Health and Wellness Promotion: Graduate Student Meet & Greet

Meet other graduate students, learn about the Office of Health and Wellness Promotion (HAWP), and discuss ways that HAWP can support you and your fellow graduate students.

Enjoy food, drinks, and the relaxing Oasis Wellness Lounge space. One lucky attendee will win an Amazon gift card!

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

4pm - 5:30 pm in the Oasis Wellness Lounge

Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) room 328

Skip the Small Talk: Speed friending



Spread kindness, build connections, and make new friends on campus in a low-key, low-pressure environment.

You will be paired up and given some psychology-backed question prompts (but you’ll always have the option to choose a prompt or make up your own), and then you will switch partners so you’ll get to talk to a bunch of people throughout the event. 

Graduate and undergraduate students welcome!

Thursday, November 16, 2023

7:30 PM - 9 PM

International Lounge, Usdan Campus Center

Be Kind To Yourself Fair

The Bridge to Wellness (BTW) peer educators will be participating in the Be Kind To Yourself Fair, hosting a self care table with Walking Affirmations and other activities and resources.

Monday, November 13, 2023

12pm - 2:30pm

Shapiro Campus Center Atrium

Follow Brandeis Kindness Day on Facebook and Instagram to learn more. 

COVID-19 vaccine available on campus



The Brandeis Health Center is now offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics to all Brandeis students on Tuesdays from 2pm - 5pm through December 19, 2023. The clinics are located at the Health Center.

Making an appointment is strongly recommended. Schedule your appointment via the secure patient portal: brandeis.medicatconnect.com

Oasis Wellness Lounge: Extended hours



The Oasis Wellness Lounge has extended its open hours!

New Hours

• Monday: 4pm - 6pm
• Tuesday: 2pm - 5pm
• Wednesday: 11am - 6pm
• Thursday: 10am - 2pm
• Friday: 1:30pm- 4pm

Take a moment to escape the academic hustle and take a break. The Oasis Wellness Lounge is located in the Shapiro Campus Center (SCC) room 328. All are welcome!

Ask a question: hawp@brandeis.edu

Mindful Moments

Slow down from the business of life and join any Mindful Moments session. Students and staff take turns leading meditations and mindful activities. Mindful Moments takes place every Tuesday and Friday in the Peace Room in Usdan Campus Center.

Tuesdays, 12:30-1 p.m.

Fridays, 12:30-1 p.m.

Peace Room, Usdan Campus Center

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Caring for your mental health in stressful times

Please explore the following articles and resources that can offer support and insights for safeguarding your mental health.

• 7 Ways To Protect Your Mental Health When You Use Social Media (Jed Foundation)
• How to Cope with Safety Threats in Your Community and the World (Jed Foundation)
• Protecting Your Mental Health From Violent Content Online (Jed Foundation)
• How To Deal With News Anxiety (Headspace)
• Approaching Challenging Conversations PDF (Stanford Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication)

BudgetBytes recipes for fall

The BudgetBytes website is a fantastic resource for students that cook. The site lists the price of each ingredient and the total cost of each dish, making it easy to factor these recipes in to your food budget. Here are some seasonal dishes to try:

• Stuffed sweet potatoes
• Black bean chili
• Butternut squash soup
• Chicken and biscuit casserole
• Sausage stuffed spaghetti squash
• Hot honey cornbread
• One pot chicken and rice

See the full list of fall recipes

Dealing with Holiday Stress

The holidays can be a time to reconnect with family and friends and engage in special traditions, but for many, holidays can also be a time of stress. Dealing with disagreements, unsolicited advice, and scrutiny during the holidays can be challenging. Some may experience pressure to spend money, difficult political conversations, or competing demands on your time. With some planning and support, you can prioritize your well-being.

Learn strategies for managing holiday stress

Preventing burnout with Headspace

Graduate school is full of deadlines. The pressure to meet deadlines, show progress in your research work, and desire to create the best possible outcome builds up stress.

Constant stress leads to fatigue and burn out, when you lose motivation or begin to feel cynical or resentful. It becomes tough, almost impossible, to maintain your high achievement standards when feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. Breaks that involve in-person communication, hobbies, physical activity, or meditation can replenish your energy level and improve productivity. 

Headspace has short (3-10 minutes) meditations especially for students in the section “Student Essentials.” Focus and relaxation music recommended for studying is also available. This quick 3-minute meditation helps to alleviate stress when feeling exhausted or burned out. Please note that you’ll only be able to access this meditation after signing up for Headspace.

Sign up for your free Headspace account