January 22 to 26, 2024 — Take time to unwind and celebrate yourself, while starting the new year off on the right foot! Join us for the 10th edition of Wellness Week, and enjoy an array of activities to bring out the best in you. Have a chance to win a wide variety of prizes, as well!

Celebrate Yourself! - Wellness Week 10th Edition

This year's Wellness Week will be accompanied by the University of Ottawa's Snow Festival, which will bring the winter season to life with a variety of outdoor activities.

Wellness Week aims to grow a culture of wellness in our community by offering you new experiences, right on campus. It aligns with uOttawa's mental health and wellness priorities and with our commitment to implement the principles of the Okanagan Charter as a health-promoting campus.

All events are exclusive to University of Ottawa students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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Prizes!

Wellness Week is more than events, there are great prizes too!
Various prizes to be won:
• Wellness Week t-shirts
• Lego sets
• Indigo - Chapters, President's Choice, and CF Rideau gift cards
• Gift bundles (clothing and accessories) and much more!

Schedule

Your Health and Wellness Is a Journey

Discover the uoWellness app, an innovative and transformative experience at uOttawa. Developped by students for students, this app is designed to make your wellness journey simpler and engaging.

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Partners

Human Resources would like to thank our partners on campus for their contributions to this extraordinary week: Campus Events; Health Promotion and Education; Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre; Office of Communication and Government Relations; Psychotherapy and mental Health Services; Recreation & Varsity Sports; School of Nutrition Sciences and School Spirit Council. 

Human Resources would also like to extend a special thanks to Art Haven; Canada Life; DOWell; Emond Harnden; Experio; Funlight; Trios College; Isabelle Laflèche; Ottawa Art Gallery; TD; TELUS Health and Transformed Spaces.

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Wellness Lounge

Get support from peers, take a break, hang out with friends, play games and book study rooms at the Wellness Lounge.
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7 Pillars of Wellness

Discover the University of Ottawa’s 7 pillars of wellness and the various initiatives and resources on campus that promote them.
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Recruitment

The Peer Wellness Program is recruiting students who are passionate about health and wellness. Join our team and help our community lead a healthy lif…