Yoga

Free Events This Summer

By Melissa Lafrance on July 16, 2019

 50/50 Yoga Pilates Class | August 1 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

This class presents a cutting-edge Pilates workout designed to sculpt the body and strengthen the core. A 50/50 Yoga Pilates class is a unique combination of 50% standing Pilates work, which integrates Pilates principles into lower-body work, and 50% yoga mat work to strengthen the core with complementary exercises. Find out more and register now.

Creating Balance in Your Life | August 13 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

In today’s environment of competing demands, relentless commitments and feelings of being short on time, balance doesn’t often come easily or naturally. Join us for a session to help you explore how your current choices impact work-life satisfaction and develop strategies to achieve a greater balance in life by identifying your priorities and the things you may not be able to control. Find out more and register now.

Beginner Boot Camp | August 15 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

This bootcamp is designed to guide you through a variety of core, stability, and functional strength training for a safe and effective workout. Suitable for both beginner and experienced bootcampers. Find out more and register now.

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | August 20 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | August 20 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

Office Ergo Rep Training | August 21 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Ergo Rep Training. Learn about basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, proper computer workstation set-up, and resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now.

Ergo Chair Fit | Available Every Month

The UBC Workplace Ergonomics Program has equipment available for testing, including chairs. If you are looking to purchase a new chair and want to test out some options, book an appointment with the ergo team to learn more, including how to adjust the chairs properly and purchasing options. (Note: A chair fit session does not necessarily mean that your department will purchase a new chair for you. Please talk to your manager before booking a chair fit session.) Learn more and register for a session now.

30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | Begins Every Tuesday

This free, innovative, evidence-based training is for all UBC staff and faculty looking to incorporate mindfulness into the workplace and in their everyday lives. Content is delivered online via any device, and focuses on simple yet powerful and achievable learning objectives. After just 10 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days, participants will be healthier, more productive and better able to problem-solve and work in a team. Learn more and register for the challenge now.

Community Health News: July and August 2019

July – August: UBC Botanical Gardens Amphitheatre Summer Series

July 17-19: UBC Bookstore Sidewalk Sale and Blueberry Fest

July 30: Staff and Faculty Drop-in Choir (contact UBC Wellbeing and natasha.moore@ubc.ca for more info) 

Additional Professional Development Opportunities

Team Building in Nature at The UBC Botanical Garden

Immerse your team in an outdoor experience that promotes teamwork, creativity and fun. The expert guides at the UBC Botanical Garden have a variety of team-building experiences, from one-hour hands-on activities and their Canopy TreeWalk adventure to full-day retreats.

Navigating Difficult Conversations: An Introduction to Conflict Literacy

This workshop (through PD@ UBC) combines Conflict Theatre elements with insightful strategies and tools, vivid examples and practical experience to help you reframe the next conflict or difficult conversation and open up potential for new paths of positive action.

Photo Credit: UBC Brand & Marketing

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Fitting in Fitness: Workout for Sexual Health

Fitting in Fitness: Workout for Sexual Health

By Miranda Massie on May 2, 2019

We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, but did you know that it can benefit our sexual health too?

This month, we’re sharing cardio, endurance training, muscle isolation and flexibility exercises to boost reproductive wellbeing and sexual satisfaction.1

Week 1: Take a brisk walk (cardio)

Ten to 30 minutes of brisk walking 3-5 days a week supports healthy cardiovascular functioning. Improved blood flow and circulation support erectile function while the release of endorphins enhances relaxation and overall sexual satisfaction.1, 2, 3

Week 2: Dive in (endurance)

An overall increase in physical stamina can also improve sexual stamina, and swimming is a wonderful, low-impact way to build endurance. Looking for a place to start? Check out the new spring schedule at the UBC Aquatic Centre.2

Week 3: Exercise incognito (muscle isolation)

Kegels improve the body’s pelvic floor muscles, which help to support bladder, bowel and sexual function. Read this helpful Kegel How-To-Guide from the Harvard Medical School. This simple and quick exercise is free, doesn’t require any equipment, and can be done without anyone knowing.4, 5

Week 4: Strike a pose (flexibility)

Practicing certain yoga poses and exercises can also support the development and maintenance of the pelvic floor muscles.4, 5 Check out the workouts below to get started:

References:

1  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3717046/
2  https://www.everydayhealth.com/mens-health/exercises-to-improve-your-sex-life.aspx
3  https://www.webmd.com/men/features/exercise-better-sexual-health#2
4  https://www.smr.jsexmed.org/article/S2050-0521(15)00002-5/fulltext
5  https://www.pericoach.com/2016/02/17/straight-talk-slie-rickey-md-2/

Photo credit: VPFRO Communications

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Free Events This Month: August 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on August 7, 2018

Nitobe Memorial Garden Guided Walk | August 14 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join a guided tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden, a traditional Japanese tea-and-stroll garden located at UBC Vancouver. Enjoy nature while socializing and learning about the many unique features of the garden. Limited spots available. Find out more and register now.   

