World Hello Day

World Hello Day: Internationally November 21

World Hello Day – a global event with 180 countries participating to promote peace. This day encourages each of us to say “hello” to ten people, be it an old friend or someone new. Extending a greeting is also one of the steps we can take to create and build social connections with others.

Take the First Step: Say Hello

Even though taking that first step can feel intimidating, we can all do small actions to help each other know that we belong, which is one way we can support positive mental health as a community. 

Social connection boosts our mental well-being, contributing to overall feelings of happiness, belonging, and feeling close to others. Despite knowing that social connection is good for us, we know that meeting new people can be challenging for a range of reasons, and sometimes it can be a low priority because life gets busy, especially during midterms.

Events

World Hello Day Calendar | Nov. 1 - Nov. 30

There are so many opportunities to meet new people on campus. We've pulled together a diverse range of activities to participate in or tips and learning opportunities that relate to social connection during the month of November. Try one or as many events and tips as you like and enter to win a draw prize. One ballot entry per activity.

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Opportunities to develop social connection on North Campus

• Learn skills to have a Supportive Conversation.
• Explore Rubric to connect with all kinds of student groups at the UofA.
• Connect with FMNI culture and community at First Peoples’ House.
• Check out Friends Across Campus’ friending events.
• Sign up for the Stayin’ Connected newsletter, written by students, for students.
• Chat with a Unitea student volunteer.
• Attend an event hosted by International Student and Visitor Services.