Brock students will have extra opportunities next week to relax and recharge with a packed schedule of events designed to support their well-being.

Hosted by the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), Brock University Library, Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) and Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), Wellness Week will run from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6.

As well as partnering with the GSA and BUSU on several events, SWAC is hosting a Build Your Own Coping Skills Toolbox workshop to help undergraduate students develop skills to cope with stress. The workshop takes place Monday, March 2 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Wellness Hub.

The Brock Library is hosting a session on social media literacy offering strategies for mindfully engaging with social media tools in the age of influencers and artificial intelligence. The event takes place online on Monday, March 2 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Students interested in relaxing with a craft can create a collage bookmark or wearable pin-back button during the Library’s drop-in Paper Crafternoon event, which takes place Tuesday, March 3 from 1:30 to 2:30. All materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own photos and scrapbooking items.

Graduate students can destress with several events hosted by the GSA, including:

• An all-levels Pilates session hosted by the GSA on Monday, March 2 from noon to 1 p.m. in Pond Inlet. Limited spots are available and registration is required. Visit ExperienceBU to RSVP and find additional information for attendees.
• A drop-in therapy dog and succulent planting event on Tuesday, March 3 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Pond Inlet.
• A wellness bag giveaway in MCC 302 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. Bags will be available while supplies last.
• A drop-in art session in MCC 300 on Thursday, March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
• A DIY tote bag drop-in event in Pond Inlet on Friday, March 6 from noon to 3 p.m.

BUSU has planned several opportunities for undergraduate students to relax throughout the week, including:

• A drop-in puppy social on Tuesday, March 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Kenmore Centre’s lounge.
• A free grab-and-go breakfast booth in Union Station from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3. Students will also be able to stock up on pantry items while supplies last.
• A Comic Con featuring a cosplay costume competition, Artist Alley, trivia and giveaways on Wednesday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Residence 8 Atrium.
• A Pilates and Matcha event on Thursday, March 5 in the Fitness Studio at 1:10 p.m. (women’s only session) and 2:10 p.m. Spots are limited and registration is required.

For more information, resources or to register for an event, visit the BUSU Wellness Week website, the GSA ExperienceBU, the Brock Library ExperienceBU, the SWAC website or the SWAC ExperienceBU.