Special panel discussion: Envisioning Canada’s Healthiest Campus

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)
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Session Description

What does it mean to be Canada’s healthiest campus? This dynamic panel conversation will explore the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµâ€™s living lab approach to well-being through multiple lenses, including research, student and employee experiences, campus services, and community partnerships. Panelists will discuss how cutting-edge research informs health and well-being strategies, including proactive and preventative measures; how these initiatives enhance the student and employee experience, the role of campus services in fostering a thriving community, and how collaborations beyond campus contribute to a culture of well-being.ÌýÌý

Following the panel, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A and collaborative ideation session to share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to shaping the future of health and well-being for our campus. Join us for an interactive conversation on how we can collectively create a healthier, more supportive campus environment for all.Ìý

À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Values:

Thinking Differently; Acting with Purpose; Working Together

Moderator:

Catherine Burns, Professor, Associate Vice President, Health Initiatives

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Panelists:Ìý

  • Donna Rheams, Senior Manager, Wellness & Active LivingÌýÌý

  • Kalpita Gaitonde, Health Promotion & Evaluation SpecialistÌýÌý

  • Laura Myers, Director, Employee Health & AccommodationsÌýÌý

  • Melissa Ireland, Director, Indigenous RelationsÌýÌý

  • Steve Fischer, Associate Chair of Applied Research, Partnerships & OutreachÌýÌý