Join UChicago Student Wellness for Wellapalooza, our annual wellness event, on Monday, October 6, from noon to 3 pm on the Main Quad! Relax, rejuvenate, and connect with others as we kick off the academic year.
Here’s what awaits you:
- Flu Shots (from 10am-4pm on the Main Quad)
- Campus and community resources
- Inflatable slides and games
- Cotton candy cart
- Balloon art
Just in case you’re wondering, childlike play offers a surprising number of benefits for adult mental health. Here are some of the key reasons why:
- Stress relief
- Boosts creativity
- Improves social connection
- Promotes relaxation
- Lifts your spirits
Remember, taking a break to reconnect with your playful side is an excellent investment in your mental health.
We’re here to support you and hope to see you there!
Check our social media (@uchicagostudentwellness) for updates in the event of inclement weather.
We kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year with a huge celebration on the Main Quad! From the giant slide, obstacle course, and hungry hungry hippo to face painting and balloon twisting to popcorn and sno cones to flu shots and tons of campus and community partners - we were out in full force celebrating wellness in the 2024-2025 school year!
Mother nature did not cooperate with us for the Spring 2024 Wellapalooza! Instead of having inflatables, we hosted a lowkey tie dye activity on the Quad. Don't fret though - we'll be back in Autumn 2024 - bigger and better!
We hosted Autumn Wellapalooza inside this year due to inclimate weather! We administered flu shots, hosted campus and community partners, and had pumpkins and gourds to decorate.
We were hard to miss during Spring Quarter 2023 with inflatable games like hungry-hungry hippo, twister, and an obstacle course! If physical activities weren't your thing, you could do spin art with our art therapy extern, get a balloon animal from a balloon artist, or some amazing face painting done by a local artist with some popcorn and cotton candy too. We also had experts from Student Wellness reviewing our services.
Our Autumn Quarter 2022 theme was “Let’s Get Connected!” We hoped to provide the opportunity to connect with campus resources, reconnect with the campus community, and provide tools to promote wellbeing. We administered 218 flu vaccines, decorated 200 pumpkins, blended smoothies with pedal power, and more!
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