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.

Join the OU Health Sciences Intramural Spring Soccer League! Ready to show off your skills on the field? Don't miss out on the action! This league is a fantastic opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. Registration Deadline: March 14 Captains Meeting: March 14 League Start Date: March 27 Why Join? ...

Wednesday, April 02 @ 12:00 PM

Pop-up Pantry

Pop-up Pantry brought to you by the OUHSC Food Pantry! Food and toiletries will be available. Event is come and go, we hope to see you there!

Join the OU Health Sciences Intramural Spring Soccer League! Ready to show off your skills on the field? Don't miss out on the action! This league is a fantastic opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. Registration Deadline: March 14 Captains Meeting: March 14 League Start Date: March 27 Why Join? ...

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!   A part of   Student Wellness programming .
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.   Register on GivePulse for this virtual...
Join us for an insightful presentation by the ADRC on neurodivergence. Learn about the diverse ways brains can function and how neurodivergent individuals experience the world. Gain a deeper understanding of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and discover strategies to support inclusivity and acceptance. This session is a valuable opportunity to broaden your perspective and foster...

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.

Donation Drive: Read & Play! March 26, 2025 - April 9, 2025 We’re accepting donations for the OU Children’s Hospital at the Robert M. Bird Library! They need activity & coloring books for adults, as well as children’s books and toys!  Drop Off Location: 2nd Floor Information Desk; Donations Box OU Children's Donation Guidelines: At Home...
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.   Register on GivePulse for this virtual...
MSO GRADUATION LUNCHEON We will host the annual Multicultural Student Graduation luncheon on April 28th.    The MSO Graduation Luncheon is hosted on the Bird Library Veranda; reception begins at 11:30 AM, and the program begins at Noon. We have invited your Health Sciences College Deans and University Leadership to celebrate all graduates. All...

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.

Stop by the union for our annual DeStress Fest!  Massages, food trucks, therapy dogs, flower arranging, pottery painting, limbo, blackjack, board games and more!  A part of   Student Wellness programming.  
Join us for an insightful presentation by the ADRC on neurodivergence. Learn about the diverse ways brains can function and how neurodivergent individuals experience the world. Gain a deeper understanding of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and discover strategies to support inclusivity and acceptance. This session is a valuable opportunity to broaden your perspective and foster...
Join us for an insightful workshop on financial education led by Jessi Mack, a certified Financial Educator currently working as a Financial Education Specialist at MidFirst Bank. Jessi assists students with questions about budgeting, credit building, and overall money management. As a certified financial educator, she helps students navigate all aspects of personal...

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.

Join us for an insightful presentation by the ADRC on neurodivergence. Learn about the diverse ways brains can function and how neurodivergent individuals experience the world. Gain a deeper understanding of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and discover strategies to support inclusivity and acceptance. This session is a valuable opportunity to broaden your perspective and foster...
Join us for an insightful workshop on financial education led by Jessi Mack, a certified Financial Educator currently working as a Financial Education Specialist at MidFirst Bank. Jessi assists students with questions about budgeting, credit building, and overall money management. As a certified financial educator, she helps students navigate all aspects of personal...

Get CPR/AED certified with OUHSC University Health Club! Online for 2 hours and a 30 minutes in-person! $55 for the course. Please see flyer for details. 

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.

Have you participated in a Multicultural Student Organization? ASIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (AAPSA) BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION (BSA) HISPANIC AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (HASA) INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION (ISO) LUMINA: QUEER STUDENT ALLIANCE MUSLIM HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MHPSA) NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION...
Donation Drive: Read & Play! March 26, 2025 - April 9, 2025 We’re accepting donations for the OU Children’s Hospital at the Robert M. Bird Library! They need activity & coloring books for adults, as well as children’s books and toys!  Drop Off Location: 2nd Floor Information Desk; Donations Box OU Children's Donation Guidelines: At Home...
Join the OU Health Sciences Intramural Spring Soccer League! Ready to show off your skills on the field? Don't miss out on the action! This league is a fantastic opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. Registration Deadline: March 14 Captains Meeting: March 14 League Start Date: March 27 Why Join? ...