This date was chosen to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. The HEA is key legislation that lead to the creation of college access programs like TRIO Student Support Services.
Owens Community College will be hosting a virtual film screening and creative writing event that will give students an opportunity to decompress, watch and discuss three award-winning short films that explore the topic of mental health, and connect with wellness resources available to them.
You can learn more about the program here: https://artwithimpact.org/workshops/movies-for-mental-health/
If you’re interested in attending, there are currently still some seats available for Owens students. You can sign up for free via this registration page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/owens-community-college-presents-movies-for-mental-healthonline-tickets-177532814427
Students are invited to sign up for the workshop, How to Build a Healthy Brain by Kimberley Wilson, by emailing counselingservices@owens.edu. The workshop will be held Wednesdays from October 20 through November 10 at 11 a.m. in Heritage Hall 137.
Topics: Session 4 (November 10)
- Better problem solving
- How therapy can help
- Making change stick
Note: all sessions will include practical tips for personal as well as academic application (for example, how better sleep can improve grades…how regular exercise can improve grades).
The Center for Campus and Community Connections is partnering with the Toledo Animal Rescue to provide visiting friendly adoptable pets (cats and kittens, dogs and puppies, guinea pigs) to campus where students can be invited to visit and spend time with them for stress relief.
Enjoy an evening of storytelling, original music and things to laugh about.
No classes and College offices are closed.
Learn how you can spread green dots by using your influence and leadership role to model and demonstrate a commitment to a safe campus. Distract. Delegate. Direct.
Join Career and Transfer Services and Counseling Services for this informational and helpful workshop to discuss social anxiety.
Amy Carles will be presenting information for students regarding how they can get help with utilities costs this winter, disconnection/reconnection rights and assistance programs (PIPP, HEAP). This is supposed to be an especially cold winter.