Latest News: August 2026 Wellness Offerings
Financial Well-Being Essentials
Aug. 19, 2026, Noon-1 p.m. (online)
Build a practical financial plan by assessing current situations, setting goals and managing daily spending with confidence.
Financial Well-Being Essentials
Aug. 25, 2026, Noon-1 p.m.
Private Dining Room, Burwash Dining Hall
Build a practical financial plan by assessing current situations, setting goals and managing daily spending with confidence.
Learning Sessions and Events
Employee wellness is an investment in our people, in how we feel, connect and show up at work. It offers many ways to take part, so you can choose what feels realistic and meaningful to you.
A Year in Bloom
Our new “Year in Bloom” calendar will feature monthly programming focused on:
- Mental wellness
- Physical activity and movement
- Financial well-being
- Reflection and mindfulness
- Social connection and community engagement
- Some sessions will focus on practical learning and skill-building, while others will simply be opportunities to connect, recharge and have fun together.
See the calendar below.
Materials and Resources
The Pacer App
A flexible new way to take part in wellness activities at your own pace, available to all Victoria University staff, faculty and librarians. Join teams and take part throughout the year:
- Team-based step challenges
- Scavenger hunts across campus
- Friendly competitions
- Activities you can join whenever it suits you
Calendar: "A Year in Bloom"
| Date and Time | Event | Location | Details | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 noon to 1 p.m. |
Lunch and Learn: The Movement and Mental Health Connection | Victoria College – Classroom 101 | Focused on getting participants moving and stretching in their chairs and out of their chairs while discussing ways to incorporate more physical activity into daily routines to improve wellness. | Register Here |
| Aug. 19, 2026 noon to 1 p.m. |
Financial Well-Being Essentials (online) | Zoom | Online session covering financial planning, goal setting and spending management strategies. | Register Here |
| Aug. 25, 2026 noon to 1 p.m. |
Financial Well-Being Essentials (in-person) | TBD | Build a practical financial plan by assessing current situations, setting goals and managing daily spending with confidence. | Register Here |
| Sept. 17, 2026 | Lunch and Learn: Burnout Prevention | Zoom | Learn about the nervous system, early signs of burnout and techniques that can be used daily to support balance. | Coming soon |
| Oct. 8, 2026 noon to 1 p.m. |
Lunch and Learn: From Frazzled to Focused | Victoria College – Chapel 213 | Discover formal and informal mindfulness practices that can be used when feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. | Coming soon |
| Nov. 12, 2026 noon to 1 p.m. |
Unlocking Your Savings Potential | Victoria College – Chapel 213 |
Unlock your savings potential by demystifying the differences between RRSPs, TFSAs, and the new FHSA, while gaining a clear understanding of how income taxes impact your strategy so you can maximize every dollar you save. |
Coming soon |
| Nov. 17, 2026 noon to 1 p.m. |
Lunch and Learn: Men’s Health | Victoria College – Chapel 213 |
Take a proactive step toward better health for you and your loved ones by joining this session designed to equip you with practical tools for men's long-term well-being. |
Coming soon |
| Jan. 19, 2027 noon to 1 p.m. |
Lunch and Learn: A Mindful Approach to Creating Healthier Habits | Zoom |
Shed unhealthy habits and develop empowering ways to manage your well-being using mindfulness principles and psychology. |
Coming soon |
| Feb. 16, 2027 time TBD |
Lunch and Learn: Healthy Eating 101 | Emmanuel College – Classroom 119 | Learn simple, affordable healthy eating strategies focused on progress over perfection to connect actions and long-term well-being. Includes a recipe e-book. | Coming soon |
| March 23, 2027 noon to 1 p.m. |
Lunch and Learn: Women’s Health | Emmanuel College – Classroom 119 |
Discover how hormonal cycles influence women's health through every life stage and gain actionable insights to optimize well-being for yourself or your family. |
Coming soon |
| April 14, 2027 time TBD |
Lunch and Learn: Sleep Well, Be Well | Emmanuel College – Classroom 119 | Discover proven nutrition, supplement, and environmental strategies to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. | Coming soon |