Wellness Day - February 9, 2024
9:00 am to 9:30 pm
Wellness Days are built into the 2023-2024 graduate and undergraduate academic calendar as days to reflect, relax, reconnect, and reenergize as individuals and as a campus community. These are days for our community to focus on supporting and caring for our students as well as each other.
What's Love
There will be no classes, no assignment due dates, no non-critical lab work, and no meetings held on these days. Wellness Days will feature a variety of ways to de-stress, center, and connect with yourself and those around you throughout the day.
Theme: What's Love?
The CWB is responsible for coordinating the programming for the Wellness Days with student groups and departments. If you are interested in sponsoring or co-sponsoring an activity or event, please fill out the Wellness Day Event Request Form.
All submissions must be completed 2 weeks in advanced to be added to any and all CWB promotional material. All submissions should be completed 1 week prior for the event to be approved.
Pick up your Wellness Day @ Home Kit on February 7 or February 8 from 12:00PM to 9:00PM!
Friday, February 09
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Try your hand at pixel art and create a valentine featuring WPI’s very own Gompei the Goat! All levels of artist talent welcome – no experience necessary. Just download the template to get started. Instructions are included in the template. Submit your creations by email to cwb@wpi.edu and you might see yours highlighted on the CWB Instagram! One lucky entry will even be selected to win a prize...
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The Math Department is holding a small Wellness Day event in Unity Hall! Come for snacks, hot chocolate, board games, and to rest and recuperate.
Locations: Unity HallCome by the Center for Well-Being for Arts and Crafts. You can choose to color, design your own rock or picture frame, make a valentine’s card and so much more! Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being.
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Locations: Daniels HallPlease feel free to stop by for hot chocolate and snacks (and coffee and tea) in the Goddard Hall lobby (bottom floor) to mingle and enjoy each other's company.
Locations: Goddard HallTry your hand at pixel art and create a valentine featuring WPI’s very own Gompei the Goat! All levels of artist talent welcome – no experience necessary. Just download the template to get started. Instructions are included in the template. Submit your creations by email to cwb@wpi.edu and you might see yours highlighted on the CWB Instagram! One lucky entry will even be selected to win a prize...
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In need of a little moral boost or have a desire to share kindness with others? Stop by Morgan Hall Wedge for the Share the Love Wall! Take an affirmation if you want one and/or write an affirmation to leave for others. Sponsored by the CWB.
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Locations: Morgan HallCome by the Center for Well-Being for Arts and Crafts. You can choose to color, design your own rock or picture frame, make a valentine’s card and so much more! Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being.
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Locations: Daniels HallIn need of a little moral boost or have a desire to share kindness with others? Stop by Morgan Hall Wedge for the Share the Love Wall! Take an affirmation if you want one and/or write an affirmation to leave for others. Sponsored by the CWB.
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Locations: Morgan HallInterested in trying meditation for the first time? Or perhaps you are an experienced meditator and want to build and strengthen your mindfulness practice in a supportive community? Please join the CWB in this drop-in, 30-minute, guided meditation session focusing on loving kindness. Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being.
Locations: Daniels HallSign up for a 15-minute Reiki session with certified Reiki master, Catherine Flayhan. You will experience healing in your whole body by the gentle placement of the practitioner’s hands above or lightly on the receiver's body. Reiki is a healing practice that helps to bring your energetic body into alignment. Humans have two body forms. One is our physical body supported by our spine, bones, org...
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Sign up for a 15-minute Reiki session with certified Reiki master, Catherine Flayhan. You will experience healing in your whole body by the gentle placement of the practitioner’s hands above or lightly on the receiver's body. Reiki is a healing practice that helps to bring your energetic body into alignment. Humans have two body forms. One is our physical body supported by our spine, bones, org...
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Members of the Mental Health Committee will be handing out flowers to students and faculty for them to keep or give to another person to show their love and support.
Locations: Rubin Campus CenterRelax and comfort your mind, body, and soul with a chair massage. Schedule your free 15-minute session today with a massage therapist or drop-in to check for cancellations. Check-in will be on the 5th floor of Unity Hall. Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being. Undergraduate and Graduate Students ONLY.
