Upcoming Events
Spring 2020
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Campus Community Events
February
Sexessful Conversations
Monday, February 10th
5:00-6:30pm
Student Center Underground
Have you ever wanted to discuss something important with a partner but didn’t know how to start the conversation? In recognition of National Condom Month, this workshop will explore what makes sexual communication feel different from other kinds of communication, how those differences can present challenges, and ways to overcome those challenges in order to make sexual conversations more comfortable.
LoveTU
Thursday, February 13th
8:00-9:30pm
Student Center Underground
Join us for a night of powerful performances by Temple students that highlights self-love, resilience, and hope. LoveTU provides an inclusive platform for diverse stories to be told through song, dance, spoken word, art, and more.
Are you a performance-based student organization or student artist or musician? Email TUWellness@temple.edu to learn about how to be a part of the event!
Disrupt Diet Culture
featuring Sonalee Rashatwar
Thursday, February 27th
6:00-8:00pm
Student Center Room 200B
Body ideals and diet rules are harmful to our collective well-being. Learn how to promote positive body image and be an agent of social change in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Sonalee Rashatwar (she / they), LCSW, MEd is an award-winning clinical social worker, sex therapist, adjunct lecturer, and grassroots organizer. Sonalee is also well-known on Instagram @thefatsextherapist.
March - Save the Dates!
Wellness Day
Tuesday, March 17th from 11:00am-2:00pm
Fourth Annual WalkTU
Wednesday, March 25th from 11:30am-1:00pm
April - Save the Dates!
TU Test Fest
Thursday, April 2nd from 11:30am-1:30pm
An Evening with Tarana Burke
Wednesday, April 8th
In partnership with IDEAL and Main Campus Program Board
Clothesline Project
Thursday, April 9th from 11:00am-2:00pm
Denim Day: Wear Jeans With A Purpose
Wednesday, April 29th all day and across the globe!
Workshops & Opportunities
February
Mindfulness Basics
Tuesday, February 4th from 11:30am-12:20pm
Student Center Room 201 - Wellness Resource Center
Explore mindfulness in a non-judgmental environment.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Training - STARS Credit
Friday, February 7th
11:00am-12:00pm
Student Center Room 201 - Wellness Resource Center
Everyone has a role in preventing suicide. QPR is an evidence-based training designed to give students information about suicide, basic skills and confidence in talking to someone about suicide and how to refer friends and peers to the most appropriate resources for help.
Healthy Owls Jeopardy - STARS Credit
Monday, February 17th
4:00-5:00pm
Student Center Room 201 - Wellness Resource Center
Navigating information around nutrition, physical fitness, and sleep can be challenging. In this interactive game of Jeopardy, we will address nutrition myths and misconceptions, sleep, physical fitness, and nutrition facts, and discuss campus resources that can help us continue to be healthy owls.
Body Kindness: A Workshop about Body Image and Sexuality
Wednesday, February 26th
11:00am-12:00pm
Student Center Underground
Body image plays a large part in how we interact with the world. To honor National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, this workshop explores the ways body image manifests in our relationships and experiences of sexuality, Join us for a discussion about dismantling narrow beauty standards and how we can support one another as we begin to create stronger relationships with our bodies.
March - Mark Your Calendar!
Sleep Better, Stress Less - STARS Credit
Thursday, March 12th from 11:30am-12:30pm
How Do You Fail? Practicing Self-Care after a Set-Back - STARS Credit
Wednesday, March 18th from 1:00-2:00pm
Owls Stop Stigma - STARS Credit
Thursday, March 19th from 1:30-2:30pm
Mindfulness Basics
Monday, March 23rd from 3:00-3:50pm
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Training - STARS Credit
Monday, March 30th from 2:00-3:00pm
April - Mark Your Calendar!
Building A Safer Nest: Addressing Sexual Assault & Harassment - STARS Credit
Monday, April 6th from 1:00-2:00pm
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Lunchtime Mini-Camps
Monday, April 13th from 12:15-12:45pm
Tuesday, April 14th from 12:45-1:15pm
Wednesday, April 15th from 12:15-12:45pm
Mindfulness Basics
Wednesday, April 22nd from 1:00-1:50pm