Wellness Day: Planet Wellness

Be well at home while celebrating Wellness Day on November 4th. Drop by the Center for Well-Being or the lobby of Gateway 1 (60 Prescott) starting on Friday, October 31^st to pick up your Wellness @ Home Kit to help de-stress and relax. Kits will be available October 31-November 4 or until we run out. Get one before they are gone! Sponsored by the CWB.

The CWB is hosting a food drive this wellness day to help support the WPI Campus Food Pantry as well as the local Worcester area! Donation collection areas will be in the Morgan Wedge outside the CWB as well as the lobby of Gateway 1 (60 Prescott). 

We accept unexpired, non-perishable food and personal care products. There will also be a QR code at the donation sites if you would like to donate funding directly to the Dough Club to stock the campus food pantry. 

Stop by the Bookstore to compete in our Paper Airplane Contest!  All participants will receive a coupon for 10% off at the Bookstore and the winners will receive an additional prize. Sponsored by the WPI Bookstore. 

Sign up for a 15-minute Reiki session with certified Reiki master, Catherine Flayhan, as you 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, organs. We also have an energetic body with a central column that runs along our spine called a Sushumna. This is where the seven main Chakras live as well as the Nadis, which are channels that bring energy out to the rest of our body. Both can become out of alignment. When your energetic body is unaligned you visit a Reiki Practitioner.  Sponsored by the CWB. 

Stop by the CWB during Wellness Day and play some games, do a puzzle, or get some coloring done all while enjoying some free snacks. Sponsored by the CWB.  

Drop-in at the CWB to make scratch art rockets! All materials provided. Sponsored by the CWB. 

Resilience is essential in a world where everyone feels pressure to produce more work of higher quality, with fewer people, in less time and with fewer resources. With challenges and demands in our personal lives as well, it is clear that we all must learn how to be change-proficient, cope with stress and other unexpected setbacks and overcome adversity. This presentation will provide individuals with the tools necessary to adapt to challenges and changes at home and at work, while helping them become more successful and productive and improving their overall sense of wellbeing. Join virtually or in-person in DH139. Sponsored by the CWB and T&I. 

Come stop by to plant some seeds to watch grow throughout the year! You can also choose to decorate your pot to make it perfect for your space! Sponsored by HREC. 

This class focuses on joint mobility to improve daily function, using stretching techniques to enhance muscle flexibility and injury prevention. From beginners to athletes, it supports muscle health and increases range of motion. Mats are provided. Sponsored by Fitness Club. 

Relax 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. Undergraduate and Graduate Students ONLY. Sponsored by Talent & Inclusion. 

5v5 Basketball Tournament for the WPI Community. Sponsored by Campus Recreation Advisory Council.  

Pickleball Tournament for the WPI Community. Sponsored by Pickleball Club and Campus Recreation Advisory Council. 

Brewing coffee and tea are classic examples of extraction processes and making hot chocolate involves complex mixing processes.  Come enjoy these beverages and some snacks in the lower lobby of Goddard Hall with the Chem Eng Department.  Sponsored by Chem Eng. 

Sign up for this fun workshop by WPI’s own Sharon Robsky and learn to craft your own yarn alien! All materials will be provided. Sponsored by the CWB. 

Write and create kindness cards for senior citizens in the Worcester community.  Sample a variety of candy while creating your cards and chat with fellow graduate students. Sponsored by Graduate Studies. 

Stop by the Business School in Washburn Shops on the 2nd floor and pick up a Bundtini (it's basically a cupcake but it's a frosted mini-bundt cake)! Stop by and pick up one of these sweet treats before they're gone! Sponsored by the Business School. 

Join The Adventurers' Guild as we run introductory Dungeons and Dragons one session campaigns(also known as one shots), as well as other one session roleplaying games similar to D&D such as Pathfinder. Characters will be provided, or you may make your characters ahead of time or at the table. Campaigns will start every hour until 3pm. You may borrow dice from the guild for the event. 

If you want to try DMing, please join The Adventurers' Guild discord (https://discord.gg/ak3uDwfRxb) to reach out to execs about possible campaigns you can try to run. You may also show up and pick up any campaign that is available.  

Sponsored by The Adventurers' Guild. 

Members of the Inspiring and Developing Educators Association (IDEA) will teach WPI community members how to create fun keychains from recycled toys and trinkets in this hands-on workshop. Toys and trinkets will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own. Sponsored by IDEA. 

Bring a book, take a book! Stop by the library on Wellness Day and participate in our quarterly book swap. All genres are welcome - the only rule is that it must be something you can read for fun! This is a drop-in event and registration is not required. Simply drop in, share your books, and walk away with something exciting to read. Sponsored by the Gordon Library. 