Locations: Unity Hall“Women in Physics - Sharing Career Experiences” - A learning experience
Locations: Higgins HouseThis community songwriting workshop is for people from all walks of life to get together and create a song in a community that is open, nonjudgemental and encouraging. No musical experience is necessary! Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being and Active Minds.
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Locations: Daniels HallThis community songwriting workshop is for people from all walks of life to get together and create a song in a community that is open, nonjudgemental and encouraging. No musical experience is necessary! Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being and Active Minds.
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Locations: Daniels HallJoin us for an unforgettable Super Bowl Trivia Event hosted by the Sexual Assault Awareness Committee! Test your knowledge on football, the Super Bowl, and debunk myths surrounding sexual misconduct. Indulge in a delicious Super Bowl snack menu featuring a chicken tender bar and a seven-layer dip. Come hang out with friends, enjoy free food, and gain valuable insights on keeping yourself and loved ones safe. Knowledge is power, and together, we can make a difference. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative event!
Locations: Rubin Campus CenterJoin us from 12pm-2pm in Morgan Hall Wedge for some complimentary “What's Love” themed goodies!
Locations: Morgan HallRelax and recoup with the Department of Biology and Biotechnology in Goddard Hall 203! Stop by any time 12PM to 4PM for a cup of tea and a couple of simple crafts to occupy your hands and de-stress your brain. Research has shown that crafting, regardless of the medium you use, is a natural anti-depressant and can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce stress overall.
Locations: Goddard HallThe Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon will compete against each other in a 3v3 basketball tournament.
Locations: Sports & Recreation Center BuildingJoin the Rec Center for Open Rec Basketball!
Locations: Sports & Recreation Center BuildingJoin the Rec Center for Pilates!
Locations: Sports & Recreation Center BuildingJoin us for vinyasa yoga. In vinyasa yoga, movements flow between yoga poses as you link your breath to the movement of the body. Boost your mood, improve your sleep, and feel your stress roll away when you participate.
Only 15 spots are available so secure your spot now. RSVP or drop-ins are welcomed on Wellness Day as space permits. For your comfort, please bring your yoga mat or use one of the yoga mats in the CWB.
Locations: Daniels HallJoin the Rec Center for Pickleball!
Locations: Sports & Recreation Center BuildingInterested in trying meditation for the first time? Or perhaps you want to build and strengthen your mindfulness practice in a supportive community? Please join the CWB in this 30-minute guided meditation session focusing on loving kindness. Drop-ins welcome as space permits; Faculty/Staff and Graduate Students only. Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being.
Locations: 85 Prescott Street (Gateway Park)
GSG gets it: grad life & mental health? Not always BFFs. But fear not! Wellness Day is here to blast away your stress and relax for a change. Take a break, recharge, and join the fun - you've earned it!
Locations: Unity HallWatch the Inside Out movie with the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa!
Locations: Unity HallPizza, drinks, stickers, and quiet coloring will be available, as well as the opportunity to meet and relax with our CS community. Join us between 2-4 PM in Fuller 311 on Friday 2/9.
Locations: Fuller Laboratories
Join us in this soothing session using healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and more where participants are bathed in “sound waves” that bring healing to the body. Participants may experience relaxation, an increased sense of well-being, balanced energy, and deep awareness. This Sound Bathing session is offered from 2:30PM to 3:30PM. Drop-ins are welcomed! Sponsored by The Center for Well-Being.
Locations: Daniels HallStop in for a few snuggles or sloppy doggie kisses to help melt away anxiety and stress. Our furry friends will be awaiting your presence! To participate you’ll need to sign a waiver; you can download a copy here or sign the form on wellness day when you come by. Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being, Gordon Library, and PAWS.
Locations: George C. Gordon LibraryCBF is hosting a few hours of worship, prayer, and fellowship every Friday night. Come by and meet new friends!
Locations: Salisbury Laboratories
Come join BRASA for our yearly Carnaval where you can experience our Brazilian culture through music, food and games! We will also be hosting performances from WPI bands and clubs!
Locations: Alden MemorialJoin the American Cancer Society on Campus for Purple Gala, which is a fun evening filled with good food, entertainment, and education. There is also a raffle of various donated baskets and testimonies from cancer survivors.
Locations: Rubin Campus Center