Speaker: Jordan Burnham, “Unbreakable: A personal battle with depression, substance abuse, and perfectionism”
September 12, 7 p.m.
EUC Auditorium
Jordan Burnham, a suicide attempt survivor, is an award-winning speaker addressing mental health and suicide prevention. He will share his powerful story of fighting depression and finding recovery. Jordan has been featured in Sports Illustrated and PEOPLE magazine, has spoken at the United Nations and was invited to the White House for the National Conference on Mental Health hosted by President Obama.
Check up from the neck up
Sept. 12, 12-2 p.m.
Student Health Center & Office of Intercultural Engagement
Stop by for a quick and easy mental health check-up and speak with a campus counselor! Take a quick check-up online 24/7 at http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/UNCG
RSVP via SpartanConnect
Free professional development workshops for faculty and staff:
- Viewpoints of Inclusive Student Experiences: VOISES is a series of student panels aimed at faculty, where panelists from marginalized identity groups share their perspectives. The panels are moderated and give faculty the opportunity to ask questions while reflection on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion at UNCG. Sep 12, 10 a.m., Sep. 25, 11 a.m., Oct. 23, 11 a.m., Nov. 5, 11 a.m., Jan. 29, 11 a.m., Feb. 13, 11 a.m., Feb. 18, 11 a.m., Mar. 19, 11 a.m., and Apr. 8, 11 a.m.
- UNCG Still Cares: During this 2-hour training, UNCG faculty and staff will learn how to recognize student distress, how to reach out, and how to refer students in distress to the proper on-campus resources. Sep. 27, 2 p.m. and Feb. 17, 2 p.m.
- Coping During Uncertain Times: This training addresses ways to cope with uncertainty in today’s world. It will examine how to remain positive and functional despite risks, how to re-establish control in your life, and how to talk to children about fear. Oct. 2, 12 p.m.
- Campus Violence Response Center Full Training: CVRC’s three workshops (Interpersonal Violence Survivor Support Ally, Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Violence, and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress) will be held in one day on these days, with a lunch break. Oct. 15, 9 a.m. and Jan. 7, 5 p.m. See the full schedule for dates of the individual workshops.
Spartan Speak Out: Mental Health Open Mic
September 12, 6:30 p.m.
EUC Auditorium Pre-Function Area
Come speak your truth and help us break the stigma around mental health!
“Let your body glow” group fitness class
Sept. 17 & Sept. 18, 4:30 -9 p.m.
Kaplan Center Studio 3 & 4
RSVP via SpartanConnect: September 17
RSVP via SpartanConnect: September 18
Gratitude Tuesday Series
Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
EUC Azalea
Gratitude is a game-changer! Drop by to write that note you’ve been meaning to send a friend or loved one, or to decorate a gratitude journal to incorporate into your daily life. You’ll find there’s so much to be grateful for!
Dive in Movie: Moana
Sept. 18, 7 p.m.
Kaplan Center Natatorium
Come party on the Island! Join us for a night of relaxation and fun as we watch Disney’s Moana in the pool!
RSVP via SpartanConnect
Aromatherapy Workshop: Let’s get lifted
Sept. 19, 10 a.m, 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
Registration required via SpartanConnect
In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn about 5 essential oils known to lift your spirit and put a smile on your face! Participants will create their own personal aromatic product. Register required via SpartanConnect:
10:00AM Registration
12:00PM Registration
2:00PM Registration
Goat Yoga
Sept. 21, 8:30am
Registration is full for this event
We’re partnering with Outdoor Adventures for a day at the farm! Join us for a special session with Nigerian Dwarf Goats. Come for the yoga, stay for the cuddles! Registration required in Outdoor Adventures.
Love your body arty party
Sept. 26, 6 p.m.
Kaplan Center Room 209
Join us for an evening of food, music, and guided painting as we engage in the revolutionary act of loving our bodies! Registration is required via Spartan Connect.
Registration required via SpartanConnect
