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Application Approaching: Five Reasons to Be a Barnes Center at The Arch Peer Educator
The deadline to apply to be a Barnes Center at The Arch Peer Educator for the 2021-22 academic year is Sunday, Feb. 28, and all students are encouraged to submit an application. Students who are interested in applying for a…
SugEx Glucose Monitoring Device Wins ACC InVenture Campus Qualifier
Russell Fearon ’20, G’21 (College of Engineering and Computer Science) and Ricardo Sanchez ’21 (College of Visual and Performing Arts) were the grand prize winners of Blackstone LaunchPad & Techstars at SU Libraries’ 2021 Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity’s campus qualifier for the…
Spring 2021: Barnes Center at The Arch Services and Hours; Virtual Recreation Jan. 30–Feb. 4  Â
As the Spring 2021 semester begins, the Barnes Center at The Arch announces hours, services and more surrounding holistic health and well-being. Visit the Stay Safe: Barnes Center at The Arch webpage for information surrounding how to access services, resources…
Participants Sought for Survey on Information, Preventive Behavior and Disparities in Pandemic CircumstancesÂ
A research team in the School of Information Studies, in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin and University of Washington, is seeking participants for a survey about information behaviors, risk perceptions and health disparities relating to COVID-19. Participants…
To Establish a Meditation Practice, Find Community and Be Curious
Meditation is not something you get better at or perfect. It’s a lifelong commitment to curiosity and persistence, says JoAnn Cooke, Buddhist chaplain at Hendricks Chapel. Cooke ’81 leads meditation sessions for the campus community during the week, along with…
Peer Educator Applications Call for Those Looking to Make a Positive Impact Â
Seeking all students eager to make a positive impact on campus, the annual Barnes Center at The Arch peer educator application is now open through Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Positions are paid and provide opportunities to connect with fellow students…
Faculty and Staff: Join the Wellness Initiative’s ‘Fit and Healthy for the Holidays’ Group
Faculty and staff are invited to join the Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Wellness Initiative in committing to stay fit and healthy through the winter holidays! As the holiday season approaches, one of the biggest challenges is staying on track with our health…
“How Colleges Can Ease Students’ Fear and Anxiety in Quarantine.”
Cory Wallack, executive director of health and wellness at The Barnes Center at The Arch, was quoted by The Chronicle of Higher Education for the piece “How Colleges Can Ease Students’ Fear and Anxiety in Quarantine.” Wallack discussed the various…
Barnes Center Fall 2020 Update: Recreation Now Open, Expanded Health and Wellness Services
As the campus community enters the first week of classes, the Barnes Center at The Arch’s holistic health and wellness resources are open and available in a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities. “First introduced last year, the pioneering spirit…
Leaders of Health and Wellness Appointed
In just over a year, the Barnes Center at The Arch has not only changed the landscape of campus but has quickly enhanced the student experience through bolstered health and wellness services. Behind the scenes of these pioneering efforts is…