UFlourish

On January 21, 2026, we had the opportunity to hear Farkhunda Muhtaj's inspiring story. 

Social advocacy goes beyond borders and allows communities to grow together through global active citizenship, leadership, and adopting a growth mindset. This event featured a screening of the “We Are Ayenda” documentary and a fireside chat with Muhtaj, a prominent voice in sport, social advocacy, women and refugee rights, growth mindset and more. 

Please note that the recording is only accessible to @ucalgary.ca emails.

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.

This workshop explores the causes and effects of body disconnection, the impact of a dysregulated nervous system, and strategies to start feeling your feelings. Attendees will also be introduced to somatic (body-based) exercises designed to support emotional regulation.

In this insightful talk, novelist and professor Dr. Randy Boyagoda addressed the crucial role that civil discourse plays within academic institutions. Civil discourse, according to Professor Boyagoda, goes beyond mere conversation—it is a commitment to engaging with others thoughtfully and respectfully, both inside and outside the classroom, to foster a collaborative exchange of ideas. In a time when academic communities are increasingly polarized by conflicts, divides, and extreme positions, civil discourse offers a vital pathway for individuals to engage in meaningful dialogue.