Commuter Appreciation Week
Events for Commuters
Events and details are added as they are confirmed—check back regularly for updates leading up to Commuter Appreciation Week!
Monday, Feb. 9
Chill with Chili | Commuter Appreciation Week Kick-off
February 9 | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM | Fireside Lounge, main floor, UMSU University Centre
Help us kick off Commuter Appreciation Week! Drop by the fireplace lounge in the UC for a free bowl of chilli (meat or vegetarian) and bannock, enter one of many prize draws featured throughout the week, and chill with other commuters! There will be games, music, and give-aways. Whether you walk, bike, take the bus, carpool, drive, or run…. all commuters are welcome!
Meditation Monday
February 9 | 11:30 AM-12:00 PM | Student Wellness Centre (Room 162 Extended Education Complex)
Drop by the Student Wellness Centre and join us for a meditation session where you can unwind and relax.
Valentine's Market
February 9 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | MPR (UMSU University Centre)
Hosted by the Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) and UM Student-Organized Market Initiative (SOMI)
Details coming soon!
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Hot Chocolate Station
February 10 | 8:00 AM-10:00 AM | John A. Russell Building
Hosted by the Student Architectural Society (SAS)
Details coming soon!
Grab and Go Granola Bars
February 10 | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM | Connection Desk (First floor, UMSU University Centre)
On the go? Stop by the UM Connection Desk for a free grab-and-go granola bar — quick fuel for your commute and your classes.
Cultivating Healthier Connections and Communities
February 10 | 1:00 PM-2:15 PM | Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre (521 UMSU University Centre)
Workshop focusing on the relationships we have with each other and larger communities, how to establish and respect boundaries, learn to recognize the sigs of healthy connections and communities, and provide campus resources.
Parting Ways with Perfectionism
February 10 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Charge Ahead (107 Tier Building)
Perfectionism keeping you stuck? This workshop will help you overcome all-or-nothing thinking, manage fear of mistakes, and start finishing your work with confidence.
Men in Dialogue (MinD): Healthy Relationships, dating
February 10 | 5:00 PM-6:30 PM | Location provided upon registration
Men in Dialogue (MinD) is a drop-in space for men to have meaningful conversations about respect, boundaries and healthy masculinity. Students who self-declare as men and/or gender non-binary are encouraged to join.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Bison Break
February 11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Fireside Lounge (UMSU University Centre)
Need a quick break between classes? Stop by Bison Break at the Fireside Lounge from 9:00 AM –12:00 PM for free coffee and fun games — plus a chance to enter a prize draw while you recharge before heading back out.
Pit Stop at Charge Ahead: How to make the most of your commute
February 11 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Location TBC
Commuters, make a pit stop at the Charge Ahead table in the Fletcher hallway on Wednesday, Feb 11 between 10:00 AM–2:00 PM for Commuter Appreciation Week! Share what you do during your commute and enjoy a free hot chocolate (until supplies last). Chat with Charge Ahead mentors about ways to make the most of your commute time, and enter for a chance to win a $25 UM Bookstore gift card.
Networking Workshop
February 11 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Virtual
Attend this workshop to learn the benefits of networking, types of networking opportunities, how to initiative and build positive relationships and engage in various networking environments, and practice a range of approaches with other workshop participants.
UM Behind the Hire: Wawanesa
February 11 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Virtual
UM Behind the Hire is a monthly lunchtime info session series designed to help students explore career pathways, meet employers actively hiring, and gain insight into workplace culture and expectations. Each session includes a presentation followed by Q&A and discussion.
Karaoke and Card Making
February 11 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Student Wellness Centre (Room 162 Extended Education Complex)
Come by the Student Wellness Centre for a Valentine's Day event! We will be hosting karaoke and card making. Make a card for anyone special in your life - a partner, friend, or a warm message to yourself, from yourself.
Mindfulness Meditation
February 11 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Multi-Faith Centre (521 UMSU University Centre)
Led by experienced monks from the Theravada tradition, this session is open to all ages and levels of experience – whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, these sessions offer a welcoming space for personal growth and relaxation. All are welcome!
Thursday, Feb. 12
Hot Chocolate Station
February 12 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | Belltower Cafe (St. Paul's College
Hosted by the St. Paul's College Students' Association (SPCSA)
Details coming soon!
Bubble Tea Station
February 12 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Arts Lounge (2nd floor, Fletcher Argue)
Hosted by the Arts Student Body Council (ASBC)
Details coming soon!
Study Together
February 12 | 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Icelandic Board Room (324 Elizabeth Dafoe Library)
Study Together is a weekly workshop and study hall to build and practice study skills together. If you want to learn new study skills, tune up your existing habits or simply want to designate time to get homework done in a co-working environment this is the group for you.
Indoor Skate
February 12 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Wayne Fleming Arena - Max Bell Centre
Hosted by Recreation Services
You’re Not Behind! Recognizing Progress in Graduate School
February 12 | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Charge Ahead (107 Tier Building)
Feeling behind is common in graduate school, but it’s not always accurate. This workshop is for graduate students who want to build realistic optimism and learn how to recognize progress that often gets overlooked. You'll leave with practical tools to reframe setbacks, notice momentum, and acknowledge your wins, even when the finish line still feels far away.
Friday, Feb. 13
Valentine's Rom-Com Movie Night
February 13 | 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | IC Global Lounge (541 UMSU University Centre)
Join us for our Valentine’s Rom-Com Movie Night🍿🍿.
Vote on your preferred Rom-Com when you sign up. Movie starts at 5:00 p.m.
Rocking For a Cause
February 13 | 5:30 PM-10:00 PM | John J Conklin Theatre (Taché Hall Arts Complex)
The UM Food Bank is excited to announce that Concert Night: Rocking for a Cause is making its comeback in 2026 - and this time, it will be sweeter than ever!
Capture your Commute
Capture your Commute is a Commuter Appreciation Week contest that recognizes the ways students get to campus each day.
All entries across contest categories will be included in daily prize draws, with category-specific winners being selected and highlighted later in the week.
Contest will open at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, February 9.
Categories include:
- Longest Commute
- Largest Carpool
- Most Bus Transfers
- Earliest commute
- Latest commute
- Commuter photo contest
Contest rules and regulations
Coming soon