Second Well-being Day Offers Instructional Break This Week

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: March 21, 2021

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This week, a second well-being day will take place to give students and faculty a break from instruction.

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This week, a second well-being day will take place to give students and faculty a break from instruction.

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This week, a second well-being day will take place to give students and faculty a break from instruction. Though rain inhibited some events from happening on the first well-being day last week, this week holds a second opportunity to rest, recharge, and relax.

Most events are open to all students, faculty, and staff, who are encouraged to get tested through the campus Covid-19 testing program before and after they participate in events.  

Instructors have been asked to not schedule assignments during or immediately following these wellness days to give students a chance to recharge. And, staff are also being encouraged to prioritize wellness on these days, whether that’s by incorporating exercise into their day or clearing nonessential meetings to allow for more focused mental activity. Human Resources offers more suggestions for prioritizing well-being.

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Tuesday, March 23:

  • Well-being Weekly: TEDx Talk Tuesday
    • 11 a.m. – noon
    • Each Tuesday, Health Initiatives hosts this event featuring a TED talk viewing and follow-up discussion. Register to attend.
  • Science Jazz Hands
    • 8 – 10 p.m.
    • Georgia Tech’s scientist comedians Lew Lefton and Pete Ludovice will share comedic bits about research as part of the Atlanta Science Festival. Ticket pricing is donation-based, with a minimum of $1. Tune in online.
  • Silent Disco on Tech Green hosted by SCPC (In-Person)
    • 9 p.m. – midnight
    • Students can reserve their free tickets for this in-person event that will take place in a physically distanced manner on Tech Green. Each student will receive a disinfected headset and will have an assigned time during the event to dance with friends. Register at gatech.universitytickets.com.

 

Wednesday, March 24: Mid-Semester Break Day

  • Yoga on East Campus Quad (In-Person)
  • Relax, Recharge, Reboot With Health Initiatives (In-Person)
    • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • Enjoy free lunch from food trucks and a King of Pops for dessert while taking time to relax and connect with others. Activities will include painting, giant games, and a self-massage station. Stop by the table for SMILE (Spreading Messages in Love and Encouragement) during the event to learn how you can participate in a campuswide initiative to break a world record. Before leaving, grab a Self-Care Goodie Bag full of items to help you relax, recharge, and reboot at home. Register at gatech.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1769.
  • Science.Art.Wonder Showcase (March 24 – 26)
    • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Throughout the 2020-21 school year, Science.Art.Wonder’s artists and researchers have been working together to create science-inspired artwork. Come see the final works of these collaborators at the Spring 2021 art showcase at the Bill Moore Student Success Center.
  • An Online Experience of Meditation
    • 11 a.m. – noon
    • Tiffany Andras-Myers, Georgia Tech Professional Education emotional intelligence and resilience instructor and a Tech alumna, will provide participants with tools and techniques to naturally achieve a mentally calm and happy state. Participate via BlueJeans.
  • Wellness and Waffle House With Housing and Residence Life (In-Person)
    • Noon – 2:30 p.m., Fitten Parking lot
    • Enjoy food from the Waffle House food truck and get some helpful wellness-centered resources from Housing and Residence Life.
  • Zumba on East Campus Quad (In-Person)
  • Patches, Painting, and Pillowcase Social
    • 1 – 2 p.m., Tech Walkway
    • Join the Association of Environmental Engineers and Scientists in repurposing old materials by turning them into works of art. Bring old clothes, pillowcases, or other items to paint and display or use. More information.
  • Arts and Crafts in the Community Garden
    • 4 – 5 p.m., Community Garden, Instructional Center Lawn
    • Join GT Trailblazers for nature-based arts and crafts right outside the Community Garden. They will have supplies to make flower pressed bookmarks, kindness rocks, and even fake succulents out of pinecones. RSVP for a time slot.
  • Sting Break hosted by SCPC (In-person)
    • 6 – 10 p.m. at the Instructional Center Lawn, Tech Green, and Area 2 Parking Lot
    • The Student Center Programs Council's annual Sting Break event is back with in-person activities including carnival rides, t-shirt giveaways, and inflatables. This event is free, but tickets are limited, so make sure to reserve your ticket starting March 8 at gatech.universitytickets.com/. Face coverings are required.
  • CRC Movie Night: Apollo 13 (In-Person)
  • Campfire at West Village
    • 7 – 9 p.m., West Village Fire Pit
    • GT Trailblazers will host socially distanced campfires with RSVPs for time slots. Enjoy an evening by the fire. More information.

 

Thursday, March 25

  • Yoga and Breathwork Hosted by SKY
    • 6 – 7 p.m., Online
    • SKY hosts this virtual yoga session each week. Join this guided online meditation session and experience gentle yoga and meditation.

 

Friday, March 26

  • Chill on the Hill
    • 7 – 10 p.m., W02 Parking Lot
    • Georgia Tech student performers will play their favorite jazz, acoustic, and blues tunes for a chill night of fun. Blankets will be provided, and masks are required for the entirety of the event. Reserve a spot online.
  • Men’s Tennis vs. N.C. State
    • 5 p.m., Ken Byers Tennis Complex
    • Cheer on the Yellow Jackets outdoors as they take on the NC State Wolfpack.

Saturday, March 27

 

Sunday, March 28

  • Mwenso and the Shakes: Hope, Resist, and Heal
  • 8 – 9 p.m., Skyline Stage, W21 Parking Lot
  • Musician, artist, and social commentator Michael Mwenso offers his unique perspective on Black music and its ability to heal us through original compositions and arrangements powered by the Harlem-based Mwenso and the Shakes. This event is part of the Georgia Tech Arts Skyline Series. Seats are $20 for two-person pods for students. Learn more and purchase tickets.

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  • Created On: Mar 21, 2021 - 8:32pm
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