Wellness Wednesdays
Wellness Wednesdays is an ongoing series of events focused on promoting overall health and wellness for students to encourage personal and academic success throughout their time in law school and in their legal careers.
We will be adding weekly events to this page throughout the year.
Archive
Law School 3041
Upper-class students will share their tips for success in law school, including effective study habits, scheduling tips that work, and ways to balance work and family life. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
Law School 3041
Dr. Janet Hortin, the medical director of the Duke Student Health Center, will discuss effective ways to manage stress for personal growth and academic success. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at student_affairs@law.duke.edu.
Law School 3037
The Office of Student Affairs will be showing "It's Kind of a Funny Story," starring Zach Galifianakis and Keir Gilchrist, as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. The movie tells the story of a young, high-school student who gets a new start and discovers some valuable things about himself after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward. Students are invited to take a break to watch the movie and reflect on its themes. Popcorn will be served! For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School 3037
Do you know who you can see on campus when you're feeling sick? Do you know exactly what your student health insurance covers? Jean Hanson, the associate director for clinical services at Student Health, will provide an overview of Student Health services and answer your questions about resources available to students. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School 4044
Towanda Garner, the Piedmont Lawyer Assistance Program Coordinator with the N.C. Lawyer Assistance Program, will talk with students about recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression in themselves and others. She will also talk about steps students can take and finding resources for help. This talk is a part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School 3041
Liz Prince, the assistant director of the Duke Wellness Center, will talk with students about recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance abuse, including how students can take steps to get help and what resources are available. This talk is a part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School Star Commons
Students are invited to join Professor Tom Metzloff on a tour of one of Duke's most popular and most photographed attractions on campus. Students are encouraged to take this time to learn more about the Duke community, get to know one of your professors, and to discover new resources for rest and recreation. Students should meet Professor Metzloff in Star Commons at 12:30 p.m. to leave for the tour. Students interested in attending should RSVP to Maria Magher at magher@gmail.com no later than Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.
Students are invited to join Registrar John Spencer on a long hike of Duke Forest. Students are encouraged to use this time to learn more about resources in the community for rest and recreation, and to get to know fellow students and the Law School Registrar. Students are asked to meet in the Law School courtyard (by the parking lot) at 4 p.m. to leave for the hike. Carpooling from the Law School will be necessary. Students who wish to attend this hike will need to RSVP to Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu no later than Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.
Law School 3043
Do visions of sugar plums dance in your head at the holiday season? Sharing and sampling cookies and pies and other confectionary delights are a fun and delicious way to celebrate, but they can also lead to overindulgence and regretful resolutions. Learn how you can eat well during the holidays while still enjoying traditional treats. Student Health Services will offer tips and advice on eating well on a student budget when faced with these temptations. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School Star Commons
The Office of Student Affairs invites the students, faculty, and staff to join us in Star Commons at 4 p.m. to enjoy some pie and cider in celebration of the season! This event is part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series to promote health and balance. We also hope to make it an annual holiday tradition! For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School Blue Lounge
Save a life between classes by donating blood! Sign up for a time slot at http://www.duke.givesblood.org or stop by the Blue Lounge the day of the drive between 11am - 3:30pm. For more information, contact Rebecca Tseng at rebecca.tseng@duke.edu.
Law School Star Commons
Putting a Southern twist on the midnight pancake breakfast, OSA will have a variety of Bojangles biscuits and sweet tea, as well as coffee from Dunkin Donuts, in Star Commons from 11 p.m. to Midnight. Come on out of the library or the journal to have a late-night snack! For more information, please contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School Blue Lounge
Students are invited to enjoy a 15-minute stress-relieving massage during exams. Stop by the Office of Student Affairs (Room 2007) to sign-up ahead of time. Priority is given to students, and walk-ups are welcome if space is available. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact Maria Magher at magher@law.duke.edu.
Law School Blue Lounge
The Office of Student Affairs would like to welcome back all students and to encourage a successful start to the new semester and the New Year! The office would like to encourage all students to think about setting goals for health and academic success this year. To inspire you, OSA has posted blank posters along the walls of the Blue Lounge for you to share your resolutions. (We've already shared our resolutions!) The boards will stay up throughout January, so feel free to share your goals and resolutions to motivate yourself and inspire others. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesdays series.
Students are encouraged to participate in a friendly game of basketball with Professors Barak Richman and Guy-Uriel Charles at the Card Gym as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Please meet at the third-floor reception desk at 3:30 p.m. to walk over to the gym together for a game start time of 4 p.m. Water will be provided. For more information, contact the Student Affairs Office.
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For Facutly and Staff Only, 11:15am - 4pm. This is a free, confidential health assessment. Spend approximately 30 minutes with a LIVE FOR LIFE nurse and discover all the positive health habits you have...plus develop strategies for those you may want to change. HealthCheck measures your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose (if at risk), weight, and body mass index. A computerized report provides feedback on your current health measures and health practices. A nurse will help you get started on small changes to improve your health. Duke employees eligible for health care benefits may participate annually on work time. Call (919) 684-3136, option 1 to schedule an appointment at this mobile location or contact our office to set up an appointment. For more information, contact Mary Wilson at Mary.B.Wilson@duke.edu.
Law School 4047
Balancing the demands of Law School with personal relationships can be challenging. Join members of Parents Attending Law School (PALS) and the Association of Law Students and their Significant Others (ALSSO) to talk about ways that students can make time for their significant others and families while also achieving academic success and balance. This panel discussion is being held as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
Law School Blue Lounge
Save a life between classes by donating blood! Sign up for a time slot at http://www.duke.givesblood.org or stop by the Blue Lounge the day of the drive between 11am - 3:30pm. For more information, contact Rebecca Tseng at rebecca.tseng@duke.edu.
Law School Star Commons
Students are invited to gather and create hand-crafted Valentines for that special someone. Members of Off the Record, Duke Law's a Capella group, will sing special love songs while students make cards and other mementos. Paper, pens, and other embellishments will be provided. You just provide the creativity! Drop your card or note in the student mail folders when you are finished. Sponsored as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. For more information, contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
Law School Marcy's Garden
The companionship of a pet has been shown to reduce stress and increase happiness in those who own them. Students, faculty, and staff who are interested in learning more about pet adoption, or who are in search of a new furry companion, are invited to meet some pets from the Independent Animal Rescue as part of the ongoing Wellness Wednesday series. Pets will be available to adopt for those interested in doing so. Otherwise, information will be available about future adoptions, and staff will be able to answer your questions about the responsibilities of pet ownership. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact Cerretta Amos at cerretta.amos@law.duke.edu.
