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Campus WellBeing

Come relax your mind, body, and soul by dipping into creativity! Think of it as a process, not a product, giving ourselves permission to be imaginative and to play.

Each session has a focus, and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own projects (and lunch) and enjoy the company of others.

Session Dates and Activities

• Tuesday, Oct. 20 | Noon – 1 p.m. | Hedgcock 3301
  Making Mandalas: Tools for contemplation, quieting and reflection.
   
• Tuesday, Nov. 17 | Noon – 1 p.m. | Cohodas 109 (HR Training Room)
  Soul Collage: Creating inspirational mini images using collage techniques.
   
• Wednesday, Dec. 16 | Noon – 1 p.m. | Jamrich 1315
  Paper Stained Glass Windows: "Let the light shine through" art.

These sessions will be facilitated by Marna Franson, Spiritual WellBeing Consultant for the 2026–27 academic year. Marna works with departments across campus to develop programming that supports spiritual wellbeing in ways that are not necessarily religious. She has enjoyed learning from the campus community as departments explore how they can best provide resources, programming and support related to spiritual wellbeing.

For more information, visit the NMU WellBeing Promotions webpage.

Campus WellBeing

The NMU WellBeing Fair is open to students, faculty, and staff, which highlights local businesses and community partners who support wellbeing. The fair's purpose is to create a welcoming, educational, and engaging environment where participants can explore local resources, services, screenings, and offerings that support wellbeing across all of the eight dimensions: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, financial, career, and environmental.

The fair will take place on Thursday, March 26th, from 10:00am to 3:00pm in the Northern Center Ballrooms. The first 200 participants to check in at the welcome table will receive a WellBeing tote bag. Those who complete the wellbeing passport by checking off each of the dimensions by visiting corresponding stations will be entered to win a variety of prizes, sponsored by the fair vendors. 

Campus WellBeing

Adulthood 101 is a workshop series focused on improving wellbeing through the honing of practical life skills. Coordinated by WellBeing Promotions and led by a variety of staff and faculty across campus in their areas of expertise, this series creates a supportive space to explore topic areas that students may feel hesitant to ask about, such as food safety, car care, grief and healing, health insurance, and managing other responsibilities. By normalizing learning and growth as an adult, these workshops aim to build confidence, reduce stress, and empower participants to feel more capable in their day-to-day lives. 

Workshops run as stand-alone events, but participants are encouraged to join any sessions that interest them. More sessions are planned for after spring break as well. 

• Healing and Growth for a New You with Dr. Yan Ciupak, Monday, 1/26 
• Decision Making with Lynne Vedin and Jean Kupper, Thursday, 1/29
• Cleaning with Confidence with Liz and Olivia, Peer Educators, Monday, 2/2
• Meal Planning on a Budget with Dr. Lanae Joubert, Thursday, 2/5 
• Setting Boundaries with Lynne Vedin and Jean Kupper, Monday, 2/9
• Time Management with Julia Illy from WellBeing, Wednesday, 2/11
• Wildcats Don’t Waste with Mattea from SHINE, Monday, 2/16
• Health Insurance with Wyatt Beyer from UPHP, Thursday, 2/19
• Food Safety with Brett Peterson, Monday, 2/23
• Car Care with Randy Klitzke, Wednesday, 2/25 (pre-registration required)

Campus WellBeing

NMU students, staff, and faculty are invited to the NMU WellBeing Fair on Tuesday, March 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Northern Center Ballrooms 3 & 4. The first 150 attendees to check in will receive a "Be Well in Winter" canvas tote bag!

New this year, WellBeing Promotions is introducing a WellBeing Passport. By visiting a station for each of the eight dimensions of wellbeing and submitting a completed passport at the Welcome/WellBeing table, participants will be entered to win exciting prizes sponsored by participating organizations and departments.

Stop by to enjoy interactive activities, screenings, and conversations with 30+ community agencies, NMU departments, and student organizations!
 

Campus WellBeing

We are kicking off this year’s Be Well in Winter campaign with the outdoor Ice Rink Grand Opening behind the Northern Center on Saturday, February 1st from 5-8 PM. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food truck, complimentary hot chocolate bar, open skate, and prize drawings for students, including the chance to win a brand-new pair of skates! 

The rink will be open daily (volunteers and weather permitting), from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm.