Engineering Wellness Program

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Engineering Wellness Week

Engineering Wellness Week returns with a lineup of programming and events that aim to support the mental health and well-being of students, faculty and staff. 

Register, attend, provide feedback, win a prize!

By providing feedback on each event you attend, your name will be entered to win the Engineering Wellness Week Grand Prize. The prize winner will be notified on April 12, 2023. 

Engineering Wellness Week Grand Prize: Two Choice Attraction Passes to West Edmonton Mall (valid for admission to Galaxyland Amusement Park or World Waterpark), a $50 gift card to a campus restaurant of your choice and some U of A Engineering swag!

Provide your event feedback here.

Questions? Email engglife@ualberta.ca. 

MONDAY, MARCH 27

YOGA FOR PEACE OF MIND
Free Yoga Class (Counselling & Clinical Services)
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT, SUB 3-02 Interfaith Centre
Drop-In 

This yoga class is designed for students to develop or complement their existing wellness strategies. Being informed by the ancient wisdom of yoga and modern science, this class utilizes meditation, movement and breathwork to cultivate mindful awareness through stilling the mind and training attention. These drop-in classes are offered on a weekly basis and students can continue to attend outside of Wellness Week if they wish to!

CERAMIC PAINTING NIGHT
Free Workshop (Crankpots on Whyte)
5 - 7 p.m., ETLC Solarium
*Registration Required – Limited Capacity

Free ceramic painting workshop. Unleash your creativity with fellow engineers as you paint a plate, a mug or a bowl with the design of your choice! All pieces will be glazed, fired and returned to participants to bring home and enjoy! To participate, please register here.

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

COFFEE AND COLOURING
Relaxing Hot Beverages and Art (Faculty of Engineering)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. MT, 8-222 Donadeo ICE
*Registration Required – Limited Capacity

Come enjoy a hot beverage, some chill music, colouring and socialization. We will have coffee, tea and hot chocolate for you to sip on while you colour from one of our colouring books or our giant colouring roll. To participate, please register here. 

K-POP DANCE CLASS 
Free Dance Class (Campus & Community Recreation)
5 - 6:30 p.m. MT, ETLC Solarium
*Registration Required – Limited Capacity

K-POP (Korean Pop) is a modern form of South Korean pop music covering mostly dance-pop, pop-ballad, electronic, rock, hip-hop, R&B, etc. Suitable for beginners or dancers with  limited experience.We advise that you come wearing appropriate work-out/dance clothes to get the full experience. Please register here for this event. 

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29


TAKE A BREAK
Free Games and Snacks (Faculty of Engineering)
12 - 3 p.m. MT, 8th Floor Donadeo

Join us for snacks, games and more! Come to socialize with friends, or have friendly competition playing board games or Wii. CAAWLS therapy dogs will also be there for anyone who needs some canine TLC! Manage stress through relaxation & fun. 

HOW TO HAVE A SUPPORTIVE CONVERSATION 
Free Workshop (Wellness Supports)
12 - 3 p.m., In-person Delivery
*Registration Required – Limited Capacity

This Supportive Conversation training will build on your natural abilities to support others. This training will help you identify when a member of our community is in need of support and provide you with the skills to facilitate supportive conversations. The location of the workshop will be shared closer to the date, To participate, please register here. 

MOVIE NIGHT: ISLE OF DOGS (2018)
Free movie screening (Faculty of Engineering )
5 - 7 p.m., 8-207 Donadeo ICE
*Registration Required – Limited Capacity

Come watch Isle of Dogs (2018) with your friends and the Engineering Wellness staff! Snacks and drinks will be provided. The movie will start shortly after 5:00 pm, please show up early, if possible, to ensure you get your refreshments and seats before the movie starts. To participate, please register here.

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

HEALTHY SNACK HANDOUT
Feed your body & your mind! (Faculty of Engineering)
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Engineering study spaces

Keep an eye out for members of the Faculty of Engineering Wellness Team as they visit Engg study spaces handing out healthy snacks to fuel your body and your mind. Donadeo, ECERF, ETLC, NREF & more.

 

YOGA FOR PEACE OF MIND
Free Yoga Class (Counselling & Clinical Services)
3 - 4 p.m. MT, SUB 3-02 Interfaith Centre
Drop-In 

This yoga class is designed for students to develop or complement their existing wellness strategies. Being informed by the ancient wisdom of yoga and modern science, this class utilizes meditation, movement and breathwork to cultivate mindful awareness through stilling the mind and training attention. These drop-in classes are offered on a weekly basis and students can continue to attend outside of Wellness Week if they wish to! 

