Wellness Day - March 28, 2023

Join the Center for Well-Being Peer Well-Being Ambassadors as they raise awareness for the upcoming Wellness & Community Day: Bounce Forward! Meet with one of our Peer Well-Being Ambassadors and grab your Wellness & Community Day passport to get free ice cream on Wellness Day. Learn about the upcoming activities and RSVP to reserve your Dog Therapy or Belly Dance session. Wellness Day passports are also available at the Center for Well-Being Front Desk (Daniels Hall 102/Morgan Wedge) from 8:30AM-9:00PM starting on March 24th until the 27th and on March 28th from 8:30AM-12:00PM.   

Location: 

12:00PM to 2:00PM, Rubin Campus Center 

2:00PM to 4:00PM, Center for Well-Being, Daniels Hall 102

Drop-in breakfast! Sponsored by the Chemical Engineering Department. 

Location: Goddard Hall 227

Join us for some fun board games, puzzles and snacks! Sponsored by the Humanities & Arts department. 

Location: Salisbury 124

Interested in trying meditation for the first time? Or perhaps you want to build and strengthen your mindfulness practice in a supportive community?  Please join the CWB in this 30-minute morning meditation session. Drop-ins are welcome, or we’d love you to RSVP if you are able! Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being.  

Location: Center for Well-Being Program Room, Daniels Hall 102E

This presentation will cover what Medicare is, how and when you can enroll, and what the options are when you have enrolled in Medicare. Sponsored by Talent & Inclusion. 

Location: Virtual, link below. 

Graduate Student Only. 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. This Sound Bathing session is offered from 11:00PM to 12:00PM. RSVP or Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows! Sponsored by The Center for Well-Being. 

RSVP here or clock on the registration button! 

Location: Gateway Park 1002

Sign up for a 15-minute Reiki session with certified Reiki master, Catherine Flayhan, 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, 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. 

RSVP and secure your spot now or join us on Wellness Day -- Drop-ins are welcomed if there are openings! Sponsored by The Center for Well-Being. 

Location: Center for Well-Being Program Room, Daniels Hall 102A

Failure plays a salient role in our growth process. Bounce Forward because everyone fails at something and the ability to make a comeback from any obstacles and not feel a sense of defeat speaks to one's character traits.   

As we celebrate the last Wellness Day of the academic year, what burdens weigh you down? 

Join our guest presenter, Nancy Belmont, in the "The Courage Wall" project to release all burdens. The Courage Wall is a larger-than-life chalk board that reads, "I wish I had the courage to..." Through this project, individuals identify and release their unseen burdens so they can become freer. One learns that fear is what it is to be human and that we all hope to live a bigger, bolder, more authentic life.  

How would you answer the question, "I wish I had the COURAGE to...?" Make your declaration then make it happen! 

Sponsored by: CWB, CDC, OAS, ODIME, and the Housing & Residential Experience Center.  

Location: Morgan Hall, The Wedge 

RenFest is a renaissance-faire themed club collaboration event; all clubs are invited to participate, and can fit the theme. Events will include boffer combat tournaments, assorted displays and activities from other clubs, and more! Tournament winners, clubs with the best themed display, and people with the best outfits will receive a prize! There will be food available for attendees. Sponsored by Society for the Medieval Arts and Sciences. 

Location: Higgins Lawn and Garden

Come by the Center for Well-Being for “Drop-In Arts and Crafts.” You can choose from coloring, designing your own rock, potting a plant, making your own essential oil, playing in the Zen Garden, building a puzzle or Legos, and so much more! Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being. 

Location: Center for Well-Being, Daniels Hall 102

Time for Student, Faculty, and Staff to come together to play soccer. Sponsored by PERA. 

Location: RC COURT 3-4

Come to the Housing & Residential Experience Center for activities, snacks, give aways, and to relax and pet the dogs! Sponsored by the Housing & Residential Experience Center. 

