MSOE Wellness Center

Help share the word of Domestic Violence Awareness Week by wearing purple and decorating a "Love Should Not Hurt" heart in the library or CC! Also check out our red flags of domestic violence near the library for warning signs.

October 19-25 is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week!

Did you know Wisconsin has the highest rates of binge drinking?

Stop by the Wellness Center table in the Campus Center 3rd floor this week from 12-2 to experiment with beer goggles and learn healthy drinking habits.

Drink to have fun, not to feel bad!

Cheers

Who can resist this face?? Come see the therapy dog, Kaya! She will be in the CC 3rd Floor Large Spirit Room next week at the following times:
Wednesday 2pm-3pm
Thursday 5:30pm-6pm

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Ever wonder what you should do in a situation when someone is being bullied or harrssed? Here is this week's tip to help!
The Do's and Don'ts for Bystander Intervention
DO:
✓ keep both of you safe
✓ do make your presence as a witness known
✓ do take cues from the individual being harassed

DON'T:
✖ call the police
✖ escalate the situation
✖ do nothing

***GIVEAWAY ALERT*** Want a chance to win free Ian's Pizza Milwaukee and MSOE Bookstore gear? Stay tuned for details next week! Must be following to win.

this week is all about study tips and how to rock your first round of exams!
Some common study pitfalls include:
✖ cramming the night before
✖ not getting extra help
✖ allowing study groups to turn into social groups
✖ giving in to distractions
✖ not getting enough sleep

To work on these pitfalls, come visit us at the Wellness Center. Also academic advisors are available for drop in advising in the CC from 10am-12pm Mon-Thurs.

How Effective are Your Study Skills?
Come to the CC this week from 12-2pm to talk about study tips and take the quiz!

Top Study Skills to Master Before College: Expert Advice and Resources College provides an academic challenge for even the smartest students. Learn study skills and good study habits before getting there.

This week's includes some tips on how to make new friends and to get a conversation going!
☻ spend time in groups
☻ focus on one or two new relationships at a time
☻ pick topics that are positive and fun
☻ ask them questions about their life
☻ ask open-ended questions
☻ understand that it's okay to be nervous!

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Transitioning to college can be tough...that's why we're focusing on making friends and adjusting to roommates this week! Catch us in the CC from 10am-noon today and 12-2pm tomorrow 😁

September is Su***de Prevention Month and our first Here are some important warning signs for you or a friend:

» talking or writing about su***de
» seeking access to fi****ms, pills, or other means to end his or her life
» expressing hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness
» dramatic mood swings or personality changes
» lack of interest in usual activity or future plans
» increased drug or alcohol use
» feeling trapped, no way out
» isolating from family, friends, and society
» giving away prized possessions

Wellness staff will be in the CC today from 12-2pm and reach out for help in the Kern Center Room K-250 or call/email @ 414-277-7590, [email protected]