UFlourish
Play, learn, connect, help, and interact with others to uncover what flourishing means.
For You, Because It Mattered To Me: A Mental Health Performance Arts Showcase
“For You, Because It Mattered to Me” is a one-night performance and art showcase hosted at the University of Calgary, designed to bring together university and student organizations in a shared celebration of community, connection, and mental well-being. The event seeks to foster reflection and gratitude while amplifying awareness and engagement around mental health supports and initiatives on campus.
Date: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Campus
From Help to Hope: The Power of Community with Farkhunda Muhtaj
Social advocacy goes beyond borders and allows communities to grow together through global active citizenship, leadership, and adopting a growth mindset. This event will feature a screening of the “We Are Ayenda” documentary and a fireside chat with Farkhunda Muhtaj, a prominent voice in sport, social advocacy, women and refugee rights, growth mindset and more. Students, staff, faculty, post-docs, athletes and future leaders are welcome.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hunter Student Commons Room 122 (HNSC 122)
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with an inspiring leader!
Winter Wellness Fair
Join us for the winter semester UFlourish Wellness Fair to explore a variety of resources and activities to support your well-being!
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
Location: 1st floor of Hunter Student Commons
Leisure and Mental Health
Rewatch Dr. Shintaro Kono's insightful keynote on leisure and mental health.
We all hear about “work-life balance.” It’s something many say we should strive towards to live a happy life, but there are few evidence-based tips about “how” to really achieve it. In this insightful talk, Dr. Shintaro Kono will approach the topic of “work-life balance” and leisure as an experience from the perspective of a leisure scholar for the UCalgary community of students, staff and faculty.
Please note that the recording is only accessible to @ucalgary.ca emails.
Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
Looking for extra resources to support your mental health and well-being? View past event recordings and resources or request a free UFlourish workbook with activities and colouring pages.
UFlourish Calendar
You belong at the University of Calgary, and we want you to flourish!
Take a moment to play, learn, connect, help, and interact with others during UFlourish. Check out all UFlourish events, catered specifically to your mental health and well-being during a busy time of the year.
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About UFlourish
UFlourish, hosted by the Office of Institutional Commitments' Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy, Student Wellness Services, and Staff Wellness, offers a dynamic range of activities, discussions and educational sessions aimed at helping the UCalgary community flourish.
The Office of Institutional Commitments is advancing sustainability, EDIA and mental health and well-being at UCalgary with a whole-community approach to build a caring campus community where everyone can thrive.
Learn more about the Community Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy
