Wellness Day: World of Wellness

Be well at home while celebrating Wellness Day on November 3rd. Drop by the Center for Well-Being or the lobby of Gateway 1 (60 Prescott) starting on Friday, October 30th to pick up your Wellness @ Home Kit to help de-stress and relax. Kits will be available October 30- November 3 or until we run out. Get one before they are gone! Sponsored by the CWB. 

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 WPI Bookstore. 

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

Sign up for a 15-minute Reiki session with certified Reiki masters, Catherine Flayhan, Diana Fiorentino, and George Maple, 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, and 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.   

Please sign up to give blood and help save a life! Each donation takes about 15 minutes and can help to save multiple lives! Sponsored by Campus Girl Scouts. 

Grab your passport and take a journey around the “world” (East Hall Lobby) as we explore how different cultures approach relationships, consent, sexuality, and sexual health! Visit each station, learn something new, and collect passport stamps along the way. Complete your passport for a chance to be entered into a raffle for a sex toy! Sponsored by HREC. 

Get mobile with the Fitness Club in Mobility Training! Sponsored by Fitness Club. 

Unwind and recharge with a calming, drop-in Zentangle session. You’ll be guided step by step through multiple simple mono-tangles—structured patterns created with repetitive strokes and lines. No artistic experience is needed, and all materials are provided. Come for the full hour or drop in for just 5-10 minutes for one tangle—no registration required! 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 Talent & Inclusion and the CWB.  

A fun, hands-on journey featuring four simple self-care traditions from around the world from soothing Tibetan hums to a cathartic Japanese paper-shredding ritual. In just a few minutes per station, graduate students can take a quick breather, try out real stress-busting hacks, and walk away with easy daily rituals to keep burnout at bay. Sponsored by Graduate Studies. 

Join us to spread a little kindness! We will be painting kindness rocks for students to take home to bring smiles to everyone’s face. Sponsored by Campus Girl Scouts. 

A fun way to spend your wellness day with a friend competing in a multi-level pickleball competition. Rec Center 11am-3pm come out and compete or support! Sponsored by Pickleball Club. 

Come join us for coffee & espresso drinks (thanks to Tall Pines Coffee), tea, hot chocolate, and a variety of snacks with your friends from the ChE Department.  Sponsored by Chemical Engineering. 

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. Undergraduate and Graduate Students ONLY. Sponsored by Talent & Inclusion and the CWB.  

Grab your cowboy hats and learn to line dance with Eliza Quinones from HREC! All experience levels are welcome. Sponsored by the CWB. 

Celebrate Day of the Dead with “Jarana and Cempasúchil,” an interactive son jarocho experience led by Veracruz-born classical guitarist, singer, and dancer Zaira Meneses. Explore the music’s roots, try traditional instruments, learn zapateado footwork, and join a closing fandango with the WPI community. No experience needed! Sponsored by Chemistry & Biochemistry. 

Take a book, leave a book at the B-term Book Swap hosted by the Gordon Library! Please bring books in decent condition that are intended for leisure reading, and come enjoy our selection of books fresh for the taking. Sponsored by the Gordon Library. 

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to sign up for vaccine appointments. Vaccines offered include COVID-19, Flu, Hepatitis B, HPV, Meningococcal (A, C, Y, & W135), Meningococcal B, MMR, Pneumococcal, RSV, Shingles, Tetanus - Whooping Cough, and Varicella. Sponsored by SHS. 

Stop by Morgan Wedge starting at 12PM to sample foods from around the world! We’ll have:  

• Churros  

• Empanadas  

• Jamaican Patties  (Vegetarian)

• Kheema Samosas  

• Naan  

• Cauliflower Tempura (Gluten-free) 

• Sesame Dessert Balls  

• Sichuan Chili Crisp Spring Rolls  

Get some before they’re gone! Sponsored by the CWB. 

Come create care bags to be delivered to local area shelters!  Decorate and assemble bags while munching on snacks. Sponsored by Graduate Studies. 

Experience the beauty of henna, a traditional form of temporary body art created with natural plant-based dye. Enjoy a free custom design and learn about this artistic practice that has been celebrated across cultures for generations. 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://libguides.wpi.edu/c.php?g=950020&p=10756538 

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. Led by Catherine Flayhan and sponsored by the CWB.  

We will run several Dungeons and Dragons One Shot Adventures for people both to run as Dungeon Masters and play in as players. We hope to bring community members together for a relaxing and entertaining day off. Sponsored by The Adventurers’ Guild. 

Join the Outing Club for FREE S’mores and Spikeball at the CC Grill! Sponsored by Outing Club. 

After months of revitalization, made possible by grant support from the Center for Well-Being, the greenhouse is ready to welcome the community as a shared space for the first time. 

The Biology & Biotechnology Department is proud to show off this beautiful new space.  Join us for a brief ribbon cutting ceremony to open the space and to celebrate our commitment to community well-being. Sponsored by Biology & Biotechnology. 

Experience the vibrant sounds and rhythms of African music with Crocodile River Music, a Worcester-based organization celebrating the music, art, and cultures of Africa. Following the live performance, join an interactive tabling session where you can explore and try out a variety of musical instruments! Sponsored by the CWB. 

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

Join us for a practical workshop where you’ll learn proven strategies to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, reduce stress, and create a schedule that works for you. Sponsored by Graduate Studies. 
Zoom Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HZsHmVj8c3  

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! Sponsored by the CWB, HREC, and Gordon Library. 

Join Rangeela for an energetic and interactive dance workshop! This is a fun, beginner-friendly workshop about learning new dance styles and meeting new people. No experience needed, bring your friends and destress with Rangeela! Sponsored by CWB and WPI Rangeela. 

Have fun winding down, doing Karaoke with friends. Sing your favorite song or just goof off! Sponsored by WooJA. 

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. 

Enjoy free popcorn and watch the movie Coco! A boy who dreams of   
becoming a great musician embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions. Sponsored by the CWB.   

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

Test Your Knowledge at Trivia Night! 
  
Join us for a fun-filled evening of 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! 
  
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for updates: 
 https://www.instagram.com/wpi_trivia/ 

Sponsored by SAO. 

WPI Ballroom Dance Team presents the second annual Tricks and Treats! Two professional ballroom dancers will teach partner dance tricks from dips to lifts. Come learn some cool tricks (and get free candy) no experience required! Sponsored by Ballroom Dance Team.