Mental Health Week

Get Active in the Atrium

Explore free group fitness classes from the Working Our Way to Wellness Committee (WOWW) at Foothills Campus. Committed to workplace stress prevention and management, the WOWW committee hosts cardio and strength interval (CS), yoga, dance, and pilates workout classes. 

Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 12:05pm to 12:55pm
Location: HRIC North Atrium, Foothills Campus
Audience: Open to all

Move your body, lift your mood, and make connections at this High Fitness class in support of Mental Health Week. Giveaways and snacks are available for those who take part in the class! Classes are available for all UCalgary Staff, Students, Faculty, and Kinetix members.

Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Nickle Galleries, Taylor Family Digital Library, Main Campus
Audience: Open to all

Take a break and join the Indigenous Art Tour in the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL). Libraries and Cultural Resources recently acquired an important collection of art by Treaty 7 artists–many of whom have a significant relationship with the University of Calgary. Installed on each floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library they enhance awareness of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 7, celebrating their creativity and resilience. 

Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: HSC G500, Foothills Campus
Audience: Open to all

Mindfulness has become a widely used term, but what does it actually mean? This session will introduce the type of mindfulness practice associated with benefits such as improved attention, greater self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Participants will also gain a clearer understanding of what mindfulness is, and isn’t, and explore practical strategies for building a sustainable meditation practice.

Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Cal Wenzel Precision Building, Room W21C, Foothills Campus (In-person) or Zoom (Online)
Audience: Open to all

An introduction to Mindfulness that will cover topics such as: what is mindfulness meditation? Mindfulness of breath and body, mindfulness of thoughts, beliefs and emotions, wise heart and everyday mindfulness. Facilitators: Ward Flemons MD and Simon Colgan MD. Available in-person and online (Zoom) weekly on Tuesday evenings for 6 weeks.

Date: May 4 - May 8
Location: Spy Hill Campus
Audience: Open to all

Spy Hill Campus is hosting a variety of mental health and well-being activities for Mental Health Week. Don't miss out! Stop by for mocktails with the UCalgary Recovery Community, create thank you cards, join a wellness walk, participate in adult recess, attend a workshop, and more.

Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 11:00am
Location: Health Sciences Centre Mall (Hippocrates Mall), Foothills Campus
Audience: Open to all

Fresh Routes is a not-for-profit social enterprise on a mission to make healthy and affordable food accessible to Calgarians.

Everyone is welcome to shop the Fresh Routes Market to purchase fresh, healthy and affordable vegetables, fruit and eggs. Bring your reusable bag. The Market is available weekly on Wednesdays from 11:00am – 1:00pm.

Date: Wednesday, May 6 & Thursday, May 7
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Audience: Open to UCalgary students, staff and faculty

First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training™ is intended to build your capacity to respond effectively to disclosures of sexual violence. This certified two-day training will cover what sexual violence is, the impacts of experiences of sexual violence, skills important to responding to disclosures, as well as resources and referrals.