Student Wellness is searching for an Undergraduate Well-Being Assessment Research Fellow. The research fellow will dive deeply into the results from the 2023 National College Health Assessment. They will help analyze data across colleges and demographic groups, critically assess needs and trends, and create reports and presentation materials. The fellow will also be involved in creating a communication plan that shares the results in multi-modal formats to campus stakeholders.

Effective Wednesday, March 8th 2023, face masks will be optional for all in our facilities, except for those who have symptoms of a respiratory virus, for which masks remain required. Masks are welcome for anyone who chooses to wear one.

Give yourself time to relax and recharge by meditating in the open Meditation Room, part of Finals@IMU programming. The North Room, on the first floor of the IMU, will be available Monday, May 8, Tuesday, May 9, and Thursday, May 11 throughout the day. Scan the QR codes displayed in the room to try different meditations or meditate in silence.

Sink your stress while learning how to develop healthier habits through movement, nutrition, time management, sleep, and healthy connections. The program runs from April 3 -April 23 and participants receive tips each week and can hold themselves accountable by coloring in the waves on the game board. Register by going to our website here. 

We want to hear from you! The National College Health Assessment (NCHA)survey is conducted every two years to learn and improve student health and well-being initiatives on our campus. Check your email, take the survey, and you are automatically enrolled in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon e-gift card!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!