Category: Community Resources
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Summer Orientation Activities
The University of Calgary offers a comprehensive Orientation program to support student success. This post will outline some of the Orientation activities taking place over the Summer. For a full list of Orientation activities for the class of 2018, visit the Orientation 2014 website. 1. New Student Registration Assistance Whether in Calgary or elsewhere, new undergraduate…
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Mental Health Resources, Week 4
For the final week of mental health resources suggested by Derek Luk, Mental Health Education Coordinator at the University of Calgary, we look at a timely topic: Stress. (We have previously featured videos on Mindfulness, Relationships, and Addictions.) Dr. Gabor Maté: What Promotes Positive Health? (42:11) Dr. Gabor Maté: When the Body Says No (1:15:47) Norman Doidge: Changing Your Mind for Mental Wellness (45:09)…
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Scholars Academy Program
The Scholars Academy Program at the University of Calgary strives to enhance the academic and professional development of outstanding undergraduate students. Among the many benefits of the SAP is a mentorship program which pairs SAP students with successful campus community members. The deadline to apply for admission into the next SAP cohort is April 14, 2014. Consult…
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Mental Heath Resources, Week 3
For the past few weeks, we have featured mental health resources suggested by Derek Luk, Mental Health Education Coordinator at the University of Calgary. Week 1 was on the topic of Mindfulness, and Week 2 looked at Relationships. This week, our focus turns to Addictions Education. Dr. Gabor Maté: Brain Development and Addiction (1:04:26) Dr. Gabor Maté: The Human Face…
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Mental Health Resources, Week 2
For the next few weeks, this blog will be featuring mental health resources suggested by Derek Luk, Mental Health Education Coordinator at the University of Calgary. This week, we feature videos on Relationships. The Science of Heartbreak (2:49) The Science of Love (2:45)