SGA Wellness Week
May 1, 2024, marked the start of the inaugural Saint Louis University SGA Wellness
Week. This SLU initiative provides a week-long series of events and activities aimed
at promoting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being among students.
Through Wellness Week, SGA hopes to unite campus partners to create a holistic approach to wellness, addressing various aspects of the student experience. The week culminates with the annual Wellness Fair on West Pine Mall.
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Mindfulness for Law Students
Location: Scott Hall 980 or via Zoom, Meeting ID: 962 6979 8657
Sponsored by the SLU Law Mindfulness Program
SLU Law students are invited to join us for a short talk and meditation about mindfulness.
Mindfulness is a wonderful way of dealing with the stresses and strains of law school
and life.
3-6 p.m.
Planning for Finals Success
Location: Busch Student Center 254
Sponsored by the Student Success Center
Get ahead of finals stress! Drop in to create a study plan and talk about finals prep
with the student success coach.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Campus Ministry Community Night
Location: Wuller Hall, First-Floor
Sponsored by: Campus Ministry
Join us from 5:30-6:30 p.m., for prayer, games, faith-sharing and building community
with students across campus.
5:30 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Identifying Students Listening Session
Location: CGC Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Cross Cultural Center
A listening session for students to share their feedback and concerns with the Cross
Cultural Center Staff.
6-7 p.m.
Plant-Based Picnic
Location: Pruellage Lawn
Sponsored by: Green Billikens
Celebrate the end of the school year and destress before finals with a plant-based
picnic.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Blood Drive
Location: Saint Louis Room (BSC 300)
Sponsored by: SLU Blood Club
SLU Blood Club is hosting its first blood drive on May 2. Sign up online, find us
at our tabling events or come see if we have walk-in availability.
2-4 p.m.
Coloring and Conversation
Location: SGA Commons
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Join the Internal Affairs and Communication Committee for delicious snacks and refreshing
drinks as we color different portraits of SLU.
4-6 p.m.
Cookie Decorating with the Interns
Location: Wuller Hall, 1st floor
Sponsored by: Campus Ministry
Chat and decorate cookies with the Campus Ministry graduate and undergraduate interns.
4-6 p.m.
Mental Health and Well-being Training
Location: BSC 352/353
Sponsored by: National Alliance on Mental Illness - St. Louis
This training will teach mental health education, mental health awareness, mindfulness
exercises, positive coping skills, time management and peer support intervention via
roleplaying scenarios. This is a partnership with NAMI-STL who will be there to offer
further resources on mental health awareness.
Noon-2 p.m.
Self-care Moment with Healing Spaces
Location: TBD
Sponsored by: University Counseling Center and Healing Spaces
Join an experience of holistic wellness with art therapy activities, journaling and
community connection.
1-3:30 p.m.
Billiken Worker Appreciation Day
Location: Grand Dining Hall
Sponsored by: SGA Food Advisory Board
Gather for a special menu and enjoy a meal with your favorite staff member as we support
and appreciate our Billiken workers.
3-6 p.m.
HEAT Peer Education Team Field Day
Location: Pruellage Lawn
Sponsored by: Campus Recreation and Wellness
Join the Health Education Action Team for a fun field day experience. Groups can enjoy
yard games and other recreational activities. Free food and prizes will be available
while supplies last!
5-11 p.m.
Beyond All Reason Spring Concert
Location: Saint Louis Room (BSC 300)
Sponsored by: Beyond All Reason
Members of Beyond All Reason will gather to perform a set list of songs they have
prepared throughout the semester.
6-9 p.m.
Graduate Student Game Night
Location: CGC Auditorium
Sponsored by: Student Involvement Center
Gear up for a graduate student game night! Unwind, connect, and let loose with fellow
grad students in an evening designed for both relaxation and excitement!
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Zumba
Location: SLURuba
Sponsored by: Campus Recreation and Wellness
Join Alex Ocasio for Zumba at SLURuba. Class begins at 10:30 a.m.
Sign Up for This Class on the Shop Rec & Wellness App
Noon-1 p.m.
Power Yoga
Location: Simon Recreation Center - Mind & Body Room
Sponsored by: Campus Recreation and Wellness
Join group class instructor Allison for some physical activity through Power Yoga!
Class is in the Mind and Body Room in the lower level of the Rec. Mats provided.
Sign Up for This Class on the Shop Rec & Wellness App
6 p.m.
Astha A Capella Spring Concert
Location: Sinquefield Room
Sponsored by: Astha A Capella
Astha A Cappella will put on their concert of the spring semester. This concert is
the culmination of all the work the team has done through the second semester, showcasing
several new mashups and songs.
7-11 p.m.
African Students Association End of the Year Gala
Location: Wool Ballrooms
Sponsored by: African Students Association
Join ASA for an end-of-the-year gala to wrap up our efforts in the spring 2024 semester.
Please bring friends and enjoy food, music and dance. Come in any formal attire or
whip out your best African attire. It will be a night to remember!
7 p.m.
BNS Spring Concert
Location: Cook Hall Auditorium
Sponsored by: Bare Naked Statues
Join us for our annual spring concert.
Noon-3 p.m.
Scoops & Swirls
Location: SLURuba
Sponsored by: SGA
Join us for an afternoon of tie-dyeing and sweet treats. Limited edition SGA Wellness
shirts will be available for the first 250 attendees. There will also be free Ted
Drewes as well!
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Voter Registration and Uplifting Civic Issues with Art
Location: Center for Global Citizenship
Sponsored by: Center for Social Action
The American Medical Association acknowledged that “voting is a social determinant
of health and significantly contributes to the analyses of other social determinants
of health as a key metric”. Furthermore, a recent national analysis by Healthy Democracy,
Healthy People found that states with more inclusive voting policies and higher levels
of voter turnout also enjoyed better health outcomes. Thus, we are registering students
to vote so they are ready to have their voices heard!
Noon-3 p.m.
Icing and Iced Tea
Location: North Lobby (Ritter Entrance) of the BSC
Sponsored by: Billiken Parent and Family Association
The Billiken Parent and Family Association will host a table for Billiken students
providing iced tea, lemonade, water and some iced cookies while wishing them well
as they prepare for finals.
3-5 p.m.
M&M’s and Bracelet Making with M&M
Location: CGC Auditorium
Sponsored by: SGA Mission and Ministry Committee
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and reflection! We'll weave together beads
and threads and the memories and moments from the past year. It's a chance to unwind,
connect with others and take a moment to pause and reflect on the journey of the past
year.
5-7 p.m.
Seed SLU
Location: Clock Tower
Sponsored by: SGA Sustainability Committee
As a part of Wellness Week, the Sustainability Committee has brought together an event
celebrating life on Earth! Could you stop by and grab a flower for yourself or a loved
one and write a message to tie on it? We also will have pots, soil and an assortment
of flower seeds for you to grow your own flower this spring. All materials are compostable
in respect of sustainability and will brighten your day.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wellness Fair on the Quad
- Wellness Resources and Activities with Campus Partners
- Baby Goat Yoga with the SAB
- De-Stress Car Smash with DPS
- Catch a Wave with Wellness
9:30-11:30 p.m.
RHA x SGA Late Night Breakfast
- Karaoke with DPS
- Raffle Prizes and Trivia
- Free Breakfast!