Location: East Hall

Stop by Higgins House for a slice of cake in celebration of Higgins House 100th! Sponsored by University Advancement. 

Location: Higgins House Great Hall

Origins will showcase a few copies of the Bhagavad-gita, interact, answer questions, and also include a joyful arts & crafts activity for the students. Sponsored by Origins. 

Location: Rubin Campus Center

Stop on by at the Hydration Station set up in the front lobby of the Recreation Center. Taste some fruit, veggie and spice infused water, learn of the importance of keeping well hydrate for feel well and also an opportunity to Rethink your Drink! Sponsored by Chartwells and Recreation Department. 

Location: Rec Center, Main Lobby

Join members of the Senior Class gift committee on a Wellness Walk. They'll show you spaces to be included on the project and you'll have an opportunity to support the class gift. Plus prizes for all those in the Class of 2023 who complete the walk! Sponsored by Lifetime Engagement/UA.

Starting Point Location: Higgins House swings.

Table sitting event with the SDCC, a chance for students to stop by and ask questions about the SDCC. Sponsored by the SDCC. 

Location: Rubin, Campus Center

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. This Sound Bathing session is offered from 1:00PM to 2:00PM. RSVP and secure your spot now or join us on Wellness Day -- Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows! Sponsored by The Center for Well-Being. 

Location: Center for Well-Being Program Room, Daniels Hall 102E

The Transfer Social is a time for transfer students from all years and supportive faculty and staff to gather and catch up. Sponsored by Office of Academic Advising

Location: Academic Advising Suit

This will be a chance for runners and WPI students to play Mariokart together on Wellness Day. Sponsored by the Running Club. 

Location: Unity Hall 420

Come make crafts that will be used to decorate the Sports and Recreation center for Relay For Life. Sponsored by WPI American Cancer Society.

Location: Higgins Labs 116

Join Video Game Club and relax this Wellness Day with video games like Minecraft Creative mode, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, or any other games you use to destress and relax. Feel free to bring your laptops or consoles and drop by to play co-op or solo. Open to everyone, hope to see you there! Sponsored by Video Game Club 

Location: Unity Hall 400

Stop in for a few snuggles or sloppy doggie kisses to help melt away anxiety and stress. Our furry dog friends will be awaiting your presence! To participate you’ll need to sign a waiver; you can download a copy here or sign the form on wellness day when you come by. Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being and PAWS.

Location: Gordon Library Studio, Lower Level

Get active and join us for games like Spikeball, frisbee, badminton! Sponsored by the Outing Club. 

Location: The Quad

Join the Center for Well-Being and instructor, Bayda, for an ancient and expressive form of dance, Belly Dance. In this one-hour session, you will be empowered and have fun as you wear a belly dance skirt and learn basic belly dance moves that include isolation and articulation of the torso, chest, and hips. Come and have a great time!    

RSVP and secure your spot now or join us on Wellness Day -- Drop-ins are welcomed as space allows! Sponsored by The Center for Well-Being. 

Location: Rec Center, Dance Studio

Come enjoy some snacks and coloring with other students. Open to all students, with a special invite to CS undergrads. Sponsored by the Computer Science Department. 

Location: Fuller Labs 320

Join us for vinyasa yoga.  In vinyasa yoga, movements flow between yoga poses such as a plank, chaturanga, upward facing dog, and sun salutations to make a sequence. Expect to move from pose to pose, linking your breath to the movement of the body. Boost your mood, improve your sleep, and feel your stress roll away when you participate.  

Only 16 spots are available so secure your spot now. RSVP or drop-ins are welcomed on Wellness Day as space. permits. For your comfort, please bring your yoga mat or use one of the yoga mats in the CWB.   

Location: Center for Well-Being Program Room, Daniels Hall 102E

Opportunity for faculty and staff to gather together, foster connections, and build community. Sponsored by Talent and Inclusion with Office of the Provost. 

