Monday, September 18, 2017

Calling all Idea Generators

Got an idea, want some feedback or another perspective? We provide the lunch, you bring a friend and the ideas. Join us Oct. 3rd at 11:30 a.m. in 506 Tory to build you idea for Michel’s Den. Michel’s Den returns as part of the 2017 Quality Showcase on Nov. 28. and is a fun... More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Service Excellence for New Employees Workshop

Service Excellence Workshop for New Employees Are you a new employee at Carleton? Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our Service Excellence Standards and what they mean for you! To learn more about the workshop or to register, please go to: Service Excellence for New Employees Date: October 26 , 2017... More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Service Excellence for New Employees Workshop

Service Excellence Workshop for New Employees Are you a new employee at Carleton? Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our Service Excellence Standards and what they mean for you! To learn more about the workshop or to register, please go to: Service Excellence for New Employees Date: October 26 , 2017... More

Monday, September 11, 2017

Tea Time at Carleton

With Carleton’s 75th anniversary taking place this year, Healthy Workplace and the Carleton Leader Tea Time Strategic Impact Group would like to invite you to Tea Time! Tea time at Carleton University, Library This event is open to the Carleton community and will revisit a cherished tradition at Carleton. Tea Time is an opportunity... More

Friday, September 8, 2017

Lunchtime Talks on Chinese Culture

Lunchtime Talks on Chinese Culture Walk-in Sessions at the Confucius Institute on Mondays to Fridays at 12:00 – 13:00, Sept.11 to Nov.3, at 300 St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University. Free admission, limited seats, please register by emailing confucius@carleton.ca Topics Chinese food and... More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Michel’s Den Returns

Save the Date! Michel and his Dragon’s will return on Nov. 28 as part of the 2017 Quality Showcase. Submit your ideas today to Ideas@Carleton Check out the ideas from last year! 2016 Quality... More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Advanced Preview of SoapBox for Ideas@Carleton

Join us for the June meeting of The Fresh Thinking Series where the community will get an advanced preview of the new innovation management system (SoapBox) for Ideas@Carleton. Ideas@Carleton allows all employees the opportunity to submit suggestions and ideas to make Carleton University a better place. The new system will allow for employees to... More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Michel’s Den is Back

Save the Date! Michel and the Dragon's are back in the Den on Nov. 28 at the 2017 Quality Showcase! Get your ideas together and submit to Ideas@Carleton We want to see you in the... More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Lunchtime Yoga is Back this September!

Enjoy a 50 minute yoga class in the MacOdrum Library! Yoga 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. This class is structured for beginners. However, more experienced students will be given options to intensify their practice.... More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Limited Spaces Left in Process Management Certificate!

Do you manage or participate in a process that could use an upgrade? Then Excellence Canada’s Process Management Certificate (PMC) may be just what you need! The PMC curriculum includes seven modules (space about one to two weeks apart) that cover a specific pathway to achieve excellent results with process improvement. You will learn... More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Management development opportunities!

Learning and Professional Development has a new page listing development opportunities for managers at Carleton University! Interested in Effective Meeting Facilitation? Fierce Conversations? Mental Health Leadership Certificate? Check out the Management Development Page! Do you have ideas for management development options you’d like to... More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Photographic Lighting Workshop Series

Lighting plays a big role in the final photo you capture. Learn common ways to light your subject and experiment with different techniques during this 4-week lighting workshop led by Chris Strangemore! No experience required, please bring your camera or smartphone along with you for a hands on experience! The workshops will take place in room... More

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Carleton CommuniTEA!

Please join us for ‘Tea Time at Carleton’ Tea time at Carleton has a very rich history. The tradition of tea time dates back to the late 1950s when the wives of faculty members would gather to socialize. Tea Time represents much more than coming together to sip on a hot beverage. It represents many... More

Thursday, August 31, 2017

September Healthy Workplace Activities

Healthy Workplace is pleased to offer the following lunchtime activities in September! Outdoor Walking Group – Mondays Badminton – Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning September 11 Intro to Squash (4-Week Series) – Tuesdays, beginning September 12 Yoga – Tuesdays, beginning September 26 Volleyball – Tuesdays and Thursdays Soccer –... More

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

NEW: Join the Happiness Project Group

The Happiness Project Group at Carleton Healthy Workplace wants to start a Happiness Project Group for faculty and staff at Carleton! The group will meet regularly to set goals, swap ideas, build enthusiasm, give encouragement, and—perhaps most important—hold each other accountable. Being part of a group is a terrific way to build... More

Monday, August 21, 2017

NEW: Lunchtime Basketball, Squash and Table Tennis!

Lunchtime Basketball, Squash and Table Tennis Healthy Workplace is excited to offer some new lunchtime activities in the fall! Introduction to Squash 4-Week Series beginning September 12 Tuesdays, Noon – 1pm Athletics Squash Courts Learn more: https://carleton.ca/healthy-workplace/lunchtime-leagues/introduction-to-squash/ Lunchtime... More

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Interested in Playing Lunchtime Basketball?

Lunchtime Basketball Interested in playing basketball over your lunch break with other Carleton faculty and staff? We are putting a call out to see if there is interest in playing basketball at lunch! The fun would start in the fall on Wednesdays in Norm Fenn Gym. Email Samantha Munro (Healthy Workplace Co-ordinator) if you’re interested... More

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Lunchtime HWP Yoga in August

Enjoy a 50 minute yoga class in the MacOdrum Library! Yoga 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. This class is structured for beginners. However, more experienced students will be given options to intensify their practice.... More

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Meditation 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... More

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Lunchtime Healthy Workplace Yoga

Lunchtime 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... More

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Photography 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... More

Monday, June 26, 2017

Take 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)... More

Friday, June 16, 2017

Service Excellence for New Employees – registration open!

Are you a new employee at Carleton? Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our Service Excellence Standards! The workshop is scheduled for June 28th, 9am-10:30am, in Tory 506. To learn more about the workshop or to register, please click... More

Monday, June 12, 2017

NEW 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... More

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Registration is now open for the next Excellence Canada Process Management Certificate!

Are you interested in learning how better to to define, visualize, measure, and improve processes within your department? Do you want to gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to continuously improve processes and deliver the most value to users, clients, and stakeholders? If so, join fellow Carleton employees for the Fall 2017 Excellence Canada... More

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

4&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... More

Friday, May 26, 2017

Join 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... More

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Join 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... More

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Going Dairy-Free Workshop

Join 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... More

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Service Excellence for New Employees – registration open!

Are you a new employee at Carleton? Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our Service Excellence Standards! The workshop is scheduled for May 31st, 9am-10:30am, in Tory 506. To learn more about the workshop or to register, please click on the following link:... More

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Limited space available in Media Training Session!

Media Training for Faculty and Staff May 31 Join University Communications staff for their monthly media training session. It will cover general tips for getting your messages across effectively, how to use social media to publicize yourself/your research and excelling at TV interviews. Each person will do a mock TV interview and receive feedback.... More

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Diabetes Resources

On 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... More

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Carleton Night at SupperWorks Nepean

Do 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... More

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Diabetes Seminar with Certified Diabetes Educator Cindy Sass

Please 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... More

Monday, May 8, 2017

Enhancing the International Undergraduate Student Experience (May 2017)

As increasing numbers of highly qualified international students are choosing Carleton as their home for undergraduate degree studies, it’s becoming ever more important to understand their expectations, wants, and needs. This diverse student population faces unique challenges in transitioning to and through their studies. The ‘Hello Goodbye’... More

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