Events Calendar
01
Apr
Webinar
Science-Based Strategies to Support Your Immune System
The immune system is a marvelously complex set of organs, cells, and chemicals that fight microbes every day. While there are many products, plans, and pills on the market claiming to boost the...
03
Apr
Berry Event
WSP 148 — Vitality Essentials: How to Live Your Best Possible Life
Why do certain people seem so vital and vibrant? In a world where many of us feel burdened by stress, pressure, and competing demands, a lucky few seem to radiate with joy, purpose, warmth, and vitality. In this course, we will draw from research in biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, and elsewhere to understand how our …
05
Apr
Online Class
Mindfulness in Your Home Garden
Rediscover your home garden as a place of productivity, nourishment, and refuge in this 4-week online engagement class.
You will have the opportunity to explore your garden from new angles both literally and...
05
Apr
Webinar
Introduction to Ayurveda – A Path Towards a Harmonious Lifestyle
Ayurveda is the traditional, ancient Indian system of health science. Its name literally means "the science of life." The Ayurvedic method of healthcare emphasizes a holistic view of health. This 5,000-year-old science focuses...
07
Apr
Berry Event
WELL 05 — Designing Your Third Third for Longevity
The third third of life doesn’t look the way it used to. During the 20th century, a three-stage view of life emerged: education, career, then retirement. Over the same century, life expectancy increased by thirty years, with growing numbers of people living healthy, productive lives into their eighties and nineties. How will you make the …
07
Apr
Online Class
Managing Your Emotions in the Workplace
Stressful situations can be all too common in the workplace, but how do we manage our emotional response while keeping things professional?
Join us for a 90-minute interactive online workshop to uncover the...
07
Apr
Online Class
Healthy Kitchen, Cooking Together – The Mediterranean Way
Are you looking for new inspiration for mealtimes? If so, you’ll want to join this Healthy Kitchen class focusing on the Mediterranean style of cooking and eating. There is evidence that this...
08
Apr
Online Class
Beginning Zentangle Art
Unlock a new pathway to relaxation and inner focus. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Because the design evolves organically, it...
09
Apr
Webinar
Create Your Own Home Workout
We all know that exercise is important for our overall health and well-being. But despite our best intentions, many people find it hard to establish the habit of a consistent workout. Some have...
12
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
12
Apr
Wellness Event
Sit and Stand Comfortably at Your Computer Station
Do you put up with nagging tension or discomfort while working? Even minor tension, if ignored, can contribute to repetitive strain injury or neck and shoulder pain. The way you use your workstation can make all the difference. In this noontime webinar, you will learn to recognize some common bad habits and gain insights into …
12
Apr
Berry Event
PDV 95 — Mindsets Matter: Strategies for Improving Your Performance, Health, and Well-Being
When you eat vegetables, is it a chore or an indulgence? When you take a new medication, do you think about how it will help you heal, or do you worry about side effects? Do you avoid or embrace stress? Your answers to questions like these can reveal how mindsets—thoughts, beliefs, and expectations, conscious or …
12
Apr
Online Class
Sit and Stand Comfortably at Your Computer Station
Do you put up with nagging tension or discomfort while working? Even minor tension, if ignored, can contribute to repetitive strain injury or neck and shoulder pain. The way you use your workstation...
