Outreach and Events

Drop-In Space

Wake Up and Walk

Join the Carruth Center for weekly community walks this fall! This drop-in space is designed for students to enhance their mental well-being, practice self-care, and build social connections. All students and abilities are welcome. Groups will travel approximately 2-3 miles and will have some elevation change during the walk. Please dress comfortably for the weather and outdoor walking. We will walk rain or shine but will cancel for lightning. Meet at STH (Student Health Building) room 101, contact Jessica Taylor with questions.

*Wake up and Walk will not occur on November 27th

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Graduate Student Socials

Calling all graduate students! Join the Carruth Center for fun opportunities to even out that work/life balance and to practice some self-care. Graduate student socials are perfect for students who want to add some socialization and relaxation into their busy schedule. The socials will expose graduate students to helpful resources on campus that will lead to improved wellbeing!

Workshop

Basic Mindfulness

Are you interested in learning ways to manage stress or anxiety? Having difficulty falling or staying asleep? Or maybe you are thinking ahead and wondering how you will manage the stress of classes and exams on top of everything else? Did you know that learning how to practice mindfulness, in fact only 5 to 10 minutes a day, can help improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and improve ability to manage stress? Carruth’s Mindfulness Basics will teach you the basics of mindfulness and help you to develop the habit of living life more in the present. Basic Mindfulness is taught as a weekly, 75-minute class over four weeks by a certified mindfulness instructor. For more information or to register please contact Elizabeth Moore.

Workshop

LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Are you tired of reading for academic purposes? Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA2+ community? Do you sometimes struggle with your mental health? Queer Book Club may be the place for you! This book club focuses on one piece of LBGTQIA2+ literature each semester to allow you to read for pleasure at a reasonable pace. The primary goal of the group is to engage in conversations surrounding mental health as it relates to the literature and to build connections with one another.For more information please contact Carmella Polak.

This fall the book club will be reading Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Sign up is FREE, securing your spot for a FREE BOOK!

Program

Dance Your Way to Wellness

Want to get grooving in an inclusive environment while building community? Join the Carruth Center for Dance Your Way to Wellness! This weekly program will provide a comfortable space for students to practice dance movements in ways authentic to them to promote physical and mental wellbeing and connect with themselves and others. This program is open to all students of all identities. No dance experience required, and all abilities are welcome!

If you have a health condition, please consult with the doctor before engaging in physical activity.

Acknowledgement: There is always the possibility of physical injury when participating in any dance or physical activity. Participate at your own pace, comfort level, ability, and risk.

Contact Tinh Dang for more information.

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International Bowling Nights

Join the Carruth Center and the Office of Global Affairs for International Bowling Nights September 18 and November 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM for free! Registration capped at 20 people, so don't hesitate... Sign up today! Bowling not your thing? Don't worry! There's also pool, chess, and other fun games to play! Please click the link below to register for FREE!

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Twilight Screening

Join us for a spooky season breakdown of healthy relationships while watching Twilight.

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Socialize with S'mores

Join the Carruth Center and Adventure WV for an afternoon of s’mores-making and connecting with others. Activities will include:

• Making s’mores by the campfire
• Playing games
• Getting to meet other students and find common interests
• Maybe even leave with a new friend!

If you have had a hard time meeting others, have yet to find “your people”, or you just love all things fall, please join us!

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De-Stress Events

If you're feeling additional stress due to the upcoming election, you're not alone! Join the Carruth Center as we unplug, de-stress, and practice self-care with crafts, snacks, games, and connection.