Better Me in ’23

Jan. 26, 2023

12 to 12:40 p.m., MT | Zoom Webinar | Free 

You may have recently heard terms like the “great resignation” and “great reshuffle” to describe job-changers en masse during the latter half of the COVID-19 pandemic. Job-changing is nothing new, but, for many, time spent at home resulted in increased reflection and contemplation about job or company fit, along with a heightened awareness of good life-work balance. Join us for a candid discussion with alumni career coach, Andrea Christensen, BEd’99, to learn more about this trend and what it means for you if you are thinking of making a change of your own. 

Spoiler alert: in Canada, it's not as much of a “great reshuffle,” but more of a “great rethink.”
 

Feb. 16, 2023

5:30 - 8:30 p.m., MT | In-person at WinSport (Canada Olympic Park) | $15 + GST per person (family pricing also available)

Join fellow UCalgary alumni for an evening of family fun and frolic (and a sneaky bit of exercise!) at the WinSport Servus Tube Park. Let go of your worries and spend some quality time with loved ones as you glide (or race) down the hill. 

Children under 12 must be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian, and helmets are strongly recommended. Visit WinSport’s “Know Before You Go” page for more information. Please note that capacity is limited, and advanced registration is required. 

Feb. 14, 2023

12 to 1 p.m., MT | Zoom Webinar | Free 

Valentine’s Day is usually about pampering your loved ones, or perhaps winning over the heart of that special someone. But when is the last time you thought about how you’re taking care of your own heart health? 

In this presentation, Dr. Dana Olstad, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Cumming School of Medicine, will provide the latest science-backed evidence on dietary patterns that promote heart health to help you distinguish fact from fiction. 

Join us in showing a little love to your own heart this Valentine’s Day!

Feb. 2, 2023 

12 to 1 p.m., MT | Zoom Webinar | Free 

There are many ways to manage your money. From budgeting to managing credit and the basics of investing, it’s no wonder that finance-focused goals make it to many of our New Year’s resolution lists. But where do you start? 
 
Join experts from TD Financial for an introduction to money management. You will learn how to budget and prioritize your money early in 2023, and how to ensure you can adjust and realign as the year progresses. You’ll also learn how your credit score is calculated, and what kind of investing basics may work for you.

Jan. 31, 2023 

11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., MT | In-person at MacEwan Hall A/B | Free

Did you know that, as a UCalgary alum, you can attend Career Services’ Winter Career Fair? This year, the fair will feature diverse employers from many industries and sectors. 

Explore full-time job opportunities as well as part-time work, co-ops and internships. You can also use this opportunity to network with recruiters and discover upcoming job opportunities.

Be sure to have your resumé up to date and be ready to put your networking skills to work! 

Online Podcast  

The practice of mindfulness is for everyone. It is a meditation practice that can reduce stress and anxiety and improve attention and creativity, supporting daily functioning. 

The UCalgary Mindfulness podcast is now in its second season. This season will progress from learning about posture and breath to managing complex and challenging emotions. Through eight sessions, hone skills to become more aware and purposeful, while incorporating stillness into every-day moments

UCalgary Mindfulness is brought to you as part of the University of Calgary’s Campus Mental Health Strategy — a bold commitment to the importance of mental health and well-being of our university family.