Events
Student Panel
Join the Undergraduate Degree Planning Committee at a student panel on March 14th from 12 PM to 1 PM in Human Ecology Rm. 300!
Contribute to the planning of the NEW College of Community and Global Health by sharing your degree experiences, and suggest what should be prioritized, improved, or changed! This panel is recommended for Health Studies students, but those in the Health Sciences and Human Ecology/Family Social Sciences Bachelors programs are welcome as well! Free pizza will also be provided.
RSVP by March 6th with the link here
The Hate U Give
IHPSA is excited to announce that we will be hosting an event in collaboration with Community and Global Health and our Racialized Representative, Alicia Chan! The event will feature the film, The Hate U Give. The Hate U Give (2018) entails how society may take advantage of stereotypes to justify violence. was selected because it encompasses the racial prejudice that racialized youth may experience today. Overall, this movie will be a great source of empowerment and inspiration for all IHPSA students.
The event will take place on Wednesday, February 26th, from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Free food will also be provided! Feel free to join us for a bit if you are unable to stay for the whole time. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP using the following link by February 25th!
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26th
🕦 Time: 11:30-2:30 PM
📍Location: Human Ecology Rm. 216
Volunteering at Siloam Mission
We are excited to announce another volunteering opportunity where IHPSA can serve the community together. During reading week, on Saturday, February 15th, we will be volunteering at Siloam Mission. We are looking for 16 volunteers to help out with donation sorting. If you are interested, please RSVP with the following link: Click here!
Location: Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street
Parking:
3 lots available:
1. Right in front of the building
2. Stanley street
3. Princess street
Entrance: make sure to enter at the Buhler Centre Entrance NOT the Drop-in Entrance
NOTE: This entrance does not require you to walk up any stairs. Once at the door, ring the doorbell and tell them you are there for volunteering.
Dress Code:
• Closed toed shoes
• Avoid wearing flashy/expensive items (chains, big earrings, watches)
• Dress casually (keep in mind the people we are serving)
2SLGBTQ+ Film Collab
Join us on Wednesday, January 29th for another film in collaboration with the Community and Global Health Film Series! This time we are also collaborating with our 2SLGBTQ+ Representative, Brett, and will be featuring the movie “Disclosure”.
The event will take place in Human Ecology Rm. 216 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Free pizza will be provided! Feel free to join us for a bit if you are unable to stay for the whole time.
Please RSVP by January 28th at 11:59 PM using the following link: Click Here!
Skating with IHPSA
Join us for a fun afternoon of skating, games, and snacks!
Note: Please bring your own skates if you wish to skate! Feel free to bring your own board games as well.
RSVP by January 24th, 2025: Click Here!
Gingerbread House and Movie Night
Where: Human Ecology Rm. 207
When: Thursday, November 28th, 4 PM - 6 PM
RSVP by November 27th at 11:59 PM!
Blood Drive
First, see if you’re eligible to donate blood by taking this short quiz https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/eligibility-quiz. You can also go through the resources provided below that include the basic requirements for blood donation, the height and weight chart, and registration slides.
Second, to join and book into the appointments:
click “Sign In”
Sign into your account, or create an account if you’re a first time donor
Click on “Partners” in the left task bar
Click “Join an existing team”
Begin to type UM‑ULH and the search results will pop up below.
Select “yes” and then click “join”
Select “View team”
Book into the appointments reserved for the team under Team Appointments!
Zumba! - Mental Health Week
Dance your worries away! Join us for Zumba at the Multipurpose Studio Rm. 274 (located in the Active Living Center).
Mental Health Board - Mental Health Week
Write an affirmation for someone else and take one for yourself! The board will be in the Human Ecology Lounge for the whole day on Thursday!
Community and Global Health Film Series
Please RSVP if you plan on attending this event! The RSVP form can be found here: RSVP form!
Join us at our 3rd Annual Community and Global Health Film Series for the screening of the movie “Crip Camp” hosted by Dr. Punam Mehta. Free pizza and drinks will be provided!
Mental Health Muffin - Mental Health Week
Free muffins for all IHP students while quantities last.
Grab a free muffin to start your morning off right!
Board Games Night
Join us for our board games night in Human Ecology Rm. 207.
Free snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own board games as well and share the fun!
Sign up here for the event: RVSP
AHWC x IHPSA Collab
This collaboration is in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, which recognizes the legacy and impact of residential schools. Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre is the only Indigenous-led community health organization in our province, and they work to support many marginalized groups. As students in health, we must recognize Truth and Reconciliation, and work to create positive change for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This is why this collaboration is so important! To raise awareness about the organization (especially for students looking for careers in health) and show our solidarity, through action, with Indigenous Peoples.
Items accepting for donation include: socks, underwear, hygiene supplies, warm winter clothes!
Sign up to volunteer: RVSP closed (Volunteer spots all filled up).
First General Council Meeting
Come join us at our first monthly IHPSA meeting! It's open to all new and incoming IHPSA students, with the option to attend in person or online. This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about IHPSA, our future events and opportunities, and also make new friends! If you are joining online, please email contact@ihpstudents.ca for the link.
Year-End Party
Join us in celebrating the 2023-2024 school year! All are welcome. Come spend an evening making memories with friends and enjoying snacks, a photobooth, dancing, and more!
Year End Bowling
Come celebrate yet another successful school year with us. Join us for bowling on April 27th
April Meeting and Study Night
Join us for our last meeting of the year! Following the meeting, we will be hosting a study night for you to get some work done but also have a chance to unwind and hang out with your friends. Food and snacks will be provided.
Please RSVP
Group Zumba
Get moving and grooving with us. Zumba is a fun dancing inspired workout that anyone can do.
International Women's Day Film Series
Join us for a viewing of The Miracle Worker in honour of International Women’s Day. A special guest speaker will also be presenting. Food and drink will be provided. This is a come and go event so please feel free to drop in if you have a chance.
Skate Date
Join us Sunday, January 29th for skating, games, and snacks at the St. Vital Park Duck Pond.
Gingerbread and Movie Night
Join us for Gingerbread decorating and a festive movie to kick off the holiday season