Join us for lunch to connect and share about international student life in America and at 51勛圖厙. We will have free food and drinks! All enrolled 51勛圖厙 students are welcome.
Lunches are co-sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Office of Global Education (OGE).
Want to know what actually makes people happier? This CAPS workshop dives into the science of happiness and gives you practical, research-backed strategies to boost your mood and bounce back from stress. Youll explore tools like gratitude, focusing on your strengths, and finding your flow to help you stay positiveeven when life gets messy.
How do animals cope when oxygen levels suddenly drop? That question is at the center of research led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor and MA coordinator in the Department of Biological Sciences, whose team has assembled the first complete genome of the black redstart, a small mountain bird that regularly travels between high and low elevations. The work, recently published in Nature Scientific Data, provides a foundational resource for studying how species respond genetically to rapid environmental change.We thought the black redstart would be an excellent mod...
Cant focus? Constantly juggling a million tabs (literally and mentally)? This CAPS workshop breaks down what ADHD really iscovering attention, executive functioning, and hyperactivity/impulsivityand how it shows up in everyday college life. Well talk about time management, organization, decision-making, and even relationships. Youll also learn practical strategies like mindfulness and other skills to help you rein in distractions and boost focus. No ADHD diagnosis neededif youre curious, youre welcome!
Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? Youre not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, well dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to fit the mold, and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. Youll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. You must have attended Part 1 on 2/17/26 to attend Part 2 (this workshop). Additional Body Image Workshops will be held in March and April. See link for details.
Feeling the pressure to look a certain way? Youre not alone. In this two-part CAPS workshop, well dig into how beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves, challenge the pressure to fit the mold, and build tools for creating a healthier, more positive body image. Youll get a free workbook to guide you along the way. You must attend Part 1 (this workshop) to attend Part 2, to be held on 2/24/26 at 3-4:30 pm.
Does your inner critic need a mute button? In this virtual CAPS workshop, youll learn how to quiet that inner critic and swap self-judgment for self-compassion. Well practice simple, real-life strategies to handle daily stress with more kindness, and youll walk away with your very own personalized Self-Compassion Plan. Come ready to try it out, ask questions, and leave with tools you can actually use.
Tired of being tired? Whether you cant fall asleep, keep waking up, or just never feel rested, this CAPS workshop is for you. Learn how better sleep can boost your grades, relationships, energy, and even your looks. Well cover everything from the best times to study, to how to nap like a pro, to tricks for quieting a busy brain at night. Free handouts included!
Feeling stuck in anxiety mode? Its not about just thinking positiveits about training your brain to be more resilient and adaptable. In this CAPS workshop, youll discover how stress and anxiety actually work in the brain, and pick up practical strategies to feel more in control (and less overwhelmed). Using cognitive-behavioral tools, youll learn how to break free from unhelpful thought loops and practice creating new, healthier ways of thinking. With practice and repetition, you can literally rewire your brain and improve how you look & feel.