Wellness Wednesday Series
Looking for practical ways to thrive during graduate or professional school? Join the bi-weekly Wellness Wednesday series, presented in partnership by the Student Wellness Center and the Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB). Each session features guest speakers, campus experts, and wellness professionals who share tools, resources, and practical strategies to help you navigate the unique challenges of advanced-degree programs. Connect with fellow students, discover valuable campus resources, and take a meaningful pause in your week while exploring topics that support your academic success and personal well-being. All sessions are held at the Ohio Union in the Maudine Cow Room from 12 - 1pm. Lunch is provided for all attendees.
Be sure to join us for our Fall 2026 series featuring the following topics:
September 9: Sustaining your Success: The Graduate & Professional Student Wellness Kickoff
Whether you are stepping onto campus for your first semester of classes or settling into the home stretch of your dissertation or clinical rotations, navigating the graduate and professional school experience requires more than just academic grit. Join us for a high-impact "insider’s guide" to the resources that matter most in supporting your well-being. We are bringing vital offices—the Student Wellness Center, CCS, Student Advocacy, the Graduate Ombudsperson, and Student Life Disability Services—for a rapid-fire "5x5" session. Get the essential details on confidential conflict resolution, lab/field-based accommodations, and mental health support specifically designed for the OSU advanced-degree lifecycle. Come for the insider knowledge, stay for the lunch, and leave with your support network identified and mapped out.
Presenters: Student Wellness Center (SWC), Student Advocacy Center (SAC), Student Life Disability Services (SLDS), Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS), & Graduate and Professional Student Ombudsperson
September 23: The Chew: Meal Planning & Preparation Made Simple
Feeling unsure about what to cook or how to safely prepare and store food? This presentation offers practical tips and tools to reduce cooking stress and boost your confidence in the kitchen. You'll learn foundational meal planning strategies to help you create balanced meals, along with along safe food handling and storage practices, whether you're cooking from scratch or assembling something on the fly.
Presenter: Janele Bayless, Wellness Coordinator for Nutrition Coaching and Education, Student Wellness Center
October 10: Beyond the Fraud Factor- Rewriting Your Imposter Syndrome Narrative
Advanced degree programs are notorious for breeding intense self-doubt, leading even the most high-achieving graduate and professional students to question whether they truly belong. This interactive session dives into the psychology of imposter syndrome and its impact on student well-being and success. We’ll identify how stress manifests in high-stakes environments and equip you with evidence-based strategies to break the cycle of self-doubt, foster resilience, and recognize the value you bring to your programs.
Presenter: Adrienne Wilson, Wellness Coordinator for Graduate and Professional & Staff and Faculty Education, Student Wellness Center
October 21: Stretching Your Dollar Through Creative Uses of Resources
Navigating graduate and professional school programs can be financially challenging for many, however you do not have to do it alone! Join us for an overview of the Monda Student Resource Center, where we will take a dive into the valuable resources, programs, and service that are available to help support you in meeting your basic needs.
Presenter: Jordyn Sikula, Student Support Specialist, Monda Student Resource Center
November 4: Buckeyes C.A.R.E
Come talk with your peers about the culture & way to build a healthy & safe OSU community, together. We will provide tools for how to step in when you see something happening, ways to approach the normalizing of behaviors that contribute to an unsafe environment, and much more!
Presenter: Erica Butler, Wellness Coordinatore for Sexual Health and Violence Prevention, Student Wellness Center
November 18: Having the Mindset to Grow
Success is not defined by what you know today, but by your willingness to learn, adapt, and grow. This session highlights the power of a growth mindset and how it equips college students to overcome obstacles, embrace change, and unlock their full potential in every aspect of life.
Presenter: Brandon Horton, Wellness Coordinator for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Education, Student Wellness Center
December 2: Crafting Calm: A Self-Care Crafternoon
Join us for a mindful 'Crafternoon' designed to help graduate and professional students recharge, connect, and prioritize their well-being. Through creative activities and self-reflection, you'll explore simple self-care practices and build healthy habits that support a positive and balanced mindset.
Presenters: Erica Butler, Wellness Coordinator for Sexual Health and Violence Prevention, Student Wellness Center & Salem Gore, Student Assistant, Student Wellness Center
Questions? Contact Adrienne Wilson, Graduate, Professional Student, Staff & Faculty Wellness Education Coordinator, at Wilson.2313@osu.edu.