Student Well Fest Schedule

Owning It! Create and Maintain a Life of Well-being

Bear Room West

Emotional

Join us to learn about positive psychology and how the theory of PERMA can help to increase our well-being by helping us to flourish. We will discuss the benefits of practicing gratitude, mindfulness, and participate in activities such as writing a gratitude letter, deep breathing exercises, and sharing our "grit" stories. We will review our weekly CAPS services, including programs that help students learn skills to build resilience and increase wellness.

Presented by Tiffany O'Meara, PhD, Director of Outreach Services, CAPS, and Sara Heinemann, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Resident, CAPS.

Money Concepts for Young Adults

Roosevelt Room West

Financial

Money concepts for young adults with the University Credit Union!

Presented by Monisha Donaldson, University Credit Union.

Zumba

Dance Studio East

Physical

Zumba combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves to put the FUN back in your workout. Fast and slow rhythms are combined for an aerobic and toning workout that confers the benefits of interval training.

Presented by FitLife Instructor.  

Recovery Ally Training

Green Table Room West

Emotional

Learn how to support students who use substances or identify as in recovery from a substance use disorder or behavioral addiction

Presented by Lauren Malekow and Danielle Gardner, Recovery Peer Support.

Common Health Practices to Avoid Doctors Visits

Muir Room East

Physical

In this session, you will learn simple ways to take care of your physical health to avoid common doctors visits. 

Presented by Genevieve Buenaflor, DO.

Zero Waste Living for Beginners

Marshall Room West

Environmental

Make waste history. The workshop provides participants with an overview of the waste crisis, identifies principal sources of waste, and highlights simple behaviors to begin adopting zero waste behaviors and work towards developing/living a zero waste lifestyle. Choose to be a part of the solution versus a source of pollution.

Presented by Andy Hattala, HDH Sustainability Coordinator.

Healthy Cooking Demo

The Zone

Physical

Cooking demonstration to make a Soba Noodle Salad and provide nutrition education on all the ingredients that are used.

Presented by Taylor Lewallen, RD and May Rees, RD.

Fit HIIT

Dance Studio East

Physical

Get fit quickly using high intensity interval training! This class will use creative and classic movements with equipment and body weight to challenge you.  

Presented by FitLife Instructor.

Conflict Resolution and You

Roosevelt Room West

Social

This session will give you the opportunity to explore conflict resolution methods and restorative practices. We will cover interpersonal conflicts so that you can more comfortably navigate personal relations with others.

Presented by Chrystian Smith, Jena Corea, and Kimberly Manecke, Case Management Graduate Assistants.

Take a cruise on the UCSHIP

Muir Room East

Financial

Navigating insurance coverage can be daunting! Learn how UCSHIP works and how it can help you stay physically and emotionally. 

Presented by Jill Battikha, Student Health and Well-being.

Can I Get Connection?

Red Shoe Room West

Social

Storytelling is a wonderful way to build connection, community, and understanding. Join this session where you’ll meet new people, hear their stories and share yours about community.

*Please note that this session ends at 4:30 p.m.

Presented by Jenny Kressel and Moises Alvarado Garcia, Student Care and Accountability Specialists.

Foundations of Well-Being

Marshall Room West

Emotional

Come spend an entertaining and informative hour examining six fundamental lifestyle areas. You will leave with a wealth of practical tips you can immediately use to make changes that will help you manage your stress, improve your mood, annd enhance your life satisfaction.

Presented by Scott Hansen, Ph.D., CAPS.

Support Space in Response to Mass Shooting in Monterey Park

ERC/Roosevelt College Room

Emotional 

A support space for students impacted by the lost lives from the mass shooting during the Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, CA. This will be a safe space and a supportive environment.

This meeting is not professional counseling. If you would like professional counseling or mental health treatment, please call the CAPS central office at (858) 534-3755 to make an appointment.

If you are unable to attend this space, we hope you can join the APIMEDA Community Forums. These spaces are on Mondays from noon-1 pm in the Sixth College Lodge in Kaleidoscope.

Presented by Dr. Fengqin Lian, CAPS and Kevin Baldueza, Student Affairs Case Management

Ballroom East

Financial

Managing finances as a college student can be super stressful! This workshop is a crash-course on staying on top of your finances, and will cover topics including the basics of budgeting, credit, and on-campus & off-campus basic needs and financial resources available to students.

Presented by Annie Lin, MSW, Student Affairs Case Manager.

Seasons Change, and So Do We!

Bear Room West

Emotional

The college experience can be a winding road with alternate routes at every turn. It can be difficult to navigate these alternatives while remaining positive and level-headed in the pursuit of one’s goals. This workshop aims to create a safe space to learn to better process the changes we are each experiencing. Through themed games and the creation of a personal art piece focused on one’s current experiences of change, we will collectively try to make peace with the changing seasons of our lives.

