Thrive Week 2023 Schedule
Throughout Thrive Week, the University of Winnipeg is coming together to present a full slate of events and activities to help our entire campus community, including all students, faculty, and staff, thrive throughout the academic year.
To learn more about the individual activities taking place throughout Thrive Week – including dates, times, and a description of the event – click on the titles below.
We can't wait to see you for Thrive Week 2023!
Weeklong Thrive Events
Hosted by: Student Counselling Services and Employee Health and Wellness (HR)
When: All Week
Show us how you practice wellness! For a chance to win a UWinnipeg Bookstore gift card (value $50), we are challenging you to submit a photo of your favourite wellness activity – whether it's walking, meditating, painting, cooking, pet therapy, or anything else! Your submissions may be shared to inspire other members of the UWinnipeg community to practice wellness in their own lives.
Contest and Submission Details:
- Open to UWinnipeg students, staff and faculty, with one prize for students and one for staff/faculty.
- The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 17th at 12pm.
- One photo submission per person and the photo must be taken by you!
- The winner will be decided by random draw and will be contacted via email.
- Photos can be submitted by completing the following Microsoft Form.
Hosted by: Campus Living
When: All Week
Bingo Card
Complete your Self-Care Bingo card for a chance to win a prize! To access the card, download from the Thrive webpage or visit @uwinnipegrestimes on Instagram. Take a photo of yourself doing each activity to form one row on the card. To submit your entry for the prize draw, attach your photos in an email to housing@uwinnipeg.ca. Please label the photo with the activity that it is representing. Good luck!
Hosted by: Library
When: All Week
Where: UWinnipeg Library
Come to the UWinnipeg Library’s fifth floor periodicals reading room to relax with a selection of adult colouring books. All materials will be provided.
Hosted by: UWinnipeg Bookstore
When: All Week
Where: UWinnipeg Bookstore
Come to the store to sit, relax, and watch movies – or just sit and colour! Movies will begin screnning at 10 a.m. and continue on through to 3 p.m. Stay as long as you like and don’t forget to enter our colouring contest!
Monday, November 13
Hosted by: Student Counselling Services
When: Monday, November 13
Test your knowledge on Thrive Week, the 7 Dimensions of Wellness, and Wellness Centre Services. Answer all of the questions correctly and you will be entered to win a $25 UWinnipeg Bookstore gift card! The Quiz will be available for 24 hours. Visit @UWinnipegWellness on Instagram to enter.
Hosted by: Student Counselling Services and Peer Wellness Educators
When: Monday, November 13 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Wellness Centre – 1D24 (Duckworth Centre)
Let’s Thrive by starting the week off right with a free breakfast! Come by the Wellness Centre to blend your own smoothie with a bike-powered blender! Smoothie supplies, coffee, and other breakfast treats will be provided. Grab your breakfast and go or stay a while to tour our space, find out about student counselling and health services, or just say hi!
Hosted by: UWinnipeg Library
When: Monday, November 13 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Library Journal Backstacks Room
Come to the UWinnipeg Library’s fifth floor periodicals reading room to enjoy playing a selection of board games courtesy of Across the Board Game Café! A staff member from the café will be on hand to orient and assist.
Tuesday, November 14
Hosted by: Student Counselling Services
When: Tuesday, November 14
Test your knowledge on Thrive Week, the 7 Dimensions of Wellness, and Wellness Centre Services. Answer all of the questions correctly and you will be entered to win a $25 UWinnipeg Bookstore gift card! The Quiz will be available for 24 hours. Visit @UWinnipegWellness on Instagram to enter.
Hosted by: Peer Wellness Educators
When: Tuesday, November 14 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: Wellness Centre – 1D24 (Duckworth Centre)
Fidgets can help us regulate, soothe our nervous systems, and decrease anxiety and stress. Drop in to the Wellness Centre to make your own fidgets, try some new ones out, and talk with the Peer Wellness Educators.
Wednesday, November 15
When: Wednseday, November 15 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Riddell Atrium and Centennial Hall
Connect with groups from across campus and find out more about how they can help you Thrive this year! Tables will include information, activities, and giveaways!
Participants:
- Student Counselling Services
- IIRSS
- Peer Wellness Educators
- ASSC
- Academic & Career Services
- Campus Sustainability
Hosted by: Aboriginal Student Services Centre
When: Wednesday, November 15 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Riddell Atirum
Take a moment to relax and join ASSC staff and mentors as you make a Bead Key Chain for your backpack or pocket. ASSC will provide the supplies, pony beads (various colours), leather and key ring. All are welcome!
Hosted by: Student Counselling Services
When: Wednesday, November 15 | 12:30–1 p.m.
Where: Online – Webinar Wednesday
This Webinar Wednesday event covers the three states of mind: Emotional Mind, Reasonable Mind, and Wise Mind. Sometimes you may find that your emotions are taking over and impacting your decisions and behaviours, and other times you may be guided only by logic and reason. Wise Mind is a balance of both feeling and thinking. Learning about Wise Mind, and how to access it, how it can help you manage stress, deal with challenging situations, and improve your overall well-being.
Hosted by: International, Immigrant & Refugee Student Services
When: Wednesday, November 15 | 12–2 p.m.
Where: Bulman Centre
Bhangra is a lively and energetic dance style that originated in the Punjab region of India. It combines vibrant movements, rhythmic footwork, and energetic music to create a festive and celebratory atmosphere. No dance experience? No problem! Our instructor will guide you step-by-step, making it accessible for participants of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or have some dance background, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to learn, have fun, and stay active.
Hosted by: Awards and Financial Aid
When: Wednesday, November 15 | 1 p.m.
Where: Zoom | Passcode: 383612
All are welcome to come learn what a SMART saving goal is, how might you go about creating a SMART saving goals and the different steps you can do towards attaining it.
Thursday, November 16
When: Thursday, November 16 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Riddell Atrium and Centennial Hall
Connect with groups from across campus and find out more about how they can help you Thrive this year! Tables will include information, activities, and giveaways!
Participants:
- Student Counselling Services
- IIRSS
- Peer Wellness Educators
- ASSC
- Academic & Career Services
- Campus Sustainability
Hosted by: UWSA
When: Thursday, November 16 | 12–2 p.m.
Where: Bulman Centre
Take a break from your homework and classes by hanging out with our trained therapy dogs from St.John’s Ambulance.
Hosted by: Campus Living
When: Thursday, November 16 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Where: UWSA's The Hive
Vision boards provide a tangible and aesthetic overview of your goals. They can help motivate you to make necessary changes and inspire you to grow or think differently about certain situations. Vision boards are relatively easy (and enjoyable!) to make, and require no specific training or supervision.
Friday, November 17
Hosted by: Student Counselling Services & Downtown Community Safety Partnership
When: Friday, November 17 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Where: Rice Building – Room 1Ri50
Join us to learn more about the Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP). This presentation will inform us of the ways the DCSP is working together to create a healthy, safe, and connected downtown, and includes how they got started, the area they cover, and their different teams and their functions. Importantly, you will learn how the DCSP teams assist with non-emergency, non-violent safety and wellness concerns in our downtown area, and what services may apply to you or those you interact with downtown!
Hosted by: Campus Sustainability Office
When: Friday, November 17 | 1–4 p.m.
Where: The Leaf
The CSO is sponsoring a limited number of UWinnipeg students to take a trip to the new indoor horticultural attraction at Assiniboine Park which features tropical and Mediterranean biomes, and a butterfly garden. Take a break from studying and transport yourself to some warmer weather for an afternoon. Transportation will be provided, and this is a wheelchair accessible event.
Note: This event is now at capacity.