WOW: Week of Wellness 2026

The Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs are making a visit during the Week of Wellness. Stop by the library's third floor and relieve some stress by hanging out with some adorable therapy dogs.

Enjoy meditation and relaxation by taking a break and enjoying this gentle, basic yoga class that will enhance your strength and flexibility. This class occasionally includes instructor guided, hands-on adjustments to find proper alignment.

As part of Week of Wellness, Rec Services is offering a FREE Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED Certification at the Rec Center. To successfully obtain a certification, participants must register and complete *both* the required online learning prior to class (approx. 2-3 hours) and the in class portion (2 hours).

NOTE: This will cover adult lay responder rescues only, and not pediatric or professional rescuing. Registration will open January 6. Check your registration confirmation email from Campus Connections for details on how to access the Red Cross content.

Eligibility: This is for UM-Flint students only, and students will be verified by the email address and/or name provided upon registration with the Red Cross. Non-students will be removed from the class roster.

A core strengthening and conditioning program that uses functional movements designed to prepare a person for life contingencies through extremely varied and challenging workouts. It improves cardiorespiratory endurance, stamina, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy. Participants perform multiple, diverse and randomized physical challenges that are always changing to keep participants motivated. All exercises can be modified depending on your fitness level. The class is limited to the first 16 participants.

An indoor cycling experience that is fun and challenging! Through hills, sprints and riding, you will increase your stamina and strength. Water bottles and towels are highly recommended. This class is limited to bike availability.

There are many benefits to massage therapy as it can lower stress, anxiety, and depression, improve sleep, and boost your immune system. The UM-Flint Health and Well-being Team invites you to take time to relax through taking part in a FREE massage day! Massage therapists will be available offering free 10 minute massages.

Please register here to attend and be sure to follow up to sign up for massage time at the following link: https://go.umflint.edu/km3vg

Learn the series of gentle flowing movements performed with a focus on posture, balance and coordination.

Join us as we cut the ribbon on Wolverine Essentials, your renovated and expanded one-stop shop for student basic needs.

Stop by the CGE to send a handwritten letter to a loved one anywhere in the world, and CGE will pay for your postage.

This is a space to come hang out, chat about school, LGBTQIA+ identities, share your ideas, talk about Queer pop culture, current events, and more!

Stop by, say hey, and hang out with UM-Flint PRIDE and CGS from 1:45-2:30 every Thursday of the semester!

Learn some basics about creating and formatting APA citations. We'll leave plenty of time for Q&A!

Zoom link and passcode will be included with your registration confirmation.

Learn how to recognize when someone may be at risk for suicide and gain the skills to respond with care and confidence. This training equips participants with practical tools to intervene, offer support, and connect individuals to the help they need. Open to all who want to make a difference in preventing suicide and promoting mental health.

Please join the ICC and CGS staff on Thursday, the 29th at 4 to 5:30 P.M. in the Intercultural Center for the first SJLS session of the semester!

This month well be discussing the Manosphere and the impact of red pill ideology within our communities


Social Justice Leadership Series (SJLS) is a monthly session that will explore various social justice and current topics, highlighting the diverse perspectives that they can bring. SJLS is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are looking to deepen their understanding of being a member of their community with a new topic each month. Dinner will be provided.

Indoor Cycling - Warrior Revolution™ An indoor cycling experience that is fun and challenging! Through hills, sprints and riding, you will increase your stamina and strength. Water bottles and towels are highly recommended. This class is limited to the first 12 participants.

Create your own moment of calm during Week of Wellness! Drop in to make a personalized aromatherapy roller, choosing from a variety of essential oils designed to support relaxation, focus, and overall well-being.

This event is open to all students while supplies last!

Join us during the Week of Wellness for tea, cookies and conversation in a supportive and welcoming social space!
Open discussion related to disability topics and more!

Join Amanda Taylor, Lecturer IV in Psychology, and Hilary Murmers, LGBTQIA+ Coordinator, in this facilitated discussion on weight, health, and wellbeing. This talk is centered in fat liberation, and will touch on body positivity and body neutrality. This is not a space to talk about dieting or weight loss, but rather a space to learn about the harmful effects of anti-fat bias. Participants will gain a historical perspective on anti-fat bias and leave with concrete strategies for finding wellness at all sizes. Everyone is welcome! Lunch will be provided!

Enjoy meditation and relaxation by taking a break to enjoy this gentle, basic yoga class that will enhance your strength and flexibility. Class meets in Room 11

Interested in learning how to study or intern abroad? The first step is to attend an Education Abroad 101 session! This is a brief presentation where we go over the types of programs, costs, scholarships, and application processes.

