All Posts in #health and wellness
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…
Long Awaited Victories for Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team
After returning with silver from the 2020 Open Collegiate Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships, the Orange Experience Synchronized Skating Club Team faced a sudden and unexpected freeze. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled all additional competitions, no new members tried out and…
Supporting Student Wellness Series: Combating Stress and Building Mindfulness
Inclusive of projects, finals and holidays, the end of the semester often correlates to students’ experiencing rising stress levels. From talking with friends to increasing physical activity, through each individual’s unique wellness journey, they navigate stress as they grow emotional…
Supporting Student Wellness Series: Peer Educators and Campus Connections
Staff and faculty connections help foster seemingly boundless academic, professional development and personal growth opportunities throughout the student experience and beyond. However, not to be overlooked, are the powerful lifetime peer-to-peer connections that bolster holistic wellness just as much. Leading…