Harvest Festival

October 18, 2022 @ 11:00 AM to October 18, 2022 @ 03:00 PM
Mills Plaza

You really “autumn” know our services!

Fall is officially here, and it’s just about the halfway point in the term, too. We’re hosting a Harvest Festival so you can recharge after Reading Week and get ready to take on upcoming mid-terms, tests, assignments and everything else the upcoming months have to offer. Combining a mixture of fall-themed activities, treats and more, the Harvest Festival is an engaging way to learn about services that can support your well-being in university.

Hosted by the Student Success Centre and Student Wellness Centre.

Why attend?

Access services and information to help you prepare for mid-terms, exams and assignments.
Learn more about various support offered for your well-being, including options for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual care. Browse the “ask us about” areas to discover a range of services.
Enjoy fall-themed delights. Did someone say pumpkin spice?
Check out swag and giveaways.
Participate in fun activities like the Marauder photo booth, pumpkin painting and more.

No registration is required! Just drop by and get involved

Ask us about food and community programs

Get to know more about food and community programs and services at McMaster.

Ask us about self-care and wellness resources

Learn more about self-care and wellness resources that can support you during your time in university.

Ask us about getting involved

If you’re thinking about getting involved and not sure where to start, then come by and ask us about the services and options available to you.

Ask us about work, school and life balance

Trying to figure out how to balance work, school and life? Ask for advice from our experts.

Searching for study space and writing, academic services on campus? We’ve got you covered

New! Writing and Academic Skills Hub in Mills Library L215
Tours offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET

For International Day Against Contract Cheating, join us for a tour of the new Writing and Academic Skills Hub in Mills Library and enjoy a donut (donut cheat!). Check out the study space and explore how our writing and academic skills services, programs and events can support your development in key areas, such as reading, writing and studying.

What’s contract cheating?

Purchasing an assignment online
Participating in unauthorized discussions groups or sharing answers for assessed work (such as online quizzes)
Obtaining too much assistance on an assignment (paid or unpaid)
Paying or arranging for an impersonator to write a test or exam

Then, make your way back to the festival in Mills Plaza for more fall-themed fun.

Writing and academic skills support

You probably have questions about your future. We’ve got a tool to help!

The Digital Challenge Cards can help you get inspired about your career direction and take action to build the career you want. Join us for a demonstration of how the cards work and how they can help you.

If you need some support in creating an action plan, our team of career counsellors are here to help! Whatever stage you’re at in the career planning model, the digital challenge cards are available to inspire and consider what type of impact you want to make.

Sponsored by Okanagan McMaster Special Project Funding.

Learn more about the Digital Challenge Cards

Manage your stress to prepare for mid-term exams and assignment deadlines

Join the Student Wellness Centre at 12:30 p.m. at BSB field for an in-person session based on your well-being. Explore not just how to manage your stress, but also why you might get so stressed out in the first place. Using an anti-colonial framework, we informally discuss themes such as motivation, rest, pressure, fear of failure and anxiety. We will explore nervous system regulation and stress management strategies such as mindfulness, tapping, progressive muscle relaxation and others.

Learn more about SWC