Presented by Angie Gross and Ruben Ybarra, Well-Being Peer Educators.

Bodyweight Bootcamp

Dance Studio East

Physical

No equipment needed for this fun full body workout that will have you sweating while you build strength. Leave feeling strong, powerful and accomplished!

Presented by FitLife Instructor.

Gender Inclusion 101

Green Table Room West

Social

Students will practice and learn about how to ensure their environments (meetings, interactions) are welcoming and affirming to transgender and nonbinary people.

Presented by Maribel Gomez, Assistant Director for Education LGBTRC.

How to Navigate Wellness with Housing

Ballroom East

Financial
 

The Hubs Basic Needs Team will present key actions to take during the housing process such as: setting personal deadlines, utilizing on and off campus resources, and healthy spening habits. Gain balance in all aspects of life and assure housing stability.

Presented by Louis Avalos, Makayla Rivera, Audrey Yeun, Alycia Raya, and Amoha Bhale, Basic Needs Peer Educators.

Empowerment through Boundary-Setting

Bear Room West

Emotional

Healthy boundaries are essential to self-care and a sense of empowerment. Our workshop will explore personal boundaries, types of boundaries, and guidelines on setting boundaries. We will practice active listening and communicating boundaries with one another while reflecting on our personal values and needs.

Presented by Martina Galvan, MSW/ASW, Student Affairs Case Manager.

Academic Wellness with Revelle College Peer Advisors

Roosevelt Room West

In this session Revelle College Peer Advisors will share the various academic resources on campus and how students can utilize them to enhance their academic experience.

Presented by Revelle College Peer Advisors.

Nutrition 101

Muir Room East

Presentation introducing the basic foundational components of nutrition such as macronutrients, micronutrients, metabolism and building a balanced plate.

Presented by Taylor Lewallen, RD and May Rees, RD.

Make & Take DeStress Kits

Marshall Room West

Tips and tools to help with moments of stress and anxiety.

Presented by Kia Neri.

Mindful Movement

Ballroom East

Physical

Develop mindfulness skills and apply them during movement to build a positive relationship with your body.

Presented by FitLife Instructor.

Go Outside to Look Inside

Bear Room West

Environmental

This workshop teaches students to be aware of their environmental wellness and how to identify environments as ideal for their growth and learning.

Presented by Katlyn Marie Monte (She/Her/Hers), The Zone Graduate Assistant.

Burnout and the Stress Cycle

Roosevelt Room West

Emotional

Burnout. Many students experience it, especially with the added disruption and chaos caused by the pandemic. This workshop will talk about the additional pressures and stresses of the Human Giver Syndrome (most commonly in women and gender marginalized folks), burnout, and what we can do to combat it. Attendees of all genders welcome!

Presented by Hannah Aksamit, Assistant Director for Education, Women’s Center.

Nutrition 101

Muir Room East

Physical

Presentation introducing the basic foundational components of nutrition such as macronutrients, micronutrients, metabolism and building a balanced plate.

Presented by Taylor Lewallen, RD and May Rees, RD.

Making SMART Goals

Marshall Room West

Physical

Learn how to turn a broad goal into an achievable one by implementing the foundations of behavior change. Let's talk motivation, solutions to barriers, and building in rewards!

Presented by Jae Taylor, MPH Health Educator and Certified Health Coach.

Money Concepts for Young Adults

Roosevelt Room West

Financial

Money concepts for young adults with the University Credit Union!

Presented by Monisha Donaldson, University Credit Union.

Find Your Edge!

Bear Room West

Emotional

This session will focus on the intellectual, spiritual and emotional dimensions of wellness. In this session we are focused on using restorative practice and engaging in activities that surround the topic of facing your inner critic and being aware of how we talk to ourselves. In this we also give recommendations of how to face this inner critic and treat ourselves better. Treating ourselves better improve our well-being and wellness. We will start the presentation with general goals and information, discussion questions to engage in conversation and then an activity on how to face this inner critic.

Presented by Lizzy Gomez, Student Care and Accountability Specialist and Claudia Pena, Student Care and Accountability Specialist.

Tritons RISE Yoga

Dance Studio East

Physical

Be in community for a well-being and movement-based session designed to both ground and inspire you! All Triton RISE Yoga classes focus on holistic wellness and the integration of the mind, body & heart-spirit.

Presented by FitLife Instructor.

The Effects of Physical Activity on Academic Success

Muir Room East

Intellectual

Students with discover the research related to the impacts of physical activity on academic performance. After learning, we will practive and experience the FUN of movement.

Presented by Tiffany Healy, Fitness and Wellness Director.

Collaborative Art and Wellness

Marshall Room West

Social

Create a collaborative art piece while discovering the connection between creating art and well-being.

