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.
Port Alberni
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.
Booking link coming soon!
⌚ 9:30 am – 12 pm
📍 Port Alberni, Roger Street campus, 3699 Roger Street, S113
This event is for employees
Questions? Email Alena Barner
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
📍 Port Alberni, Roger Street campus, 3699 Roger Street, S105
This event is for employees
Questions? Email Sherri Wilson
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.
⌚ 11:30 am – 12 pm
📍 Port Alberni, Tebo Vocational Centre, 4751 Tebo Avenue, main entrance
This event is for students
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.
⌚ 12:15 pm – 1 pm
📍 Port Alberni, Roger street campus, 3699 Roger Street, S108
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
📍 Port Alberni, Roger street campus, 3699 Roger Street, S105
This event is for employees
Questions? Email Sherri Wilson
Coffee, Chat and Chill with Student Life and CMHA
Come join Student Life and Canadian Mental Health Association for a coffee and snack, have a chat or just chill. We’ll have information on wellness, campus supports, fun games, activities and prizes.
⌚ 2:30 pm – 4 pm
📍 Port Alberni, Roger street campus, 3699 Roger Street, Main entrance
This event is for students and employees
Questions? Email Student Life
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.
Booking link coming soon!
⌚ 1 pm – 3:30 pm
📍 Port Alberni, Roger street campus, 3699 Roger Street, Student Lounge
This event is for students
Questions? Email Student Life
Comox Valley Campus
Snacks and Tea
Join us at your local Indigenous student lounge for snacks and tea.
⌚ 11:30 am – 1 pm
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, Discovery 218
This event is for students
Questions? Email Indigenous Education Navigators
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
📍 Comox Valley campus, 2300 Ryan Road, meet in front of Komoux Hall
This event is for students and employees
Questions? Email Student Life
Campbell River
Lunch time Dance Party
Please join the Office of Global Engagement for an international dance party! Students from different countries will share music and dance moves from home. We may even play musical chairs. Free snacks and drinks will be provided.
⌚ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
📍 Campbell River campus, 1685 South Dogwood Street, Student Commons
Open to all NIC students, faculty and staff
Questions? Email Mike Hillian
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