Thrive is an initiative started by UBC and adopted by many post-secondary institutions to celebrate community, encourage self-care and promote mental health literacy. The goal of Thrive is to bring students, faculty, and staff together to do something fun, healthy and encourage positive physical and mental health. Below you will find information on events and resources to help you thrive.
Thrive: October 8 – 11, 2024
Join members of the NIC Community at these FREE and FUN events at our North Island College campuses.
| Date | Campus | Open to: | Event |
| All week | All Campuses | Students and Employees | 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. |
| Monday Oct 7 | Port Alberni Campus | Students | Snacks and Tea Join us at your local Indigenous student lounge for snacks and tea. ⌚ 11:30am – 1:00pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni campus Roger Street, Rm N104 $ Free Questions? 📧 indigenousnavigators@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Port Alberni Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 9:30am – 12:00pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, S113 $ Free Questions? 📧 alena.barner@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Port Alberni Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 10:00am – 11:00am PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, S105 $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Port Alberni Campus, Tebo | Students and Employees | 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, and some fun games and activities….and prizes too!!! ⌚ 11:30am – 12.00pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni campus, Tebo main entrance $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Comox Valley Campus | Students | Snacks and Tea. Join us at your local Indigenous student lounge for snacks and tea. ⌚ 11:30am – 1.00pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Discovery 218 $ Free Questions? 📧 indigenousnavigators@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Comox Valley Campus | Students and Employees | Forest Walk. Make time to enjoy connection in nature with a forest walk, led by faculty member Mac Newton. ⌚ 11:45am – 12:45pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, meet in front of Komoux Hall $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Campbell River Campus | Students and Employees | 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. Open to all NIC students, faculty and staff. ⌚ 11:30am – 1:30pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, Student Commons $ Free Questions? 📧 mike.hillian@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Port Alberni Campus | Students | 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 – please email studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering. ⌚ 12:15pm – 1:00pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, S108 $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Port Alberni Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 2:00pm – 3:00pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, S105 $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Port Alberni Campus | Students and Employees | 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, and some fun games and activities….and prizes too!!! ⌚ 2:30pm – 4:00pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, Main entrance $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 8 | Port Alberni Campus | Students | 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! ⌚ 1:00pm – 3:30pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, Student Lounge $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Students and Employees | 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, and some fun games and activities….and prizes too!!! ⌚ 10:00am – 11:00pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, Student Commons $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 10:00am – 11:00am PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, S240G $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Employees | CUPE Career Development Drop-in Session Want to learn more about the career development supports available to you? Stop by and chat with the CUPE Career Advisor to explore the opportunities and resources in place to help you grow in your career. ⌚ 11:30am – 1:30am PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, C240A $ Free Questions? 📧 kassandra.durant@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Students | 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 – please email studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering. ⌚ 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, C240G $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Students | 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 healthytrades@nic.bc.ca ⌚ 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, E216 $ Free Questions? 📧 healthytrades@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Students | Snacks and Tea. Join us at your local Indigenous student lounge for snacks and tea. ⌚ 11:30am – 1.00pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, C240B $ Free Questions? 📧 indigenousnavigators@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Comox Valley Campus | Students and Employees | 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. Open to all NIC students, faculty and staff. ⌚ 12:00pm – 1:30pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Tyee Student Lounge $ Free Questions? 📧 mike.hillian@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Students | 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! ⌚ 9:00am – 4:00pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, E204 $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 9 | Campbell River Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 2:00pm – 3:00pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, C240G $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 10 | Comox Valley Campus | Students and Employees | 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, and some fun games and activities….and prizes too!!! ⌚ 10:00am – 11:00pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Tyee Student Lounge $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 10 | Comox Valley Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 10:00am – 11:00am PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Village M $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 10 | Comox Valley Campus | Students | 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 – please email studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering. ⌚ 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Village J $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 10 | Comox Valley Campus | Students | 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 healthytrades@nic.bc.ca ⌚ 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Trades Building Rm 101 $ Free Questions? 📧 healthytrades@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 10 | Campbell River Campus | Students and Employees | Forest Walk. Make time to enjoy connection in nature with a forest walk, led by faculty member Mac Newton. ⌚ 11:45am – 12:45pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, meet in front of the main entrance $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 10 | Comox Valley Campus | Students | 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! ⌚ 9:00am – 4:00pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Trades Building, First Aid Room $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 10 | Comox Valley Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 2:00pm – 3:00pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Village M $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Friday Oct 11 | Comox Valley Campus | Students and Employees | THRIVE Yoga Class. Come join us for a yoga class that’s free, easy to approach and for all bodies. Make time for you. Email studentlife@nic.bc.ca to borrow a mat! ⌚ 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Stan Hagan Theatre $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 15 | Port Alberni Campus | Students | 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 – please email studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering. ⌚ 11:30am – 12:15pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, Tebo $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 15 | Port Alberni Campus | Students and Employees | 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. Open to all NIC students, faculty and staff. ⌚ 12:00pm – 1:00pm PDT 📍 Port Alberni Campus, S108 $ Free Questions? 📧 mike.hillian@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 15 | Virtual | Students and Employees | Virtual Webinar: Beyond Stigma: Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in the Workplace. In today’s society, there remains a lack of awareness, and sometimes bias, regarding mental health problems. This wellness session will assist participants in enhancing their understanding of the personal and environmental factors that can have an impact on mental health, the common signs and symptoms of mental health troubles, and the most appropriate prevention and intervention strategies. RSVP to alena.barner@nic.bc.ca for the link. ⌚ 11:30pm – 12:30pm PDT 📍 Virtual $ Free Questions? 📧 alena.barner@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 15 | Comox Valley Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 9:00am – 4:00pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Village J $ Free Questions? 📧 alena.barner@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 16 | Campbell River Campus | Students | 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 – please email studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering. ⌚ 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, E216 $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Wednesday Oct 16 | Campbell River Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 3:00pm – 4:00pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, E216 $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 17 | Campbell River Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 9:00am – 4:00pm PDT 📍 Campbell River Campus, E216 $ Free Questions? 📧 alena.barner@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 17 | Comox Valley Campus | Students | 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 – please email studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering. ⌚ 11:30am – 12:30pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Village J $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Thursday Oct 17 | Comox Valley Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 2:00pm – 3:00pm PDT 📍 Comox Valley Campus, Village J $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 22 | Mixalikwila Campus | Employees | 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. ⌚ 10:00am – 10:45am PDT 📍 Mixalakwila Campus $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 22 | Mixalikwila Campus | Students | 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 – please email studentlife@nic.bc.ca if you’d like to attend to help us plan for catering. ⌚ 12:30am – 1:30pm PDT 📍 Mixalikwila Campus, Lounge $ FreeQuestions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 29 | Virtual, Teams | Employees | 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! Email sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca for the link. Refreshments provided. ⌚ 12:00pm – 12:45am PDT 📍 Mixalakwila Campus $ Free Questions? 📧 sherri.wilson@nic.bc.ca |
| Tuesday Oct 29 | Virtual, Kaltura Classroom | Students | 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! ⌚ 4:00pm – 4:45pm PDT 📍 Virtual $ Free Questions? 📧 studentlife@nic.bc.ca for the link |
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