Office Ergo Rep Training | August 21 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Ergo Rep Training. Learn about basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, proper computer workstation set-up, and resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now.  

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | August 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | August 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now. 

Coming up in September…

The Working Mind for Managers | September 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Working Mind is a Mental Health Commission of Canada, evidence-based workplace training program aimed at increasing mental health literacy for managers, supervisors, deans, and department heads.

This education-based and solution-focused program is designed to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting. Participants will enhance their awareness to reduce stigma and negative attitudes around mental health challenges, have a better understanding of mental health and wellbeing, be able to promote mental health in the workplace, and gain confidence, tools and resources to support employees. Find out more and register now.

Community Health News: August 2018

August 8: Yoga on the Mall

August 15: Positive Space Foundational Workshop

August 17: New Staff & Faculty Fitness Membership Bundles (UBC Recreation)

August 23: Community Kitchen at UBC Farm

Photo Credit: UBC Human Resources

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Free Events This Month: July 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on July 4, 2018

Learn to Meditate Series | July 5, 10 & 18 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

The Learn to Meditate series is back by popular demand this summer. Wendy Quan will introduce you to the basic concepts of meditation and mindfulness techniques. This three-session course, tuned for the working environment, is designed for those who are new and experienced in the world of mindfulness meditation.

For only $35, you can learn to cultivate personal resilience, discover techniques to reduce and manage stress, and gain confidence to practice meditation and mindfulness. Sessions will take place in the TEF 3 building. Find out more and register now.

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | July 19 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation with a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse, and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | July 19 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option may be most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try in order to understand how the different models impact physical positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

50/50 Yoga Pilates Class | August 22 (new date) | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

50/50 Yoga Pilates presents a cutting-edge Pilates workout that is designed to sculpt the body and strengthen the core. A 50/50 Yoga Pilates class consists of 50% standing Pilates work, which integrates Pilates principles into lower-body work, and 50% yoga mat work to strengthen the core with complementary exercises. Discover the unique combination of Pilates and yoga sequences to help sculpt, strengthen and stretch the body. Find out more and register now.

Photo: UBC Thrive

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Community Health News: July 2018

By Miranda Massie on July 4, 2018

This Month’s Feature:

July 3-August 30: Summer discounts (50%) on two new UBC BodyWorks fitness classes: Brain Bodyworks and Yoga & Mindful Movement. See brochure for full details.

Other Events and Activities:

Until October 31: UBC Farm Pop-Up Markets (Wednesdays, UBC Bookstore)

Until August 15: Yoga on the Mall

July 18-20: UBC Blueberry Fest

July 19: Fifth Annual UBC Chef Challenge (Discounted tickets for staff and faculty)

July 19: UBC Botanical Gardens Amphitheatre Summer Series

August 1: UBC Pride

Photo: Community Development (UBC Campus and Community Planning)

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Community Health News: June 2018

By Miranda Massie on June 5, 2018

This Month’s Feature:

June 21: UBC Staff Pension Fair

Other Events and Activities:

Now-June 13: Call for QPR Instructors – Applications Open

Now-July 4: Yoga on the Mall

June 6: Doughgirls Summer Harvest Baking

June 7: Happy How-To: From Happiness Research to Happier Cities

June 12: Leading with Emotional Intelligence (for Postdocs and Grad students)

June 16: Garden Days Grow Green Guide Tour (UBC Botanical Garden)

June 21: Special Solstice Opening – Beginning with the Seventies Radial Change (Belkin Art Gallery)

June 22: In a Different Light Opening – Gallery of Northwest Coast Masterworks (MOA)

Photo Credit: Community Development (UBC Campus and Community Planning)

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Free Events This Month: February 2018

By Melissa Lafrance on February 5, 2018

30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge | Starting February 19 (Location: Online)

Learn the core skills of mindfulness through evidence-based online training. The 30-Day Challenge teaches mindfulness-in-action for everyday life, takes less than 10 minutes a day, and is now free for UBC staff and faculty at both Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. Learn more and register now. 

Office Ergo Rep Training | February 20 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Location: Point Grey)

If your department is looking for more efficient response and support with regards to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking the three-hour Office Ergo Rep Training. Learn basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, as well as proper computer workstation set-up, and get resources to take back to your unit. Find out more and register now. 