Presented by Noa Aoyagi and Ken Hogerty, The Zone Student Health Assistants.

Dance Studio East

Physical

Experience a fun movement practice and learn how to develop core strength.

Presented by FitLife Instructor.

Practical Nutrition for The Busy College Student

Muir Room East

Physical

Nutrition tips for the busy college student including topics such as meal prepping, grocery shopping, and nourishing your body throughout the day.

Presented by Taylor Lewallen, RD and May Rees, RD.

Looking Masculinity in the Eye

Marshall Room West

Social

This interactive session will explore messages and attitudes around masculinity. Participants will work together to understand how it manifests on campus and in their own lives. The session will include an exciting collaborative activity and is open to anyone.

Presented by Andy Hoffman, Program Manager, Center for Student Involvement.

Mindfulness Meditation

The Zone

Spiritual

The presenter will lead a mindful meditation workshop guiding attendees on how to connect one's mind and body to gain internal balance. The body scanning approach is a practice one can implement anywhere and anytime, even if it's for a few minutes, in order to recenter oneself for peace.

Presented by Srimaye Samudrala, WPE self care lead and mental health advocate.

The Power of Mind-Body Practice

Bear Room West

Physical

Discover how to listen to your bodies through mind-body practice.

Presented by Tiffany Healy, Fitness and Wellness Director.

Mindfulness + You: Surfing the Waves of Everyday Life

Red Shoe Room West

Emotional

This workshop is designed to help participants understand and cultivate moment-to-moment awareness through gentle movement, focus on the breath, and the encouragement of a kinder, more compassionate way of relating to their mind and body.

During this Workshop, participants will learn how to...

• Practice mindfulness, self-compassion, meditation, and yoga.
• Increase ability to relax while resting in the present moment.
• Improve ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Release tensions and increase energy.
• Cultivate skills in being present to bring more joy, creativity, and happiness into life.

Presented by Cassandra Vieten, Executive Director, Noriko Morita Harth, Managing Director/Instructor, Hyun-Chung (Helen) Kim, Program Coordinator/Instructor.

Mindfulness Studio

Marshall Room West

RISE Mindfulness Studio is a drop-in workshop where you can practice ways to:

• Connect more deeply with yourself and others
• Gain/regain inner peace and joy
• Engage in visualizations, breathwork & compassion-based meditations

Presented by Seraphina Solders, MS and Haim Shemer, PsyD.

How to Cope with Toxic Productivity + Hustle Culture

Cross Cultural Center

Learn about the harm of hustle culture and toxic productivity and why self-care is crucial to our well-being. We will talk about strategies to cope with hustle culture, including time management and self-care tips. At the end of the workshop, everyone will have the chance to create a self-care time finder!

Presented by Mekayla Narino, Social Justice Educator and Affiliates & Leadership Intern, Mira Aravamuthan, Social Justice Educator and Outreach & Engagement Intern, Gustavo Candia-Jaramillo, Social Justice Educator and Joy de La Cruz, Art & Activism Intern.

How to Make Friends as an Adult

Ballroom East

Social

Friendship is a key element to social wellness. As adults we must practice certain skills to foster relationships. We will discuss self-awareness, self-compassion, initiative, vulnerability, and service.

Presented by Alexia Cervantes, Associate Director of Recreation and Allison Lane, Intramural Program Director.

Somatic Yoga & Mindfulness

Dance Studio East

Physical

Connect mind and body through this gentle yoga class.

Presented by FitLife Instructor.

Sana Sana: Community Care in Social Justice Work

Green Table Room West

The focus of this session will be healing justice and discussing culturally-relevant wellness practices for BIPOC people, such as meditation grounding exercises, herbalism, and journaling.

Presented by Maribel Gomez, Assistant Director for Education LGBTRC.

Coloring Calm with the Library

Muir Room East

Learn about and cultivate emotional wellness with the Library! Drop-in to color student-created coloring pages and Geisel Library bookmarks. Coloring supplies will be provided. Participants will learn the benefits of coloring for mental health as well as about de-stress resources available at the Library.

Presented by Gen Thipatima, Engagement, Assessment, and Spaces Manager at UC San Diego Library and Fran Esquer, Engagement Specialist at UC San Diego Library.

How to Connect, Truly

Red Shoe Room West

In the 1963 movie “8 ½” by Federico Fellini, one the characters makes the realization that “Happiness consists of being able to tell the truth without hurting anyone”. In this session, I explain what this statement means and how to live this wisdom every day. Simply put, this session is about radically honest, and healthy boundaried, communication with others. Importantly, honesty is never about the other person; it's only about you and your inner experience. Sharing that inner experience in a non-accusatory, non-assumptive, non-blaming, responsible way is what opens the door for true connection and friendship. This is a new way of being that might feel foreign at first, but once the skill is learned, you will continually feel more aligned with yourself and others. Are you in?

