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Million Milestone: Barnes Center at The Arch Reaches One Millionth Recreation Visitor
Early this fall, the Barnes Center at The Arch welcomed its millionth visitor to the recreation and fitness areas. Ellie Allen, a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was the proud recipient of the honor and was…
The Power of Holistic Healing and Wellness With Therapist and Entrepreneur Rachel Johnson ’17, G’19 on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast
In her work as a therapist, Rachel Johnson ’17, G’19 knew she was making a difference in the lives of her patients. But she also realized her work wasn’t impacting an often overlooked segment of the population when it comes…
Action-Based Programs for Diabetes Prevention, Blood Pressure Management Offered to Faculty and Staff
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 38% of all U.S. adults live with prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, and nearly half (47%) have hypertension, or high blood pressure. While these statistics…
Health, Wellness and Launching Headspace
In the pursuit of enhancing the student experience through supporting student-focused health and wellness, the Barnes Center at The Arch has launched Headspace. As a mobile app wellness leader and through virtual experiences, Headspace helps to create habits supportive of…
Professor Jianshun ‘Jensen’ Zhang Named Executive Director of Syracuse Center of Excellence
Syracuse University has named a new executive director to lead the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) in Environmental and Energy Systems. Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, a longtime professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), begins in that role…
Tips for Managing Your Spring (Achoo!) Allergies
Runny nose. Scratchy throat. Watery, itchy, red eyes. Cough, cough. Aaaaaahh-chooooo! What’s up with you? It’s likely you’re suffering from outdoor seasonal allergies. In the Syracuse-Central New York region, a place regularly cited as fairly high on the nation’s list…
Faculty and Staff Invited to Provide Input on Upcoming Wellness Programs on Campus
What does wellness mean to you? Are you into fitness challenges, weight management or exploring new recipes? Maybe mental health, resilience or stress management are more appealing to you? Do you like one-time programs or ongoing series? Is it easier…
Meditation and Mindfulness Platform Coming to Barnes Center at The Arch
Working to enhance the health and wellness resources available to students, beginning in the 2022-23 academic year, the Barnes Center at The Arch will launch Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness platform accessible by mobile and desktop devices. The Headspace partnership…
Supporting Student Wellness: Overcoming Challenges at New Heights
Stepping out of comfort zones and facing challenges often results in personal growth, self-discovery and empowerment. We see this take shape as students navigate the rigors of the classroom and now with the pairing of the Barnes Center at The…
Supporting Student Wellness Series: Trans and Gender Affirming Services
Honoring unique experiences and goals, Trans and Gender Affirming Services encompasses resources supportive of holistic health and wellness. When explored through the Barnes Center at The Arch Wellness Wheel, Trans and Gender Affirming Services embraces Emotional Wellness, Environmental Wellness, Physical…