13
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
13
Apr
Berry Event
DRA 173 — Everyday Spontaneity: Improvising Our Lives
You will need to improvise today. We all will. Most of us, however, doubt our ability to navigate change with confidence. The study of improvisation can help us learn to trust our own ideas. This course will give you the tools to experience new ways of responding and adapting to change, and it can help …
13
Apr
Wellness Event
Fireside Chat with Jack Groppel
Join BeWell for a free fireside chat with Jack Groppel, PhD, Professor of Exercise & Sport Science, and Professor of Business at Judson University with moderator Patty de Vries, Associate Director of Faculty and Staff Wellness. Preregistration is required. REGISTER
13
Apr
Wellness Event
StEMi X – Stanford Emergency Medicine Innovation Symposium
The Stanford Emergency Medicine Innovation Virtual Symposium – StEMiX – on April 13, 2021 is a first-of-its- kind conversation dedicated to precision emergency medicine, and the creation, integration, and dissemination of innovative emergency medicine tools and ideas. More than 20 health care thought leaders and innovators from around the country will share their insights and …
13
Apr
Wellness Event
Alcohol-Induced Facial Flushing and Health Implications
Free and open to the community Facial flushing and increased heart rate after alcohol consumption is frequent among Asians. Approximately 560 million people, or 8% of the world population, suffer from this unpleasant response. This phenomenon is caused by a genetic deficiency of the aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2) gene which plays a critical role for alcohol …
13
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge 2021 Finals and Winners Announcement
Join us as we conclude and announce the winners of the 8th annual Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge on Tuesday, April 13. This year over 220 university students from 37 different countries submitted designs around the theme After the Pandemic: Designing the Next Version of Our World. Out of these submissions, eight finalist teams …
13
Apr
Wellness Event
SCBE Seminar: Vardit Ravitsky, The Emergence & Global Spread of Noninvasive Prenatal Testing
Vardit Ravitsky is Full Professor at the Bioethics Program, School of Public Health, University of Montreal and part-time Senior Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is President of the International Association of Bioethics and Director of Ethics and Health at the Center for Research on Ethics. Her research focuses …
13
Apr
Wellness Event
Healthcare Entrepreneurship in China
Join us for a fireside chat between Mr. Shih-Hung Chen and Dr. Richard Dasher as they provide an overview of entrepreneurship in healthcare domains in China. All seminars will be held online via Zoom, 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM, with informal networking following until about 6:30 PM (PST). REGISTER below for the entire series*. Register in advance for this …
14
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
14
Apr
Wellness Event
The Improviser’s Mindset, April 14 – May 5, 2021
Improvisational theater is the art of getting onstage in front of a live audience and making up a story, collaboratively. The skills required to accomplish this while on the spot and under pressure are invaluable offstage as well. In this online engagement class, you will learn and practice improvisational skills that can develop resilience, resourcefulness, …
14
Apr
Wellness Event
Pain with a “Psychogenic Overlay”: Gender, Race and the Political Ethics of Pain Relief in the U.S.
Keith Andrew Wailoo is Henry Putnam University Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University where he teaches in the Department of History and the School of Public and International Affairs. He is former Chair of the Department of History, the former Vice Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs, and current …
14
Apr
Wellness Event
Sitting Space – Meditation led by Stanford Students
Sitting Space is a student-led meditation group that aims to foster meditative practices and conversation about the benefits of meditation. Each week, students will lead a guided meditation for approximately 20-30 minutes. All are welcome to join! Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm PST Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/sittingspaceMeeting ID: 518 739 7905Password: 123456
14
Apr
Wellness Event
CTSA Visiting KL2 Scholar Lecture
Computational Histologic Analysis for the Diagnosis of Heart Transplant Rejection Eliot Peyster, MD, MScInstructor, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant MedicineUniversity of Pennsylvania Traditional histology remains a vital part of post-heart transplant care, with recipients undergoing frequent surveillance biopsies for histologic rejection grading. Unfortunately, rejection grading suffers from poor inter-pathologist agreement, poor correlation with the clinical …
14
Apr
Online Class
The Improviser’s Mindset
Improvisational theater is the art of getting onstage in front of a live audience and making up a story, collaboratively. The skills required to accomplish this while on the spot and under pressure...
15
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
15
Apr
Berry Event
Monthly SCRP Workshop
All employees can contribute before-tax dollars to the Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) or after-tax dollars to the Roth 403(b) starting after their first paycheck; eligible employees may also receive a generous matching contribution to the Contributory Retirement Account (CRA) after one-year of service. If you want to learn more about the many options and benefits provided …
15
Apr
Wellness Event
Setting Intentions for Health and Well-Being
It’s never too late to start setting intentions to help you reach your goals. If last year has taught us anything, it is that learning to be flexible with uncertainty and focusing on the things we can control are key to our physical and mental well-being. During this noon webinar, we will start by differentiating …
15
Apr
Wellness Event
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), April 15 – June 3, 2021
It has been known for centuries in the meditative traditions, and now widely accepted in Western culture, that the sustained practice of mindfulness meditation can have profoundly healing and transformative effects on one’s life. This 8-week online class is modeled on the program taught at the UMass Stress Reduction Clinic and will focus on mindfulness …
15
Apr
Wellness Event
Interrogating the Gut Microbiome: Estimation of Bacterial Growth Rates
Full Talk Title: “Interrogating the Gut Microbiome: Estimation of Bacterial Growth Rates and Prediction of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters” Brief Bio: Hongzhe Li (Lee) is Perelman Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He is Vice Chair of Research Integration and Director of Center for Statistics in Big Data in the Department of …
15
Apr
Online Class
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
It has been known for centuries in the meditative traditions, and now widely accepted in Western culture, that the sustained practice of mindfulness meditation can have profoundly healing and transformative effects on one's...
