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Campus Recreation and Wellness offers Group Fitness Pass for members
Group fitness classes at Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) are no longer included in the student fee. There is now a group fitness pass students can purchase to complement their membership.
BRIEF: Counseling Services hosts International Student Support Group
The International Student Support Group was a virtual group that offered a space for international students to discuss different topics regarding their mental health while living and studying in the United States.
President’s Speaker Series addresses the impact of COVID-19 on mental health
“Mental health is a major factor that shapes a student’s overall college experience,” Dr. Gordon said.
The Health and Human Performance Institute offers health and wellness programs to the community
HHPI is a community-based research center to help individuals better their health and wellness through testing, nutrition and exercise.
Election anxiety increases in students
Anxiety arises during the election season for a variety of reasons.
INFOGRAPHIC: Mental health needs rise during pandemic
In the early weeks of the pandemic, mental health concerns arose because of rising anxiety and stress surrounding COVID-19 and subsequent disruption in daily life. Learn more about how COVID-19 affected mental health among different…
BRIEF: UHCL opens temporary COVID-19 testing center through July 30
UHCL will host a mobile, drive-in COVID-19 testing center on campus for students, staff, faculty and their family members. Testing is free of cost and takes place July 28-30 in parking lot G, between the Delta and Arbor building, from 8…
EXPLAINER: Racism built and maintained in America’s food systems
Like healthcare, racial disparities and differences play a part in every organized system across the United States and globally. This includes American food systems from the start of European colonization to present-day inequities.
Black support groups meet online
With the recent killings of Black Americans like George Floyd going viral, anxiety and depression spiked for African Americans. Learn what these two support groups on campus are doing to address that.
INFOGRAPHIC: Passion and pleasure during a pandemic
Because of COVID-19 and stay home orders, sex is getting more creative. Some people desire for sexual relief for a variety of reasons including, decreasing the stress of their new normal. Here is a guide on sex while social distancing.