Author: Cora Olson

Join the final session of the Mental Health and Movement Class at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 14 in the Steve Clark YMCA Studio B, where participants will explore what makes practicing movement feel so hard, the benefits of moving their bodies and how to use the resources at the YMCA.

The class is open to anyone and sponsored by the YMCA and HOPE Services. Participants will practice using the gym equipment and getting comfortable in the gym space.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

Join the next Mental Health and Movement class starting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 7 in the Steve Clark YMCA Studio, where participants will explore what makes practicing movement feel so hard, the benefits of moving their bodies and how to use the resources at the YMCA.

The four-week class is open to anyone at no additional charge and sponsored by the YMCA and HOPE Services. Participants will use light weights in the studio in this session.

Attend the #WSUWeSupportU, “Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Community” training from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room.

Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training. Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website. All participants will receive a rainbow suspenders #WSUWeSupportU T-shirt at no additional charge.

Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for Mindfulness and Meditation at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 in 240 Rhatigan Student Center, Mayfield Room.

Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by intentionally noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without any judgement. The sessions offer various meditation exercises designed to develop mindfulness and promote holistic wellness.

Future Sessions will be held on Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 and on Facebook Live on Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA.

Pee for Pizza is a sexual health awareness event that allows participants to test for sexually transmitted illnesses such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C and know their status at no additional charge. Pizza is also provided to participants.

Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

Join the next Mental Health and Movement class starting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 31 in the Steve Clark YMCA Studio, where participants will explore what makes practicing movement feel so hard, the benefits of moving and how to use the resources at the YMCA.

The four-week class is open to anyone at no additional charge and sponsored by the YMCA and HOPE Services. Participants will practice basic yoga in the session.

Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for Mindfulness and Meditation at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 on Facebook Live through the CAPS Facebook account.

Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by intentionally noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without any judgement. The sessions offer various meditation exercises designed to develop mindfulness and promote holistic wellness.

Future sessions will be held in person in 240 Rhatigan Student Center, Mayfield Room on Nov. 1, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 and on Facebook Live on Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.

Join the launch of the new Mental Health and Movement Class starting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 24 in the Steve Clark YMCA Studio, where participants will explore what makes practicing movement feel so hard, the benefits of moving and how to use the resources at the YMCA.

The four-week class is open to anyone at no additional charge and sponsored by the YMCA and HOPE Services. Participants will practice basic breathing exercises.

Join HOPE Services, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Police Department, in wearing purple Monday, Oct. 23 for Purple Day to help spread awareness about the issue of domestic violence, the help that is available and support survivors.

Visit HOPE Services and the prevention ambassador tables Oct. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center and from 2 to 3 p.m. in Shocker Hall to contribute to the “Hands are not for Hurting” mural and pick up resources.

For those who may be seeking resources, contact the WSUPD or find a list of resources from the WSUPD.