Neuroscience 101: Flex your brain with colour

NEUROSCIENCE 101: FLEX YOUR BRAIN WITH COLOUR

The session will begin with a short musical introduction from Dr.Abrams (playing guitar), who will then follow up with a discussion of the neuroscience behind mindfulness. The next section of the session will focus on how the Library Ambassador program and Library Outreach committee collaborated with the Dr.Bird Project through the B Mindful Challenge. Throughout the session attendees have the opportunity to colour mandala cards that will later be brought to patients at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Understanding emerging neuroscience
  • How art and music can help the brain
  • Feeling connected through community engagement

Key Themes: 

  • Community Outreach and Engagement
  • Corporate & Social Responsibility
  • Mental Health
  • Wellness

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Presenters: 

Mary Lynne Bartlett is the Library Ambassador program lead. Mary Lynne oversees eight Library Ambassadors each term and works on developing their skills in public speaking, leadership, critical thinking, communication, event planning, and problem solving. The Library Ambassador program helps create student lead initiatives and engagement opportunities with the UWaterloo student body. Mary Lynne has fifteen years of supervisory experience and has worked at the University of Waterloo since 2008. In her current role as E-learning and User Experience Assessment Library Associate, Mary Lynne create learning objects for the Library and also manages the Library's social media accounts.

Dr. Mitch Abrams is a Canadian Radiologist initiating a charity focused on healthcare driven by community involvement through the arts and music. His strong belief is that happy communities are healthy communities and that separation from it has a strong impact on the well being of individuals. Music and art is unique to every "community" and it is a trigger that brings people together to heal, to celebrate life, to support one another and to learn and innovate. 

He has had a unique journey through Western healthcare. His experiences as a Physician, Division Chief, and open heart surgical patient have afforded him varying perspectives on life as well as an intimate look into our current healthcare model. At the same time, he has become very curious about how other cultures approach healing. He began traveling to India, studying their holistic understanding of health, focusing on the role that consciousness and spiritual sciences play in overall health and well being.

Laurie Strome chairs the Library Outreach Committee. This committee works at promoting library services and resources by engaging with students at various events and through activities. The committee actively seeks out new initiatives to engage on many levels with students. When not seeking out the fun stuff for students, Laurie is the Circulation Services Supervisor, Patron Accounts in Dana Porter Library.

Brenna Middleton is a Library Ambassador and fourth year student at the University of Waterloo. She is currently completing her undergraduate degree in Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication. Brenna was one of the Library Ambassadors who worked on the B Mindful Challenge during the Fall term.

Rabia Gill is a Library Ambassador and fourth year student at the University of Waterloo. She is currently completing her undergraduate degree in Honours Science, with a minor in psychology. Rabia was one of the Library Ambassadors who worked on the B Mindful Challenge during the Fall term.

Sessions:

April 5, 2017
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
STC 1012

April 6, 2017
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
STC 1012

Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to providing barrier-free access and equal opportunities to all individuals with disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is welcoming and supportive of everyone, regardless of their abilities. OHD encourages a scent-free environment in our in-person learning and development events.

If you require any additional accommodations or have any questions about accessibility, please connect with our OHD Events and Programs Coordinator, Krystal Mittler at krystal.mittler@uwaterloo.ca. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our learning and development event. Please note that certain accommodations may require time to arrange.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our Office of Indigenous Relations