Here’s a gem of a newly published article giving practical tips and tools for how to foster a health promoting learning environment based on the #okanagancharter #ICAM2023

Thank you to our #USHPCN presenters today. Themes included:

- #OkanaganCharter adoption process

-Post-adoption: Understanding health promotion and wellbeing

-Intersection of equity, social justice and well-being

-Measuring success through data collection and assessment

Exploring the journey to holistic wellbeing in higher education 📚💪. Discover how Canadian universities are leading the way with the Okanagan Charter to promote health and wellness on campus.

caringsupport.com/blog/healthy-m…

#HealthPromotion #OkanaganCharter #CanadianUniversities

Can you believe we're almost halfway through the year already?!

Here are a few days that you can look forward to this June to support your health and well-being ☀️

#McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Today we honor and thank Dr. Rebecca Kennedy of UAB for her endless contributions in leadership and mentorship as our network chair. The USHPCN is stronger today because of you. Thank you!

#ushpcn | #okanagancharter

Today is Ash Wednesday, otherwise known as the first day of the 40 days of Lent. To those who celebrate, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful celebration 💜

#AshWednesday #Lent #Lent 2023 #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! Help make the world a kinder place by doing something kind for a stranger, a loved one, or even yourself 😊

#RandomActsOfKindnessDay #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today we recognise and celebrate all women and girls in science, and their many contributions and achievements throughout history.

#WomenInSTEM #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

🎆 Happy New Year! We encourage you to focus on yourself this year by prioritising your health and wellbeing.

What are your New Year’s resolutions?

#HappyNewYear #NewYearResolution #HealthAndWellness #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Today is Motivation and Inspiration Day! This day was created to motivate and inspire you to become the person that you want to be, and to take action towards achieving your goals.

#Motivation AndInspirationDay #Motivation #Inspiration #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

February 20th is the World Day of Social Justice. By staying educated about social justice issues and taking action where you can, you can help change the world for the better 🌎

#WorldDayOfSocialJustice #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Happy Festival of Sleep Day! Take time to relax and unwind today as you recover from the busy holiday season. Getting enough sleep is critical for maintaining good physical and mental health 😴

#FestivalOfSleepDay #Sleep #HealthAndWellness #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Happy Groundhog Day! Will the groundhog see its shadow or is spring coming early - and will this prediction even come true? 🤔

#GroundhogDay #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Happy Mardi Gras! We wish everyone who celebrates joy and happiness during this year’s festivities. Laissez les bon temps rouler 🎉

#MardiGras #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re celebrating today or not, remember that you are loved ❤️

#ValentinesDay #McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

We invite you to join Kathleen Hatch and Marti Tomlin for a roundable discussion at NIRSA.

'Campus Recreation and the Okanagan Charter Roundtable'
Date: March 25, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM

nirsa.net/conference/nir…

#USHPCN | #OkanaganCharter

🏳️‍🌈 Happy #Pride Month!

Each June, we celebrate the strength, resilience, leadership, and diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and recognise the tireless activism and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ people throughout history.

#McMasterU #OkanaganCharter

Excited for #MacThrive Week next week?? We’ve added a few more events that will help us learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health 🧠

Check out our full lineup of events here: mentalhealth.mcmaster.ca/thrive/

#McMasterU #MacThrive #OkanaganCharter

It's been a unique experience to attend my first #USHPCN Summit at UAB - the first U.S. higher ed institution to adopt the #OkanaganCharter . There are now 160+ institutions across the U.S. working together to facilitate and advance the adoption and activation of the Charter.

We asked, you answered!

1/ Check out this thread for 34 health and well-being tips from students, staff and faculty at McMaster University 🧵

#McMasterUniversity #OkanaganCharter