Thursday, July 20, 2017Meditation Meet-Ups Every Friday at Lunch!Meditation Meet-Ups Every Friday at Lunch! The benefits of practicing mindfulness meditation cannot be denied. Research has proven that regular mindfulness practice is an effective treatment for stress, worry, lack of focus, relationship problems, addictions and more. Every Friday at noon from June 9 - August 11 Healthy Workplace will hosting a... MoreTuesday, July 11, 2017Lunchtime Healthy Workplace YogaLunchtime Healthy Workplace Yoga! Stretch & Breathe Yoga Combining gentle stretching with relaxing breathing exercises you will experience beginner level meditation and its symbiotic relationship to yoga. Offering guided practices to quiet your mind and make meditation part of your modern daily life. A beginner level class, no previous yoga or... MoreThursday, July 6, 2017Photography Nature Walk (Landscapes and Macro)Take your camera for a stroll and capture the beauty of nature with Chris Strangemore as your guide! Learn how to set up a picturesque landscape and capture fine details you wouldn’t normally see. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras! Register to participate... MoreMonday, June 26, 2017Take the Stairs Passport Challenge Begins July 4!Travel Around the World - Without Leaving Carleton! Have you ever dreamed of climbing the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building? What about challenging yourself to climb Mount Everest? Here's your chance! Healthy Workplace has designed a Passport that allows you to "visit" an assortment of popular (and tall) destinations, without ever... MoreMonday, June 12, 2017NEW Stretch & Breathe Yoga Starts Today!NEW Stretch & Breathe Yoga Classes Start Today! Combining gentle stretching with relaxing breathing exercises you will experience beginner level meditation and its symbiotic relationship to yoga. Offering guided practices to quiet your mind and make meditation part of your modern daily life. A beginner level class, no previous yoga or... MoreTuesday, May 30, 20174&3 Veggie & Fruit Challenge Starts June 1!Join the Challenge! 4 & 3 or more per day! It's hard to argue with the health benefits of a diet rich in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that... MoreFriday, May 26, 2017Join the Walking Revolution!The Outdoor Walking Group meets every Monday at noon for a 45 minute walk, starting TODAY! To register, please email Samantha Munro. The group will meet at noon outside of the Library. See you... MoreWednesday, May 24, 2017Join us for a Container Gardening Workshop!Expert tips for creating your own mini garden! Gardening expert Kaia Nightingale will be joining us to share some advice and tips for small container gardening, which can be used in apartments, condos, kitchens and decks! Date: Friday, May 26 Time: Noon - 1pm Location: 608 Robertson Hall To register, please click here and fill out the form.... MoreTuesday, May 23, 2017Join the Commuter Challenge (June 4 – 10)Commuter Challenge The Commuter Challenge: runs from June 4 - 10, 2017 is a friendly competition between Canadian cities and workplaces encourages Canadians to leave their cars at home rewards walking, cycling, carpooling/ride-sharing, taking transit and telecommuting celebrates active and sustainable transportation is locally hosted by City... MoreWednesday, May 17, 2017Going Dairy-Free WorkshopJoin Registered Dietitian Jane Skapinker as she discusses how you can transition to a dairy-free diet. In this hour long presentation Jane will discuss the various benefits and considerations of having a dairy-free diet. Have questions about how to maintain your calcium levels or what other substitutes for dairy exist? Jane will be able... MoreTuesday, May 16, 2017Diabetes ResourcesOn Monday, May 15, Certified Diabetes Educator Cindy Sass joined us to discuss diabetes and its prevention. This hour long presentation helped participants understand more about diabetes and provide helpful information on living well with diabetes as well as prevention. In case you missed it, below are the handouts from the session. The... MoreTuesday, May 16, 2017Carleton Night at SupperWorks NepeanDo you ever get home after a busy day and ask yourself, “What do I make for dinner?” We’ve all been in that predicament! SupperWorks Nepean will be hosting a Carleton Night on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 for Carleton University faculty and professional services staff so that we can spend some time together, make some fantastic... MoreWednesday, May 10, 2017Diabetes