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September Wellness Update

Posted on: Sep 6, 2022
Hello – Tansi – Taanishi – Halu – Kwe’ – Nú – She:kon – Bonjour! 
 
We hope the beginning of the school year is off to a great start!  
 
1. Are you passionate about health and wellness? Come join one of our working groups! You’re invited to participate in CUE’s new Mental Health & Wellness Strategy.   Find out more info here!
 
2. CUE Wellness Google Site – Did you know our google site has lots of great info and resources? Check out what events are happening here and upcoming workshops!  We are offering both safeTALK and Mental Health First Aid in September. Register today and follow @CUEPeerWellnessSupport on Instagram to stay informed on what’s happening.
 
3. Community walks to continue through Fall. Get to know the river valley trails and CUE neighbourhoods!
Every Tuesday at noon for CUE Students – meet on the Front Lawn (by Ada Blvd) for a 30-45 minute walk. 
Every Wednesday at noon for CUE Employees – meet in front of Hole Academic Centre building at noon for a 30 minute walk.
 

4. Our Tower Garden plants are growing! A Tower Garden is a hydroponic grow system which we are using to grow basil, kale, lettuce, rainbow chard, chocolate mint and sage. Find out more here! Harvesting instructions are located on or next to each tower (Student towers: library basement & IKRC, Employee tower: employee lounge – HA301).  Help yourselves to fresh greens!

For students only:

5. YCAP (Youth Cannabis Awareness Program) is looking for student volunteers. Check out their booth in Tegler on Sep 8th from 11:00-1:00pm!

6. Supper Club – The first event is happening September 22nd! Come meet other students while enjoying a meal at a local restaurant in Edmonton and learning about a new culture. Cost of meals are at the student’s own expense. More details can be found at: tinyurl.com/CUEsupperclub

7. Need someone to talk to? Peer Support will have drop-in hours starting mid-Sep. Check for the schedule in the coming week here or follow @CUEPeerWellnessSupport on Instagram.

 
These monthly updates are to let you know what’s upcoming in CUE Wellness.  Please share with your colleagues and students and help spread the word.
 
Hiy Hiy. Thank you.
 
Questions? Contact wellness@concordia.ab.ca