Welcome to the Student Well-Being Newsletter, a new initiative from the Division of Student Affairs to introduce you to the many campus programs, services, and events aimed at enhancing your well-being.

We've also launched a new Student Well-Being website, which collects on-campus, off-campus, and online programs, services, and resources available to support you across eight dimensions of well-being:

Each newsletter will focus on a specific dimension, with this first issue highlighting social well-being. As we reflect on the past 18 months of social distancing and the often-felt isolation from others, it is critically important to find ways to get connected with your campus community.

What is Social Well-Being?

Developing and maintaining connections that allow you to form a community of mutual support

Improve Your Social Well-Being

Meet new people and make friends: 

• Find meaningful student involvement through any of the University’s 300+ student organizations or peer education groups
• Try out intramurals, club sports, or a group exercise fitness class at the Herbert Wellness Center to meet others who share your fitness interests
• Consider signing up for community-based programming like First Year U, your Residential Leadership Council, or the Commuter Council

Find safe spaces and support on campus: 

• Housing and Residential Life
• LGBTQ Student Center
• Multicultural Student Affairs
• Religious organizations
• Commuter Assistant and Transfer Assistant programs

Develop a connection to the local community: 

• Volunteer in the local community through the Butler Center for Service and Leadership
• Learn about the South Florida environment and explore nature with some friends by taking part in programs or renting gear from Outdoor Adventures

Watch: The Power of Vulnerability

In Brené Brown's humorous TED Talk, The power of vulnerability, she shares her personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.

“So where I started was with connection. Because, by the time you’re a social worker for 10 years, what you realize is that connection is why we’re here. It’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”

Engage With Your Social Well-Being

• Hurricanes vs. Alabama Game Day | Saturday, Sept. 4 | On-Campus | More Information
• 'Canes for a Change Week | Sept 10 - 17 | More Information
• Party with Pride | Tuesday, Sept. 14 | SCC Lakeside Patio | More Information
• 'Canes Night Live: 'Canes Greatest Show | Friday, Sept.17 at 8 p.m. | Shalala Student Center