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We recognize that mental health issues have increased on our campus and the broader community similar to other universities across the country. These issues have undoubtedly been exacerbated by the lingering pandemic which continues to create uncertainty and stress for our students. We hear this every day from students and concerned colleagues. We know that students are accessing critical campus services such as the Counseling Center and Medical Clinic that support student wellness. Additionally, we have received feedback from faculty, academic advisors, resident assistants, and tutors that the everyday challenges of navigating higher education are especially difficult this year for everyone.
On Tuesday, November 16 and Wednesday, November 17, we are scheduling Student Mental Health Days to provide our students the time and space to practice self-care—and to do so as a community. For that reason, academic classes will be cancelled, and a variety of targeted, intentional, and focused wellness activities and educational events will be available for all students. Indeed, we strongly encourage students to take advantage of these programs and services. Specifically, classes, labs, and studios will not meet between 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, through 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Students working on campus jobs will be expected to work scheduled hours. Campus offices will be open during normal business hours. Classes will again meet as scheduled on Thursday Nov. 18, 2021 and Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.
We hope our students will use these two days designed to help de-stress and to prepare their minds and bodies to finish the academic semester strong. Please know that EIU — as a community — is ALL IN for you, for your mental health and well-being, and committed to the success of every learner.
Please note, all events are free, including guest passes to events at the Student Rec Center.
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Tuesday, Nov. 1610 am10-Minute Yoga Practice: EIU Group Fitness Instagram Live @eiugroupfitness 10 am - 4:30 pmPop-Up Art Show by Senior Art Major Anna Brown: Glenn Hild Student Art Gallery (Room 1910), Doudna Fine Arts Center 11 am - 3 pmCrafts for Care: MLK Jr. Union Walkway 11 am - 12 pmTherapy Dogs: Stevenson Hall Lobby, Union Lounge, Lantz Concourse Self-Care Sessions: MLK Union Third Floor
Living Room Conversation - Healing: Arcola/Tuscola Room, MLK Jr. Union 12 - 1 pmFaculty Commons - Talk Space: Zoom With the pause to the semester on November 16 & 17, the FDIC Director, Dr. Michael Gillespie, wants to offer a space for faculty to come and talk about our own well-being, ideas for wellness, student concerns and mental health, and other related topics. It has been heavy these few weeks on campus and in our classes. Let's take time to process together, listen to each other, and help each other so we can make the most of these final weeks of the semester. This faculty commons, a talk space, will take place on Zoom over the lunch hour so we can connect from where ever we may be. 12 - 1 pmWellness Resources: Various tables at Thomas, Taylor, and Tower Dining and Food Court 12 - 12:30 pmHIIT Class: Student Rec Center 12:30 - 1 pmDeep Stretching Class: Student Rec Center 1 - 1:45 pmCampus Walk: Meet at Campus Pond Pavilion, end at the Library Quad, guides provided. 1:45 - 3 pmPlayground on the Library Quad: Library Quad
3 - 4 pmPrayer/Reflection: Thomas, Taylor, Andrews & Lawson Hall Basements Honors Gone to the Dogs: Thomas Hall Lobby Living Room Conversation - Healing: Zoom 4 - 4:45 pmBarre Class: Student Rec Center 5 - 5:45 pmPanther Cycle: Student Rec Center 5 - 6 pmZoomba: Student Rec Center 5:30 - 7 pmDiversi-Tea with the Honors Dean: Thomas Hall Lobby 6 - 7 pmBurn to the Beat: Student Rec Center 7 - 7:30 pmPower Yoga: Student Rec Center 7 - 9 pmBowling: MLK Jr. Union 7:30 pmJazz Lab Band: Dvorak Concert Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center |
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Wednesday, Nov. 178 am - 5 pmOn-Campus COVID Vaccine Clinic: University Ballroom, MLK Jr. Union | Make an Appointment Get peace of mind and protection from COVID! First doses, second doses and boosters will be available for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J vaccines. Boosters are recommended for students living in residence halls and other congregate situations. 10 am - 4:30 pmPop-Up Art Show by Senior Art Major Anna Brown: Glenn Hild Student Art Gallery (Room 1910), Doudna Fine Arts Center 11 am - 3 pmCrafts for Care: MLK Jr. Union Walkway 11:30 am - 2 pmSelf-Care Open House: Grand Ballroom, MLK Jr. Union
12 pm - 1 pmOnline Mindfulness: Zoom 1 - 2 pmLiving Room Conversation - Hope: Zoom 2:30 - 4 pmI Scream for Ice Cream!: Pine Honors College, Pemberton Hall South 5 - 5:30 pmGlute Lab: Student Rec Center 5 - 6 pmStep It Up: Student Rec Center 6 - 7 pmWerk: Student Rec Center Merchandising and Apparel Design Association Beginning Sewing Class: Fashion Lab (Room 2790), Doudna Fine Arts Center 7 - 8 pmYoga: Student Rec Center Stress Management: Charleston/Mattoon Room, MLK Jr. Union Worship Night: Christian Campus House (2231 4th St., across the street from Lawson Hall) 7 - 9 pmBreaking the Silence on Suicide: Arcola/Tuscola Room, MLK Union (Concurrent session also available on Zoom) |
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Suggested AppsBooth LibraryBook a time in the Booth Library Meditation Room Meet with a Librarian (Research Librarians can help reducing student anxiety and stress, especially at this time in the semester.) Tarble Arts Center ExhibitsThe Graduate SchoolOne-year subscriptions to Headspace are available to graduate students compliments of the Graduate Student Advisory Council. Click here to sign up. Faculty Wellness and Self CareOn-CampusOff-Campus |
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Dining HallsTaylor DiningHot chocolate bar during breakfast and lunch, Tuesday, Nov. 16 Thomas DiningFruit snacks and Goldfish crackers given out during lunch (both days) Tower DiningAll-you-can-eat cookies (both days) Food CourtFree bag of chips or snack bar with any purchase (both days) EIU Student Food Pantry HoursResources for Illinois ResidentsIllinois Warm Line: 1-866-359-7953 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 National HotlinesNational Suicide Prevention Hotline (24 hour): 1-800-273-8255 SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-622-4357 National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008 Veteran's Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or text: 838255 |