Ergo Your Office Tutorial | February 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Location: Point Grey)

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation and a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard/mouse and monitor to promote neutral working postures. Find out more and register now.

Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | February 22| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Location: Point Grey)

This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available on the market. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist departments, staff and faculty in deciding which option is most suitable. Product samples will be available for participants to try out in order to get an idea of how the different models impact positioning and workflow. Find out more and register now.  

Hatha Yoga Class | February 27 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Location: Point Grey)

All UBC staff and faculty are invited to register for this free Hatha yoga class. Great for all abilities and for those who wish to move their bodies and relax, this class will focus on strength, endurance, balance and flexibility and will incorporate sun salutations and feel-good stretches. Calm the body and mind. Find out more and register now.

Coming Up in March and April:

Photo Credit: UBC Thrive via UBC Communications and Marketing

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Community Health Events: September 2017

By Miranda Massie on September 13, 2017

This Month’s Feature

 September 14: Welcome Back Staff BBQ (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

This annual event is an opportunity for UBC staff to enjoy a complimentary lunch, live entertainment, information booths, and the camaraderie of colleagues. Registration has closed, but if you would like to attend, bring your UBC Card to the registration table on the day of the event. A limited number of wristbands are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other Events and Activities

September 1-October 31: UBC Campus Challenge

Discover the Vancouver campus, complete the fun challenges and enter for a chance to win great prizes! Open to staff, faculty, students and alumni.

September 5-22: Still Here Photo Exhibit

Still Here is a collection of photographs and art from queer people affected by suicide. Through their experience and willingness to tell their stories, Still Here participants are helping to raise awareness about depression and suicide in the queer community. Still Here is a project from the Men’s Health Research program at UBC’s School of Nursing with support from community organizations and donors.

September 11-16: UBC Bodyworks Free Class Trial

Staff, faculty and community members new to Bodyworks are invited to try any class at UBC Bodyworks Fitness Centre for free during the start of this month.

September 11-17: UBC Recreation Free Week

New and returning staff and faculty: this is your chance to try any instructor-led classes with UBC Recreation for free. Drop-in to fitness, yoga, Pilates, dance, martial arts, boot camps and aquatics classes . Try as many classes as you like, and register for your favourites!

September 14: Urban Green Spaces & Health Webinar (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Trees and green spaces promote health, but why is this so and how do we use this knowledge? Hosted by and featuring the research of UBC assistant professor Matilda van den Bosch, this presentation will outline pathways and mechanisms behind the health effects from urban natural environments.

September 16: UBC Homecoming

This year’s Homecoming starts with fun activities around campus and concludes with the big game at Thunderbird Stadium. Break out the blue, get out your gold, celebrate the Thunderbirds and show your UBC pride with 10,000 of your closest friends.

September 19-December 19: Tuesday Yoga at MOA (5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.)

Take part in a weekly, all levels Hatha/Flow yoga class in the beautiful grand hall of the Museum of Anthropology. Pay for the program, a 10-class pass or drop in. Please direct questions to jill.lindsay@ubc.ca at the hosting department (MOA) or payments to samanthaburkeyoga@gmail.com.

September 28: Harvest Feastival

Get your friends and colleagues together for a night of food, art and culture. Enjoy a feast featuring fall favourites from the UBC Farm, followed by after-dinner entertainment at one of the many special shows and exhibits planned just for you at UBC’s world-class Arts and Culture District.

Next Month: United Way Community Campaign

October 10: The Great Pancake Race IX

The Great Pancake Race is a community-building, awareness-raising, kick-off event for UBC’s United Way campaign that promises flip-tastic fun for all. Gather your team of four together and vie for the coveted Pan Trophy.

October 11: Turkey 2K Trot

Come out and support UBC’s annual United Way campaign. Enjoy a 2km run or walk + BBQ, bake sale and live music. Door prizes to be awarded as well as prizes for top finishers.. Who will take home the Turkey Trophy this year?  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email Indiana Letkemann.

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Community Health Events: July 2017

Community Health Events: July 2017

By Miranda Massie on July 1, 2017

This Month’s Feature

July 20: Fourth Annual UBC Chef Challenge: Summer Suds n’ Grub (5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

Chef Challenge is back! See what the chefs from your favourite campus food outlets are cooking up this year. There are five competing chefs, including a special faculty/student team, who will prepare the tastiest bites perfectly paired with local craft beer. Enjoy three live bands, lawn games and plenty of fun in the summer sun. Staff and faculty tickets are only $25 each, so grab yours now before they sell out!

