Employee Wellness: On-Campus Recreation Opportunities (Session #1)
Start the new year by prioritizing your well-being! Join us online for an interactive overview of why taking time for yourself matters and discover on-campus opportunities to move your body and stay active.
Dates: January 13th, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Online (Teams)
Facilitator: Stacie Dixon, Health, Disability and Wellness Coordinator, HR & Cheryl Johnson, Program Manager, Campus Recreation and Active Living
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/employee-wellness-on-campus-recreation-opportunities-session-1-tickets-1977543500845?aff=oddtdt
Building Resilience: Understanding Challenges, Learning Strategies, and Accepting Change
Research shows that individuals can improve how well they adapt to challenges and adversity. This session will help break negative thought patterns and offer healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Participants will be introduced to a variety of effective, practical tools to improve physical health, respect mental/emotional health, and cultivate a strong social support network.
Date: January 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Online, Zoom
Facilitator: Homewood Health
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-resilience-understanding-challenges-learning-strategies-tickets-1975021958845?aff=oddtdtcreator
Three (3) Part Series: Beyond Mindfulness – Exploring Structural Opportunities for Change in the Workplace
In this HR learning Series, participants will learn about different approaches to supporting and maintaining health and “resilience” in the workplace. In parts I and II of the learning series, a specific focus will be on moving beyond individualized understandings of health and resiliency towards examining how health and resiliency in the workplace is socially organized. In doing so, participants will develop a “structural competency” lens to issues in the workplace. In part III of the series, participants will collaborate to create a focused action plan, identifying one or two constructive strategies to enhance workplace well-being and support positive organizational change within the university.
*Please note this is a 3-part series, and you would need to register and attend all sessions as part 3 builds on part 1 and 2*
Bio: Dr. Michael K. Corman is an Associate Professor (Sociology) at UFV and a medical sociologist by training. His research has appeared in numerous peer reviewed publications, including his book, Paramedics on and off the streets: Emergency medical services in the age of technological governance.
Date: January 27, February 10, February 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Abbotsford, A225 (Jan 27, Feb 10); A203B (Feb 24)
Register – January 27: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-mindfulness-exploring-structural-opportunities-for-change-tickets-1965639229850?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-mindfulness-exploring-structural-opportunities-for-change-tickets-1965639401363?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 24: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-mindfulness-exploring-structural-opportunities-for-change-tickets-1965639545795?aff=oddtdtcreator
Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties.
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Online, Zoom
Facilitator: Homewood Health
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-anxiety-and-depression-tickets-1975022878596?aff=oddtdtcreator
