Wellness Week
Join us for the annual UTHealth Houston Wellness Week and Sports Day!
Event Details
Students are welcome to participate in all events, not just the one at your school. Your participation will count towards the overall winner of Sports Day! For more information about Sports Day, visit the Sports Day Page.
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics
Mindfulness and Breathing Exercise followed by Wellness Trivia
- Monday, November 4th at 12pm
- Location: Virtual
- Register Here
School of Public Health
Lunch & Learn - Seed to Plate Around the World: Legumes
Join the Nourish Program back in the kitchen for a hands-on lunch & learn activity! During this 60-minute experience we will explore legumes through the lens of different cultures. Participants will cook in groups to learn how to make an easy, inexpensive, and delicious recipe. Space is limited, so sign up today!
- Monday, November 4th at 12pm
- Location: Nourish Teaching Kitchen - RAS W104 - 1200 Pressler St
- Register Here
Art Therapy Session: Creative Calm: Art on the Deck
Due to the limited space of the Lunch & Learn, students can also take part in another event at SPH. An art therapy session, “Creative Calm: Art on the Deck,” will also take place during Wellness Week.
- Tuesday, November 5th from 3pm-5pm
- Location: SPH Deck - 1200 Pressler St
School of Dentistry
Massages and Meditation - Join Us!
Take a break and recharge with our Massages and Meditation Event as part of our wellness initiatives! This is an excellent opportunity to relax, learn meditation techniques, and enjoy a mini-massage session. Take advantage of this chance to unwind and support your well-being! Space is limited!
- Tuesday, November 5th
- Massages: 4th Floor, Alumni Circle
- Meditation Class: Room 4330 (45-minute session) first 65 attendees
- Time: The event will begin at noon, with the meditation class starting promptly at the scheduled time.
Attendees will receive exclusive wellness favors! We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of relaxation and mindfulness!
McGovern Medical School
Yoga with the TMC Yogis
- Wednesday, November 6th from 6-7pm
- Location: UTHealth Houston Recreation Center
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
A Wellness Welcome Breakfast
Wellness Information and Goodies will be provided to the first 100 attendees. University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) will also be onsite to provide financial wellness tips and resources to students!
- Thursday, November 7th from 10am-12pm
- Location: 6767 Bertner Avenue, BSRB S3.8348 (GSBS Commons)
Cizik School of Nursing
Virtual Wellness Photo Sharing
Take and share a photo of yourself doing any wellness activity (exercising, healthy eating, self care, etc.). Post it to Instagram using the hashtag #SICWellnessWeek2024 and your school in your caption and tagging the SIC account @uthealthsic. Participants will be entered for a chance to win a prize courtesy of the SIC.
- Friday, November 8th
- Location: Virtual