UHS Monthly Student Newsletter

September 2025

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UHS September 2025 Calendar 🗓️

9/2-9/5: UHS Immunization Fairs - Learn more

9/2: Pet Hugs at Memorial Glade from 12-1 pm - Learn more

9/2: Introduction to the Practice of Mindfulness & Meditation - Learn more

9/5: Application due for the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) - Learn more

9/5: SHEP Sexpert Education Clinic, 12-3 pm, UHS Health Promotion Unit - Learn more

9/8: Chronic Health Conditions Support Group - Learn more

9/10: Managing Health-Related Fears & Worries - Learn more

9/12: SHEP Sexpert Education Clinic, 12-3 pm, UHS Health Promotion Unit - Learn more

9/12: Graduate Men’s Support Group - Learn more

9/15: Campus Memorial at 12 pm, California Hall - Learn more

9/15: Grad Women's Support Group - Learn more 

9/17: Holistic Sleep Wellness Workshop at 3:30 pm via Zoom - Learn more

9/17: SHEP's weekly tabling on Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm on Sproul Plaza begins

9/19: SHEP Sexpert Education Clinic, 12-3 pm, UHS Health Promotion Unit - Learn more

9/22-26: National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) - Learn more

9/23: Understanding Self and Others - Learn more

9/24: National Hazing Prevention Week Tabling Event, 10 am-12 pm, Upper Sproul Plaza - Learn more

9/25: From Self-Criticism to Kindness (6 Weeks) - Learn more

9/26: SHEP Rapid HIV Testing, 12-3 pm, Health Promotion Unit - Learn more

9/27: Queer & Trans Community Swim Event, 1-5 pm, Strawberry Canyon Pool - RSVP

9/29: Transgender and Gender Diverse Support Group - Learn more

9/27: Oski’s Birthday!

9/29-10/3: Sexual Health Awareness Week (SHAW)

9/30: Healing Through Grief and Loss - Learn more

9/30: Introduction to the Practice of Mindfulness and Meditation - Learn more

10/1: Black Womxn's Sister Circle - Learn more

Free Services at UHS for All UC Berkeley Students! 🐻💛

• Mental Health Services: Individual and Couples Counseling, Group Counseling, Let’s Talk Consultations, Career Counseling, Anonymous Mental Health Screenings, and more! 
• Health Promotion Services: Health coaching sessions, Sexual Health Education Clinic, Rapid HIV Testing, Health Worker Program support, light therapy lamps, massage chairs, and more!
• Nutrition Services: 15-minute nutrition consultations, cooking demos, presentations, and more!
• Advice Nurse: All UC Berkeley students can speak with the 24/7 advice nurse by calling (510) 643-7197.
• Plus: UHS departments host free events and workshops. Find tips and more in the monthly UHS student newsletter. Resources available via tabling. Join us for Pet Hugs. Follow us on social media for giveaways and timely updates!

UHS Patient Portals: MyUCBerkeleyHealth vs. eTang 💻

Social Health & Wellness: Finding Your Community at Berkeley 👥

Social support is essential to our overall health and well-being. It's not always easy, but finding your community at UC Berkeley can help you develop a sense of belonging and lead to long-lasting friendships.

In addition to student clubs, there are numerous ways to make connections on campus. You may not know it yet, but there really is a place for you at Berkeley. Need some tips and advice? Find resources at uhs.berkeley.edu/socialhealth.

Start of the Semester Affirmations 💪🏽

• I am ready and excited to learn something new.
• I am thankful for the opportunity to learn new things.
• Mistakes and setbacks help me learn and grow.
• I belong in every room that the universe puts me in.  
• I will focus on my priorities and let go of things that are beyond my control.
• There is no reason to compare myself to others.
• The goal is not perfection; the goal is growth.
• I will ask for help when I need it.
• Getting my degree will not be easy, but it will be worth it.

Find wellness resources at uhs.berkeley.edu/bewell.

PB & B Overnight Oats 🥣

This easy overnight oats recipe is a nutritious make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings. Heat up before eating to enjoy a warm breakfast!

Tofu “Egg” Salad 🥗

Looking for an easy lunch option? This recipe is high in protein, easy to prep, and you can even make it ahead of time! Enjoy it as a sandwich, wrap, or on top of a salad, etc. 

Don't Forget to Review Your SHIP Benefits: SHIP 2025-26 Coverage Started on August 1! 🏥

If you’re new to campus, make sure to review your SHIP benefits. SHIP benefits and sample fees are available on the UHS website. You can also access your benefits through the Wellfleet Student website or mobile app.

If you have any questions, please contact the SHIP office through the MyUCBerkeleyHealth patient portal or email ship@berkeley.edu. Start using SHIP today: uhs.berkeley.edu/usingship.

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month 💜

Sexual health and sexuality are relevant to all of us - whether you’re a sexual novice, a sexpert, or abstinent.

Curious about the sexual health resources available to you on campus? UHS provides medical appointments, healthy sexuality coaching and education, STI testing, low-cost safer sex supplies & contraceptives, and more! For more information and resources, please visit our website at uhs.berkeley.edu/sexualhealth.

Feeling Homesick? 🏠

You are not alone. Many college students feel homesick from time to time. It is both normal and temporary. View tips to help you deal with the emotional ebb and flow of adjusting to college life: uhs.berkeley.edu/homesickness.

Transition Stress ➡️

Attending college is a huge transition for most students. It is normal to feel stress during transitions, and each person will experience different stress cycles. Stress management tips available at: uhs.berkeley.edu/stress.