We have spent weeks talking about the Education for Human Flourishing project, but what does the word at the very center of our mission actually look like in practice?
To wrap up our interview series, we sat down with Dr. Bianca Briciu to ask her the most essential question of all:
What does flourishing mean for you?
In this final clip, she shares a deeply reflective take on how true flourishing requires us to connect with our inner selves, nurture our relationships, and create supportive systems around us. It is about bringing our whole, authentic selves into the spaces where we work and learn.
As we close out this interview series, we want to turn the question over to our incredible community. What does flourishing mean to you in your own life, work, or studies? Let’s keep this conversation growing in the comments below! 🌿✨
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Education for Human Flourishing is a collaborative research project that reimagines higher education by placing well-being, connection, and human flourishing at the heart of learning.
What does the Education for Human Flourishing project look like through the eyes of the people shaping it every day?
For this week’s feature, we are sharing a personal and heartfelt clip from Gabrielle Dupuis as she reflects on her journey with the project and what it truly means to cultivate spaces of collective care on campus.
✨ We want to connect with you! ✨
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Let’s keep growing this flourishing ecosystem together.
In a world where professional environments can often feel draining, how do we build spaces that actually restore our energy and give back to our well-being?
For our next interview snippet, we sat down with Dr. Michaël Séguin and Gabrielle Dupuis to tackle a beautiful and essential question:
What makes this project regenerative?
In this clip, Michaël and Gabrielle discuss how moving away from transactional models and focusing on deep, life-giving connection allows the Education for Human Flourishing initiative to continuously restore and uplift everyone involved.
How do you bring a sense of renewal or regeneration into your own daily routine or work environment? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
For the next video in our interview series, we asked Dr. Bianca Briciu and Dr. Michaël Séguin to dive into a concept that anchors the entire Education for Human Flourishing project:
Resonance is a key element in this project. Can you share what the meaning of this word is for you?
In this clip, they explain how resonance moves us past simple empathy and into a space of collective healing. When professors share their genuine challenges and find resonance within a supportive community, it breaks down the isolation of academic life and reminds us of our shared humanity.
What does the word "resonance" mean to you in your daily interactions or your work on campus? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
True connection takes intention, space, and a shared commitment to supporting one another.
For the next clip in our interview series, we gather insights from Dr. Bianca Briciu, Dr. Michaël Séguin, and Gabrielle Dupuis to explore a concept that lies at the absolute core of our project:
What is a Community of Practice and how does it make people more connected?
In higher education, it is easy to feel like we are working in isolation. In this interview, the team explains how a Community of Practice breaks down those walls. By creating a dedicated space for professors and creators to share real experiences, struggles, and wisdom, these groups build a deep sense of relational trust, vulnerability, and collective care.
Have you ever been part of a community of practice? How did it change the way you connect with those around you? Let us know in the comments!
Why do we stick to old ways of thinking when it comes to learning and well-being?
For the next installment of our interview series, we sat down with Dr. Bianca Briciu and Dr. Michaël Séguin to ask a foundational question:
What inspired you to challenge traditional models of education and mental health?
In this clip, they open up about the gaps they noticed in conventional academic systems and explain why a shift toward holistic flourishing is so urgently needed for both students and professors. It’s an honest look at the personal and professional experiences that sparked the entire Education for Human Flourishing project.
What traditional assumptions about education or mental health do you think we need to challenge next? Let's keep the conversation going in the comments! Université Saint-Paul / Saint Paul University
If someone asked you to describe the Education for Human Flourishing project in just a few words, what would you say?
We sat down with our research team to ask them that exact question. To kick off our new interview series, Dr. Bianca Briciu and Michaël Séguin breaks down the core mission, heart, and vision behind this initiative in just a few sentences.
Hear firsthand how this project aims to reshape academic culture, support our professors, and bring a deeper sense of holistic well-being to higher education.
What does "human flourishing" mean to your daily life on campus? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
18/05/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Brown Bag Lunch Research Talk this past Thursday!
We had such an inspiring, rich discussion about what it means for professors to flourish in higher education today. Dr. Bianca Briciu and Marquis Bureau shared beautiful insights from their work with ten professors in a transformative community of practice, sparking wonderful reflections from everyone in the room.
Thank you for bringing your lunch, your ideas, and your heart to this conversation. It is through spaces like this that we transform our campus culture from the inside out.
Stay tuned for our next steps together! 💡🍱
13/05/2026
The journey of Education for Human Flourishing continues! 🌿✨
While much of our work focuses on the student experience, this week we are shifting the lens to those leading the way. Join Dr. Bianca Briciu and Marquis Bureau as they share findings on how professors can navigate the pressures of academia while finding a deep sense of flourishing and identity.
The Brown Bag Lunch Research Talk will take place on Thursday, May 14, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in room G126. Since this is a relaxed, conversational session, please remember to bring your own lunch to enjoy during the presentation.
Bring your lunch and join the conversation about transforming our academic culture from the inside out. See you there! 🍱💡
25/03/2026
Our Friday Connection Circles continue this week with a very special session led by Danielle Rolfe. On Friday, March 27, we invite you to join us in Room G1143 from 12:15 to 1:15 PM for a meaningful dialogue centered around film. This fourth session offers a safe and brave space for students to engage in inner exploration and connect with one another, using cinema as a starting point for deeper reflection and shared experience.
As a collaborative project between students and the School of Leadership, Ecology and Equity, these circles are designed by students for students to support mental health and well-being at SPU. You are all welcome exactly as you are to join this supportive community. Please scan the QR code in the image to register and secure your spot for this week's conversation.
Nos Cercles de Connexion du vendredi se poursuivent cette semaine avec une séance très spéciale animée par Danielle Rolfe. Le vendredi 27 mars, nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre dans la salle G1143 de 12h15 à 13h15 pour un dialogue significatif centré sur le cinéma. Cette quatrième session offre un espace sécuritaire et courageux permettant aux étudiant.e.s de s'engager dans une exploration intérieure et de se connecter les uns aux autres, en utilisant le film comme point de départ pour une réflexion profonde et une expérience partagée.
En tant que projet collaboratif entre les étudiant.e.s et l'École de leadership, d'écologie et d'équité, ces cercles sont conçus par des étudiant.e.s pour les étudiant.e.s afin de soutenir la santé mentale et le bien-être à l'USP. Vous êtes tous les bienvenus tels que vous êtes pour rejoindre cette communauté de soutien. Veuillez scanner le code QR sur l'image pour vous inscrire et réserver votre place pour la conversation de cette semaine.