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Friday, July 30, 2021

Wellness Champions: Teaching Team for REC 373 Work to Provide Respite for Students

Through the pandemic, online learning, and the saddening events occurring globally, a focus on respect, mental health, and well-

For the teaching team of Dr. Lisbeth Berbary, Michela Pirruccio, Akua Kwarko-Fosu, Melanie Sean Lim, and Alex Silver of the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department teaching REC 373 – Qualitative Approaches to Leisure Research, these aspects were critical to the creation and usefulness of the course. Read more.

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Promoting wellness through active living…even while remote!

Indranil Go Warriors Go

However you choose to move, the most important part is that you do! We spoke with Robbyn Hesch, Donna Rheams and Adam Steeves from the Department of Athletics and Recreation about the importance of active living and the wellness initiatives they’re leading.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

The benefits of connecting with others: Belonging matters

Student talking

An individual’s wellbeing and sense of belonging are closely related. When we talk about belonging, it is often described as feeling like an important member of a group or community. Without this feeling of belonging, individuals can start to feel socially isolated or lonely, which affects overall wellbeing. Making a connection with others can be challenging, especially at a large institution.  

Monday, July 22, 2019

Handmade with love provides gifts to graduate students taking parental leave

Knitted hats

University of Waterloo Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) staff knit for graduate students on parental leave to let students know they are supported beyond their academic life.