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APRIL 21-26, 2025
This spring, as campus bursts into bloom, so too does our collective commitment to health and wellness.
K-State is proud to celebrate Health-Promoting University Week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of well-being for every student, faculty and staff member.
The week is dedicated to uplifting and engaging the entire Wildcat community in meaningful, restorative and energizing experiences. When we take time to nourish our well-being we make this community stronger, healthier and more connected.
Monday, April 21
Social Media Take-Over
All day | Around campus
Anna Coke takes over @kstatedassa to spread positivity. Look for her on campus for your chance to be featured.
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Students will hand out flowers
All day | Around campus
Take a flower, give a flower and spread your own acts of kindness.
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The Joy of Movement
10-11AM | Zoom | faculty & staff
Explore concepts from psychology, neuroscience and biology to understand why exercise improves mental and physical well-being such as increasing our capacity for social connection, self-expression and resilience. Presented by EAP.
Register
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HPU Night at the Rec
5:30PM | Rec Center | everyone
Participate in group fitness classes, win prizes, enjoy snacks.
Tuesday, April 22
10AM-Noon | Bosco Plaza | everyone
Gratitude Wall
10AM-Noon | Bosco Plaza | everyone
All of campus is invited to stop by and add a note of gratitude or encouragement. Express appreciation for others, for yourself, for small joys and big wins, and see the power of positivity in action.
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Coping During Uncertain Times
2-3PM | Zoom | faculty & staff
Practical tips for coping with uncertainty in today’s media-saturated world; remaining positive, functional and in control during changing times; and effective ways to talk with children about fear. Presented by EAP.
Register
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Flow and Grow
4-6PM | Bosco Plaza | everyone
A creative, hands-on experience. Paint a pot and plant a petunia to bring a little life and color to your day. Light refreshments and good vibes will be in abundance.
Wednesday, April 23
Scavenger Hunt for Well-being
9AM-3PM | All over campus | students
Embrace your spirit of adventure with a campus-wide scavenger hunt, guiding you to discover K-State’s many health and well-being resources. Complete the journey and be rewarded with a t-shirt plus the chance to win a gift card to the K-State Student Union.
Pick up your game card at the Union.
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10 Strategies for Improving Your Finances
10-11AM | Zoom | faculty & staff
Learn ways to get on the road to financial well-being during challenging times. Presented by EAP.
Register
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What Matters to Me and Why with Provost Mendez
Noon-1PM | Leadership Town Hall | everyone
This lunchtime series encourages reflection within the K-State community in order to better understand the lives and inspirations of those who serve and shape the University. Lunch from Mr. Goodcents will be served.
Thursday, April 24
Mindfulness Moments
8-8:30AM | Zoom | everyone
Start your day with calm and clarity. This session offers a variety of mindfulness activities, including guided meditation, breathing exercises, gratitude practices, and more. It’s a low-pressure event to recharge, practice stress-relief techniques, and focus on your well-being. Facilitated by Arianna Williams, MS, LCPC.
Register today
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Yoga on the Plaza
11:30AM-12:40PM | Bosco Plaza | everyone
Slow down and breathe. This is your open-air opportunity to stretch and reset. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the extras on hand. Led by faculty member, Kate Digby.
In case of rain, we will move into the Union Courtyard.
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Coping with Compassion Stress
2-3PM | Zoom | faculty & staff
Specific tips to encourage self-care in order to maintain a high level of functioning both personally and professionally. Presented by EAP.
Friday, April 25
Coffee and Coloring
9-11AM | Hale Library | everyone
Take a mindful break with free coffee and calming coloring sheets. This small but powerful gesture is your invitation to pause, sip, and create amid the end-of-semester rush.
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Deskercise! Taking Care of Your Body During the Workday
10-11AM | Zoom | faculty & staff
We will discuss the importance of not being completely sedentary all day and review practical, easy ways to take care of your body while working a desk job. Presented by EAP.
Register
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Loneliness and Social Isolation in Today’s World
2-3PM | Zoom | faculty & staff
Address the possible reasons for loneliness and identify actions you can take to increase your emotional connection with others and decrease the psychological and physical risk caused by social isolation. Presented by EAP.
Saturday, April 26
Run for the Roses
9-11:30AM | K-State Gardens | everyone
Support the K-State Gardens by running the 5K course or walking the 1K course. All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the continued growth and care of the Gardens – a space that represents so much of what Health Promoting University Week is all about.