DYSON WELLNESS CENTER FALL EVENTS

FOR ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND FACULTY!

YOGA
Every* Tuesday & Thursday in Fall Semester  (4:00 PM - 5:15 PM), ResRec, 3rd floor Conference Room
Come and find your inner peace, calm, and flexibility! The City of Naperville is sponsoring yoga classes for the Fall Semester, every* Tuesday and Thursday.

*except Fall break and Thanksgiving break.

• August yoga dates:
     Tuesdays and Thursdays: 27th, 29th
• September yoga dates:
     Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th
• October yoga dates: 
     Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st
• November yoga dates:
     Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st
• December yoga dates:
     Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th

EMPOWER WORKSHOP SERIES

Every other Thursday from September 12 to November 7 (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM), Whites Activity Center (WAC) 200 

Licensed clinicians will guide students on a 5-week journey focusing on enhancing mental health and well-being, fostering resilience and developing effective stress management strategies. Participants will gain invaluable tools for navigating life’s challenges. Come to one workshop or all! The City of Naperville is sponsoring the workshop series facilitated by Endeavor Health Linden Oaks Medical Group. 

• September workshop dates:
     Thursdays: 12th (mindfulness), 26th (emotional regulation)
• October workshop dates:
     Thursdays: 10th (distress tolerance), 24th (interpersonal effectiveness)
• November workshop dates:
     Thursdays: 7th (balancing priorities and understanding stress vs. anxiety)

OUR VOICES, OUR MINDS: BIPOC YOUTH NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH
September 18th (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM), Wentz Science Center, Stevenson Hall
A panel event for young people that aims to creative a positive and inclusive atmosphere for discussion, learning, and empowerment. This event is in partnership with ALMAS, or Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
October 2nd (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM), Business & Entrepreneurship 162, organized by the Department of Religious Studies, co-sponsored by the Dyson Wellness Center
Whether this is your first time or you’ve done this before, join in a practice of training the mind. When we slow down, most of us realize that our self-talk or “monkey mind” bouncing from one thought to another doesn’t serve us. Learn how to compassionately observe your mind’s thoughts and see the difference between our thoughts and the reality of the moment.

FLU & COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC
October 3rd (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM), New Hall, Multipurpose Room
No appointments necessary: walk-ins only for this clinic. Check with your insurance prior to clinic regarding coverage for vaccines. Bring your Cardinal ID and insurance card.

SEXUAL HEALTH POP-UP
October 7th (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM), Kaufman Dining Hall
Swing by and get your condoms and your sexual health questions answered!

DYSON DOG DAYS
October 10th (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM), ResRec Track
Come feel good and relieve stress by playing with therapy dogs!

PURPLE DAY/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
October 17th, Campus Wide
Join our “Purple Thursday” campaign on Thursday, October 17th, by wearing purple to show our support for those who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.

FREE HIV TESTING
October 24th (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM), Dyson Wellness Center
DuPage County Health Department will be performing the FREE HIV testing.

FLU & COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC
October 28th (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM), Wentz Science Center, Stevenson Hall
No appointments necessary: walk-ins only for this clinic. Check with your insurance prior to clinic regarding coverage for vaccines. Bring your Cardinal ID and insurance card.

STALKING AWARENESS WEEK
November 4th – November 8th
Stalking is often an underreported crime on college campuses. It is important to know how to identify stalking behavior to assure victims get the support they need.

SEXUAL HEALTH POP-UP
November 11th (11:00AM – 1:00 PM), Kaufman Dining Hall
Swing by and get your condoms and your sexual health questions answered! 

SUICIDE PREVENTION – QPR GATEKEEPER TRAINING (QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER)

November 13th (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM), New Hall, Multipurpose Room
Three steps anyone can use to save a life. Contact Matthew Marjan (msmarjan@noctrl.edu) for information or accommodations.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
November 13th (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM), Business & Entrepreneurship 162, organized by the Department of Religious Studies, co-sponsored by the Dyson Wellness Center
Whether this is your first time or you’ve done this before, join in a practice of training the mind. When we slow down, most of us realize that our self-talk or “monkey mind” bouncing from one thought to another doesn’t serve us. Learn how to compassionately observe your mind’s thoughts and see the difference between our thoughts and the reality of the moment.

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS
November 21 (6:30-8:30 PM), Pfieffer Hall 
Captivating public speaker, Ivy Watts, a former All-American student-athlete, initially seemed to have it all together, graduating Summa Cum Laude and securing a spot as a top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. However, behind this façade of success, she grappled daily with anxiety, self-worth issues, and depression. After finally seeking help, Ivy has dedicated herself to promoting mental wellness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. 

DYSON DOG DAYS
December 5th (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM), ResRec Track
Come feel good and relieve stress before finals by playing with therapy dogs.

If you have any questions, or would like to request an accommodation, please contact dysonwellness@noctrl.edu. Check out our website here!