Seminar with Certified Diabetes Educator Cindy SassPlease join Certified Diabetes Educator Cindy Sass as she discusses diabetes and its prevention. This hour long presentation will help you understand more about diabetes and provide helpful information on living well with diabetes as well as prevention. To register, please fill out the form... MoreMonday, May 8, 2017Interested in Playing Lunchtime Table Tennis?Interested in playing Table Tennis over your lunch break? We are putting a call out to see if there is interest in playing table tennis at lunch! The fun would start in the fall – location TBA. Email samantha.munro@carleton.ca to let us know which day of the week would work for... MoreWednesday, May 3, 2017Parking Services and HWP partner to offer more convenient parking at AthleticsParking Services and Healthy Workplace partner to offer more convenient parking at Athletics Parking Services has conducted focus groups and the results from the past two years have shown an opportunity to provide more flexible parking for existing permit holders to use the Athletics facilities. Some employees have indicated that they would like... MoreWednesday, April 26, 2017May is Ottawa’s Bike to Work MonthIt’s Bike to Work Month Ottawa, and whether you’re a new or experienced cyclist, sign up to pledge to bike to work for the chance to win fabulous prizes donated by generous sponsors! Here’s how you can participate: To join our workplace team, all you have to do is click on this link and create an account. Once... MoreTuesday, April 25, 2017Resiliency Awareness Seminar and other NAOSH Week Events!As part of the North American Occupational Safety & Health Week, Mental Health Awareness Week and Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7 - 13), Healthy Workplace and Learning & Professional Development are hosting a Resiliency Awareness Seminar! Details Monday, May 8 Noon - 1pm 506 Tory Building Registration is required (through Carleton... MoreMonday, April 24, 2017Zero Waste Living WorkshopOn average, Canada generated 720 kg of waste per capita in 2012*. Municipal waste management is also expensive! Municipal governments in Canada spent more than $3.2 billion on waste collection, transport, disposal, and diversion in 2012* We need to do out part for the environment and our community and reduce our amount of waste! On... MoreThursday, April 20, 2017Lunchtime Photography WorkshopsCarleton's own Chris Strangemore will be offering a variety of lunchtime photography workshops over the next few months! We hope you'll grab your camera and join us. Photo Manipulation Workshop 4-Week Series – May 4, 11, 18, 25 Candid Photography (Weddings and Events) – June 7 Photography Nature Walk (Landscapes and Macro) – July... MoreThursday, April 20, 2017FREE Bike Tune-Ups on Campus!By now you are likely swapping your skates for your bicycle, and chances are its in need of a good tune up! We’re welcoming VeloFix Ottawa, the mobile bike repair service onto campus Wednesday April 26 from 9am-3pm outside Robertson Hall to help grease your wheels and tighten your brakes. These professional bike mechanics offer... MoreWednesday, April 19, 2017Help Us Clean Up the Campus on April 24!The Carleton community is once again taking part in the Clean Up the Campus initiative! To welcome spring, we invite you to join friends and colleagues in a collective effort to beautify the campus. We had a great success with this event in the previous year and we are looking to do even better... MoreTuesday, April 4, 2017Macro Photography Workshop in the GreenhouseChris Strangemore will be presenting a workshop on Macro Photography in the Carleton Greenhouses! Participants will learn about macro photography and will have a chance to practice in the greenhouses. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras! To register, please... MoreMonday, April 3, 2017Guest Speakers at the HWP ExpoHealthy Workplace is hosting a HUGE expo this year! You will have the opportunity to learn about various health and wellness tips and strategies from presenters in our speaker series and visit exhibition booths to discover resources and services available to you both on and off campus! Date: Wednesday, April 12 Time: 11 a.m. – 2... MoreTuesday, March 28, 2017Over 30 Exhibitors and Activities at the Healthy Workplace Expo!Healthy Workplace is hosting a HUGE expo this year! You will have the opportunity to learn about various health and wellness tips and strategies from presenters in our speaker series and visit exhibition