Monday Message

Rising sea levels and declining marine populations have had alarm bells ringing in the science community for years, and today, news stories abound with warnings of marine heatwaves, ocean acidification and expanding low-oxygen zones. When it comes to examining the climate crisis deep below the surface, though, one Oregon State professor has decided to dive […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious about the past or future and struggling to focus on the present moment? When you do feel this way, you could try a grounding technique! Try the 5-4-3-2-1 method, where you think of 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Did you know that breathing exercises can help to counteract your fight-flight-or-freeze response? Next time you are feeling stressed or panicked, whether that’s during an exam or before a presentation, try the following breathing exercise: Breathe in through your nose for 3 seconds and out through your mouth for 6 seconds. Repeat […]

A quadruple major in economics, public policy, political science and speech communications, Oregon State University Honors College student Jax Richards did not anticipate his UK study abroad experience to include a whirlwind, climate-focused trip to Scotland. Then he received the invitation of a lifetime. Jax had already amassed an impressive collection of accomplishments — a […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Remember to eat your fruits, veggies, and whole foods! A healthy, balanced diet can aid in disease prevention, improve your mood, boost your immunity, and have many more health benefits! HCSA Events This Week NEW! HC Wellness WednesdayNeed a little self-care break? Join fellow honors college students at the Sackett E/H & F/G […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Focus on what you’re grateful for, whether you write it down, talk about it, or just take the time to think about it! Practicing gratitude can help you experience more positive emotions and can even lead to better physical health! HCSA Events This Week UPCOMING! HSCA Winter Clothing Drive Volunteer OpportunityTo run […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Did you know that meditation can reduce stress, enhance memory, increase attention, improve sleep, and lessen anxiety and depression? Meditation is a helpful mindfulness and relaxation tool that has a lot of benefits! If you are interested in trying it, you can follow guided meditations online or attend BEavers HERE NOW sessions, […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Don’t skimp on your sleep! Getting enough sleep gives your body and mind time to recharge.  It also helps you stay healthy and energized. A minimum of 7 hours of sleep is recommended. As college students it can definitely be hard to find enough time for sleep but creating a sleep schedule and managing your […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Incorporate some movement into your day! Being in classes and studying involves a lot of sitting so get moving by walking or biking to classes, taking the stairs, playing a sport or even having a spontaneous dance party!  HCSA Events This Week NEW THIS WEEK! BEavers HERE NOW Meditation with HCSALooking for ways to […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Don’t forget your self-care! Making time to care for yourself during the day—whether it’s through skincare, journaling, spending time with friends or something else—is a great way to destress and rejuvenate yourself! HCSA Events This Week HCSA Student-Faculty Trivia Night – Free Pizza!Join us for a friendly trivia competition against fellow Honors College faculty and […]