Assiniboine College Students Association

Workshop: From Surviving to Thriving (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-16 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Zoom
From Surviving to Thriving for any student from any campus or site. Join for a chance to win one of two $50.00 gift cards to Co-op for groceries.
Workshop to build resilience and develop a plan for managing stress facilitated by Mireille Saurette. Participants will be able to: recognize their responses to stress, apply healthier responses, recognize and explore stressors, apply 4 As for dealing with stressors.
Join online: https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/94638385347?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 946 3838 5347 Passcode: [REDACTED]

BU Medical Clinic for ACC students in Brandon (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-17 10:30 - 12:30
BU Medical Clinic for students in Brandon – Scheduled appointments – Brandon University, Knowles Douglas Student Union Centre, Lower Level
Confidential Services Offered (but not limited to):

Medical prescriptions
Birth control, pap tests, prenatal care, pregnancy tests,
Confidential LGBT and trans health services
Partnership with accessibility services
STI testing, chlamydia and gonorrhea treatments
Referrals

With Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence

Wellness Fair (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Crossroads at the Victoria Avenue East campus.
Wellness Fair (come and go event) promoting self-care, and building connections through support. Discover ways to rejuvenate your mental, emotional, and physical health through community resources available to Assiniboine students at the Victoria Avenue East campus.

BU Medical Clinic for ACC students in Brandon (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-17 12:30 - 14:30
BU Medical Clinic for ACC students in Brandon – Walk-in – Brandon University, Knowles Douglas Student Union Centre, Lower Level.
Confidential Services Offered (but not limited to):

Medical prescriptions
Birth control, pap tests, prenatal care, pregnancy tests,
Confidential LGBT and trans health services
Partnership with accessibility services
STI testing, chlamydia and gonorrhea treatments
Referrals

With Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence

Myofix at Vic Ave (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-18 10:00 - 23:30 | Crossroads at the Victoria Avenue East campus.
Swing by the ACCSA’s Crossroads Common area for a short massage with Myofix team members.

Mental Health Short Films (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-18 11:30 - 12:30
Mental Health Short Films for any student from any campus or site.
Virtual viewing session for students from any campus featuring short films about mental illness, hope and recovery hosted by Mireille Saurette and Sheryl Prouse.
Join online: https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/91214407297?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 912 1440 7297 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Myofix at LECTT (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | The Cube – Len Evans Centre – North Hill Campus

Elder Visit Eugene Ross at MICA (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-19 11:30 - 13:30
Join Elder Eugene Ross at North Hill’s Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts (MICA) building. Eugene will likely be roaming the campus, and visiting classes.

Therapy Dogs at The Cube, LECTT (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-22 11:30 - 13:30 | The Cube – Len Evans Centre – North Hill Campus
Join Keith Smith and four therapy dogs at the Cube on the 2nd floor of the Len Evans Centre for Trades and Technology. Come by and spend a little time with these furry friends during this special event.

Tai Chi (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-22 12:30 - 13:00
Join Herb Mahoot for tai chi in “Sunshine Hallway” (at the end of the 400s rooms between entrances I and J) for students and staff at Victoria Avenue East.

Workshop: From Surviving to Thriving (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-23 08:00 - 17:00
Workshop: From Surviving to Thriving for any student from any campus or site.
Workshop to build resilience and develop a plan for managing stress facilitated by Mireille Saurette. Participants will be able to: recognize their responses to stress, apply healthier responses, recognize and explore stressors, apply 4 As for dealing with stressors.
Join online: https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/98084003618?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 980 8400 3618 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bell Let's Talk Day (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-24 08:00 - 16:30
Students are invited to participate in an ACC Student Association Instagram campaign for a chance to win a night at the Elkhorn Resort and Spa plus a gift card.
ACC students from any campus or site are invited to participate in ACCSA’s Instagram Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Submit an image of what mental health means to you to https://www.instagram.com/accsamb/ and include #BellLetsTalkatACC for a chance to win a one night stay for two at the Elkhorn Resort including a $250.00 gift certificate for the Elkhorn Resort (for meals, store and/or spa).

BU/ACC Medical Clinics (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-24 10:00 - 14:30 | room 234, 2nd floor, Victoria Ave E campus
Confidential Services Offered (but not limited to):

Medical prescriptions
Birth control, pap tests, prenatal care, pregnancy tests,
Confidential LGBT and trans health services
Partnership with accessibility services
STI testing, chlamydia and gonorrhea treatments
Referrals

With Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence

Chill on the Hill 2.0 (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Mazer Main Street, Len Evans Building, North Hill Campus
We recognize that being a student involves navigating numerous challenges. Therefore, we’ve created a space for students to learn about the various resources available on and off campus for assistance and support. Student Success Advisors and external supports will be in attendance to share valuable information.
Students from ACC’s North Hill campuses are invited to join Alyssa Desrocher, Mireille Saurette and representatives from the Men’s Resource Centre. This event aims to create opportunity for social connections with peers, foster a sense of belonging, and learn about college and community supports for wellness.
Free pizza is available at 11:30 and 12:30 on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information, contact Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor, at saurettem@assiniboine.net.
The event is sponsored by Suicide Prevention Implementation Network (SPIN) Brandon.

