The Wellness Collaborative at the University of Waterloo was created in response to and guided by the principles of the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges.
This Charter, signed by the University of Waterloo in 2018, calls on post-secondary schools to actively integrate health and wellness into the learning environments, business operations, and academic mandates. These efforts will support a culture of empathy, sustainability, and social justice. By supporting the wellbeing of everyone at Waterloo, we will enhance the success of our institution through increased recruitment, retention, and academic achievement.
The University of Waterloo is also committed to working towards becoming a leader in establishing new and innovative health promotion projects, initiatives, research, and learning opportunities.
In working towards these aspirational commitments, the Wellness Collaborative has identified five priority areas based on the unique needs and context of Waterloo
Learn more about the five priority areas and how the University of Waterloo is making ongoing efforts to implement positive change within each area.
These priorities may shift over time to be responsive to emerging needs of our community.
News
Chronic Disease Club is creating safe spaces, connections, and awareness
Wellness Champions: Chronic Disease Club is creating safe spaces, connections, and awareness
Starting a club at the very beginnings of a global pandemic was a daunting task, but for Ashley Kruchka and Samantha Morin, it was important.
Wellness Collaborative Advisory Committee At-large Positions for Students Who Identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour
Purpose
By signing the Okanagan Charter and the Healthy Workplace Statement, University of Waterloo has committed to take action in embedding wellbeing into everyday operations, business practices and academic mandates. The Wellness Collaborative will transform the health and sustainability of our current and future societies, strengthen our community, and contribute to the well-being of our people, places and the planet.
W3+ a ‘positively charged’ space for Waterloo Womxn and Nonbinary Folks
The W3 Planning Committee has changed its name to W3+: Waterloo Womxn and Nonbinary Wednesdays (pronounced “W three plus”).