Feeling stressed? Relax with some dogs at the library! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to Valley Library’s Autzen Classroom, on the 2nd floor, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, to visit dogs and people from Welcome Waggers, a local therapy dog group. Free. Sponsored by OSU Libraries [...]
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Welcome Waggers therapy dogs at OSU’s Valley Library
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013Manage Stress: Engage Your Creativity
Monday, February 18th, 2013by Kristen Schell Student Outreach Coordinator, OSU Healthy Campus Initiative With each term there comes many different stressors. You may miss an obligation at work, your social circle may feel like it’s closing in on you, or you may just be overwhelmed with life as a whole. Finding a way to create is a powerful [...]
Nourish all relationships this Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013By Ann Robinson, HCI staff Valentine’s Day is about relationships that nourish us. Studies show that all connections, including a parent or child, a long-time friend, a romantic partner, or a “walking buddy” are important to life-long health and happiness, and may be as important as eating your vegetables.
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Tuesday, February 12th, 201310-20% of college females and 4-10% of college males suffer from eating disorders (Schlesinger). Chances are you or somebody you know has struggled with disordered eating. The Nutrition and Dietetics Club here on campus is hosting a week of activities during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, February 24th- March 2st, in hopes of educating students [...]
Body Empowerment Project
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013Please join us in increasing awareness and acceptance of our bodies in all their shapes and sizes. The Body Empowerment Project consists of one-hour weekly classes taught for four consecutive weeks. Classes are designed to increase body satisfaction among female college students. The goal of the workshop is to engage women in a discussion about [...]
Joe Pantoliano at OSU
Friday, October 12th, 2012The first day of the rest of your life (or, Welcome to College!)
Monday, July 2nd, 2012Today is the first day of the rest of your life. For many of us, entering college is the first time that we’re truly empowered to make our own decisions and experience the consequences. This may bring up a mix of feelings – trepidation, exhilaration, concern, confidence, excitement – but the benefits of facing [...]
Stress-Free Zone (Free Chair Massages!)
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012Take a break from studying to gain healthy, relaxing habits for success on upcoming finals! Student Health Services Health Promotion Department will be offering free chair massages, food, prize drawings, and de-stressing activities in the Dixon Recreation Center lobby and lounge. Friday, June 8, 2012 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM For more information, contact the [...]
Brains in Gear: A Mental Health Event Series
Monday, April 16th, 2012Be Well and OSU Women’s Center present “Brains in Gear: A Mental Health Series.” The events in this series have been created and produced by students through the help of Be Well Mini-Grants. Events in this series include “Clinical vs. Situational Depression,” “Healthy Computer Use,” “‘Madness’/Genius: A Historical Exploration,” “Superhuman Complex,” “Importance of Mental Health: [...]
Chamique Holdsclaw: Overcoming Depression and Finding the Strength to Succeed
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012Chamique Holdsclaw: Overcoming Depression and Finding the Strength to Succeed Author of Breaking Through: Beating the Odds Shot After Shot, Chamique Holdsclaw has led one of the most storied careers in women’s basketball history. A mental health advocate, she aims to break down the stigma and works to empower others who battle mental health issues. [...]
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