Free Events This Month: March 2020

Nutrition Month │ March 1- 31

March is nutrition month at UBC! Check out the UBC Food Services website for nutritious events, resources and healthy recipes to help you thrive at work and at home.

Highlights of the month include:

• Dietician pop-up at Open Kitchen: March 12
• UBC Foodie Instagram Dietician Q&A: throughout the month

Sit-Stand Desks and Platforms │ March 2 │ 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This workshop informs on different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available on the market. Understanding the pros and cons of each will assist staff and faculty in choosing the most suitable option. Product samples will be available for trial to offer an idea of how different models impact positioning and workflow. Learn more and register now.

Ergo Your Office Tutorial │ March 2 │ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Optimize your computer work environment to improve comfort and reduce the risk of injury. This one-hour tutorial combines a presentation and a practical session, giving you hands-on experience adjusting typical office equipment. By the end of the tutorial, you will know how to set up your chair, keyboard, mouse and monitor to promote a neutral working posture. Learn more and register now.

Mental Health First Aid Training │ March 4 and 11 │9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mental Health First Aid is a two-day, evidence-based workshop that aims to improve mental health literacy by providing the skills and knowledge to help better manage potential or developing mental health problems in the self, a family member, a friend or a colleague. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, be able to provide initial support to a person who may be developing an issue or is experiencing a crisis, and be prepared to guide a person towards professional help. Learn more and register now.

Office Ergo Rep Training │ March 12 │1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If your department is looking for a more efficient response and support to ergonomic issues for staff, consider taking this three-hour Ergo Rep Training. Learn about basic ergonomic risk factors and assessments, proper computer workstation setup, and additional resources to take back to your unit. Learn more and register now.

The Working Mind: Workplace Mental Health Training for Managers | March 12 │ 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Established by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Working Mind is an evidence-based training program designed to address and promote mental health, and to reduce stigma in a workplace setting. It includes scenario-based practical applications, videos of people with lived experience of mental illness, participant reference guides, and related handouts. Learn more and register now.

Welcoming Change into Your Life │ March 19 │12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Change is a natural part of life. While some changes can affect the very structure of your life, other changes can have subtle impacts on your day-to-day activities. This session will address the emotional reactions that participants may experience when confronted with change, taking into account their personality and strength, and provide coping skills to enable them to manage change more effectively. Learn more and register now.

30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge │ Begins every Tuesday

This free, innovative, evidence-based training is for all UBC staff and faculty looking to incorporate mindfulness into the workplace and in their everyday lives. Content is delivered online via any device, and focuses on simple yet powerful and achievable learning objectives. After just 10 minutes a day for 30 consecutive days, participants will be healthier, more productive and better able to problem-solve and work in a team. Learn more and register now.

Community Health News

Through the Lens | Jan. 15 – May 26

Presented by UBC Equity & Inclusion Office, Through the Lens is a series of interactive workshops exploring how different identities navigate and experience the university while offering practical ideas on creating more inclusive campus. Learn more.

UBC Camps Registration

UBC Camps is a leading provider of high quality camps for children ages 3-17. Adventure, art and music, enrichment, and sport and recreation programming are a part of a vast selection of summer camps offered by UBC Camps. In addition to the summer camp offerings, winter break, spring break and pro-d day camps are also offered. Learn more and register now.