Join us for a night of community and care! Through this night of open discussion, students of color, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to meet and familiarize themselves with wellness resources on campus. Food and raffle prizes will be offered!

Panelists include:

Brandeis is getting ready for one of our most special celebrations: Kindness Day! Our focus this year is Brandeis: Back Together Again, with an emphasis on bringing the Brandeis community back together. Kindness Day will be on Thursday, Nov. 11 with celebrations throughout the week starting on Monday, Nov. 8.

Don't miss these highlights:

Monday, Nov. 8

Tuesday, Nov. 9

Wednesday, Nov. 10

Thursday, Nov. 11

The Office of Health and Wellness Promotion is starting the Mindful Monday Email! Every Monday, we will email a short mindfulness exercise to start off the new week. Join us as we explore different mindfulness exercises and set aside time each week to center ourselves in the present.

PARC Community Engagement Group (PCEG) is a group for Brandeis students who have been impacted by violence, including being affected by violence directly, through the experiences of those close to us, in our broader communities, and/or in the world at large. The purpose of this group is to empower and support individuals impacted by violence, including, but not limited to, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence, and/or stalking, through community building, co-learning, and the design and implementation of a community project.

Recruitment for the group is open now through the end of the fall semester, and we will begin meeting in the spring semester on a weekly basis.

Sign up to participate in the Take Your Professor Out for Coffee program hosted by the Student Union, in collaboration with the School of Arts and Sciences and the Office of the Provost.

Do you want to talk to a professor about their life experiences, ask for advice on your future career aspirations, or just simply get to sit and connect with a faculty member you want to learn more about?

Well, here is your chance! Coffee on us!

This could be a fun networking opportunity with a professor of your choice as well as a treat to get coffee with a professor after a difficult midterms season in our first fully in-person semester.

Form closes Nov 15th, 2021.

In the late fall and winter months, many individuals experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is believed to be caused by reduced levels of sunlight. Symptoms can include:

SAD impacts millions of people every year, so you are not alone! If you are experiencing symptoms of SAD, reach out to the BCC or another mental health professional.

Learn more about SAD from the Mayo Clinic and the National Institute of Mental Health.

The CDC has recently updated their guidelines and recommendations for celebrating holidays in the new normal. We recommend these strategies for a safer holiday celebration:

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.

Name: Mariuxi Diaz-Rodriguez, '22

Hometown: New York, NY

Hobbies: Traveling in the city, trying new foods

Current Favorite Song: good 4 u - Olivia Rodrigo

Fun Fact: I studied American Sign Language for three years in high school!

Favorite Thing About Working at HAWP: I love being able to collaborate with the other HAWP team members and even other offices on campus. It is exciting to see the inner workings and behind-the-scenes of wellness promotion at Brandeis. I enjoy coming up with exciting ways to give out information to promote wellness at Brandeis.