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Join us for a tour of the historic Douglas Library, where information services and resources are available for learning and research, in a space that is conducive to contemplation and collaboration. Inside of Douglas, you will find W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections.

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Two streams for this session are taught together. One stream is for employees, focusing on developing personal resilience, recognizing your automatic responses to stress, and choosing healthier strategies. The other stream is for students, who will move from surviving to thriving, by developing personal and academic resilience. Both of these streams, provide participants with excellent takeaway resources, as well as a participant handbook to follow along with and reflect on in the future.

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The Great Wisdom Institute nuns will be hosting a 1-hour and 30-minute mindfulness session to refresh and energize you and to bring mindfulness into your daily life. The Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute is a monastery for approximately 500 Buddhist nuns in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Their mission is to bring peace and positivity to the world through practices of wisdom and compassion. Mindfulness is a critical practice at the monastery. Their daily routine focuses on gratitude, positive thinking and self-discipline.

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There has been a lot of discussion about what burnout is, and the fact that many people experience it. This workshop goes beyond those facts to cover practical actions you can take to prevent burnout, or if you are already experiencing it, to begin to recover from it.

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Explore a gentle, yet powerful series of postures and breathing techniques that promote physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Hatha Yoga offers a balanced approach to cultivating inner peace, enhancing mindfulness, and restoring harmony to your being. Join us and experience the transformative benefits of Hatha Yoga for overall well-being and vitality.

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Join us for a dynamic one-hour session led by OD&L Consultant, Marina Darling, where you'll uncover practical tips, effective strategies, and solutions to common productivity challenges. This interactive session offers the chance to learn, share successes, and take away actionable insights to streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity.

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Participants will have access to the Queen's Observatory facilities which include the main Celestron 14” telescope, small solar telescopes, and the video screening room. Astronomers in the screening room and Observatory dome will present the foundations of astronomical research, Observatory operations, and hot topics in astrophysics (such as recent discoveries with the James Webb Space Telescope). Weather permitting, observations of the Sun will also be made using telescopes on the outdoor deck. Join us for this enjoyable event, we hope to see you there!

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Improving psychological health and safety is a process of continual improvement. Everyone needs to be involved. The discussion in this session focuses on the preferred approaches to recognizing the good work you do.

It is about developing constructive approaches for recognizing individual and team accomplishments from day to day. Effective recognition would support each of us to feel good about the work we are doing. Please come prepared to make a positive contribution by thinking about the type of recognition you would appreciate the most.

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Join us for an inspiring keynote address by Chancellor Shelagh Rogers, as she shares her personal wellness journey. With remarkable honesty, Chancellor Rogers will speak about living with mental illness and how she continues to thrive, offering hope and encouragement to those facing similar challenges. Her journey reflects resilience and strength, and her story is a testament to the power of community and self-compassion. This session is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Canada's most respected advocates for mental health and wellness. Don't miss it!

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The Queen's Health Sciences (QHS) Belonging Series is a new initiative to help promote an inclusive culture and a stronger sense of belonging across the faculty. Supported through Queen's BeWell Grant, these events for QHS staff and faculty give everyone a chance to build stronger connections with colleagues and enjoy some fun activities throughout the academic year. 

Evidence has shown that laughter is a great form of stress relief. Join us for some 'laughter at work' with local comedic entertainers hosted by Rowena Whey, one of Kingston's top drag queen performers who is sure to keep you in stitches.