Mental Health Awareness Month at Guarini
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies is excited to offer a month-long program focused on supporting mental health and well-being. Take time to recharge, connect with your community, and explore new strategies for maintaining balance.
🌿 Featured Events
Writing a Personal or Professional Thank You Note
May 7, 2026, 12-1 p.m., Anonymous Hall 113. Register.
Why bother to write a thank you note? Because whether you’re thanking someone for a gift or expressing appreciation in a professional setting, communicating gratitude can strengthen relationships and leave a lasting impression. Come learn and practice writing thank you notes for personal or professional situations.
Unwind Your Mind
May 8, 2026, 1-4 p.m., Collin Common Ground and Mass Row
Join us for our signature event! Unwind and take a break with therapy dogs, massage therapists, a Kona Shaved Ice truck, and the chance to adopt a succulent. Explore resource tables and engage in relaxing activities designed to help you de-stress and connect with your peers.
Hood Museum Tours
May 8, 2026, 2-3 p.m., Hood Museum of Art. Register.
May 15, 2026, 2-3 p.m., Hood Museum of Art. Register.
Join tour guide Aleah Hurwitz and your fellow graduate peers for a quick tour of the Hood Museum. We will walk through select exhibitions on display and go over some approaches for thoughtfully interacting with artworks. We will meet at the Hood Museum atrium which is located at the front entrance.
Relaxing Yoga
May 13, 2026, 12-12:45 p.m., Anonymous Hall Guarini Commons. Register.
Yoga for GuarniGRADS! To honor Mental Health Awareness Month, come stretch and practice in community for a gentle slow-flow yoga class offered in collaboration with Guarini and Geisel. Kate Adams, Program Manager for Student Wellness and Engagement, and certified yoga instructor will lead us through a 45-minute practice. No prior experience required!
What to wear: comfortable clothes.
What to bring: a water bottle and mat. Some mats available to borrow, feel free to bring your own.
Learning Community for Future Faculty- Promoting Wellness for Academic Success
May 18, 2026, 10-11 a.m., DCAL, 102 Baker-Berry Library. Register.
This month in DCAL’s Learning Community for Future Faculty (LCFF), we will learn about the importance of incorporating mindfulness practices to support physical and mental health and overall well-being of ourselves and our students and mentees. We will explore the numerous benefits from regularly engaging in activities with peers to promote wellness, and strategies and resources for implementation in academic settings.
Walk and Coffee with Amy Keeler
May 22, 2026, 10-10:30 a.m., Meet in Anonymous Hall (across from Ramekin Cafe). Register.
Join Assistant Dean Amy Keeler for a refreshing walk around Occom Pond, followed by coffee or tea at Ramekin (courtesy of Guarini — $6 coupon included). A great chance to connect with fellow students and enjoy some fresh air!
Guarini Graduate Student and Postdoc Lunch
May 29, 2026, 11-2 p.m., ’53 Commons. Register (drop-ins welcome)!
Take a break and enjoy a $5 lunch with fellow Guarini students and postdocs. Meet the Guarini staff in the Paganucci Lounge and enjoy a relaxed meal together.
🧘♂️ Ongoing Events
Monday Morning Meditation
Mondays, 8-8:45 a.m., Rollins Chapel
Start your week with calm and focus. Open to all.
Wednesday Mindfulness Practice Group
Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m., Zoom, info here.
Each session includes a 30-minute guided meditation*, followed by an optional discussion of a relevant book chapter or topics related to meditation practice.