Step into the new year with clarity and intention. Join us for a vision board workshop designed to help you tap into the power of visualization and turn your dreams into achievable goals. During this hands-on experience, you’ll reflect on what you truly want, create a visual roadmap that aligns with your purpose, and learn simple mindset tools that keep you motivated all year long. If you’re ready to manifest growth and meaningful change, this workshop is your first step toward the life you envision. 🌟 See it. Believe it. Achieve it.

Can’t attend in person? You can still join the energy of the experience by creating your own virtual vision board using Canva’s online tool: https://www.canva.com/create/vision-boards/

Come engage in conversation and community each week as we discuss the topics that matter to you. All are welcome to join and participate. This is an inclusive and welcoming space for all! See you there!

Did you know that just walking in a forest can lower stress levels? Explore the ways your physical and mental wellbeing can be supported with sustainable strategies! You'll leave this workshop with a plethora of Flint-specific resources to more intentionally connect with nature, and make seed bombs to take with you in this interactive workshop. Register soon because spots are limited!

Be part of a movement for safety, respect, and positive change.
Join our 8-Week Sexual Violence Prevention Certificate Program, a powerful, skills-based experience designed for students, staff, and community members who want to make a real impact on campus and beyond. Participants will explore what healthy relationships truly look like, build confidence in boundary-setting and congruence, gain a clear understanding of informed consent, and learn how to intervene safely and effectively as an active bystander.

This interactive program equips you with practical tools, leadership skills, and a nationally relevant foundation in prevention work—perfect for anyone passionate about creating safer, more supportive communities. Whether you’re an emerging leader, advocate, or simply someone who wants to help shift campus culture, this certificate positions you as part of meaningful, positive change.

📍 Format: Virtual via Zoom
📩 Questions or registration assistance: Email CJ Karow at ckarow@umich.edu

Something missing in your day? Why not *check* into the chess tourney, and find some new *mates*!

Open to all students, faculty & staff, hosted in the rec center! Registration opens January 2 at imleagues.com/umflint, and will close 30 minutes for the event begins.

A core strengthening and conditioning program that uses functional movements
designed to prepare a person for life contingencies through extremely varied and
challenging workouts. It improves cardiorespiratory endurance, stamina, flexibility,
power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy. Participants perform multiple,
diverse and randomized physical challenges that are always changing to keep
participants motivated. All exercises can be modified depending on your fitness level.
The class is limited to the first 16 participants.

In this class, variations of Pilates and Yoga are practiced with the contact of the wall for
support and alignment. The wall can help you relax into new postures, increasing core
strength while improving stability and balance, strength and control. With the use of
props, this class will challenge you in new exciting ways!

The library's live webinar on avoiding plagiarism in academic contexts. The webinar will last approximately an hour and attendance records will be shared with instructors for credit.

Your registration will include the Zoom link and passcode.

Improve your range of motion, flexibility, balance and strength with the use of your own body weight and props.

Join us for an informative and approachable Lunch-N-Learn focused on understanding autoimmune diseases, what they are, how they affect an individuals everyday life, and how they can implement self advocacy.

Post Script: Zoom meeting ID is 732 807 7324 - the link is also located on this page

The Genesee County Health Department and CGS will be hosting FREE STI testing. Get tested for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by providing a urine specimen and you will get FREE PIZZA! STI educational materials will also be available.
UCEN, 2nd Floor, outside CGS
Everyone who participates will get a voucher for 2 slices of pizza and a fountain drink from Picasso!

Not sure where you should start in order to reach your healthy eating goals? Or maybe have some general nutrition questions?

Students can register to meet one-on-one with our certified nutrition counselor, Melanie, for FREE via Zoom! The 20-25 minute sessions are a time where she can help answer your questions about healthy eating, approaches for reaching your goals in a safe way, and assist with pre/post-workout nutrition tips.

Melanie's Certifications:
NBC-HWC, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
PN2, Certified Nutrition Coach
NASM, Certified Personal Trainer

• 3pm Zoom Appointment
• 3:30pm Zoom Appointment
• 12pm Zoom Appointment
• 12:30pm Zoom Appointment
• 1pm Zoom Appointment
• 1:30pm Zoom Appointment
• 2pm Zoom Appointment
• 2:30pm Zoom Appointment

The Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs are making a visit during the Week of Wellness. Stop by the library's third floor and relieve some stress by hanging out with some adorable therapy dogs.

Join CAB for board games, hot chocolate and connecting with other students!

Indoor Cycling- Warrior Revolution™ An indoor cycling experience that is fun and challenging! Through hills, sprints and riding, you will increase your stamina and strength. Water bottles and towels are highly recommended. This class is limited to the first 12 participants.

