Apr
5
Fri
Alcohol Awareness Class @ Student Center G319 (at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion)
Apr 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join our Alcohol Awareness Class to help you better understand alcohol consumption and its place in your life as a college student. Learn to navigate campus drinking culture responsibly, understand BAC management, and identify lower-risk drinking practices. Gain vital skills in ensuring the safety of your peers, recognizing signs of alcohol poisoning, and responding to emergencies effectively. Our class, bound by the principle of confidentiality and communal learning, aims to not just inform but transform, making you a proactive part of a safer campus community. Join us to make informed decisions that protect both your academic journey and social life.

Special DUI Goggle Party on Tuesday, April 30th from 4:00-6:00pm!

Apr
8
Mon
Narcan 101 (Opioid Overdose Training)
Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, what actions to take, and how to administer Narcan nasal spray to save a life.

Participants will receive one free box of Narcan (which includes two individual doses)!

Must register by emailing our Alcohol & Other Drugs Programs Manager Cassie Finazzo at cfinazzo@uci.edu

Mindful Mondays @ Cross Cultural Center, Ring Room
Apr 8 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Join us every Monday for Mindful Mondays!

Every Monday will be a different mindfulness practice such as meditation, mindful movement, loving-kindness meditation, and many more. Mindfulness has been scientifically proven to help us cope with life’s stressors. Some of the benefits include anxiety reduction, enhanced sleep, improved mood, and increased ability to focus.

No previous experience necessary and great for beginners. Participants will receive an essential oil roller to carry their mindfulness practice with them wherever they are.

Apr
10
Wed
Wednesday Wellness Walk: Aldrich Park @ Meet Outside Zot N' Go
Apr 10 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday Wellness Walks are a bi-weekly walking excursion to local points of interest near UCI. We’ll visit various parks and nature preserves that are right here in our backyard, all while incorporating mindfulness and ecological education! The walks are open to all students, faculty, and staff.
  • April 10th (Week 2):  Alrdrich Park
  • April 24th (Week 4):  Mason Park
  • May 8th (Week 6):  UCI Marsh
  • May 22nd (Week 8):  San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve
  • June 5th (Week 10): UCI Ecological Preserve
Journal To Wellness @ Student Center G319 (at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion)
Apr 10 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us at our Journal to Wellness workshops, where UCI students can gather to unwind, contemplate, and foster a sense of well-being through the process of writing and journaling. In our warm and interactive environment, attendees delve into the essential balance of caring for their minds, bodies, and communities. Start a transformative journey towards self-discovery with different journal prompts each week.

FREE journal for attendees!