Presented by Karen Dobkins, Professor of Psychology.

Empowerment through Movement

Ballroom East

Physical

Learn how to empower yourself to develop a movement practice that lasts for a lifetime.

Presented by Tiffany Healy, Fitness and Wellness Director.

SMART Goals: Wheel of Fortune

Roosevelt Room West

Social

This workshop aims to introduce and share information about the 8 dimensions of Well-Being including intellectual, spiritual, financial, environmental, emotional, physical, occupational, and social. A brief presentation about SMART goals will also be delivered to educate participants about the importance of setting goals in the new year. Participants will have the chance to spin a wheel to determine their dimension of focus and earn some complementary prizes that will assist in goal planning and self-reflection.

Presented by Angelique Tran, Jacqueline Hermanto, Kelly Cai, Kaiqi Zhang and Shannon Nguyen, The Zone Student Assistants

Healthy Relationships & Healthy Boundaries

Green Table Room West

Learn what a healthy relationship looks like and how to be a good partner at Health Promotion Service’s “Healthy Relationships and Healthy Boundaries” presentation.

Presented by Maureen Dinata, Wellbeing Peer Educator and Melissa McGuire, Health Educator.

Identity: Belonging & Empowerment

Muir Room East

Identity is a lot more complicated than we perceive it to be. Have you ever considered which identities you have that bring you privilege, or make you feel more marginalized? Have you ever viewed other's identities in the same light? By creating an identity chart and partaking in a thoughtful identity lense discussion, we can acknowledge how we view our own identities and those of others in positive and negative lights due to conflicting identities, biases, and stigma, and better celebrate ourselves and one another in our own uniqueness.

Presented by Arlene Nagtalon, Well-Being Peer Educator Self-Care Lead.

Wellness as Community Practice & Rest as Resistance

Cross Cultural Center

When you hear the words Wellness and Rest is it hard to imagine that it includes you? We can relate! Join us for an exploration of wellness and rest from an intersectional and social justice perspective. The session will include how community connections, a deep sense of belonging and well-developed support system can be a critical way to access wellness and rest as folks from the global majority and other marginalized and minoritized identities. Join us for a community practice of naming identity, acknowledging our human need to rest and think about how we navigate those needs in collectivist ways.

Presented by Fnann Keflezighi, Izzy Navarez and Ahliyah Chambers, Cross Cultural Center.

Financial Wellness as a Graduate Student

Roosevelt Room West

Financial

Financial wellness is the continual process of expanding one’s awareness through growing and strengthening knowledge of financial literacy to make healthy decisions in reaching financial goals (USD, 2022). Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) and GRADLIFE will promote financial wellness through an overview/variety of fellowship opportunities/external funding and financial reflection for graduate students at UCSD.

Presented by Shana Slebioda, Student Affairs Coordinator and Felicity D. Howell, GEPA fellowship Coordinator.

Plant Therapy

Marshall Room West

Environmental

Discover the importance of reclaiming time to destress through creative outlets such as taking care of indoor plants.

Presented by Talia Enstad, SACM Graduate Assistant.

Healthy Cooking Demo

The Zone

Physical

Cooking demonstration to make a Soba Noodle Salad and provide nutrition education on all the ingredients that are used.

Presented by Taylor Lewallen, RD and May Rees, RD.

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in your Living Space

Bear Room West

Environmental

Indoor air quality can impact our health in many aspects from irritating our eyes, nose, mouth, lungs, and skin to causing headaches and even things like respiratory diseases. This workshop will be talking about how indoor air quality affects our health and what steps you can take to change your living space in order to minimize indoor air pollution and therefore take care of your health.

Presented by Eileen Huang, Well-being Peer Educator.

Self-Affirmation Jars

Roosevelt Room West

Emotional

In this workshop the connection between emotional well-being and self-care will be discussed through a conversation about resources, both campus and other. The conversation will culminate in participants relaxing and creating their own self-affirmation jars.

Presented by Julia Fiebert, Co-President of the Well-Being Peer Educator Program at UC San Diego Health Promotion Services.

Harm Reduction and Narcan Distribution

Green Table Room West

Learn to create safer, more supportive environments through harm reduction principles. Students will also learn how to recognize the signs/symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to reverse it with Naloxone.

Presented by Jacob Ross, Co-President, Students for Sensible Drug Policy at UC San Diego.

We Need To Talk: A Guide to a Safe and Healthy Breakup

Muir Room East

Relationships can be filled with growth and help you flourish and sometimes you need to turn over a new leaf and find it must come to an end. This interactive workshop will help you navigate how to breakup in a way that can help grow through what you're going through and identify the steps needed to have a safe and healthy breakup plan.

Presented by Melissa McGuire, Health Educator.