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UCSB Cooks

5:00pm - 6:30pm

UCSB Cooks

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Are you interested in cheffing it up? This free (five-week) hands-on cooking series teaches beginners the tools to be successful and safe in the kitchen! Enjoy healthy meals, and learn to cook nutritiously on a budget from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Meditation for the Curious (weeks 2-9)

5:10pm - 5:40pm

Meditation for the Curious (weeks 2-9)

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 5:10pm - 5:40pm

Drop-in to explore the basics of Mindfulness Meditation. All levels are welcome as we practice a variety of techniques aimed at slowing down, paying attention and being curious. Come every week or just when you can!

Mindful Meditation for Asian Resource Center Community (weeks 2-9)

11:15am - 11:45am

Mindful Meditation for Asian Resource Center Community (weeks 2-9)

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am

Come practice mindful meditation as a community in the ARC. Practicing meditation can help manage stress, as well as improve memory and focus. Certified facilitator Michael "Maka" Takahara will lead us in guided meditation each week. No particular experience or beliefs are necessary.

Wellness Soup Wednesdays (weeks 2-9)

11:30am - 1:30pm

Wellness Soup Wednesdays (weeks 2-9)

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm

Feeling the midweek slump? Stop by for Wellness Soup Wednesday. We've partnered with the Organic Soup Company to offer free and tasy soup to keep you warmed and nourished to get through the rest of the week.

Mindful Self-Compassion Series (Weeks 2-9)

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Mindful Self-Compassion Series (Weeks 2-9)

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Ever feel like you have an easy time showing up for your friends, but find it hard to show up for yourself? Though self-compassion is not often the first response for many of us during moments of personal struggle, this skill can be trained. Join us weekly for a beginner friendly exploration of Mindful Self-Compassion. We will cover research backed practices for increasing resilience and improving overall wellbeing.

UCSB Cooks

5:00pm - 6:30pm

UCSB Cooks

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Are you interested in cheffing it up? This free (five-week) hands-on cooking series teaches beginners the tools to be successful and safe in the kitchen! Enjoy healthy meals, and learn to cook nutritiously on a budget from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Wind Down Wednesdays (weeks 4-5)

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wind Down Wednesdays (weeks 4-5)

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Struggling to have quality sleep or build a nighttime routine? Wondering how to use sleep to optimize your academic performance? Come to Wind-Down Wednesdays at the Health and Wellness and Women’s Center in the SRB on Wednesdays from 5:00PM-7:00PM Weeks 3-6. This four-week interactive series is based on the Health and Wellness Sleep Challenge. We offer a unique workshop about navigating sleep hygiene as a student.

Why The Fruit? Mini Delivery (weeks 2-9)

12:00am - 11:59pm

Why The Fruit? Mini Delivery (weeks 2-9)

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 12:00am - 11:59pm

Need a snack to refuel? We refill our fruit bowls with free pieces of fresh fruit on Thursdays at: 1. Women's Center / Health & Wellness 2. Student Resource Building (1st, 2nd, and 34 floors)

HAPI (Supporting Healthy Asian & Pacific Islanders; Weeks 2-9)

12:00pm - 1:30pm

HAPI (Supporting Healthy Asian & Pacific Islanders; Weeks 2-9)

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Free drop-in support group/ community space for folks who identified as Asian and Pacific Islander descents, who would like to talk about mental health, and who would like to gain and provide support to and from others. Cosponsored by CAPS and EOP and Asian Resource Center.

Body Project Series (Weeks 3-6)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Body Project Series (Weeks 3-6)

Monday, May 6th, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm

Confront unrealistic beauty ideals and improve body satisfaction through a peer led body acceptance program. Women only. For this quarter's days, times, and registration see the Register for Body Project button below.

Heartfulness Meditation

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Heartfulness Meditation

Monday, May 6th, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Described as an ever-evolving path of love, Heartfulness meditation can improve our day-to-day lives and helps us achieve real-world balance, peace, and joy. It is a practical technique that can be used in parallel with any other approach. We invite everyone to experience the unique benefits of this meditation practice. Mats, cushions and seating provided.

UCSB Virtual Cooks

5:00pm - 6:30pm

UCSB Virtual Cooks

Monday, May 6th, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Are you interested in cheffing it up? This free (five-week) hands-on cooking series teaches beginners the tools to be successful and safe in the kitchen! Enjoy healthy meals, and learn to cook nutritiously on a budget from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Body Project Series (Weeks 4-7)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Body Project Series (Weeks 4-7)

Monday, May 6th, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Confront unrealistic beauty ideals and improve body satisfaction through a peer led body acceptance program. Women only. For this quarter's days, times, and registration see the Register for Body Project button below.

Why the Fruit (Weeks 2-9)

12:00am - 11:59pm

Why the Fruit (Weeks 2-9)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 12:00am - 11:59pm

Need a snack to refuel? Pick-up your free piece of fresh fruit every week at any of our campus-wide locations! 1. Health & Wellness Rejuvenation Station (Wednesdays at Veterans Resource Center, Building 434, Room 123) 2. Women's Center / Health & Wellness 3. Student Resource Building (1st, 2nd, and 34 floors) 4. SNAC/Basic Needs Center 5. Career Center/CAPS lobby 6. Multicultural Center 7. Transfer Student Center (Inside the UCSB Library) 8.

Rejuvenation Station in collaboration with AS Public & Mental Health Commission (weeks 2-9)

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Rejuvenation Station in collaboration with AS Public & Mental Health Commission (weeks 2-9)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm

ALL STUDENTS WELCOME! The Rejuvenation Station is a drop-in space where students can unwind and immerse in self-care. Registration includes tea, mindful activities, and a place to relax. Sign-ups for mini-massages are first-come, first-served, in person, starting at 2:55pm each Tuesday. Connect with other students or with our friendly interns about resources and more opportunities for well-being.

UCSB Cooks

5:00pm - 6:30pm

UCSB Cooks

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Are you interested in cheffing it up? This free (five-week) hands-on cooking series teaches beginners the tools to be successful and safe in the kitchen! Enjoy healthy meals, and learn to cook nutritiously on a budget from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Meditation for the Curious (weeks 2-9)

5:10pm - 5:40pm

Meditation for the Curious (weeks 2-9)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 5:10pm - 5:40pm

Drop-in to explore the basics of Mindfulness Meditation. All levels are welcome as we practice a variety of techniques aimed at slowing down, paying attention and being curious. Come every week or just when you can!

Mindful Meditation for Asian Resource Center Community (weeks 2-9)

11:15am - 11:45am

Mindful Meditation for Asian Resource Center Community (weeks 2-9)

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am

Come practice mindful meditation as a community in the ARC. Practicing meditation can help manage stress, as well as improve memory and focus. Certified facilitator Michael "Maka" Takahara will lead us in guided meditation each week. No particular experience or beliefs are necessary.

Wellness Soup Wednesdays (weeks 2-9)

11:30am - 1:30pm

Wellness Soup Wednesdays (weeks 2-9)

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm

Feeling the midweek slump? Stop by for Wellness Soup Wednesday. We've partnered with the Organic Soup Company to offer free and tasy soup to keep you warmed and nourished to get through the rest of the week.

Mindful Self-Compassion Series (Weeks 2-9)

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Mindful Self-Compassion Series (Weeks 2-9)

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Ever feel like you have an easy time showing up for your friends, but find it hard to show up for yourself? Though self-compassion is not often the first response for many of us during moments of personal struggle, this skill can be trained. Join us weekly for a beginner friendly exploration of Mindful Self-Compassion. We will cover research backed practices for increasing resilience and improving overall wellbeing.