Join the African Students Association (ASA) for a vibrant cultural event where we explore the beautiful Ghanaian tradition of “day names.” In Ghanaian culture, the day of the week you are born determines a unique name, with special meanings tied to identity and heritage. For example, girls born on Monday are called Adwoa, while boys are called Kojo if born on Monday!

At this interactive meet and greet, you’ll:
Learn about the significance of day names in Ghanaian culture and discover your own Ghanaian day name.
Create your own personalized bead jewelry inspired by your day name, using traditional bead-making techniques.
Connect with fellow students, share stories, and celebrate diversity within the UM-Flint community.

Come for the beads, stay for the community and take home a meaningful piece of Ghanaian heritage!

MetKon Rx™ stands for science driven Metabolic Conditioning. This is a full body interval class that works all planes, different energy systems, and multiple muscle groups. The combination of functional strength training and cardio conditioning is an efficient way to build muscle, burn fat, and torch calories. 
MetKon Rx™ is designed to improve strength, power, athletic performance, and core stability. It's a fast moving, fun, and results driven class that's easily accessible to all levels.

To keep training at your peak, you need to prioritize your recovery and mobility. Calm your mind, increase joint stability, and enhance your recovery with breathing, stretching, and mobility drills.

Enjoy meditation and relaxation by taking a break and enjoying this gentle, basic yoga class that will enhance your strength and flexibility.
• Class is held in room 11

Join the Exercise Science Club for a free Health & Exercise Screening Day on Monday, January 26, from 1–3 PM in UCEN MI Rooms A & B.

This event is part of the ACSM Exercise is Medicine® On Campus campaign, which promotes physical activity as a vital sign of health and encourages students to take an active role in improving the health and well-being of the campus community.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about their current health and fitness levels through a variety of basic assessments led by Exercise Science students. Screenings available include heart rate, blood pressure, body fat percentage, handgrip strength, upper, lower, and core muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory fitness using a 3-minute step test.

This event is open to all students, faculty, and community members, and is a great way to gain insight into your physical health, ask questions, and learn how regular exercise supports long-term health. No prior fitness experience is required!

Stop by anytime during the event! Free health and fitness assessments will be provided.

For the first What's The Word of the semester, keeping in the theme of Wellness Week, we'll be discussing ways to maintain our goals we may have set for the New Year!

See you there from 1:45 - 2:30 P.M. at the Intercultural Center on Monday!

"What's The Word?" is a weekly discussion held in the Intercultural Center (UCEN-115) led by ICC programming interns on a topic of their choice, such as a current event or overall message they'd like to talk to the campus community about. Feel free to join in on these weekly discussions from 1:45 - 2:30 PM on Mondays. Everyone is welcome to attend and take part!

This is a hybrid support group that any student can attend where topics revolving around all various relationships will be discussed. Facilitated by CAPS, this support group will work to provide a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for students to explore and better understand the challenges and complexities of building and maintaining relationships. Because very heart deserves support!

By popular demand - guest instructor Angela is back with another line dancing class! No partner or previous experience required, just the desire to dance, sweat & have a good time 💃🕺🤠 Free bandanas for participants!

Free for current students & rec center members: **first come, first served** limit 40 people.
Want to bring a friend? Sponsor them for a guest pass at the front counter for $15.

A strength and conditioning program that uses functional movements designed to prepare a person for life contingencies through extremely varied and challenging workouts. All exercises can be modified depending on your fitness level. The class is limited to the first 16 participants. Please arrive early!

UM-Flint wants to hear from you!

In partnership with the American College Health Association (ACHA), UM-Flint is participating in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) to learn more about the health and wellness needs of students. All students 18 years or older are invited to complete the UM-Flint Student Health Survey, which helps UM-Flint ensure we are offering resources and program to support your needs.

Please check your email for an invitation from the National College Health Assessment to complete the UM-Flint Student Health Survey. The first 100 students to complete the survey will receive a $15 gift card for Amazon, following that all students to complete the survey will receive a $10 gift card to Amazon. Additionally, all students who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following prizes:

$50 Amazon Gift Card
$50 Maize Money
$50 Speedway Gas Gift Card
$50 Meijer Card
Personal Training Session or Nutrition Counseling at the UM-Flint Recreation Center

We look forward to hearing from YOU!!

A drop-in, virtual support group for students identifying as neurodiverse.
Meets online on Mondays at 2:00, drop-in basis, you do not need to attend every week.
Mic/camera on or off = you decide
No formal diagnosis needed