MOVIE NIGHT: THE MARTIAN (2015)
Free Movie and Snacks (Faculty of Engineering)
5 - 7 p.m. MT, 8-207 Donadeo ICE
*Registration Required – Limited Capacity

Come watch The Martian (2015) with your friends and the Engineering Wellness staff! Snacks and drinks will be provided. The movie will start shortly after 5:00 pm, please show up early, if possible, to ensure you get your refreshments and seats before the movie starts.  To participate, please register here. 

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

VIDEO GAME POP-UP 
Free Gaming (Faculty of Engineering)
1 - 4 p.m. MT, 8-222, 8-236 and 8-230 Donadeo ICE 
*Registration Required – Limited Capacity

Challenge your friends in Wii Bowling, MarioKart, Mario Party and more! We will have a selection of Nintendo Wii and Switch games. Participants are also free to bring their own games and consoles. Participants are encouraged to stay for as little or as long as they like. To participate, please register here.

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Your well-being matters. Collectively, the Faculty of Engineering has created the Engineering Wellness Program to promote and aid in the health and wellness of our community. Throughout the year, the Engineering Wellness Program is actively involved in initiatives that aim to promote the overall well-being of our community members. Learn more.

Our mission: to foster an Engineering culture of caring, collaboration, belonging, and resilience.

This year modified wellness events such as Take a Break and Engineering Wellness Week will be offered. These programs and events will be planned to ensure the health and safety of our community is of paramount importance.

Wellness Tips

Self-Care

What is Self-Care?

Taking care of yourself - mentally, physically, and emotionally - will help you to maintain a more balanced life as a student and be resilient in the face of challenges and heavy workloads. Self-care is intentional and involves doing something for yourself that you know will be beneficial to your overall well-being.

What activities in your life bring you joy, relaxation, fulfillment, energy?

A significant part of self-care involves being self aware of the emotions we're feeling and how we are coping with stressful situations. Reflect on what your needs are and what actions or activities will bring healing and strength when stress is presenting itself.

Why practice Self-Care?

  1. Manages stress
  2. Increases stamina
  3. Boosts immune system
  4. Decreases anxiety
  5. Increases capacity to care for others
  6. Makes you more productive
  7. Establishes boundaries for yourself and for others

How?

  1. Pack a healthy lunch/snack
  2. Take a break
  3. Ask for help!
  4. Go for a walk
  5. Meditate/pray
  6. Sing
  7. Think of three things you are grateful for
  8. Watch a movie
  9. Sleep
  10. Declutter your room
  11. Work out
  12. Make your bed
  13. Listen to music
  14. Read a book other than your textbook
Sleep
  1. Make your room ideal for sleep by decreasing noise and light as well as keeping your room cool and comfortable.
  2. Get up and go to bed at the same time every day.
  3. Try various calming activities before bed. Examples: read, deep breathing, stretch, calm music, warm shower, listen to a podcast.
  4. Increase regular physical activity during the day.
  5. If you can't fall asleep, avoid watching the clock or going on your phone.

More tips from Counselling and Clinical Services

Staying Healthy
  1. Fuel yourself with healthy food and drink choices
  2. Exercise - check out our University Activity Guide
  3. Make sleep a priority
  4. Wash your hands
  5. Get your flu shot - check out the University Health Centre
  6. Drink lots of water
  7. Rent a bike - check out the Bike Library
Studying
  1. Create/join a study group
  2. Become more prepared by developing a study schedule
  3. Rely on your self-care routine to keep you energized and motivated.
  4. Take breaks and stay positive!
  5. Create a study space that meets your needs. Consider:
    • - Lighting
    • - Distractions (electronics, clutter, comfy bed)
    • - Is it a shared space?
    • - Noise level
    • - Healthy snacks at the ready!
Working with Groups

"Great things in business are never done by one person. They're done by a team of people." -- Steve Jobs

Collaborations is an opportunity for you to develop skills in working with a team to achieve a common goal. Working with others also allows you to share the workload and support one another. However, it's common knowledge that group-work often poses many challenges. Here are some tips to help you navigate the intricacies of working as a team and succeed!

  1. Meet with your group right away and discuss each others roles
  2. Have each member define success - what does success mean for you? A plus? Equal effort? Healthy collaboration?
  3. Become a cohesive team - give your team a name, talk about your interests and hobbies, what has student life been like for each member, etc.
  4. Take responsibility for your own contribution to the group - show up on time, complete your tasks.
  5. Communicate suggestions and/or problems effectively with your group
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