News

Light Therapy

Thursday, December 22, 2022
Light therapy is one way to help treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  Students can now check out light therapy boxes for up to one month for free.  To register for a light box checkout or read more information, click here.

Information about Fentanyl

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Fatal overdoses due to people using drugs that unknowingly contain the powerful opioid fentanyl are on the rise, especially among teenagers and young adults. Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin and has been found in numerous drugs, including non-opioids.

Spring Semester Mindfulness Workshops

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Koru Mindfulness is a free four-week workshop that helps students learn how to practice mindfulness, meditation, and stress management. Spots are still available for two sessions beginning in mid-October; Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Learn more or register with this link.

Upcoming Mindfulness Workshops

Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Koru Mindfulness is a free four-week workshop that helps students learn how to practice mindfulness, meditation, and stress management. Spots are still available for two sessions beginning in mid-October; Mondays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Learn more or register with this link.

Sign up for Colorful Choices!

Monday, September 19, 2022
Colorful Choices is a simple program to improve your well-being by focusing on what you eat. It’s about making easy-to-remember daily selections of colorful fruits and vegetables! Aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables (combined) each day for 20 days – 100 servings in all – in red/pink, orange, yellow/white, green, and blue/violet.

Welcome Back, Hawkeyes!

Friday, August 12, 2022
We are excited to welcome back returning and welcome new students this fall! Student Wellness offers appointments, group workshops, events and other programming for students on nutrition, fitness, stress management, alcohol and drugs, tobacco/e-cigarettes, sexual health and sleep. Follow us on instagram, facebook, and twitter for more information on our programming!

Join us at the Health Expo!

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Health Expo is a series of mini health fairs in early September to promote all Student Wellness consultations, programs, and services. Join us at one of the events!

Free Cooking Workshop on Monday, March 7 at 7PM

Monday, February 14, 2022
Participate in making easy, tasty, affordable recipes. Learn some new skills, get new ideas for including fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. Enjoy some yummy samples!

Updated Face Mask Requirements

Friday, January 7, 2022
Starting Monday, Jan. 10, staff and students are required to wear a medical-grade face mask for appointments at Student Wellness.

Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditations

Monday, November 29, 2021
Join Student Wellness staff each Tuesday at noon for a 15-20 minute mindfulness meditation. All are welcome. Drop in to any session by clicking here.