Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs will be on campus! Multiple studies demonstrate that students who engage with therapy dogs on campus have a more positive affect.
When: Fall times TBD
Where: Humanities and Social Studies Center, Atrium
Who: Any current student
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing is the practice of taking in the natural environment through all of one's senses. Effects of forest bathing on health promotion and disease prevention in the journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine indicates that it reduces stress, anxiety, depression, anger, fatigue, and confusion.
When: Fall Times TBD
Register: Use .
Who: Any current student
Treadmill/Walking Desk
SHAW added a treadmill desk for students in the HSSC. It is positioned in the northwest area of the second floor in front of a window. It is important that all users read and follow the safety warnings posted with the treadmill and wear the safety lanyard when in use.
Multiple offices were consulted to ensure that it would not be disruptive to others, did not interrupt egress, and had a view of green space. While the deeper, more frequent, and lengthier periods you get into nature, the better for your mental health, even time spent looking at trees and lawns has an impact relative to looking at technological screens. Furthermore, movement while studying improves recall. Some studies indicate that movement as intense as walking reduces stress better than high intensity exercise due to the amount of added stress from the two types of exercise. And while moderate to vigorous exercise may enhance our cardiovascular health more, even gentle walking correlates to cardiovascular benefits.
Questions or concerns related to the treadmill desk can be sent to Tim Hammond.