Elder Visit Susie McPherson Derendy at the Vic Ave East campus (Fill Your Cup event)
2024-01-24 15:00 - 16:00
Elder visit by Susie McPherson Derendy at the Victoria Avenue East campus Cultural Centre, room 430A.

Chill on the Hill 2.0
2024-02-21 11:30 - 13:30
We recognize that being a student involves navigating numerous challenges. Therefore, we’ve created a space for students to learn about the various resources available on and off campus for assistance and support. Student Success Advisors and external supports will be in attendance to share
valuable information.
For more information, contact Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor, at saurettem@assiniboine.net.
The event is sponsored by Suicide Prevention Implementation Network (SPIN) Brandon.

Chill on the Hill 2.0
2024-03-20 11:30 - 13:30
We recognize that being a student involves navigating numerous challenges. Therefore, we’ve created a space for students to learn about the various resources available on and off campus for assistance and support. Student Success Advisors and external supports will be in attendance to share
valuable information.
For more information, contact Mireille Saurette, Wellness Advisor, at saurettem@assiniboine.net.
The event is sponsored by Suicide Prevention Implementation Network (SPIN) Brandon

Tai Chi with Herb Mahoot - For Staff and Students
2024-05-16 12:00 - 12:30 | Victoria Ave East Campus
May 16 from 12:00 – 12:30 pm – Tai Chi with Herb Mahoot for staff and students in “Sunshine Hallway” between entrances I and J, 2nd floor at the Victoria Ave East campus or outdoors on the east side of the building, weather permitting.

Focus Group for International Students concerning food security
2024-06-03 11:30 - 12:15
These sessions are pivotal for understanding the unique experiences and challenges of international students regarding food security. They serve as a platform for students to share insights and suggestions, which will directly inform the creation of other project components, such as the mini cookbook. The interactive nature of these sessions also fosters a sense of community and peer support.

Focus Group for International Students concerning food security
2024-06-04 12:30 - 13:15 | room 243, MICA

BU/ACC medical clinic at Brandon University
2024-06-05 10:30 - 14:30
BU/ACC Medical Clinics
Confidential Services Offered (but not limited to):

Medical prescriptions
Birth control, pap tests, prenatal care, pregnancy tests,
Confidential LGBT and trans health services
Partnership with accessibility services
STI testing, chlamydia and gonorrhea treatments
Referrals

With Nurse Practitioner Berly Belsar-Lawrence

Tai Chi with Herb Mahoot
2024-06-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-13 12:00 - 12:30 | “Sunshine Hallway” between entrances I and J, 2nd floor at Victoria Avenue East campus or outdoors on the east side of the building, weather permitting.
Tai chi is a Chinese martial arts practice. This gentle exercise involves slow and intentional movements. No experience needed.

Focus Group for International Students concerning food security
2024-06-12 11:30 - 12:15, 2024-06-13 12:00 - 13:15 | room 230, Victoria Avenue East campus

Town Hall for International Students from any campus or site
2024-06-12 12:30 - 13:15 | online, via Zoom
These sessions are pivotal for understanding the unique experiences and challenges of international students regarding food security. They serve as a platform for students to share insights and suggestions, which will directly inform the creation of other project components, such as the mini cookbook. The interactive nature of these sessions also fosters a sense of community and peer support.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://assiniboine.zoom.us/j/4953682959?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 495 368 2959
Passcode: [REDACTED]

BU/ACC medical clinic at Brandon University
2024-06-19 10:30 - 14:30

Tai Chi
2024-07-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-01 12:00 - 12:30 | “Sunshine Hallway” between entrances I and J, 2nd floor at Victoria Avenue East campus or outdoors on the east side of the building, weather permitting.
Students and staff at Victoria Avenue East are welcome to join Herb Mahood for Tai Chi in Sunshine Hallway (at the end of the 400s rooms between entrances I and J) or outdoors on the east side of building, weather permitting.
Herb makes the Tai Chi accessible regardless of experience level by introducing static movements one at a time and then introducing more movement and sequencing. Every session opens and closes with an eight brocades, a gentle Qigong practice that involves intentional movement coordinated with breathing.
