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March 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Information about the second of three Wellness Days, non-instructional days when wellness programming will be offered to students, faculty and staff, is now available at wellnessdays.psu.edu. Programming on March 11 will focus on intellectual and spiritual wellness and include live virtual and in-person events, recorded workshops and self-paced options.
Intellectual and spiritual wellness are important components of overall wellness, explained Dan Murphy, programming committee co-lead and director for Student Orientation and Transition Programs.
“Intellectual wellness is about stimulating our minds, whether it’s by learning new skills, participating in challenging conversations or reading enjoyable books,” said Murphy. “Spiritual wellness is about accessing peace and a sense of meaning through religion, mindfulness, nature or whatever path feels right to us. Both are essential to being healthy, hap
During its General Assembly meeting on March 3, Penn State’s University Park Undergraduate Association passed three pieces of legislation in support of various upcoming events.
“The Anxiety Project” is a collection of drawings displaying the struggles of mental health. “When the Bough Breaks,” meanwhile, is a gallery of compiled artwork from multiple artists accompanied by poems, attempting to draw attention to the need for trees in our current climate crisis.
Both can be currently on display in the HUB-Robeson Galleries, as shown below.
Dr. Bill Doan’s work, “The Anxiety Project,” represents his struggle with mental health. He has used art to help visualize and cope with his mental illness.
There is an interactive aspect to “The Anxiety Project,” as visitors can draw about their own mental health in booklets provided. There are also goodie bags with information about CAPS (Penn State’s Counseling & Psychological Services), a stress ball, and more available in the gallery.
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Breathe Together February 2 and 9 for meditative and healing drawing prompts.
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HUB-Robeson Galleries holds two virtual events around mindfulness
February 01, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The HUB-Robeson Galleries are have partnered with the Jana Marie Foundation and the Center for the Performing Arts to present Breathe Together, a series of virtual events that remind us of the importance of taking deep breaths and connecting with ourselves and others. Through the power of dialogue, mindfulness, and creative expression this workshop series creates a space to spark conversations, build connections, and promote mental well-being. Come for one workshop or both, workshops will be held Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register for Breathe Together.