15
Apr
Webinar
Setting Intentions for Health and Well-Being
It’s never too late to start setting intentions to help you reach your goals. If last year has taught us anything, it is that learning to be flexible with uncertainty and focusing...
16
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
16
Apr
Wellness Event
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Ultrasound Microbubbles – A New Era in Pediatric Imaging
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Ultrasound Microbubbles – A New Era in Pediatric Imaging Presented by Richard Barth, MDRadiologist-in-Chief, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Professor and Associate Chairman of RadiologyStanford University School of Medicine Please join our mailing list to receive Zoom and CME information for each session.
16
Apr
Wellness Event
Life is a Journey: Plan Ahead! An advance care planning webinar for the general public
April 16th is “National Healthcare Decisions Day,” a day when we focus on the importance of advance care planning. Advance care planning is the process of discussing your values, goals, and preferences for your medical care. It is an ongoing process. Part of it involves completing a living will, and selecting a healthcare power of …
19
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
19
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium 2021
We welcome you to attend our 5th Annual Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium 2021 (SDDS 2021) on April 19-20, 2021. SDDS 2021 is a free virtual event and anyone interested are welcome. For additional information, including the agenda and the list of speakers for this year’s event, please visit our website. We also encourage you to …
20
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
20
Apr
Wellness Event
Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium 2021
We welcome you to attend our 5th Annual Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium 2021 (SDDS 2021) on April 19-20, 2021. SDDS 2021 is a free virtual event and anyone interested are welcome. For additional information, including the agenda and the list of speakers for this year’s event, please visit our website. We also encourage you to …
20
Apr
Wellness Event
Mindful Self-Compassion for Well-Being
Recent research supports the powerful combination of mindfulness and self-compassion on enhancing our emotional well-being. By developing and practicing these skills, we can boost happiness and improve relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and shame. Join us for this noontime webinar to explore mindfulness tools and practices and learn how to incorporate them into our daily …
20
Apr
Wellness Event
Healthy Strategies to Cope with Emotional Distress, April 20 – 27, 2021
Emotional distress is a part of life that we all encounter sooner or later. While we cannot always control what life throws our way, we can develop coping skills that support our health and well-being. This 2-session online class is designed to help you live in a constructive, compassionate, and mindful manner while maintaining a …
20
Apr
Wellness Event
“Kids Under Pressure” with Denise Pope
Student stress is up and engagement with learning is down during the pandemic. A new groundbreaking study by NBC News and Challenge Success, a non-profit affiliated with Stanford Graduate School of Education, reveals the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student well-being and academic engagement. Based on responses from 10,000+ students across a range of …
20
Apr
Berry Event
Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders in Neurodiversity
Join us for the third event in the “Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders” speaker series. This event will be moderated by Michael Fox, CIO for Land, Buildings and Real Estate and co-sponsor for the Neurodiversity in IT Program. The panel will consist of leaders who are passionate about changing the employment landscape for our neurodiverse friends …
20
Apr
Wellness Event
PHIND Seminar – Manuel Garcia-Toca, MD, MS & Oliver O. Aalami, MD
The PHIND Center is part of the Department of Radiology and is the first center in the world to focus on precision health and integrated diagnostics. We bring together faculty from all across campus to initiate new collaborations and strengthen existing ones. The PHIND Center hosts a seminar series that is open and free to …
20
Apr
Webinar
Mindful Self-Compassion for Well-Being
Recent research supports the powerful combination of mindfulness and self-compassion on enhancing our emotional well-being. By developing and practicing these skills, we can boost happiness and improve relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and...
