Student Wellness

Intentional Living

Physical Wellness

The physical dimension recognizes the need for regular physical care. Consistent sleep, eating routine, and physical activity are important components to optimal wellness. Building physical wellness involves understanding your body and its warning signs.

Hello OU Health Campus Students! The SGA Senate Campus Development Committee would like to hear from you about expanding group fitness class hours at the University Health Club. We have heard the current offerings are difficult to fit into busy work and class schedules. Below is an anonymous survey to collect your opinions on expanding these fitness class times. It takes approximately 3...
These 20-minute sessions via Zoom start with 3-5 minutes of desk yoga and stretching then transition into guided meditation and breathwork led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. A great way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus and productivity. All OU faculty, staff, students, and retirees are invited to attend.   Provided by LiveWell OU.  | Join Us on...
🌍 Global Friendsgiving 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Health Campus (OKC) Student Union, First Floor Celebrate culture, community, and gratitude at Global Friendsgiving, a festive lunch open to all Health Campus students in OKC! Enjoy a catered lunch, and experience a variety of cultural flavors as Multicultural...

Emotional Wellness

The emotional dimension recognizes awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings. Emotional wellness includes the degree to which one feels positive and enthusiastic about one’s self and life. It includes the capacity to manage one’s feelings and related behaviors including the realistic assessment of one’s limitations, development of autonomy, and ability to cope effectively with stress.

Need a midweek boost?  Join us every Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union for some quality time with a therapy dog! Whether you need a furry friend to pet or just a little extra love, our therapy dogs are here to help. Stop by and enjoy some puppy cuddles!   HALO dog will be located on East Patio or in room 160 of the union - depending on...
🌍 Global Friendsgiving 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Health Campus (OKC) Student Union, First Floor Celebrate culture, community, and gratitude at Global Friendsgiving, a festive lunch open to all Health Campus students in OKC! Enjoy a catered lunch, and experience a variety of cultural flavors as Multicultural...
Darbi Crist, instructor in the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, presents “The Power of You: Navigating Leadership, Ethics, and Resilience in Healthcare” as part of the Leadership Lunch Series. This session helps future health sciences professionals build character, competence, and moral resilience. Learn to navigate challenges through ethical...

Spiritual Wellness

The spiritual dimension acknowledges the importance of having a sense of meaning. Often meaning or a sense of purpose is found in one’s values which may be informed by their family systems, religions, philosophies, and more. Understanding one’s values and reflecting on whether one is living in accordance to their values is a ---- spiritual wellness.

These 20-minute sessions via Zoom start with 3-5 minutes of desk yoga and stretching then transition into guided meditation and breathwork led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. A great way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus and productivity. All OU faculty, staff, students, and retirees are invited to attend.   Provided by LiveWell OU.  | Join Us on...
Need a midweek boost?  Join us every Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union for some quality time with a therapy dog! Whether you need a furry friend to pet or just a little extra love, our therapy dogs are here to help. Stop by and enjoy some puppy cuddles!   HALO dog will be located on East Patio or in room 160 of the union - depending on...
🌍 Global Friendsgiving 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Health Campus (OKC) Student Union, First Floor Celebrate culture, community, and gratitude at Global Friendsgiving, a festive lunch open to all Health Campus students in OKC! Enjoy a catered lunch, and experience a variety of cultural flavors as Multicultural...

Intellectual Wellness

The intellectual dimension recognizes the need for growth and creativity. This may be accomplished in reading, learning new skills, or even unplugging a bit from the daily demands of life.

🌍 Global Friendsgiving 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Health Campus (OKC) Student Union, First Floor Celebrate culture, community, and gratitude at Global Friendsgiving, a festive lunch open to all Health Campus students in OKC! Enjoy a catered lunch, and experience a variety of cultural flavors as Multicultural...
Darbi Crist, instructor in the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, presents “The Power of You: Navigating Leadership, Ethics, and Resilience in Healthcare” as part of the Leadership Lunch Series. This session helps future health sciences professionals build character, competence, and moral resilience. Learn to navigate challenges through ethical...
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Thursday, December 04 @ 12:00 PM

Cookies & Calm
Slow down and sweeten your day with a mindful break designed for graduate students. At this cozy event, you’ll get to decorate your own cookies while enjoying a calm atmosphere, gentle conversation, and relaxing activities. Whether you're here to get creative or just unwind, Cookies & Calm offers a delicious way to recharge.   Space is limited! Register for the event...

Occupational Wellness

The occupational dimension acknowledges efforts we make to create work/life harmony. Establishing and maintaining boundaries, learning how to have quality breaks, and honing communication skills are all examples of occupational wellness.

🌍 Global Friendsgiving 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Health Campus (OKC) Student Union, First Floor Celebrate culture, community, and gratitude at Global Friendsgiving, a festive lunch open to all Health Campus students in OKC! Enjoy a catered lunch, and experience a variety of cultural flavors as Multicultural...
Darbi Crist, instructor in the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, presents “The Power of You: Navigating Leadership, Ethics, and Resilience in Healthcare” as part of the Leadership Lunch Series. This session helps future health sciences professionals build character, competence, and moral resilience. Learn to navigate challenges through ethical...

Social Wellness

The social dimension recognizes our need for human connection. Though we may desire varying amounts of connection, we desire or miss the lack of it nonetheless. Social wellness involves building healthy, supportive relationships with those around you.

Spread warmth and cheer this holiday season by joining Student Affairs in our Adopt-A-Patient: Winter Wishes 2025 campaign! Student Affairs partners with the Children's Hospital to bring joy to patients and their families who must spend the holidays in the hospital. Together with the Children's Hospital, we're on a mission to make hospital stays a little cozier for young patients...
Support OK Kids Korral—Donation Drive! Join us in making a difference for children and families at OK Kids Korral, a safe, comfortable, and cost-free home for pediatric cancer patients and their families while receiving treatment at local hospitals in Oklahoma City. How You Can Help: Donate essential items as listed in the flyer Drop-off...
🌍 Global Friendsgiving 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Health Campus (OKC) Student Union, First Floor Celebrate culture, community, and gratitude at Global Friendsgiving, a festive lunch open to all Health Campus students in OKC! Enjoy a catered lunch, and experience a variety of cultural flavors as Multicultural...