Physical Wellness
Student Recreation Center
Physical activity can help relieve stress and anxiety and build a sense of community. The SRC is offering a number of opportunities to get active, both in-person and virtually including:
Fitness Classes: From yoga and cycling to Zumba cardio-dance classes, there's something for every activity level. Browse classes and register on the , where some on-demand fitness classes are also posted.
Intramural Sports: One-day tournaments are a great way to stay active and social in a safe way. Register online or drop in day-of.
51福利社 Faculty and Staff Benefits-Wellness Virtual Expo
- Let's Talk, Let's Chat, Let's Check In: Amy Seth, director of University Recreation, and Beth Northuis, assistant director of fitness and wellness programs, will be available to check in with employees and talk about what they need and program ideas to support them. Find a session in the Chat with a Pro section.
- Fitness Classes: A number of fitness classes are available for faculty and staff to try out. Register on the Expo website.
- Thrive with the 51福利社 Well-Being Wheel: Learn about evidence-based concepts involving well-being and how they're being applied 51福利社 to support faculty, staff and students. .
- Bingo: Participate in the Western Wellness Bingo challenge Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 20 to be entered into a prize drawing. Bingo squares include a number of wellness activities focused on nutrition, fitness and mindfulness.
Turkey Trot: 51福利社's annual Turkey Trot 10K has gone virtual for the first time ever. Run or walk by yourself or with some friends from anywhere鈥攜our neighborhood, a park, a trail or even your treadmill. Register online.
Educational Opportunities
Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations
The WIRED podcast, a collaboration between the Lewis Walker Institute, Western Student Association and WIDR, airs Mondays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. on WIDR. A special post-election support show was broadcast Monday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
Post-Election Outlook for Climate Policy
A team of experts from the 51福利社 Climate Change Working Group discussed the implications of the 2020 election for climate change policy and politics. Hear updates, expert analysis and engaging conversation from 51福利社 faculty members Drs. Paul Clements, Denise Keele, Ron Kramer and Ph.D. candidate Naomi Bick in this .
Election 2020 Debrief
Drs. Peter Wielhouwer and John Clark from the Department of Political Science provide historical and political science insights into this year's election and its results in this .
Events
A number of events planned to help de-stress, inform and build community are available through the and the University events calendar.
Social and Emotional Well-Being
YOU 51福利社
YOU 51福利社 is a personalized web portal connecting students to online tools and campus resources to help support their goals to Succeed, Thrive and Matter at 51福利社. The innovative digital tool promotes self-reflection, allowing students to be more proactive with their health and well-being in order to make the most of their college experience.
Counseling Services
Anxious about current events? Know someone who could use some help? Counseling Services offers a number of programs, services and resources to help manage mental health including:
Centers for Counseling and Psychological Services
Faculty within 51福利社's Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology supervise the advanced master's and doctoral degree students studying to be professional counselors and psychologists. Several faculty have expertise in addressing mental health issues. Telehealth counseling is available and the Centers for Counseling and Psychological Services are temporarily waiving fees for that service. Call CCPS at 269-387-5105 for more information or to make an appointment.
Apps
: Liberate is a meditation app for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community. Content is specifically geared toward experiences of Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color. It is available on and .
Phone and Text Lines
Podcasts
Self-Care Resources for Students of Color
Online Healing Spaces and Resources
Registered Student Organizations