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Tue, Apr 2, 2019
Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation Group
5:00 pm
Chapin Hall, Chapin Chapel
Whether you have meditated for a long time or have never meditated, come join us for this time of practice together. Come to relax, quiet your mind, learn how to experience less suffering and stress, explore Buddhist philosophy and psychology, just talk about what it means to live from compassion and awareness - or because you are curious. This event will be led by Mark Hart, Buddhist Advisor.
Cooking Demonstration
Sign up to learn hands on from farm manager Maida Ives how to make healthy snacks!
Students Only
Wed, Apr 3, 2019
Get Yourself Tested
Come by our tables and sign up to get yourself tested for STIs!
Thu, Apr 4, 2019
Canine Office Hours with Huxley or Evie
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Frost Library, Beside Frost Cafe
Drop by Frost Library for some canine affection and advice from Huxley or Evie. Every Thursday from 4:30-5:30p.m. beside Frost Cafe, or in front of the library when the weather permits.
Tue, Apr 9, 2019
Yoga on the Quad
As part of “Mental Health Week” join Yogi Eddy Augustin for a serene outdoor yoga practice. Open to all members of the campus community. In case of inclement weather, alternate space is Chapin Chapel
Supporting your Community: Lunch Panel with OSA Staff
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Valentine Dining Hall, Terrace Room B
As part of “Mental Health Week” members of the Office of student affairs and religious life welcome all members of the community to join them for lunch to introduce themselves and discuss mental health resources on campus.
Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation Group
5:00 pm
Chapin Hall, Chapin Chapel
Whether you have meditated for a long time or have never meditated, come join us for this time of practice together. Come to relax, quiet your mind, learn how to experience less suffering and stress, explore Buddhist philosophy and psychology, just talk about what it means to live from compassion and awareness - or because you are curious. This event will be led by Mark Hart, Buddhist Advisor.
Kevin Love: Viewing and Facilitated Discussion surrounding Mental Health Stigma Among Men
As part of “Mental Health Week” join Dr Darien McFadden for a viewing of a presentation by Kevin Love, NBA star, discussing his struggles with panic attacks and his mission to end the stigma surrounding mental health among men. Dr McFadden will facilitate a discussion following the viewing. All community members are welcome to attend.
Wed, Apr 10, 2019
Self-Care and the Cost of Compartmentalization
As part of our "Labor Intensive" series and Mental Health Week, join us in the WGC for a conversation on compartmentalization with Laura Fusari and Jessica Gifford. What's the impact of having to perform emotions while suppressing or compartmentalizing aspects of your experience or identity? Together, we'll find tricks and self-care strategies you use at the moment and retrospectively. There will be bubble tea!
For accessibility information, contact wgc@amherst.edu or 413-542-5667.
Anxiety and Performance: Mindfulness Tools and Techniques-- Laura Fusari
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Keefe Campus Center, Friedman Room
As part of “Mental Health Week” join Laura Fusari, psychotherapist from the counseling center as she offers tips and techniques for mindfulness and self care. All community members are welcome to attend.
Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Yoga on the Quad
As part of “Mental Health Week” join Yogi Eddy Augustin for a serene outdoor yoga practice. Open to all members of the campus community. In case of inclement weather, alternate space is Chapin Chapel
Canine Office Hours with Huxley or Evie
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Frost Library, Beside Frost Cafe
Drop by Frost Library for some canine affection and advice from Huxley or Evie. Every Thursday from 4:30-5:30p.m. beside Frost Cafe, or in front of the library when the weather permits.
Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Life Stories Lunch with Professor Rhonda Cobham-Sander
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Keefe Campus Center, McCaffrey
The Life Stories lunch series provides a forum to foster community through sharing stories of challenge, growth and meaning. At each lunch, a student, faculty or staff member talks about an aspect of their lives that may be meaningful to others, followed by questions and comments. Lunch is provided. Sponsored by the Counseling Center and the Wellness Team.
