Programs, Workshops, and Events
See our Fall 2024 and ongoing outreach 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.
Wednesday, starting August 21 9:30AM – 10:30AM
*Wake up and Walk will not occur on November 27th
Drop-In Space
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!
February: Bowling at the Mountainlair
Tuesday, February 11, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
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.
Session 2 (Downtown)
Wednesdays (10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20), 11:30AM-12:45PM at Serenity Place (628 Price St. - Arnold House)
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!
September-November
Monthly Meetings (9/17, 10/22, 11/19), 5:30PM – 6:30PM in the Student Health Building Room 101 (Yoga Room)
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.
Wednesdays, starting 9/4, 5:30PM – 6:30PM, in Student Health Building Room 101
(Yoga room)
Drop-In Space
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!
September and November
9/18 and 11/20, 5:30PM – 7:30PM at the Mountainlair Bowling Alley
Drop-In Space
Twilight Screening
Join us for a spooky season breakdown of healthy relationships while watching Twilight.
Tuesday 10/22, 6:00PM-9:00PM in the Honors Hall Media Room
Drop-In Space
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!
Saturday 10/26, 2:30PM-5:30PM (Includes travel to and from the Outdoor Education
Center)
Drop-In Space
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.
Wednesday 11/06, 5:30PM-7:30PM room 123 Student Health Building
Thursday 11/07, 4:30PM-6:30PM room 101 Student Health Building