Upcoming Events
Gravity: An Evening of Music with Katie D'Angelo
Saturday, October 20 ~ Beckham Hall, Fayerweather
Doors open at 6:15pm; Concert starts 7:00pm
Soul Star Healing in
association with WesWELL presents "Gravity". Spend an evening listening to a live concert performance by
singer and songwriter Katie D'Angelo while giving back to the
community and raising funds for the
Women & Families
Center, a sexual assault crisis service provider in Middletown.
Admission: Donation of $5.00 OR in lieu of money you may
donate a NEW item from this list to support individuals who are
escorted to the hospital:
- sweat pants or sweat shirt (Men's size M, L, XL)
- slipper socks
- mouthwash
- deodorant
- small stuffed toy
All proceeds benefit the Women & Families Center.
Take Back the Night Rally & March
Tuesday, October 23 ~ 7:00pm ~
Steps of Olin Library
Click
here for complete details on the march and related events
Take Back the Night is an annual event at
Wesleyan University and college campuses nationwide to raise awareness
about sexual violence. This event is an opportunity for the Wesleyan
community to gather in support of survivors of sexual assault and for
those survivors to share their stories in a safe space. The concept behind
"taking back the night" is that the night should be safe for everyone.
Beginning with a rally at the
steps of Olin at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 23rd, we will march to several locations
on campus for speak-out circles (which will include the reading of
narrative submissions),
concluding with a candlelight vigil. Everyone is encouraged to
attend and participate in this important and powerful event.
Self
Defense Workshop
Sunday, October 28 ~ 5:00 - 6:00pm ~
Freeman Athletic Center MPR 2
Join teachers from the Small
Forest Temple for this talk and demonstration on self defense. Learn
basic knowledge of how to fend off an attacker, and breathing and
meditation techniques to help you remain calm in a crisis, as well as how
to be aware of your surroundings, in anticipation of an attack.
Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
Monday, October 29, 2007 from 12:00 - 4:00pm AND
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from 4:00 - 7:00pm
Usdan University Center, Room 108
Fee: $35 (cash, check or bill to student account)
Click here for complete details and to download the Influenza
Immunization Permission form.
Sponsored
by Health Services
and Human Resources.
Involvement Opportunities
Narrative Submissions
In order to
represent the voices of those who may not be otherwise heard, we are
seeking written submissions of narratives from those who have experienced
sexual assault or been impacted by sexual violence. The content of the
narrative is entirely up to the author and will not be edited before being
read. If you wish to submit a narrative, please
click here for complete information.
Take Back the Night Pre-Forum Facilitators Needed
The Take Back the Night Planning Committee is seeking discussion
leaders for pre-forums on sexual assault, partner abuse and
relationship violence in the days leading up to the TBTN march on
Tuesday, October 23. They are especially looking for queer students,
students of color and men. If you are interested in facilitating a
pre-forum discussion, or can suggest someone who would be a great
contributor, please contact
Carolyn
Ariori or
Liz
Weisman.
Announcements
Drop-in for Rapid HIV Testing
The
Davison Health Center is now offering confidential rapid HIV
testing on a drop-in basis on Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 2:30pm,
starting October 10, 2007. No appointment is necessary; simply
register at the front desk on the day of testing. A limit of eight
students can be processed during the drop-in clinic. The cost is
$30, payable by cash, check or student account charge. Call Health
Services at 860.685.2470 for more information.
Tips for a Healthier You
Fish FAQ
The Mayo Clinic shares the merits and hazards of eating fish.
Want to be less stressed 5 days from now?
Research is showing that meditation can show benefits in as little
as five days. (WesWELL offers meditation classes;
click here to check them out.)
Mixing
energy drinks and alcohol
Get the low down from Go Ask Alice! on mixing these drinks.
Inspiration!
“Life is an unanswered question, but let’s still believe in the
dignity and importance of the question.”- Tennessee Williams
A Healthy Dose of Info on...Social
Skills
Rewarding and enjoyable communication between people is one of
the most important components of life. Throughout each day most
people are exposed to a wide variety of interpersonal situations. On
campus students interact with their peers, professors, coaches, and
supervisors. In order to meet the needs of everyday living it is
necessary to deal with bank tellers, cashiers at shops, the
registrar, financial aide officers, doctors, and the mailperson.
Skills that enhance developing and maintaining relationships are
also important, as well as our more intimate relationships with
significant others, partners, close friends, and family. In each of
the aforementioned situations, adequate social skills make life
easier.
What are social skills?
- Person to person communication that involves giving,
receiving, and interpreting messages.
- They are primarily developed through learning. In addition to
the goals and messages a person wishes to convey, the interaction
will depend upon the particular situation he/she is in, as well as
aspects of his/her personality, past experiences, what he/she sees
in the other person and the consequent impression arrived at.
- Includes detailed verbal (semantic content of speech, the
words and sentences) and nonverbal or paraverbal behavior
(posture, use of eyes, tone of voice, and facial expressions).
- Influenced by the person's culture and the particular social
group he/she belongs to.
- Increases with social reinforcement from others. Such rewards
might include being pleased, intrigued, calmed, or motivated in
the presence of others, which usually results in increased
self-esteem and worth.
- Are mutually interactive in nature, and require appropriate
timing and reciprocity of specific behaviors.
- Reflect environmental factors that include age, sex, and
status of the other person.
MORE...
~ From www.campusblues.com
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