20
Apr
Online Class
Healthy Strategies to Cope with Emotional Distress
Emotional distress is a part of life that we all encounter sooner or later. While we cannot always control what life throws our way, we can develop coping skills that support our health...
21
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
21
Apr
Wellness Event
Happy Gut, Happy Life, April 21 – May 12, 2021
Are digestive issues interfering with your life? If so, you may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects your intestines. Signs and symptoms of IBS can include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. In this 4-session online engagement class, we will examine what is happening in the gut …
21
Apr
Wellness Event
Healthy Kitchen, Cooking Together – The Mediterranean Way
Are you looking for new inspiration for mealtimes? If so, you’ll want to join this Healthy Kitchen class focusing on the Mediterranean style of cooking and eating. There is evidence that this diet based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and olive oil may decrease the risk of heart disease, overall cancer, …
21
Apr
Berry Event
Get Ready to Roll—Start Riding Your Bike Now!
Join us for this one-hour, BeWell Berry webinar on How to Get Started Riding. You will learn what gear is essential, tips on bike safety and bike commuting, and more! All levels of cyclists are welcome to join. Hosted by Join Ariadne Delon Scott, Stanford Transportation Director of Active Mobility and Anna Walters, Events and …
21
Apr
Wellness Event
Sitting Space – Meditation led by Stanford Students
Sitting Space is a student-led meditation group that aims to foster meditative practices and conversation about the benefits of meditation. Each week, students will lead a guided meditation for approximately 20-30 minutes. All are welcome to join! Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm PST Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/sittingspaceMeeting ID: 518 739 7905Password: 123456
21
Apr
Wellness Event
CCSRE ALUMNI SALON: Women of Color in the Workforce: Life in Silicon Valley
Join us for this important conversation at the intersection of race, gender, and work in the context of the Silicon Valley economy and impacts of COVID-19. SPEAKERS: Sheela Subramanian (’03), Senior Director, Slack Melissa Abad, Research Associate, Stanford VMWare Moderated by Perlita R. Dicochea, CCSRE
21
Apr
Online Class
Happy Gut, Happy Life – A Practical Guide to Living With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Are digestive issues interfering with your life? If so, you may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects your intestines. Signs and symptoms of IBS can include cramping...
21
Apr
Online Class
Healthy Kitchen, Cooking Together – The Mediterranean Way
Are you looking for new inspiration for mealtimes? If so, you’ll want to join this Healthy Kitchen class focusing on the Mediterranean style of cooking and eating. There is evidence that this...
22
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
22
Apr
Wellness Event
Exercise-Related Injuries – Recovery and Prevention
Regular physical exercise has many physical, emotional, and social benefits; it can improve mood, reduce stress, improve the quality of sleep, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and much more. Yet an overzealous workout can also lead to strain and injury, especially for busy professionals who spend more time behind a computer screen than at …
22
Apr
Berry Event
BIO 07 — Longing for Longevity: From Biology to Biohacking
Everyone wants to live longer, but nobody wants to get old. So what if we could not only add years to life but also life to years? This is no science fiction, it’s geroscience. In this course, we will see how the booming field of aging biology is redefining what it means to grow old. …
22
Apr
Wellness Event
Natural Capital Conversations – Climate-smart coastal planning and sustainable development
Join us for a special Earth Day Natural Capital Conversation! Coastal communities worldwide are facing a growing number of severe coastal hazards due to warming oceans, extreme heat, and other effects of climate change. The Caribbean shores of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras are no exception to these threats, but they also hold a diverse …
22
Apr
Wellness Event
MIPS Seminar – Dr. Jennifer Dionne, PhD
The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) was established as an inter-disciplinary program in 2003 by the Dean of the School of Medicine (Dr. Philip Pizzo) and brings together scientists and physicians who share a common interest in developing and using state-of-the-art imaging technology and developing molecular imaging assays for studying intact biological systems. The …
22
Apr
Wellness Event
Precision Medicine – How the Human Genome Helps Us Define, Detect and Defeat Disease
Free and open to the community Euan Ashley, professor of medicine and genetics and author of the new book The Genome Odyssey – Medical Mysteries and the Incredible Quest to Solve Them, sits down with Leilani Graham, his patient, four-time cardiac arrest survivor, transplant recipient, and patient advocate to discuss heart disease, genetics, patient stories, patient advocacy, …
