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Take a Wellbeing Hub Cocurricular Fall 2026

By Kristina Covarrubias June 3rd, 2026

Student Wellbeing is excited to continue to offer cocurricular experiences to undergraduate students. In Fall '26, Student Wellbeing will offer two Hub Cocurriculars.  Registration is ongoing on MyBU Student. 

Thriving Together: Hub CC 107

Need to fill a Hub Teamwork/ Collaboration unit? This exciting cocurricular examines what wellbeing looks like in your own life, as well as at BU. Explore wellbeing concepts through teamwork activities that culminate in a proposal to engage your peers. HUB CC 107: Thriving Together meets Wednesdays 2:30-4 pm.

Wellbeing for Leaders: Hub CC 108

Leaders have a unique role in their organizations and community. It’s critical that they know how to care for themselves as individuals in addition to caring for their organizations. This Hub cocurricular invites students to explore how to manage the demands of being a leader by learning skills and strategies they can use to promote their own wellbeing and simultaneously cultivate a culture of wellness within their organizations. Wellbeing for Leaders satisfies 1 Hub unit in Teamwork/Collaboration. HUB CC 108: Wellbeing for Leaders meets Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm.

Goodwill Not Landfill – Through Move Out

By Kristina Covarrubias May 6th, 2026

Did you know that donating your gently used belongings promotes your wellbeing? It supports your environmental, social and mental wellbeing.

Since 2009, BU students have saved several hundred tons of materials from landfills and incinerators by donating to Goodwill during move out.

Student Wellbeing is excited to partner with BU Sustainability, Residence Life, Facilities Management and Operations and Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries to offer Goodwill Not Landfill through move out.

Learn more about donation locations and accepted items.

There are multiple donation bins at Goodwill, Not Landfill. These bins help separate items out and make it easier to donate and recycle during move-out.

  • Goodwill: Clothing, shoes, accessories, small appliances, small furnishings, housewares, kitchenware, décor, etc.
  • BU Food Pantry Drop-Off: Non-perishable, unopened food items will be collected at all major residence halls. Learn more about what to donate. All of these items will be donated to the BU Food Pantry.
  • Textile Recycling: Ripped, dirty, stained clothing, all bedding & blankets, pillows. There will be a separate bin at every donation location for you to recycle dirty, stained, and ripped items.
  • Mattress Pads & Toppers: We can take foam and fabric mattress pads for recycling.

Meet The Winners of BU’s 2026 Hospitality Innovation and Student Wellbeing Competition

By Kristina Covarrubias April 14th, 2026

It all starts with an idea.

In the spirit of Experience Innovation, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and Student Wellbeing celebrate the winners of the 2026 $20k Student Wellbeing Competition.

The Student Wellbeing Competition focuses on innovative ideas or initiatives that promote the social wellbeing of students at BU. The success of these ventures were assessed on creativity, novelty, reach, and feasibility to implement.

Through a multi-stage judging process, five finalists were selected from over 40 applications. Award winners were announced at the BU SHA Hospitality Leadership Summit held April 10.

Student Wellbeing Competition Winners

1st Place – BU Brought to You! ($10,000)

Sarah Keating, Grace Dolan & Kristin Hudson - SPH Graduate Students

"BU Brought to You!" addresses loneliness experienced by off-campus students by hosting social-wellbeing events closer to where interested students live, such as local libraries or coffee shops.

 

2nd Place – TerrierFit ($6,000)

Dannar Zharkyn & Ana Balaci - ENG Graduate Students

TerrierFit is an app that connects BU students who want to work out or play sports together, reducing gym anxiety while making physical activity more social, accessible, and easy to organize on campus.

 

3rd Place - CommonGround ($4,000)

Dannar Zharkyn & Ana Balaci - ENG Graduate Students

CommonGround is a digital toolkit that helps BU roommates set healthy boundaries, resolve conflicts respectfully, and maintain positive shared living environments through guided support.

 

Finalist: BU Integration Lab

Maryjoy Gerald, Sam Amoako-Kusi, & Feven Lencha - SPH Graduate Students

The BU Integration Lab is a student-led hub where international BU students form small cohorts to connect, navigate campus life & build a lasting, supportive community.

 

The Student Wellbeing Competition has grown each year thanks to partnerships across campus, including funding provided by BU Student Wellbeing, College of Communication, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Hospitality Administration, School of Social Work, and Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.

Congratulations also to the winners of the $50k Hospitality Innovation Competition.

 

Global Grads Connect Spring Social 4/2

By Kristina Covarrubias March 25th, 2026

Calling all international graduate students! Student Wellbeing’s initiative - Global Grads Connect - is back for the spring semester.

Through social connections, international grad students can build friendships, receive support, and gain insights into navigating life at BU!

You're invited:

    • April 2, 5 pm
      • George Sherman Union Small Ballroom
      • 775 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd floor
      • Charles River Campus

    RSVP here for the April 2 event!

     

     

     

    Color for your Wellbeing

    By Kristina Covarrubias March 13th, 2026

    Join us most Wednesdays, 11:30am - 1 pm, in the GSU for Community Coloring. Upcoming dates: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.

    Did you know that there is a science behind coloring? Coloring can be therapeutic, and creating beautiful art is not only stress relieving, it’s a great way to practice mindfulness. Disconnect from your devices, unwind, and unleash your inner creativity as you lose yourself in the flow of coloring.

    No registration needed. Just stop by the GSU Link for some mindfulness and connection.

     

     

     

    Beans for Bean: 3/31 & 4/2

    By Kristina Covarrubias March 6th, 2026


    We just got this note from Bean:

    Mark your calendars 🐾

    I’m teaming up with @‌bu_wellbeing and @‌sustainablebu for Beans for Bean on March 31 and April 2 to support the BU Food Pantry. Bring a shelf-stable donation, say hi to me and my friends, and help us fill a cruiser for students facing food insecurity.

    And before you ask… it doesn’t have to be beans. See below for a list of what the pantry needs most.

    Donate and you’ll get a limited-edition Bean card plus a chance to win a private playdate with me!

    April 25: Esplanade Clean Up

    By Kristina Covarrubias February 13th, 2026

    In observance of #EarthDay365 and Global Days of Service, join us for the 27th Annual Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 12 pm!

    Boston University students, faculty, staff and alumni will gather along the Charles River Esplanade near Warren Towers and the Questrom School of Business to remove trash and debris, preserving this iconic historical landmark. This event isn't just about making a positive impact on our local community; it's also an opportunity to connect with fellow Terriers who share a passion for volunteerism, sustainability, and service. It sounds simple, but you’ll have a great time chatting with others, enjoying nature and taking in some amazing views.

    The Esplanade Association will provide gloves and all the tools we need to remove trash and debris from the section of the Esplanade adjacent to our campus. So bring yourself, a water bottle and all the Earth Day vibes!

    Register here!

    You will be notified via email of the 10 am meeting spot!

    Learn about the rich history of the Charles River, once known as Quinobequin, and the contributions of its indigenous stewards, including the Massachusett, Wampanoag, and Pawtucket peoples who lived in what would become known as Boston and Cambridge by their colonizers. Click here for more information on the history of the Charles River and the contributions of the Charles River Conservancy (CRC).

    Hosted by:

    Thanks to the following participating student organizations for supporting the cleanup!

    • BU Sustainable Ocean Alliance
    • BU Questrom Graduate students of the African Diaspora
    • BU Questrom Social Impact and Non-Profit Club