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    Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions welcomes submissions of creative works

    by Guest Author December 13, 2023
    written by Guest Author

    Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.

    Dalai Lama

    Since 2013, International Day of Happiness has been celebrated every March 20. Initiated by the United Nations “to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world,” it reminds us that we can actively participate in our own—and others’— wellbeing by engaging in practices that cultivate happiness. 

    While it is important to acknowledge the significance of happiness, it’s understandable to feel like happiness is a far-flung notion or at odds with our current situation. We know that there are also many circumstances beyond our control that can cause suffering. Happiness Day encourages us to consider how we respond to difficult moments in our lives, which can benefit the wellbeing of ourselves and our community. Despite the demands, hardships, and pressure that many of us can feel, happiness and challenging circumstances can co-exist. We can choose to foster happiness intentionally, in meaningful and sustainable ways. 

    Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions

    In observance of International Day of Happiness, the University of Alberta Days of Action committee invites members of the University of Alberta community to contribute to the second annual Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions by submitting original creative works that reflect their experience of happiness. (Experience last year’s Happiness Reflected podcast and chapbook.)

    Your submission can be in any textual, visual or audio representation, and in any language. It does not need to be new or current work. Up to 20 submissions will be selected and shared back to the U of A Community via several avenues of broadcast and/or publication, as yet to be determined, but possibly including:

    • A print or digital publication for general distribution
    • Posters displayed across all campuses
    • A limited podcast series or exhibit/sound installation

    We intend for the collection of creative works to reflect the diversity of thought, voice, and experience of happiness and its tensions. The selection of creative works will shape the project and determine the broadcast/publication outcomes. 

    Information and Submission form:

    • Click here for more information about submitting to this project.
    • Questions? Contact us at uaaction@ualberta.ca. 
    • Si vous voulez soumettre en français, s’il vous plaît cliquer ici.

    Deadline for submission is Jan 14, 2024. 

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  • #LightUpPurple Today and Everyday

    by Guest Author October 10, 2023
    by Guest Author October 10, 2023

    This blog post was written by Heather Ritz (Community Social Worker, Student Services – Wellness Supports) The University of Alberta will #LightUpPurple on October 10th for World Mental Health Day. Various buildings on North Campus will be illuminated in purple light, and many offices across all campuses will be decorated with purple flags, a reminder that checking in with our peers and talking about mental health is important.  Incorporate #LightUpPurple into your…

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    by Guest Author September 20, 2023
    by Guest Author September 20, 2023

    Saturday, September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (TRC). On that day campus services, including the Library, will close to allow students and staff to contemplate the repercussions of the Canadian residential school system. To support this reflection the Library invites students and staff to take part in the following activities.   Orange Heart Beaded Pin Activity Orange shirts are symbols which mark the impacts of residential schools on Indigenous peoples…

  • Brilliance of Blunders: embracing our mistakes

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson April 4, 2023
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson April 4, 2023

    At this time of year, as the days move ever closer to the end of term, exams and deadlines loom large. Perhaps you find yourself multitasking and juggling deadlines – as you try to get it all done on time! It’s not surprising that an occasional mistake should occur. Don’t worry… we have all been there. In fact, some of the most brilliant inventions came as the result of – you guessed…

  • Ski Your Way Through Winter!

    by Laurel Warkentin December 15, 2022
    by Laurel Warkentin December 15, 2022

    Winter is here again on the prairies.  Whether you grew up here, or are experiencing an Alberta winter for the first time, enjoy time outdoors with a pair of cross country skis from Augustana Library!

  • Exam Time Well-Being: Tips, Tricks and Resources

    by Guest Author November 30, 2022
    by Guest Author November 30, 2022

    It’s crunch time! Projects are almost due, final exams are on the horizon and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done. In times like this, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget to take care of ourselves. Here at the library we feel for you. A few of our student employees were willing to share little bits of wisdom on how they make the most of their…

  • Stress relief ideas from the library sh”elves”

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 29, 2022
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 29, 2022

    Longer days, melting snow and the end of this long… long winter gives a huge boost to our wellbeing. However… if puddle jumping and sunlight are not giving you joy this year, it could be due to stress. As we head into the final few weeks of term, exams and deadlines all add to the pressure. We have all experienced stress (especially these past two years) and have a few ideas that…

  • Making the Most of Canadian Winters | Part II

    by Junelle Mah January 19, 2022
    by Junelle Mah January 19, 2022

    I hope last month’s temperature bump was a good incentive to get folks out and about. Now that the weather has dipped back into the -20, -30, –neveryoumind degrees Celsius, we continue on with Part II of our winter layering tutorial. Our agenda includes how those layers can be applied to cold weather activities and the necessity of accessories for your extremities. Bonus Material Alert: my former retail colleague and outdoor expert, Scott…

  • Making the Most of Canadian Winters | Part I

    by Junelle Mah January 6, 2022
    by Junelle Mah January 6, 2022

    Ahhh, Canadian winter! There is nothing like that quiet, surreal, peaceful vibe that settles all around as snow falls around you…until the wind rolls through, destroys your tranquility and forces you inside. It’s not just the discomfort of winter conditions that keep us from exploring the outdoors. Dressing inappropriately for the cold can lead to serious illness, frostbite and hypothermia. With so much beauty and potential for enjoyment in winter activities, you…

  • Stress Relief Resources at the Library

    by Guest Author December 3, 2021
    by Guest Author December 3, 2021

    By Kelsey Kropiniski With final exams being right around the corner, us UAlberta Library workers wanted to drop in with a few mental health and stress relief resources that we offer here at the library!  My name is Kelsey, and I work in Rutherford library as a second-year Masters of Library and Information Studies student. I think it’s pretty safe to say that for most folks here on campus, finals season is…

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