Location: Higgins House

Decompress with the Student Success Team; play games, pick up healthy recipes and stress balls, and more. Sponsored by Student Success, Graduate Studies. 

Location: Center for Well-Being, Daniels Hall 102

Tea w/ Terry: Supporting undergrads with her 30 years of WPI experience as a student, employee & parent.

WPI undergraduate students, do you need a “mom” hug?  Would you like to meet a few more WPI students plus a WPI Class of 1992 alumna who spent 5 years working in industry before joining the staff of WPI 26 years ago?  Then come join me & up to 8 other WPI students for a relaxing & fun conversation over a nice cup of tea, coffee or cocoa & a sweet treat/snack! Register soon as space is limited! Sponsored by STEM Education Center. 

Location: STEM Education Center, 157 West St. 

Kick back and continue to enjoy your wellness journey by dropping by to savor a delicious ice cream at the ice cream truck on the Quad while you are mesmerized by the Southeast Asian Coalition's Lion Dance. Don’t forget to turn in your passport book on March 30th at 6 pm to the CWB Staff at the Rec Center Basketball and Volleyball Tournament on the last day of Bounce Forward. Ice Cream is first come, first serve, no passport book is needed to grab your free ice cream.  Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being.    

Location: The Quad

The Center for Well-Being and Graduate Studies invites all Graduate students to a social gathering following the Lion Dance performance by the Southeast Asian Coalition. Support your wellness by enjoying some refreshments and socializing with other graduate students. Graduate Students ONLY. RSVP or join us on March 28th -- Drop-ins are welcome! Refreshments will be served.  

 Southeast Asian Lion Dance:4:00pm-5:00pm- The Quad (Open to entire community) 
Social: 5:00pm-6:00pm - CWB Lounge, Daniels Hall 102 (Graduate Students only) 

Location: The Quad and Center for Well-Being

Drop-in to join the Southeast Asian Coalition, a local organization based in Worcester in a celebration of wellness through the performance of the lion dance. The lion dance is a traditional form of dance in the Chinese and other Asian cultures where trained performers mimic the movement of a lion while wearing a lion costume. This traditional performance is executed to bring good luck and fortune. While being spectators of the lion dance, the instructor will also engage participants in learning some moves of this Southeast Asian dance form. Participation is based on individual comfort level.  Sponsored by the Center for Well-Being and Southeast Asian Coalition.    

Location: The Quad

We will be bringing in a South Asian yoga and meditation teacher for students. Sponsored by the South Asian Student Association. 

Location: Unity Hall 500 

Find time out of your Day to De-Stress with the Housing & Residential Experience Center and Accessibility Services while participating in challenging mini games ranging from drawing a perfect circle, innovative tongue twisters and perfecting the game of Jenga! Can you do these activities without making any mistakes? If so, a prize is coming your way. If not, the prize is knowledge! Sponsored by the Housing & Residential Experience Center and OAS

Location: The Quad

The Village Worcester is Worcester’s Afrocentric Cultural Learning & Healing Center located at 4 King Street. The founding Directors of this initiative will host a conversation on the need for black wellness resources and what resources are available and accessible to students by way of their community space. We will open and end with inclusive meditation, honoring the root of this practice and our cultural sharing. We will close with a meditation to honor the sacred space thereby cultivated in the practice of collective healing. Sponsored by Center for Well-Being and ODIME

Drop-in or RSVP. To RSVP, please click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA8AC2CA5FFCE9-black 

Location: Center for Well-Being, Daniels Hall 102

Engineers from IRobot (maker of Roomba) will discuss the honest truth of their (somewhat bumpy) path to a career. Sponsored by Career Development Center. 

Location: Unity Hall 520

3 v 3 basketball tournament! Games will be played half court. Signs ups will be via imleagues starting on March 24th!  While you are waiting to play some basketball or prefer to be a spectator, come watch intramural volleyball! Intramural games will be going until 11PM. Sponsored by the Recreation Department.

Location: Rec Center