Be Well UTM
On Thursday, September 18th we hosted the 8th annual Be Well UTM: Resource & Activity Fair. This event was open to all UTM students, staff, and faculty. This event was brought to you by the UTM Health & Counselling Centre.
The Be Well UTM Fair was held in Gym A | B, and featured a wide range of community and on-campus resources, along with wellness activities, aimed to support student well-being and success at UTM.
The event featured tons of opportunities for students to connect with a wide range of support and services, while also engaging in intentional practices to enhance positive mental health and well-being. The event saw over 700 participants – marking a 9% increase from last year.
Students had the opportunity to receive a swag bag*, earn a food voucher* and/or CCR credit by participating!
*Food Vouchers: limited quantities were available; it was first-come, first-served.
Here's what students had to say about the fair!
- I really loved the vibe of the whole fair, it was very thoughtfully curated for students. It definitely made my day!
- It was very informative and welcoming and I absolutely loved the inclusion of the dogs being there and the Photo Booth made everything seem more fun and exciting!
- I really enjoyed how the event incorporated a lot of resources when it comes to mental health, and also resources that are also part of the factors of it, like homelessness, shelter for housing, and programs to help with eating disorders.
- I learnt that there is a lovely community here at UTM who are always there to help, if needed.
- I had a lovely time. The volunteers and organizers were a delight to talk to.
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84% strongly agreed that they learned something new 89.4% strongly agreed that they felt welcomed 89.9% strongly agreed that they would recommend this event to peers |
Featured programming included:
Be Informed: Resource Spotlight Exhibit - Discover mental health and wellness resources, programs and services in our community.
Discover a wide range of wellness resources, programs and services available in our community. Featuring over 50 different resources that work to support well-being on campus, and around the GTA. Many of these vendors offer SWAG and giveaways!
Be Inspired: Engage-With-An-Expert, and Wellness Learning Series – learn how to be your healthiest and happiest self.
11:00 am – Professor Jordana Garbati
12:00 pm – Professor Jane Davis
1:00 pm – Professor Joanne Chung
2:00 pm – Professor Kara DymondBe Inspired: Wellness Stations
Join your peers and take part in a fun wellness activity arranged by various departments from UTM. Bring a friend and make wellness your priority!
Healthy Study Plan – Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre
Coping with Climate Anxiety – UTM Sustainability Office
Positive Affirmations – Centre for Student Engagement
Letters to Tomorrow – International Education Centre
Origami - UTM Library Ambassadors
Use of Tobacco – UTM Office of Indigenous Initiatives
Be Present: Self Care Activities - Take a break in your day for some self-care and self-expression.
Self-care is vital because it proactively supports your physical, mental, and emotional health, leading to reduced stress, improved mood, increased energy, and better resilience to life's challenges.
Dog Therapy 🐶
Henna
Massages
Photobooth
Be Active: Physical Activities - Get moving and reap the benefits of physical activity.
Physical activity is important for mental health because it releases endorphins and other "feel-good" chemicals that improve mood and reduce stress, while also enhancing cognitive function, boosting self-esteem, and improving sleep quality.
Cornhole
Football Toss 🏈
Giant Connect 4
Balance Boards
Giant JengaBe Connected: CCR Community Café
Meet new people; share wellness strategies; build community at UTM.
Follow us @utmhccwellness on Instagram to get the latest details about the event, and join the conversation with the hashtag #BeWellUTM!
Full Event Schedule
