and...
Feb 16 – Black History Month
UVic would like to invite you to mark this occasion by joining our Everyday Black Excellence: Being Black on Campus event highlighting some of the Black talent that currently exists within our internal UVic and external community.
It’s Heart Month!
In February, we observe Heart & Stroke Month, a time to bring awareness to our cardiovascular health. While heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, there is so much we can do to prevent cardiovascular disease and increase our heart health....
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 to achieve a healthy and sustainable retirement? This interactive workshop will explore the non-financial side of retirement planning: identifying...
Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 26!
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 our Facebook frame or Snapchat lens. This year,...
December 6th: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
On December 6th, 1989, 14 women were murdered and another 14 people were injured at what is known as the Montreal massacre, which occurred at École Polytechnique de Montréal. The gunman killed these people because they were women, it was an intentional act of...
Mental illness: the cultural connection
Lifeworks has launched a new microsite, Mental illness: The cultural connection. It includes mental health content which promotes inclusion and understanding. It’s time to better support our diverse workplaces, communities, and families. See how cultural...
Celebrating Canadian Islamic Heritage Month
Proclaimed by Parliament in 2007, this month recognizes the significant role that Muslim communities play in Canadian society and highlights their extraordinary contributions. Canadians have an opportunity this month to learn more about the history of Islam in Canada...
Self-care activities for Fall
Fall has officially arrived and that also means busier schedules, colder weather, shorter days, and pumpkin spice delights. You need self-care year-round, but some of your self-care practices may need to change with the seasons. Without self-care, stress builds up...
Disability Employment Month
September is Disability Employment Month, highlighting the significant role people with disabilities play in British Columbia’s workforce, while also promoting resources and tools employers can use to reduce barriers to inclusion and build better, more accessible...
Preparing for the next phase: Returning to campus
We know employees have an array of feelings about returning to the office; some are eager, while others are unsure and apprehensive. We know teams are returning to a space that may look and feel different to what they experienced in the past. At UVic, we are committed...
CARSA fitness membership
Vikes Athletics and Recreation has introduced a new payroll deduction program to help make getting your CARSA fitness membership easier. It's a quick and convenient way to get access to all of the facilities and classes at CARSA whether you enjoy a lunchtime workout,...