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Registration
Many events for UBC THRIVE do not require pre-registration.
For programs that DO require registration,
Students: Visit the Events and Workshops page for more information.
Staff and faculty: Visit the Healthy UBC page to learn more. Staff and faculty can register by clicking here.
THRIVE Schedule of Events
Monday * Tuesday * Wednesday * Thursday * Friday
Weeklong Events
- Raffle Prize – Enter for a chance to win every time you attend or participate in a THRIVE event/activity
- Free access to BodyWorks Fitness Centre for staff and faculty
- UBC Bookstore will highlight health and wellness resources all week
- Bike to Work Week (Coordinated by the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition)
- Kick off for the Amazing Race Wellness Challenge for staff and faculty
- November 4-8: UBC Film Society presents “Fast Food Nation” 7pm at the Norm; Admission is just $4, and $2 for Film Soc members
- THRIVE healthy menu options at various campus food outlets including: Koerner’s Pub, Sage Bistro, and AMS Food Outlets
- Faculty of Graduate Studies Dean’s Challenge to staff and Associate Deans
Monday November 2
- 9:30-11am Breakfast Kick-off with Professor Toope and Food Services Catering Manager and Chef, Kevin Dueck – in the Life Sciences Atrium (Staff and faculty, please register here. Students, please register here.)
- 11:30am-1:30pm Mental Health Works: Issues and Solutions: A Training for AAPS members (AAPS members – please register by emailing: aaps.pd@ubc.ca)
Tuesday November 3
- 10:00-11:30 am: Graduate Student Stress Management workshop
- 5 – 6 pm: Financial Literacy Workshop for students
- Suicide Awareness Day
- 9:00-10:30am Breakfast with a keynote and Q&A session by guest speaker: Lloyd Craig in the Norm Theatre (Staff and faculty register here. Students register here.)
- 12:30-2:00pm Movie: Drawing from Life (National Film Board) in the Norm Theatre with a panel discussion and Q&A (Staff and faculty register here. Students register here.)
- 7:00-8:00pm Movie: Drawing from Life (National Film Board) in Place Vanier Residence - Shrum Lounge (Staff and faculty register here; students do not need to register to attend)
- Displays and handouts at tables in the Student Union Building
Wednesday November 4
- 10:00am-4:00pm Wellness Fair (Staff and faculty register here. Students do not need to register to attend – just drop in!)
- Free health assessment featuring blood pressure checks, body composition (% body fat) and more
- Free seated chair relaxation massage from 10-2 pm
- Displays and handouts including partners such as UBC REC, UBC Farm, LEAP, Career Services, Human Solutions, Counselling Services, UBC Chaplains, Canadian Mental Health Association, and more
- Interactive activities from UBC Wellness Centre’s Sexual Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Drugs and Alcohol teams
- 12:00-12:45 pm Posture and Back Care Class at noon by BodyWorks Fitness Centre – free for staff and faculty. Please contact the UBC BodyWorks Fitness Centre (on UBC Campus) for more information on how to register by phone (604-822-0207) or email (hkin.outreach@ubc.ca)
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm A Cross-Cultural Perspective on Mental Health at The Global Lounge, Marine Drive Residence.
Thursday November 5
- 10:00am-4:00pm
Wellness Fair (Staff and faculty register here. Students do not need to pre-register. Just drop in!)- Free health assessment featuring blood pressure checks, body composition (% body fat) and more
- Free seated chair relaxation massage from 10-2 pm
- Displays and handouts including partners such as UBC REC, UBC Farm, LEAP, Career Services, Human Solutions, Counselling Services, UBC Chaplains, Canadian Mental Health Association, and more
- Interactive activities from UBC Wellness Centre’s Sexual Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Drugs and Alcohol teams
Friday November 6
- 9:00 am – 12 noon: UBC REC Open House
- Lunchtime: THRIVE Wrap-Up activities including goal setting workshops for students and staff and faculty.
