Join us for Thrive – an initiative started by UBC, where we learn about, talk about and explore ways to support our mental health. The goal of Thrive is to bring together students, faculty and staff to do something fun while supporting mental health and wellbeing.
All campuses
Pop into the Library and Learning Commons to explore their wellness resources – complete a fun Thrive word search, sign out a mindfulness kit, or check out some of their online, mindfulness guides.
Comox Valley
Coffee, Chat and Chill with Student Life
Come join Student Life for a coffee and snack, have a chat or just chill. We’ll have information on wellness, campus supports, fun games, activities and prizes.
⌚ 10 am – 11 am
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, Tyee Student Lounge
This event is for students and employees
Questions? Email Student Life
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conversation
Help shape the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at NIC. You are invited to join a group conversation to share your feedback and ideas. Together, we can create a workplace and learning environment where everyone feels safe, welcomed and valued. Be part of the change! Refreshments provided.
⌚ 10 am - 11 am
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, Village M
This event is for employees
Questions? Email Student Life
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conversation and Lunch
Help shape the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at NIC. You are invited to join a group conversation to share your feedback and ideas. Together, we can create a workplace and learning environment where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and valued. Be part of the change!
Free lunch provided – RSVP to Student Life if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering.
⌚ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, Village J
This event is for students
Questions? Email Student Life
Healthy Trades Pain and Injury Prevention
Come learn pain and injury prevention techniques for your trade from local experts. Free lunch and prizes to be won! Space limited. Please register by emailing Healthy Trades
⌚ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, Trades Building, Rm 101
This event is for students
Questions? Email Healthy Trades
Unwind your Mind - Chair Massage
Take a break and treat yourself to a free, 10-minute neck and shoulder massage. Relax, unwind and let the stress melt away.
Book here!
⌚ 9 am – 4 pm
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, Trades Building, First Aid Room
This event is for students
Questions? Email Student Life
Not Myself Today
Stop by to discover how you can get involved with the Not Myself Today initiative by the Canadian Mental Health Association and grab a snack. We’re excited to explore the upcoming module, Working with Emotions, which provides practical tools to help us recognize, understand and manage our moods—because how we feel impacts how we think, act and engage both in the workplace and beyond.
⌚ 2 pm – 3 pm
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, Village M
This event is for employees
Questions? Email Sherri Wilson
Campbell River
Forest Walk
Make time to enjoy connection in nature with a forest walk, led by faculty member, Mac Newton.
⌚ 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
📍 Campbell River campus, 1685 South Dogwood Street, meet in front of the main entrance
This event is for students and employees
Questions? Email Student Life
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