CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR
SEPTEMBER 2024
September is Healthy Nova Month!
Throughout the month the Office of Health Promotion is highlighting ways that you can thrive through the six dimensions of health and well-being; Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, Emotional, and Spiritual. Addressing all six dimensions in our lives builds a sense of fulfillment and helps us to thrive, not just survive. Each day this month we will highlight events, activities, and steps you can take to create a month filled with opportunities to thrive!
Monday, September 16: 3:30 p.m.
DBT Skills: Building Resilience
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Monday, September 16: 5 p.m.
Painting with POWER
Join us for Painting with POWER! Come relax and disconnect, learn about the Office of Health Promotion, and paint along to a Bob Ross video.
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Tuesday, September 17: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, September 17: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, September 18: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, September 18: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, September 19: 12 p.m.
Meet & Greet with the Dietitian
Come meet the campus dietitian to pick up some tips on how you can fuel your body and mind this year. She will be available to answer questions around trending nutrition and wellness topics. Stop by the Riley Ellipse from 12-1 p.m. to grab a quick snack and schedule your FREE individual nutrition coaching session.
Thursday, September 19: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Friday, September 20: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, September 20: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Monday, September 23: 3:30 p.m.
DBT Skills: Building Resilience
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Tuesday, September 24: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fresh Check Day
Fresh Check Day, the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation, is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways.
Riley Ellipse (rain location: Dougherty Hall, West Lounge)
Tuesday, September 24: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, September 24: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, September 25: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy today. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, September 25: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, September 26: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Thursday, September 26: 6:30 p.m.
Espresso Yourself with POWER
This is a listening circle guided-conversation facilitated by students surrounding the topic of thoughts and feelings of being back on campus, reviewing resources, with free espresso.
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Friday, September 27: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, September 27: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Monday, September 30: 3:30 p.m.
DBT Skills: Building Resilience
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OCTOBER 2024
Tuesday, October 1: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, October 1: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, October 2: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, October 2: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, October 3: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Thursday, October 3: 5:30 p.m.
Dining Hall Hacks
Details and registration info coming soon.
Friday, October 4: noon-1:30 p.m.
Overdose Reversal Training (includes two free doses of Narcan)
Falvey Library Speaker's Corner
Friday, October 4: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, October 4: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Monday, October 7: 3:30 p.m.
DBT Skills: Building Resilience
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Tuesday, October 8: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, October 8: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, October 9: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, October 10: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Friday, October 11: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, October 11: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Tuesday, October 15: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, October 15: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, October 16: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, October 17: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Friday, October 18: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, October 18: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Tuesday, October 22: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, October 22: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Tuesday, October 22: 6 p.m.
Your Voice. Your Story.
Join this student listening circle to process your pre-election thoughts and feelings.
Wednesday, October 23: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, October 23: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Wednesday, October 23: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ask a Sex-pert VIRTUAL Workshop
Details and registration info coming soon.
Thursday, October 24: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Thursday, October 24: 5:30 p.m.
Painting with POWER
Details and registration info coming soon.
Friday, October 25: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, October 25: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Tuesday, October 29: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, October 29: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Tuesday, October 29: 5:30 p.m.
Trauma-Informed Yoga
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join the Office of Health Promotion for a trauma informed yoga session.
Wednesday, October 30: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, October 30: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, October 31: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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NOVEMBER 2024
Friday, November 1: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, November 1: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Friday, November 1: 3 p.m.
Your Voice. Your Story.
Join a student listening circle to process your pre-election thoughts and feelings.
Tuesday, November 5: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, November 5: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Tuesday, November 5: 5:30 p.m.
Food & Mood
Details and registration info coming soon.
Wednesday, November 6: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Wednesday, November 6: 6 p.m.
Painting with POWER
Details and registration info coming soon.
Thursday, November 7: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Friday, November 8: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, November 8: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Friday, November 8: 7 p.m.
Espresso Yourself with POWER
Details and registration info coming soon.
Tuesday, November 12: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, November 12: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Tuesday, November 12: 6 p.m.
Your Voice. Your Story.
Join this virtual student listening circle to process your post-election thoughts and feelings.
Wednesday, November 13: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, November 13: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, November 14: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Thursday, November 14: 6 p.m.
Navigating Difficult Conversations about Money Workshop
Panelists: Tyra Ford, Director, Professional and Personal Development, Career Center and Carita Geib, Director, Office of Parent and Family Relations
Career Center, Employee Engagement Suite
Friday, November 15: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, November 15: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Tuesday, November 19: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, November 19: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, November 20: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, November 20: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, November 21: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Friday, November 22: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, November 22: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Tuesday, November 26: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, November 26: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, November 27: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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DECEMBER 2024
Tuesday, December 3: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, December 3: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, December 4: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where Is the Love? Wednesdays with Pals for Life
Join the Office of Health Promotion and Pals for Life for pet therapy. Our furry friends can't wait to see you!
Health Services Building, Room 113
Wednesday, December 4: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, December 5: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Friday, December 6: 1:30 p.m.
Substance Use and Recovery Support Group
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Friday, December 6: 2:30 p.m.
Adjusting to College Support Group
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Tuesday, December 10: 12 p.m.
Thriving through Finals
Details coming soon.
Tuesday, December 10: 3:30 p.m.
BIPOC Student Support Group
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Tuesday, December 10: 4 p.m.
Growth and Change Support Group
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Wednesday, December 11: 5 p.m.
First Generation Student Support Group
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Thursday, December 12: 3:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Support Group
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Friday, December 13: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stress-Less Healthy Happy Hour with Pet Therapy
Details coming soon.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
In an emergency, call Villanova Public Safety at 610-519-4444.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988.
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