Throughout the academic year, Student Wellness works closely with our peer education groups and other campus partners to plan and offer meaningful programs to keep the campus community engaged in important wellness topics and initiatives.
The Men’s Engagement Initiative at USD is aimed at increasing the engagement of male identified students. All are welcome.
Events & Campaigns
Below is an overview of many of the topics and health promotion campaigns we focus on each year.
Fall Semester
September
- Welcome Week – Be Well USD Fair
- Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
- Guy Talk: This USD Wellness group is for male-identified students to connect and build community. The meetings will build on our strengths and virtues while allowing us to explore areas we want to improve. We explore issues important to guys at USD in a confidential environment.
October
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
- National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW)
- Mental Health Check-ins
- USD Men’s Leadership Summit:The Men's Leadership Summit is an inclusive space for male-identified students to explore their leadership potential, build authentic connections, and redefine what it means to lead with purpose at USD and beyond.
Hosted by USD's Mission Division, the Mulvaney Center and the Changemaker Hub.
November
- Gratitude & Well-being
- Care for your Hair and Mind: A place for USD male identifying students
- CHWP Unscripted: A Discussion on Navigating Healthy Masculinity and Relationships
- Men's Health Awareness Month
December
- Nourish to Flourish Week: a series of self-care focused events in preparation for finals
Spring Semester
February
- National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
March
- Safe Spring Break Week
- Mental Health Check-ins
April
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
May
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Nourish to Flourish Week: a series of self-care focused events in preparation for finals