Health Promotion Events and Workshops
Wellness looks different for everyone, and it’s about more than just physical health. Our events and workshops give you opportunities to learn something new, try something different, connect with others, and find ways to support your wellbeing in everyday life.
We work with teams and services across campus to bring you a variety of wellness opportunities, from nutrition and mental health sessions to creative activities, social events, and workshops focused on personal growth and connection. You may also see Better Together mentioned in some event descriptions. This workshop series brings Ontario Tech and Durham College students together to explore different parts of wellness, build connections, and have some fun along the way.
Come as you are, bring a friend, and find something that works for you.
Well-Made
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Part of the Better Together series, where wellness, connection, and creativity come together.
Our Well-Made workshops combine hands-on activities with mental health education, empowering you to grow socially, build resilience and prioritize your health and wellness. We hope to help you stay well during your time at school, and provide an opportunity to express your creativity and learn skills that will last a lifetime.
Ontario Tech has partnered with the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences since 2020 to bring the Well-Made (previously known as Recovery College) model of student-driven mental health support. These workshops are co-designed and co-facilitated by Ontario Tech, and Durham College students. They provide education about mental health and wellness, and empower students to discover or rediscover connection, passion, hope and meaning.
Fall 2026: Glow and Grow
Looking for a way to take a break from campus life? Well-Made: Glow and Grow is a supportive space designed to allow students to slow down, reflect, build connections, and ground themselves amid the academic year. Through guided activities, open discussion and creative expression, you'll explore your physical, emotional and mental wellness while discovering practical strategies to support your personal growth.
Each activity is designed to foster a calm, welcoming space where you can slow down, express yourself and support your well-being together. No prior artistic experience is required.
Dates: Wednesdays from November 4 to December 2
Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: The Dixon/Alger Fireside Reading Room (North Oshawa Library)
Please note: If there are any room changes, you will be notified.
Schedule:
Week one: Community and Connection
- Activity: Hobbies and games
Week two: Rest, Refuel and Recharge
- Activity: Wellness vision boards
Week three: Power of Positivity
- Activity: Affirmation bracelets and letters to future you
Week four: Your Story, Your Voice
- Activity: Speed-friending
Week five: Wellness Within
- Activity: Mood mandalas (painting and colouring)
Offered as part of the Better Together Series.
Nutrition Sessions
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Part of the Better Together series, where wellness, connection and creativity come together.
Join our Holistic Nutritionist for an interactive session with food samples, practical tips and easy strategies you can use in everyday life. Each session explores a different topic, from eating well on a budget and managing stress eating to choosing foods that support your energy, and focus.
Sessions are free and offered in a hybrid format. In-person participants will enjoy a food sample and receive a reusable cutlery kit. Online participants will receive the recipe and a recording of the workshop to enjoy later.
These workshops are offered as part of the Better Together Series, meaning they are open to both Ontario Tech University and Durham College students and staff.
Come ready to learn, try something new and leave with tips you can actually use!
Fall 2026 sessions:
How to Fuel Your Body and Brain
- Wednesday, October 21 from noon to 1 p.m.
- Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Room G2016 or online
- What you eat can affect your energy, focus, mood and performance. Learn simple ways to fuel your body and brain, including practical tips for meal prep and eating well.
Nutrition Facts and Myth Busters
- Tuesday, November 24 from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Room G2016 or online
- Separate nutrition facts from fiction! Bust common food and fitness myths, learn how to fuel your workouts, and get the facts on supplements.
Art Hive
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Part of the Better Together series, where wellness, connection and creativity come together.
Enjoy a creative break during your school day! The Living Room Community Art Studio has partnered with our university to give you a creative break and enjoy some self-care. All students are welcome to drop into our Creative Wellness Hive (Art Hive) to make some art and to learn about campus services.
Locations:
- North Oshawa Campus Library | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Charles Hall, Second Floor Atrium | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dates:
- Tuesday, October 27
- Tuesday, November 24
- Wednesday, January 20
- Tuesday, February 23
- Tuesday, March 30
Trich or Treat
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Part of the Better Together series, where wellness, connection and creativity come together.
It’s time to make STI testing a treat, not a trick! Throughout October, stop by the Campus Health and Wellness Centre, Room G1030 for STI testing and get a full-sized chocolate bar as a little reward for taking care of your sexual health.
Whether you’re due for a routine test, have questions about your sexual health or just want some peace of mind, STI testing is a normal part of taking care of yourself and your partners. No judgment, no stigma, just care.
Book an appointment online, visit the front desk or call the clinic at 905.721.3037.
Clinic hours of operation: Monday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More to Explore
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Looking for more ways to connect and support your well-being? Check out other Better Together programs happening across campus, with opportunities to learn, connect and try something new.