Healthy U of C
The University of Calgary promotes a healthy learning and work environment for students and University staff members. We offer services and facilities that will help you with your physical, social and mental well-being. When you feel well, you are more resilient and better able to do your best in your studies, work and life.
The Healthy UofC Action Group coordinates health promotion events throughout the year, including Healthy UofC Week which is held each October. Information can be found at www.ucalgary.ca/HealthyUofC
The Wellness Guide is an on-line resource for students with everything you need to know about academic success, and emotional, spiritual, physical and social stuff. Visit www.ucalgary.ca/wellnessguide
·Smoking Reduction Policy
With its Smoking Reduction Policy, the University strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all staff, faculty, students and visitors. As a champion of health and wellness, the University believes that a reduction in smoking on campus is beneficial to all. Smoking is not permitted within five metres of building entrances and air intake vents. Please respect everyone's right to clean air and a healthy environment. See the Smoking Reduction website for details - www.ucalgary.ca/smoking
·Scent-Free Initiatives
The Scent Free Awareness Campaign "We Share the Air" asks for your support in limiting or eliminating the use of scented personal care products whenever possible. Please see the website www.ucalgary.ca/scentfree for information about the health effects related to scented personal care products and alternatives that you can choose.
Thank you for helping make the University of Calgary campus a healthy environment for everyone.
The University of Calgary was honored to receive the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Gold level HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve LifeTime Health) award in 2005 for our workplace health initiatives. We believe that the quality of our workplace influences the quality of student experience.