Other Events and Activities

June 29: Rehearsing Conflict Performance (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Performed by UBC employees, this presentation draws on real-life experiences to inspire insight, explore conflict and create change. Watch how forum theatre is used to explore conflict at work and gain new insights into yourself and others that can shift how you engage in conflict.  RSVP here.

July 1 – August 30: Aboriginal (Un)History Month Exhibit

The fifth annual Aboriginal (Un)History Month exhibit is now on display at UBC Library’s Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. This exhibit asks the question, “Whose 150?” and explores the rich Indigenous history and culture in Canada.

July 5 – August 13: Free Yoga on the Mall (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Grab your mat and take a break! Every Wednesday, attend a free flow yoga class that will reset your day. Find your breath, open your hips and improve your core strength. Each practice will be tailored for all levels and ages, and beginners are most welcome.

July 12: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health Lecture (5:00 p.m.)

Individuals with autism often struggle with managing anxiety, anger or depression, and increasingly, interventions are being used to help address these difficulties. Treatments are best provided within a context of supporting families and healthy environments. This public lecture will review the evidence for individual, family and community supports and is suitable for parents, professionals and students. Part of the UBC Faculty of Education’s Summer Noted Scholar Series, this event takes place in Richmond, BC at the Pacific Autism Family Centre.

July 18 & 19: Understanding Your Staff Pension Plan

Join this informative workshop session designed for both potential and current members of the UBC Staff Pension Plan. If you are already a Plan member, regardless of age, this workshop will help you learn more about the Plan, pensions in general, and related retirement considerations. If you are not yet a member, receive enrolment information and an opportunity to have all of your pension-related questions answered.

July 25: John Lambert on Football for Peace and Developing Elite Athletes

An internationally recognized expert in the area of sport for development, John Lambert from the University of Brighton, UK will deliver two presentations as part of UBC’s School of Kinesiology Distinguished Speaker Series: “Football for Peace: a values-based approach to coaching sport in a divided society” and “Identifying and developing elite athletes”.

July 26, 27, 28: UBC Blueberry Fest (9:00am-1:00pm)

Don’t miss the annual UBC Blueberry Fest at the UBC Bookstore Plaza featuring BC blueberries, pancake breakfasts, Ethical Bean Coffee and chef demos (each day at 12pm).  Visit food.ubc.ca for more info.

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Community Health Events: March 2017

Community Health Events: March 2017

By Miranda Massie on March 2, 2017

This Month’s Feature:

Grand opening of the UBC Aquatic Centre

To celebrate the grand opening of the UBC Aquatic Centre, UBC Athletics and Recreation is making a big splash with special events from March 1-5, 2017. Join in for fun, food, giveaways and aquatics programming in this bright, inclusive facility.

Free UBC Staff & Faculty swim, March 2 (12 – 2pm) with Aquafit class (12:05 – 12:50pm).

Other Events and Activities 

Ongoing: Yoga and Pilates for Staff and Faculty at the Alumni Centre

Get stronger this spring by attending free yoga and Pilates classes with your colleagues.

Join us on Wednesday mornings (from 7:30-8:20 am) for some Pilates stretching and strengthening.
Visit on Fridays (from 12:05-12:50 pm) for yoga classes.

These classes will increase your strength and flexibility, and they are free for all UBC faculty and staff. Please bring your own yoga mat. Both classes are held on the 2nd floor in the Bill & Risa Levine Classroom. See you there!

March 6-17: Limited Number of Diabetes Assessments

Were you unable to attend the Travelling Health Fair?  The UBC Pharmacists Clinic will be offering a limited number of additional Diabetes Assessments.  Contact the Pharmacists Clinic at 604-827-2584 to reserve your spot today!

March 9: Amazonia Opening Party and Exhibition at MOA

Enjoy free admission & join the opening celebration of The Museum of Anthropology’s thought provoking, socially and environmentally conscious new exhibition Amazonia: The Rights of Nature.  On display March 10, 2017 – January 28, 2018.

March 10: Exercise, Omics, and Health Symposium

Explore Exercise, Omics (fields of study such as genomics, proteomics or metabolomics) and Health with leading experts, featuring presentations and an all-presenter panel.  Topics include: Exercise and health promotion, personalized medicine, nutrigenomics and health, exercise omics models for health promotion, nutrigenomics and health and big data.

March 11: UBC Triathlon/Duathlon

Get your 2017 race season up and running with one of BC’s largest and longest-running triathlons. With a wide variety of distances – Olympic, Sprint and Short – as well as a Duathlon, Relay, Kids/Youth Aquathlon and Kids “Splash, Peddle and Dash,” there really is something for everyone! Learn more and register here.

