Be Well.

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Promoting healthy lifestyles is a core value of the College of Arts and Sciences. We support and share opportunities for students and employees to understand and adopt ways to increase personal wellness.

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Be Well banner with the definition of wellness: the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.

Why does wellness matter?

Good health and wellness—or overall wellbeing—are critical during the college years and beyond. Incorporating eight dimensions of wellness—emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, spiritual—improves morale, increases productivity and yields the ability to thrive.

 

Eight Dimensions of Wellness: Definitions and Potential Resources

Emotional or mental wellness means coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships.

Potential Resources: Counseling and Psychiatric Services, Death and Grieving and Mental Health Workshops

Environmental wellness means good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being.

Potential Resources: Outdoor Adventure and Intramural Sports

Financial wellness means satisfaction with current and future financial situations.

Potential Resource: , ,

Intellectual wellness means recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills.

Potential Resource: Counseling and Psychiatric Services Workshops

Occupational wellness means personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work.

Potential Resource: Counseling and Psychiatric Services Workshops

Physical wellness means recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods and sleep.

Potential Resources: Outdoor Adventure, Intramural Sports and Contemplative Resource Center

Social wellness means developing a sense of connection, belonging and a well-developed support system.

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Spiritual wellness means expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Potential Resources: ,  and Contemplative Resource Center

Our wellness commitment

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What does this mean? ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· is one of the first 20 U.S. universities to sign onto the Okanagan Charter, elevating the campus’s priority of embedding health and wellness into all aspects of university life.

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12 Months of Wellness

Join us on a journey of wellness every month!

At the beginning of each month, access NEW premium wellness offerings for CU students, faculty and staff. Learn about free wellness events, resources, CU research and more.

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Let's CU Well Speaker Series

The College of Arts and Sciences recognizes that wellness is a priority. To underscore our care for students, faculty and staff, our Be Well initiative has launched a series of expert presentations—Let’s CU Well—to help our community find balance in both home and school life. Join CU wellness researchers and practitioners in regular Let's CU Well presentations to learn wellness practices, participate in discussions and take hold of your wellness journey!

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Wellness Support

Students

Wellness resources and support available to A&S students. Explore your options.

CU Families

Resources and information available to students and families about health and wellness. Find solutions together.

Faculty and Staff

Resources available for faculty and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences. Discover your benefits.

College of Arts & Sciences Wellness Research

Resources, research and relevant information about wellness produced by the College of Arts and Sciences. Find research opportunities, studies and more.

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Wellness starts here

Acupuncture services

CU Medical Services is excited to help you feel better. Try out acupuncture whether it's your first time or you have been going for years. 

Available for students, faculty and staff.

 

Workshops for self-care and personal growth

The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. Join FSAP's upcoming workshops for self-care and personal growth. 

You must be a ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· employee to use FSAP free services.

Research on perceived wellness

The Conceptualization and Measurement of Perceived Wellness: Integrating Balance across and within Dimensions
Read a paper on the benefits or consequences of individual perceptions of personal health. This research introduces the Perceived Wellness Survey.

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