Tue, Apr 16, 2019
Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation Group
5:00 pm
Chapin Hall, Chapin Chapel
Whether you have meditated for a long time or have never meditated, come join us for this time of practice together. Come to relax, quiet your mind, learn how to experience less suffering and stress, explore Buddhist philosophy and psychology, just talk about what it means to live from compassion and awareness - or because you are curious. This event will be led by Mark Hart, Buddhist Advisor.
Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Bodies and Beauty
Join the QRC and the WGC as we discuss our favorite beauty bloggers and YouTube makeup experts and the ways that they redefine makeup culture to include more fat, non-binary, femme, and women of color voices. While practicing with makeup, let's explore the possibilities and complexities of gender expression, body physicality and makeup!
Students Only
Thu, Apr 18, 2019
Canine Office Hours with Huxley or Evie
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Frost Library, Beside Frost Cafe
Drop by Frost Library for some canine affection and advice from Huxley or Evie. Every Thursday from 4:30-5:30p.m. beside Frost Cafe, or in front of the library when the weather permits.
Cooking With Farmers
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ford Hall, Demo Kitchen
RSVP to mives@amherst.edu
Book & Plow is hosting another cooking night Thursday, April 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Ford Hall Demo Kitchen. This time we'll be cooking up an easy, healthy meal and talking about different sauces you can make to add flavor (and nutrients!) to your meals. We'll be making rice, beans, and steamed kale.
Sauces include:
Honey-mustard sauce with local honey
Tahini-miso dressing with Book & Plow chives and garlic
Balsamic-nutritional yeast dressing that is so good on salads
We hope you'll join us!
Students Only
Fri, Apr 19, 2019
Grit and Resiliency Skills for Difficult Times
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Converse Hall, Porter Lounge
Grit helps us persist in the face of challenges and is a significant predictor of personal and professional success. Resilience helps us recover from difficulties and is vital to mental health and well-being. This workshop will provide you with a toolbox of specific practices to help you navigate life’s challenges and connect with the things that matter most to you. Students, staff and faculty welcome. Please email Jessica Gifford for more information jgifford@amherst.edu.
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Bodies and Beauty
Join us as we discuss our favorite beauty bloggers and YouTube makeup experts and the ways that they redefine makeup culture to include more fat, non-binary, femme, and women of color voices. While practicing with makeup, let's explore the possibilities and complexities of gender expression, body physicality, and makeup!
Tue, Apr 23, 2019
Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation Group
5:00 pm
Chapin Hall, Chapin Chapel
Whether you have meditated for a long time or have never meditated, come join us for this time of practice together. Come to relax, quiet your mind, learn how to experience less suffering and stress, explore Buddhist philosophy and psychology, just talk about what it means to live from compassion and awareness - or because you are curious. This event will be led by Mark Hart, Buddhist Advisor.
Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Queeries for Pride Week
This space centers LGBTQ+ identifying students, staff and faculty in conversation around current events affecting the LGBTQ+ community. Each month's dialogue is inspired by video clips/articles and facilitated by QRC staff members and participants. Food will be provided.
The topic of this month's Queeries is "What Does Pride Mean to You?" Discussion will center around Ariana Grande performing at pride, police officers at pride and more! Join us for a great conversation.
Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Canine Office Hours with Huxley or Evie
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Frost Library, Beside Frost Cafe
Drop by Frost Library for some canine affection and advice from Huxley or Evie. Every Thursday from 4:30-5:30p.m. beside Frost Cafe, or in front of the library when the weather permits.
Tue, Apr 30, 2019
Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation Group
5:00 pm
Chapin Hall, Chapin Chapel
Whether you have meditated for a long time or have never meditated, come join us for this time of practice together. Come to relax, quiet your mind, learn how to experience less suffering and stress, explore Buddhist philosophy and psychology, just talk about what it means to live from compassion and awareness - or because you are curious. This event will be led by Mark Hart, Buddhist Advisor.
Ongoing Events
Bodies Week
Join the Student Health Educators for two weeks of events that focus on exploring your relationship with your body and celebrating what it does for you. See a full list of events on our Facebook!