March 15: Registration Opens for Staff and Faculty Sports Day

Save the Date and Ready Your Team for Staff & Faculty Sports Day on May 5, 2017.  This is a free event for all staff and faculty members, as well as graduate students. Come and enjoy a Free Lunch, some fun teamwork games and celebrate the end of the school year!

Check out the Sports Day webpage for all information and updates.

March 15: PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series

PhDs Go Public events spotlight PhD students from UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative, who use the PechaKucha format to share how their research is contributing to the public good and making a change in the world. This year’s themes include education, environment, culture, social justice and health. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for updates!

March 16: UBC Theatre premiere of Les Belles Soeurs

Michel Tremblay’s two-act play, first produced in 1968, against the backdrop of Quebec’s quiet revolution, changed Quebec theatre, with its kitchen-sink representation of ordinary women speaking in their own dialect.

March 26: Storm the Wall Community Festival

Come celebrate the 39-year-old UBC tradition that is Storm the Wall at the third annual Community Festival. This year’s theme: Superheroes! The popular event includes UBC Summer Camps prizes and giveaways with a chance at a free week at camp, live in-person superheroes, a European Bungee, face painting, games and activities, balloon art and so much more! Check out the Facebook Event for more information.

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Community Events: February 2017

Community Events: February 2017

By Miranda Massie on February 2, 2017

Move UBC

This month’s feature:

Sit less and move more this February with #MoveUBC!

With the demands we all have on our time from teaching, work, research and family needs, UBC knows it’s not easy to hit the gym every day. There are lots of different ways you can exercise instead! Whatever you can fit into your day is a great start to get moving: long walks, short sprints, commuting by bike – but most importantly, getting up from your desk and sitting less is a great start.

Research shows that moving more and sitting less can improve your mental and physical health, which helps you feel good and reduces the risk factors for preventable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and mental illness.

Find out why it’s important to start tackling the ‘sitting disease’ and explore how you can stay committed to moving more with #MoveUBC this month and don’t forget to Wear Your Active Wear on February 28!

Click here for a full list of #MoveUBC events, current research and inspiration! 

Other Events and Activities 

Lunar New Year Celebration at Wesbrook Village: Feb. 4

Join the annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Wesbrook Village. Experience a traditional lion dance and cultural performances, tea tasting, calligraphy, crafts, and leave with a red envelope!

Yoga and Pilates for Staff and Faculty at the Alumni Centre: Starting Feb 8

Start the New Year off with free yoga and Pilates with your colleagues.

Join us on Wednesday mornings in the foyer of the UBC Welcome Centre for some Pilates stretching and strengthening 7:30-8:20am.

Visit on Fridays (starting Feb. 3) for yoga classes from 12:05-12:50pm in the Bill & Risa Levine Classroom on the 2nd floor.

Free – open to UBC faculty and staff.  Please bring your own yoga mat.

Exercising for stress reduction-Implications for biological and psychological wellbeing: Feb. 15

Join Dr. Eli Puterman, Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology, to explore the damaging impact chronic stress can have on the aging of our minds and bodies, deep into our cells, and learn how movement can mitigate these effects.

Pink Shirt Day: Feb. 22

Take a stand against bullying and wear a pink in support of kindness and acceptance in schools, at work and in your communities.

UBC Recreation Open House: Feb. 24, 12-2pm

UBC staff, faculty and community members are invited to attend an open house!  This interactive afternoon will include a tour of the new aquatic centre, games, free fitness classes, food, prizes, and an exclusive opportunity to register children for UBC Summer Camps. Click here for full details or email marc.addison@ubc.ca.

Wear Your Active Wear Day (#MoveUBC): Feb 28

On the last day of MoveUBC, you are invited to wear clothes that encourage you to move throughout your entire day.  We want to see your lulu’s or your bright running shoes– anything that encourages you to move! Leave behind those high heels, restrictive ties, skirts and tight pants that can keep you from maintaining your wellbeing!

Pick up a sticker at any of the MoveUBC events and sport it on February 28th to help explain why you’re in your active wear.

For those staff with required uniforms, safety clothing or shoes/boots, we encourage you to have a discussion with your supervisors and colleagues to see how you might be able to adapt these requirements, so that you can move easily throughout your day, while still maintaining safety protocol and professionalism.

UBC Reads Sustainability with Roy Henry Vickers: March 2

Immerse yourself in a classic Northwest Legend featuring incredible and original illustrations by world-renowned printmaker, painter, carver, author, Roy Henry Vickers.

In Peace Dancer, Vickers shares the Legend from his village of Kitkatla, BC; it is the story of The Flood. Sharing this story is more relevant to the world right now than ever before.  Click here to register.

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