booths to discover resources and services available to you both on and off campus! Date: Wednesday, April 12 Time: 11 a.m. – 2... MoreTuesday, March 21, 2017Virtual Reality at the Healthy Workplace Expo!!The Educational Development Centre will be showcasing their new Virtual Reality technology at the Healthy Workplace Expo - and you will have a chance to try it out for yourself! Get there early to sign up for your time slot! Date: Wednesday, April 12 Time: 11am - 2pm Location: Richcraft Hall 2nd Floor Atrium Check... MoreMonday, March 20, 2017Diabetes Seminar with Diabetes CanadaPlease join Diabetes Canada (formerly Canadian Diabetes Association) as they discuss their organization and how they serve people living (or at risk) of diabetes. Also joining Diabetes Canada, will be a healthcare professional who will speak about diabetes and its prevention. This hour long presentation will help you understand more about Diabetes... MoreFriday, March 17, 2017Natural Cleaning Products WorkshopRegistered Holistic Nutritionist Jessie Lindley will be joining us to discuss how you can make your own natural cleaning products in order to reduce toxins in your day-to-day life. Register... MoreWednesday, March 15, 2017Save the Date for the Healthy Workplace Expo!Save the Date for the Healthy Workplace Expo! Mark it in your calendars because you will not want to miss this! Healthy Workplace Expo Wednesday, April 12 11am – 2pm – Drop by anytime! Richcraft Hall 2nd Floor Conference Rooms and Atrium Healthy Workplace is hosting a HUGE expo this year! You will have... MoreWednesday, March 15, 2017NEW DATE: How to Teach Your Kids About Money Info SessionPlease note: This session has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 29 from noon - 1pm in 608 Robertson Hall. How to Teach Your Kids About Money Info Session Outline: Why teaching kids about money is important The goal and challenges of raising money-smart kids The evolution of financial decisions throughout childhood Age appropriate teaching... MoreThursday, March 9, 2017Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Information SessionWeather often affects people’s moods. Sunlight breaking through clouds can lift our spirits, while a dull, rainy day may make us feel a little gloomy. While noticeable, these shifts in mood generally do not affect our ability to copy with daily life. Some people, however, are vulnerable to a type of depression that follows... MoreWednesday, March 8, 2017Faculty and Staff Needed for Healthy Workplace Focus GroupsHealthy Workplace is pursuing its platinum-level Healthy Workplace certification and silver-level Mental Health at Work certification within the Excellence Canada frameworks. As part of the preparation for the two applications, we are conducting a self-assessment. In an effort to gather feedback from the Carleton community, we are holding a... MoreMonday, March 6, 2017HWP Lunchtime Yoga ClassesYoga has been proven to relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, lower your blood pressure, and increase your energy level. The list of benefits is long. Healthy Workplace offers two weekly lunchtime yoga classes. All levels are welcome! Discover Yoga Classes Session 1 Location: 482 Discovery Centre, Library Wednesday, March 1 –... MoreMonday, March 6, 2017Guess the Calories: Dining Services Nutrition ChallengeRegistered Dietitian Jane Skapinker and Chef Toni from Dining Services will be preparing meals, and participants will be placed into teams and asked to guess the calorie count of each meal. We hope you'll join us for this fun and interactive event! Registration is... MoreFriday, March 3, 2017Resiliency Training OpportunitiesResiliency Awareness (1 Hour) - March 8, 2017 from Noon - 1pm Overview & Learning Objectives Resilience is often described as your ability to bounce back from adversity. Being resilient is an important building block of individual and organizational health and well-being. Everyone is born with a natural resilience. At the end of this... MoreThursday, March 2, 2017POSTPONED: Healthy Meals on the Run with Registered Dietitian Cindy SassPlease note: this workshop has been postponed. The new date will be posted soon. Sorry for the inconvenience. ___________________________________________________________ Join Registered Dietitian Cindy Sass for a interactive session on how to keep on track with healthy eating when you find you have more items on your to do list than hours in the... MorePage 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Page 10 Next »