22
Apr
Wellness Event
Dog Therapy Virtual Visit
Join us for a virtual dog therapy session. Dogs that participate in the Stanford Pet Partners program as well as SHC PAWs program will be available for some destress time on camera. Audience members can ask questions about the programs, dogs and anything else they are interested in about the dogs. Sometimes we can get …
22
Apr
Wellness Event
STUCK@HOME, Stanford Medicine Virtual Concert
STUCK@HOME Stanford Medicine Virtual Concert We believe in the power of music to heal and unite, particularly during uncertain times. Featuring: Dr. Seema Yasmin reading an excerpt from her book of poetry, If God Was a Virus, and musical performances by Stanford colleagues. April 22, 2021 5:30PM – 6:30PM (PDT) This event is free and …
22
Apr
Wellness Event
Camera as Witness Presents documentary CLIMATE REFUGEES
Camera as Witness Stanford Arts program presents THE POWER OF EMPATHY series co-presented with Bechtel International Center, Palo Alto Libraries, Protect Our Planet and Stanford Film Society In celebration of Earth Day CLIMATE REFUGEES(89 minutes) Bangladesh/China/Tuvalu/USA Director: Michael Nash Producers: Michael Nash, Justin Hogan A climate refugee is a person displaced by climatically induced environmental …
22
Apr
Webinar
Exercise-Related Injuries – Recovery and Prevention
Regular physical exercise has many physical, emotional, and social benefits; it can improve mood, reduce stress, improve the quality of sleep, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and much more. Yet an overzealous...
23
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
23
Apr
Wellness Event
Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers
Do you find yourself reacting, internalizing, lashing out, or avoiding when it comes to the difficult situations and conversations? Many of us find that certain words, people, events or experiences can trigger an immediate and intense emotional response. These strong emotions can cause us to react in unhealthy ways and feel a loss of control …
23
Apr
Wellness Event
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Evidence and Experience: Thoughts on Retirement
Pediatric Grand Rounds (CME): Evidence and Experience: Thoughts on Retirement Presented by Peter Koltai, MD, FACSProfessor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Stanford School of Medicine Please join our mailing list to receive Zoom and CME information for each session.
23
Apr
Wellness Event
Haves and Have Nots: How Power Shapes Nuclear Regimes
This panel discussion, moderated by FSI Senior Fellow Gabrielle Hecht, will examine inequality in nuclear regimes.
23
Apr
Webinar
Understanding and Managing Emotional Triggers
Do you find yourself reacting, internalizing, lashing out, or avoiding when it comes to the difficult situations and conversations? Many of us find that certain words, people, events or experiences can trigger an...
26
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
26
Apr
Wellness Event
Making Friends With Stress – Maximizing Opportunities for Growth
Finally, some good news about stress! Recent scientific data has found that there are some real benefits to stress. Times of stress can be opportunities for learning, personal growth, happiness, improved performance, and deeper social interactions. Building on the work of Alia Crum, Stanford professor and principal investigator of the Stanford Mind and Body Lab, …
26
Apr
Wellness Event
Traditional Oriental Medicine Level 1, April 26 – 30, 2021
This practical introduction to the ancient wisdom of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM), also often called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a 5-session online engagement class in which knowledge and practical self-care skills are cultivated for the purpose of improving and strengthening the healing potential of your body. You will learn basic TOM, including theories of …
26
Apr
Wellness Event
CTSA Visiting KL2 Scholar Lecture
Modeling familial and acquired cardiomyopathies using next generation human based models Francesca Stillitano, PhDAssistant Professor, Medicine – CardiologyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai My current research focuses on developing human based models to study cardiac diseases. In this presentation, I will show that human in vitro models, such as induced pluripotent stem cells derived …
26
Apr
Online Class
Traditional Oriental Medicine Level 1
This practical introduction to the ancient wisdom of Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM), also often called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a 5-session online engagement class in which knowledge and practical self-care skills are...
26
Apr
Webinar
Making Friends With Stress – Maximizing Opportunities for Growth
Finally, some good news about stress! Recent scientific research has found that there are some real benefits to stress. Times of stress can be opportunities for learning, personal growth, happiness, improved performance, and...
