Join us throughout the academic year for virtual wellness events led by the UTM Wellness Ambassadors.
January 2022
#LetsTalkUTM Day
Wed, Jan 26, 10:30 am - 4 pm
REGISTER HERE! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. This event is open to all students.
View the complete event details here.
November 2021
Bring-Your-Own: Self-Care Packages
Nov 11, 12 - 1 pm or Nov 12, 4 - 5 pm
REGISTER HERE! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. This event is open to all students.
View the complete event details here.
Join us for UTM’s first ever Bring-Your-Own: Self-Care Packages event, brought to you by the Wellness Ambassadors Mental Health and Wellness at Home Teams! Tune in on Nov 11 or 12 to learn about self-care, to share your self-care packages with others, and to maybe even make some friends while doing so!
October 2021
Y.O.L.O.: So Play It Safe!
Friday, Oct 29 - Sunday, Oct 31, 2021
REGISTER HERE! Pre-registration strongly encouraged to receive full access to the week's events. This event is open to all students.
View the Complete Event Schedule here.
Join us for this year’s Y.O.L.O. (So Play it Safe)! In the spirit of Hallowe’en, the UTM Wellness Ambassadors will be hosting a series of events and activities from Oct 29 - 31, 2021, focusing on tips and tricks on alcohol and drug safety; standard drink sizes; consent; staying safe during the pandemic; and a lot more. Check out / attend at least 1 activity during the three days to be entered into a random draw for $20 Starbucks gift cards and Wellness Prize Packs (total of 3 winners)! Complete the Y.O.L.O Passport to be eligible to win.
Eat Well Challenge: A Four-Day Fright Fest
Oct 25 - 28, 2021
REGISTER HERE! Pre-registration strongly encouraged to receive full access to the week's events. This event is open to all students.
View the Complete Event Schedule here.
Description coming soon.
March 2021
Winter Wellness Week
March 8 - 12, 2021
REGISTER HERE! Pre-registration strongly encouraged to receive full access to the week's events. This event is open to all students.
View the Complete Event Schedule here.
Join us for Winter Wellness Week, brought to you by the UTM Wellness Ambassadors: Harm Reduction Team! From March 8 -12, 2021, we will be hosting a series of virtual events and engagement opportunities focusing on health education around caffeine, cannabis, addiction, and self-care. Check out / attend at least 1 activity during the week to be entered into our book draw! Complete the Winter Wellness Week Passport to be eligible to win (5 winners to be selected for 5 book prizes).
January 2021
Let's Talk UTM Week
Jan 25 - 29, 2021
Let’s Talk UTM Week aims to bring together students, staff, and faculty in an effort to promote open conversations around mental health. By sharing the stories and lived experiences of members of our community, we hope to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and mental health, and help make UTM a more open and inclusive campus environment.
This year, Let’s Talk UTM Week will be fully virtual, and will feature:
- Resiliency during COVID-19 Virtual Photo Exhibit
- Mental Health Resource Fair
- Peer-led activities and conversations
- and more!
Learn more here.
#MoveUNewU Challenge
January 18 – February 12, 2021
This new year, make your fitness goals a reality! Participate in 3 eligible physical activity sessions for your chance to win exciting prizes:
- Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker
- Beats Flex All-Day Wireless Earphones
- $25 Sportchek E-Gift Card
Learn more here.
November 2020
Nutrition Streak for the Week
Monday, Nov 2 - Friday, Nov 6, 2020
REGISTER HERE! Pre-registration strongly encouraged to receive full access to the week's events. This event is open to all students.
View the Complete Event Schedule here.
How long can you keep the streak going?
Find out by participating in Nutrition Streak for the Week – a week-long initiative on healthy eating and nutrition taking place from Nov 2 – Nov 6, 2020. Brought to you by the UTM Wellness Ambassadors.
UTM students who participate in the Nutrition Streak for the Week can enter into a draw for $20 UofT Bookstore gift cards! The longer your streak is (the more events you attend/participate in), the more times your name will be entered into the gift card draw, and the more chances you will have to win!
October 2020
Y.O.L.O.: So Play It Safe!
Monday, Oct 26 - Friday, Oct 30, 2020
REGISTER HERE! Pre-registration strongly encouraged to receive full access to the week's events. This event is open to all students.
View the Complete Event Schedule here.
Join us for this year’s Y.O.L.O. (So Play it Safe) Week! In the spirit of Hallowe’en, the UTM Wellness Ambassadors will be hosting a series of events and activities from Oct 26 - 30, 2020, focusing on tips and tricks on alcohol and drug safety; standard drink sizes; consent; staying safe during the pandemic; and a lot more. Check out / attend at least 1 activity during the week to be entered into a draw for $20 gift cards! Complete the Y.O.L.O Passport to be eligible to win.
A Balancing Act: Managing Your Mental Health and University Life During COVID-19
Thursday, Oct 22, 2020, 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Managing your mental health while in university can be challenging at times, and this year is no exception. How can I best organize my courses and exams? What resources are available to me (online and in-person)? Which stress management tips are most effective? We’re here to help!
Join us for a virtual Q&A panel on mental health with UTM Faculty, Staff, and Students.
Featuring:
- Professor Madeleine Mant (Department of Anthropology)
- Lauren Drouillard (Personal Counsellor, HCC)
- Upper-Year UTM Student(s)
Followed by a breakout discussion led by the UTM Wellness Ambassadors.