What’s Happening in Wellbeing
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Seeking Members: Student Wellbeing Advisory Board
Student Wellbeing is seeking students to serve on our inaugural Student Advisory Board. Our Board, made up of 5 graduate and 5 undergraduate students, will serve as brainstormers and innovators in shaping the future of wellbeing at BU. We are seeking students from across colleges and programs who reflect a variety of interests and perspectives. Students will serve an 8 month term, from Jan-Aug 2023, committing approximately 7-10 hours over the course of that time. We look forward to learning about your interest and reviewing your application.
Submit Your Application by January 16, 2023.
Take a Break: The Wellbeing Experience
With the support of Graduate Affairs and Questrom undergraduate student government, Student Wellbeing is delighted to host “The Wellbeing Experience” on Thursday, December 8 in Metcalf Ballroom (GSU 2nd floor) and Thursday, January 26 in the Hiebert Lounge (Med Campus).
This event, intentionally scheduled a few days prior to the start of reading period and final exams, as well as at the start of a busy semester, invites all students to momentarily step away from their academic commitments to enjoy some activities that promote community, relaxation, gratitude, creativity and play. By visiting unique stations, students will experience wellbeing activities that can be incorporated into their lives in ways big and small during their college years and beyond! Food and refreshments will be served.
Mythbusting Meditation: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 4-5 pm
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ow does meditation affect my mind? What happens to my nervous system during meditation?
If you've wanted to understand the science behind mindfulness meditation, look no further than this webinar with Student Wellbeing, featuring Headspace instructor Cate Ross. Open to all BU students, you can join us in-person at GSU auditorium (you’ll get some snacks + swag!), or virtually by registering online.
Did you know that all Terriers have FREE access to the Headspace mindfulness and mediation app. Try Headspace to improve focus and reduce stress. Get your Headspace today!
Check Hunger Food Drive November 23: Ensuring every Terrier has access to enough food
November 23 BU Men’s Hockey Game versus Notre Dame, Agganis Arena
It is estimated that 30-50% of college students experience food insecurity. Learning and thriving can’t happen when a student is concerned about where their next meal will come from.
Help BU Student Wellbeing “Check Hunger” by bringing shelf stable food items to the 11/23 Terriers versus Notre Dame men’s hockey game. Donations will be collected in the Agganis Arena lobby, then delivered to the BU Food Pantry, which serves all BU students.
Your donation will enter you to win a suite at the 1/14 Men’s Hockey game versus Cornell for 12 people! Includes dinner and dessert in the Club Room as well as en suite snacks.
Popular items are the BU Food Pantry are:
- Canned Soups
- Pasta
- Coffee/Tea
- Breakfast Bars
- Cereal
- Dry Beans
- Meal Cups
- Rice
- Popcorn
Thanks to partners BU Men's Hockey, BU Athletics and the Agganis Arena.
Drawing the Line: Creating Boundaries for your Wellbeing Workshop
Do you struggle with people pleasing at the expense of your own wellbeing? Do you have a difficult time sharing your needs with people? Are you aware of your personal boundaries?
In this interactive workshop we will explore different types of boundaries and recognize when others are taking advantage of you by crossing those boundaries. We will examine the ways our culture and family backgrounds present unique challenges to setting boundaries. You will learn skills to set healthy boundaries and to communicate them so that you can take better care of yourself and have mutually respectful relationships in your personal and professional life.
Join us Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5-6 pm at the Newbury Center. This workshop is targeted towards first generation college students but all are welcome!
Presented by Student Wellbeing, Newbury Center and College Mental Health Educational Programs.
Dr. Carrie Landa Speaks with BU Women’s Guild
Executive Director of Student Wellbeing, Dr. Carrie Landa, was the keynote speaker at the BU Women’s Guild Newcomers Welcome Event on October 14. Her mission, and the mission of countless BU stakeholders, is to create a campus environment that supports students’ growth, personally, interpersonally, and professionally.
Prior to the keynote address, Dr. Landa participated in the BU Women's Guild's "3 Questions" series. View the conversation here.
BU Meetup: Started by students, for students
Are you a doctoral student looking to meet people from different departments and expand your BU community? This Fall, Student Wellbeing is sponsoring a student-run pilot project to facilitate more casual interactions across academic units. Starting in October, this program will match students from different departments into small groups to meet for a walk, coffee, or outing of your choice to foster new connections at BU. If interested, please sign up! Remember, this round if for doctoral (PhD and JD) students only.
About the founders: Eric Wellers (LAW '24) and Will Saunders (GRS '24) joined forces with a great idea: to connect graduate students that are interested in meeting peers from other programs on campus. Originally piloted by Eric at LAW, Will brought his tech expertise to the table by creating an application to match graduate students into trios as an opportunity to socialize and foster community. With lots of work and determination, BUMeetUp launched in Fall, 2022.
SPH and GMS Students Race Around Boston in Terrier Pursuit
Student Wellbeing hosted its first-ever "Terrier Pursuit: a Boston Scavenger Hunt" for Medical Campus students on Saturday, September 24.
Designed to promote physical, social, environmental, and intellectual wellbeing, the event invited students from the School of Public Health (SPH), Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS), School of Medicine (MED) and Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) to form teams, decode clues, and race around the city taking selfies at ten different landmarks.
From Harriett Tubman Park to the Hood Milk Bottle outside the Children's Museum, students ultimately traversed through the Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill, Downtown, Government Center, Seaport and North End neighborhoods in three-to-four hours.
Six teams competed, with Team Canada (SPH) claiming the top prize of $50 Amazon gift cards. Boston Hunters (GMS) came in second to win $25 GrubHub gift cards, and MAMAs (GMS) earned the third-place prize of $15 Starbucks gift cards. All three finalists got Student Wellbeing t-shirts and goodies, too.
Congratulations to all participants and look out for another edition of "Terrier Pursuit" coming soon to the Charles River Campus!
Results
- Team Canada (SPH '23): Eric Cavanna, Mitchell Henschel, Evelyn Liu
- Boston Hunters (GMS '23): Harriet Chen, Gabriela Taslitsky, Sarah Chang
- MAMAs (GMS ‘24): Anna Akins, Michaela Fiore-Ruger, Madison Vansickel, Ally Schrier
Time in Nature Can Help Relieve Stress and Anxiety
The Atlantic's recent article, "To Get Out of Your Head, Get Out of Your House," discusses how spending time in nature increases your wellbeing and happiness. It also presents evidence that spending time in nature increases creativity and problem solving.
24 Ways to Make Friends at BU
Your social wellbeing is one of seven dimensions that make up your holistic wellness. Building and maintaining healthy relationships and having meaningful interactions with those around you are an important part of feeling well.
BU Today compiled a great list of ideas around how to make new friends that is a great resource any time of the year!