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Wellbeing in the News: October 2019
Check out the links below to see what we’ve been reading and listening to lately.
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Fitting in Fitness: Take a Walk Every Wednesday
Autumn in all its fall foliage has arrived at UBC, which means there’s no better time to explore your campus.
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- Healthy UBC
New “We Dig Real Food” Dining Program
Would you like to be rewarded for your healthy food choices?
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Free Events This Fall: October & November 2019
Sit-Stand Desks & Platforms | October 22 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. This workshop will provide important information about different types of sit-stand desks and platforms available for the workplace.
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- Healthy UBC
Wellbeing Winners
Congratulations to Patty Hambler (Health Promotion & Education) and Barbara Hsiao (Faculty of Land and Food Systems) on being the recipients of the 2019 President’s Staff Awards for Wellbeing. On October 2, they received their awards at a special reception held at Norman McKenzie House.
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- Healthy UBC
Join UBC’s 30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge: Starts November 1!
Studies show that our minds wander 46.5% of the time. With all the digital and life distractions around us, it’s not surprising that there’s greater focus on mindfulness practices.
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Social Support: The Importance of Asking for and Offering Help
I won’t lie – September was a rough month for me. It seems that in my efforts to support others in preparation for a busy fall, I neglected to take my own advice. I pushed myself. I ignored the signs my body was sending me. I crashed.
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- Healthy UBC
Info Sessions: Prepare Your Dependent Child for UBC Admissions
Do you have a dependent child who will be leaving high school and applying to a post-secondary institution? Do you have questions about the application and admissions process?
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- Benefits FYI
Dietitians Bring More Than Food to the Table
As students go back to school and summer comes to a close, there are two things that tend to cause anxiety as we settle back into a fall routine: packing lunches and planning weeknight dinners.
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- Benefits FYI
CAMMPUS Research Results Get at the Heart of Cardiovascular Health for UBC Employees
What benefits can be realized when pharmacists partner with employers like UBC to promote workplace wellbeing programs?
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- Benefits FYI