“Analog U” from LearningWell Magazine
Student Wellbeing Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Landa, discusses BU Unplugged, a Student Wellbeing cross-campus initiative designed to create intentional, structured spaces for BU students to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with each other. Through phone-free events in classrooms and campus-based programs, BU Unplugged invites students to experience what becomes possible when they put their […]
Warm Coat Drive Kicks Off October 9
Have an extra coat that you can donate to a BU student this fall? The annual Warm Coat Drive is an opportunity for all members of the BU community to donate gently worn or new coats that will be distributed to BU students in need. Any remaining coats will be donated to Goodwill Industries after the event. Drop-off a coat from October […]
“What We Get Wrong About College Cannabis Use”
Student Wellbeing Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Landa comments on the ways “…larger social trends among college students may be affecting substance use habits” in this LearningWell article.
Breath, Rhythm & Music for Your Wellbeing Fall 2026
Energize your body, quiet overwhelming thoughts, and optimize your cognitive performance. Join Professor Igor Iwanek in learning the yogic practice of Rhythmic Breath Control (RBC)—a powerful technique rooted in Naad Yog, the yoga of sound. Imagine your body as the hardware and your mind as the software. How do we keep this system charged and […]
Stress ReLeaf Uses Tea for Mindfulness
Discover this popular Student Wellbeing initiative that uses tea as a catalyst for mindfulness. Through education and relaxation, we will explore the tea brewing ritual of gong fu cha – making tea with skill- and cultivate a space that focuses on the present moment in a light-hearted, whimsical fashion. Workshop offered Mondays, from 4-5 pm, […]
Community Coloring Mondays This Fall in the GSU
Starting Monday, September 14 and running until December 7, join fellow students in The Link in the GSU from 11 am to 1 pm for Community Coloring. There is no agenda! Just sit for for a few minutes (or as long as you want), color a section of our community mandala, and chat with others. […]
Money Matters: Financial Wellbeing Workshop Series 2026-2027
Financial wellbeing is a critical component of overall wellbeing. Student Wellbeing is pleased to introduce a new year-long series of workshops to help support our students’ financial wellness. Through the Money Matters Financial Wellbeing Workshop Series, Student Wellbeing is partnering with campus and community organizations to help students build financial knowledge, confidence, and practical skills […]
Money Matters: Virtual Workshop for Grad Students August 4
Calling all Grad Students: Join us for a virtual workshop Tuesday, August 4 at noon, Money Matters. Graduate students face unique challenges while pursuing an advanced degree, including adapting a personal budget to include tuition, fees, books, resources, living expenses, and other needs. In this session, learn more about how to build the knowledge, skills, […]
Take a Wellbeing Hub Cocurricular Fall 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 […]
Goodwill Not Landfill – Through Move Out
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 […]