Purdue CARES Hub to welcome comedian and therapist, first in lineup of free events this fall
As part of an array of fall programming, Purdue CARES Hub will welcome Will Miller, a comedian and therapist, to chat with students at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 in WALC 103. The event will include free pizza and a light-hearted conversation about self-care and strategies for connection.
The Purdue CARES Hub is a result of more than a year of research and planning by the Purdue Engineering Student Council to meet their mission of serving students. The CARES Hub will strive to help students optimize mental health and create pathways for academic and social success. It will become an integral part of Steps to Leaps for engineering students. Steps to Leaps was created by students for students and is a framework focused on enhancing and improving holistic well-being.
The CARES Hub will provide free low-barrier, high-access support for engineering students. The director will implement community-level interventions, well-being programming and education to improve the overall health of the engineering student body. The staff also will train and supervise a number of peer counselors who will facilitate walk-in and scheduled appointments.
In anticipation of a January 2024 grand opening, Purdue CARES Hub has created a lineup of free events this fall to help students boost their emotional and mental health. The CARES Hub is located on the first floor of the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering (ARMS 1261).
Purdue CARES Hub community events fall 2023
Nov. 14, 1:30-3:30 PM — Savvy snacking
Build your own trail mix while you learn about healthy snacking options and mindful eating during this fun and relaxed workshop. Come to ARMS 1261 with questions and cravings.
Nov. 15, 4-5 PM — Drop-in guided meditation with Vanessa Pacheco, RecWell
Take a few moments to relax, let your mind truly rest, and let go of your to-do list. These guided meditation sessions in ARMS 1261 will take 15-20 minutes and are available at any time.
Nov. 16, 10-11 AM — Drop-in guided meditation with Vanessa Pacheco, RecWell
Take a few moments to relax, let your mind truly rest, and let go of your to-do list. These guided meditation sessions in ARMS 1261 will take 15-20 minutes and are available at any time.
Nov. 16, 7 PM — Will Miller, comedian and therapist
Join Will Miller for a fun and hilarious chat on the challenges of building and rebuilding support networks in WALC 1087.
Nov. 27, 3:30 PM — Vision boarding
Drop in to ARMS 1261 to create a vision board to help manifest goals and dreams. CARES Hub will provide the supplies and guidance.
Nov. 29, 10-11 AM — Drop-in guided meditation with Vanessa Pacheco, RecWell
Take a few moments to relax, let your mind truly rest, and let go of your to-do list. These guided meditation sessions in ARMS 1261 will take 15-20 minutes and are available at any time.