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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR

Students listen to a presentation on mental health

SEPTEMBER

September is Healthy Nova Month!

During the month of September, in partnership with many other campus and community partners, we highlight the many resources and services to support student health and well-being. Join us at one of the many activities that we have planned this month to find out how to take good care of yourself (and each other) this month and every month of the year!

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Wednesday, September 3
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

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Monday, September 8
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 10
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., South Campus Green

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Monday, September 15
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon; ACS approved

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Thursday, September 18
MEET & GREET WITH THE REGISTERED DIETITIAN
12:30-1:30 p.m., Riley Ellipse; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

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Friday, September 19
FRIDAY FLOW
3-4 p.m., Stoneleigh Garden; ACS approved

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Monday, September 22
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon!

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Tuesday, September 23Ìý
Riley Ellipse (rain location TBD); ACS approved
It’s our second annual Fresh Check Day! Join us at this very interactive event and walk away with lots of great information, resources and opportunities to prioritize your mental health and well-being all year round!

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Wednesday, September 24
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

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Monday, September 29Ìý
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon!

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Tuesday, September 30Ìý
PAINTING WITH POWER
5-6 p.m., Riley Ellipse; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

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OCTOBER

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

During the month of October, in partnership with the Title IX office and other campus and community partners, we highlight the many resources and services to support students who want to get more involved in identifying unhealthy relationship behaviors, understanding when unhealthy behaviors become abusive, and how to safely and compassionately support someone who may be in an abusive relationship. Join us at one of the many activities that we have planned this month!

 

Wednesday, October 1
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

 

Wednesday, October 1

6-7:30 p.m., 91̽»¨Room; ACS approved
In partnership with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

 

Thursday, October 2
GRILLING 101 WITH DINING SERVICES CHEF AND HEALTH PROMOTION REGISTERED DIETITIAN + TYE DYE WITH POWER
Time TBD, West Campus

 

Monday, October 6
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon! 

 

Monday, October 6
FUELING YOUR STUDY SESSIONS WITH THE REGISTERED DIETITIAN

6-7 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon! 

 

Tuesday, October 7
JOMO (JOY OF MISSING OUT) TECH BREAK WORKSHOP
6-7 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

Wednesday, October 8
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

Tuesday, October 21
STICKY SITUATIONS WITH POWER
5:30-6:30 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

Wednesday, October 22
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

 

Wednesday, October 22
COOKING IN THE COMMONS WITH THE REGISTERED DIETITIAN
5:30-6:30 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

Monday, October 27
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon! 

 

Tuesday, October 28
ONE LOVE ESCALATION WORKSHOP
7-8:30 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

Wednesday, October 29
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

 

Wednesday, October 29
SOBERFEST WITH POWER
7-8 p.m.; ACS approved

NOVEMBER

Monday, November 3
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon! 

 

Wednesday, November 5
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

 

Monday, November 10
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon! 

 

Monday, November 10
DINING HALL HACKS WITH THE REGISTERED DIETITIAN
4-5 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

Wednesday, November 12
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113

 

Thursday, November 13
S'MORES AND HIGH TEST SCORES WITH POWER
6:30-7:30 p.m., Firepits; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

Monday, November 17
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon! 

 

Tuesday, November 18
FOOD & MOOD WORKSHOP WITH THE REGISTERED DIETITIAN
6:30-7:30 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

Wednesday, November 19
PET THERAPY WITH PALS FOR LIFE
4-5 p.m., Health Services Building 113


Wednesday, November 19
GRATITUDE JOURNALING WITH THE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER
6-7:30 p.m.; ACS approved
Registration coming soon!

 

DECEMBER

Monday, December 8
MASSAGE CHAIR MONDAY
3-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon! 

 

Tuesday, December 9
MUGS & HOT COCOA WITH POWER
4-5 p.m.
Registration coming soon!

 

Friday, December 12
STRESS LESS HEALTHY HAPPY HOUR: STRIVING TO THRIVE THROUGH FINALS WITH POWER AND PALS FOR LIFE
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Falvey 205

JANUARY

Keep an eye on this spot for our January event schedule!

FEBRUARY

February is Healthy Relationships Month!

During the month of February, in partnership with the Title IX office and other campus and community partners, we highlight the many resources and services to support students who want to get more involved in raising awareness about unhealthy relationship behaviors, recognizing how to have healthy and mutually satisfying relationships of all kinds, and how to safely and compassionately support someone who may be feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. Join us at one of the many activities that we have planned this month!

MARCH

March is National Nutrition Month!

During the month of March, in partnership with other campus and community partners, we highlight the many resources and services to support students who want to learn more about how to make healthful decisions about what they eat, understanding when unhealthy behaviors with food become problematic, and how to safely and compassionately support someone who may be struggling with their relationship with food. Join us at one of the many activities that we have planned this month!

APRIL

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

During the month of April, in partnership with the Title IX office and other campus and community partners, we highlight the many resources and services to support students who want to get more involved in sexual violence prevention efforts on campus, who want to create a community that respects and supports survivors, and how to safely and compassionately support someone who has experienced sexual violence. Join us at one of the many activities that we have planned this month!

Health Services Building, First Floor

ONGOING

Cat Kits
FREE limited edition boxes centered around aspects of well-being. Each box includes goodies, tools, information, and resources to help you THRIVE, and not just survive your 91̽»¨experience! Cat Kits are released monthly. To sign up for advance notice of a new Cat Kit release, .Ìý

JOMO Tech Break Workshops
The Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) initiative is dedicated to supporting students in putting their phones down and tuning into themselves and their relationships. Join POWER Community Advocates for a workshop on evaluating the role you want technology to play in your 91̽»¨experience.

Where is the Love? Wednesdays Pet Therapy
Join us almost every Wednesday for an hour of pet therapy. Come relax and decrease your stress with our furry friends from Pals for Life! For exact dates check out our Instagram @villanovahealth.

One Love Escalation Workshop
Learn the warning signs of relationship abuse and work to change the statistics.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Join trained facilitators for Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) training. Ask a question. Save a life.

Painting with POWER Series
Enjoy a step-by-step painting session and get to know campus resources through facilitated conversation.

Chair Massage Mondays
Free 15-minute chair massages are offered almost every Monday afternoon. .

Breakfast-on-the-Go
Grab a healthy breakfast, meet POWER, and pick up quick tips for healthful eating!

 

 

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Health Promotion

POWER

It's on Us, Nova

 

 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

 

In an emergency, call 91̽»¨Public Safety at 610-519-4444.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988.