Stop by and get creative with the AGC! We’ll be using scrap pieces of concrete for rock painting. Sponsored by Associated General Contractors. 

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for vaccine appointments. Sponsored by SHS. 

The CWB will be giving out bagel pizzas (cheese, veggie, and pepperoni) at 12PM on Wellness Day. Stop by Morgan Wedge to get your free bagel pizza before they run out! Sponsored by the CWB.  

Interested 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 30-minute, guided meditation session led by Robin Benoit from the Gordon Library. Sponsored by the CWB and Gordon Library. 

Zoom Link: https://wpi.zoom.us/j/186050714 

Engage with creative materials to visualize your own system of support, including a review of campus resources and SDCC Q&A. Sponsored by SDCC. 

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. Sponsored by the CWB. 

Relax 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. Employees ONLY. Sponsored by the CWB. 

Relax 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. Open to WPI students AND employees at Gateway. Sponsored by the CWB. 

Community plant potting event.  Come to the greenhouse on the third floor of Salisbury Labs.  You will receive a pot which can be decorated and pick out a baby plant to pot in it.  Sponsored by Biology & Biotechnology. 

This seminar, lead by WPI’s Annika Hayden (a second-degree black belt in kenpo karate), was developed alongside police in order to understand the most likely ways a person is to be attacked, as well as to understand how to defend oneself within the boundaries of the law. Sponsored by Rec Center. 

Volleyball Tournament for the WPI Community. Sponsored by Campus Recreation Advisory Council.  

Join the Campus Dietitian, Shavaun, and make your own sweet & savory snack mix! Sponsored by Tech Eats. 

Make your own ring on the Washburn machine shops CNC machines! Walk-ins accepted as space allows – sign-up in advance to guarantee a spot. Sponsored by Washburn Manufacturing Shops. 

Join the Outing Club & Spikeball Club for S'mores & Spikeball behind the CC! Sponsored by Outing Club and Spikeball Club. 

Join 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. Sponsored by the CWB. 

Join us between 2-4 PM in Fuller 311 for stickers, jigsaw puzzles, and quiet coloring, as well as the opportunity to meet and relax with our CS community. All are welcome! Sponsored by Computer Science. 

Come join us in cleaning up our neighboring streets to better our planet! Need work study community service hours? This event counts as an hour of community service! Sponsored by HREC. 

Stop in for a few snuggles or sloppy doggie kisses to help melt away anxiety and stress. Our furry friends from AATS will be awaiting your presence!  Please note: The elevator in the library is out of service. There will be an accessible dog therapy location on the main floor of the library for those who cannot get up the stairs to the third floor. Sponsored by the CWB and Gordon Library.  

Join for a peaceful and rejuvenating mantra mediation session. Discover practical techniques for calming the mind, relieving stress, and cultivating inner peace. The session includes a brief introduction to the art of mind control and the essence of mantra meditation, followed by a guided meditation experience designed to help you feel centered and fearless. Sponsored by Origins Club. 

Qigong (energy work) is an ancient Chinese practice developed by mirroring movements in Nature. "Qi" means energy, and "Gong" means work or skill. In this moving meditation, you will learn to cultivate and direct your energy through gentle, intentional movement, breath, and relaxation. We’ll do simple, flowing sequences rooted in the five elements of Chinese medicine and the playful movements of the Five Animal Frolics. Come as you are - no experience needed and uncover the art of effortless power and flow. Join via Zoom or come in person to the CWB Program Room! Sponsored by the CWB. 

Link: https://forms.office.com/r/cZRJr7U4fx 

Join the CWB to travel out of this world! Enjoy free popcorn and hot chocolate while we watch Interstellar. Sponsored by the CWB. 

In this activity, we will be taking various basic games such as Go Fish and Crazy 8s and altering the rules together so the game's players work together towards a singular goal rather than each player trying to win. Come to play fun games or learn more about the game design process. All materials are provided by the club, but attendees are welcome to bring their own games. Sponsored by International Game Developers Association. 

Come sing karaoke with WooJA! Anyone is welcome, and any music (as long as it's appropriate) is welcome. Sing your heart out and destress :3. Sponsored by Japan Association. 

Test your space knowledge at Trivia Night! 

Join us for a fun-filled evening of space trivia, open to all knowledge levels! Just show up, and we'll assign you to a team—no prior preparation needed. Compete for a chance to win 1st and 2nd place prizes and enjoy the friendly competition! Sponsored by the CWB and Goat's Head Programs.