27
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
27
Apr
Wellness Event
Fireside Chat with Trinny Woodall
Join BeWell for a free fireside chat with Trinny Woodall, founder and CEO of the disruptive beauty brand Trinny Londony with moderator Patty de Vries, associate director of faculty and staff wellness. Preregistration is required. REGISTER
27
Apr
Berry Event
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings (Fidelity Investments Webinar)
Learn how to maximize your retirement savings, ways to save for retiremenet beyond your workplace savings plan, and steps you can take today to get prepared for retirement. Register Here
27
Apr
Berry Event
Understanding Social Security Benefits
Between the confusion of what benefits you’re entitled to and when, and the future of Social Security, there are many opinions and questions out there. This course will help you understand the basics of Social Security and plan for your future by detailing what benefits to expect in retirement. Stanford Benefits is partnering with the MoneyAdvice@Work …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Empowered Relief Instructor Certification Workshop
Empowered Relief™ is an evidence-based, single-session pain class that rapidly equips patients with pain management skills. Developed at Stanford University. Empowered Relief™ was developed by pain psychologist Beth Darnall, PhD, and has been embedded into clinical care pathways at Stanford University since 2013. Early positive scientific results led to major NIH funding to further study …
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Sitting Space – Meditation led by Stanford Students
Sitting Space is a student-led meditation group that aims to foster meditative practices and conversation about the benefits of meditation. Each week, students will lead a guided meditation for approximately 20-30 minutes. All are welcome to join! Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm PST Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/sittingspaceMeeting ID: 518 739 7905Password: 123456
28
Apr
Wellness Event
Prime Minister Krišj?nis Kari?š of the Republic of Latvia
Prime Minister Krišj?nis Kari?š of the Republic of Latvia will speak on Fixing the Planet for Future Generations: Latvia’s Perspective COVID-19 is the greatest challenge our countries individually and collectively face. The pandemic has exacerbated traditional security threats and has cast a spotlight on the fragility of democracy and non-traditional threats. Issues like disinformation and …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Meditation Toolkit – Prepare the Mind and Body for a Deeper Experience, April 29 – 30, 2021
Have you ever found yourself struggling to calm the mind or clear your thoughts during meditation? The first step towards a profound meditation experience is complete relaxation of body and mind. Often the stress we store in our bodies holds us back from experiencing the deep calm within. In this two-session online class, we will …
29
Apr
Berry Event
Neurodiversity Awareness Brown Bag Session
Sign up for a 90-minute “brown bag” educational session to learn about neurodiversity in the workplace, and the Neurodiversity in IT Program and earn a BeWell Berry! Learning objectives of the sessions include: Basic awareness of neurodiversity and autism Understanding of autistic traits with workplace relevance Tips for enabling autistic colleagues to be effective in …
29
Apr
Wellness Event
Healthcare’s AI Future: A Conversation with Fei-Fei Li & Andrew Ng
With the current pandemic accelerating the revolution of AI in healthcare, where is the industry heading in the next 5-10 years? What are the key challenges and most exciting opportunities? To answer those questions, DeepLearning.AI and Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) are proud to present our virtual event, Healthcare’s AI Future: A Conversation …
29
Apr
Online Class
Meditation Toolkit – Prepare the Mind and Body for a Deeper Experience
Have you ever found yourself struggling to calm the mind or clear your thoughts during meditation? The first step towards a profound meditation experience is complete relaxation of body and mind. Often the...
30
Apr
Wellness Event
Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford
Stanford Libraries presents Work and Social Justice: The David Bacon Photography Archive at Stanford, on view October 19, 2020, through May 9, 2021, in the Peterson Gallery and Munger Rotunda, Green Library Bing Wing. The exhibition celebrates the David Bacon Photography Archive, recently acquired in January of 2019 by Stanford Libraries’ Special Collections. A union organizer for two …
30
Apr
Berry Event
Your Health Care Benefits in Retirement
Planning for your retirement from Stanford can be overwhelming but University HR experts are here to help. If you plan to retire in the next 6-8 months, this workshop is for you. By providing you with a roadmap of your benefits in retirement, we hope you’ll understand what it means to be a Stanford Retiree, …