Events Calendar
01
May
Wellness Event
Rise Up for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders exhibit
In response to the precipitous increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate crimes throughout the United States, the staff of Stanford Libraries created the Rise Up against AAPI exhibit which focuses on the history of systemic racism against the AAPI community. The aim of this exhibit is to help educate our community and ...
01
May
Wellness Event
Stanford Medcast: CME Podcast
Stanford Medcast is an educational podcast ideal for the clinician on the go. Hot topics in medicine, healthcare and education are discussed with world leading physicians and scientists. Current Series: Hot Topics Mini-Series Covid-19 Mini-Series Pediatric Pulse Mini-Series Streaming now on all major podcast platforms.
02
May
Wellness Event
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga yoga will be taught in the Mysore style with an authorized Instructor by the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore India. Classes will have two different formats: Mysore style and led – in a Mysore Style class (Monday and Wednesday), the teacher works individually with each student to teach them to move through the ...
02
May
02
May
Online Class
How to Flourish
Are you eager to create a clearer vision of how you want to live your best life – and a roadmap to make it actually happen?
Join this three-session online course that will introduce...
02
May
Webinar
Cooking from the MIND Diet
Strategic snacking is a key facet of a brain-protective diet. Instead of ignoring hunger pangs, it is far better to reach for a snack made with brain-nourishing ingredients that help you stay energized...
02
May
Wellness Event
Student Led Yoga Mondays
Student-Led Yoga is intended as a means of making the mental and physical benefits of asanas readily available to all, regardless of where you are on your yogi journey. Expect to move with your breath: this well-balanced Vinyasa flow class intends to get you out of your head and into your body, and modifications will ...
03
May
03
May
Wellness Event
Yoga-X
Yin and Restorative Yoga Class with Heather Freeman: This class explores gentle movement, breath, and mindfulness to support sleep, healthful rest, and enhanced resilience. Open to Stanford affiliates. Please bring your own yoga mat. Face coverings are required. This class is held weekly on Tuesdays from April 12th – May 31st.
04
May
Wellness Event
Student Led Yoga Wednesdays
Student-Led Yoga is intended as a means of making the mental and physical benefits of asanas readily available to all, regardless of where you are on your yogi journey. Expect to move with your breath: this well-balanced Vinyasa flow class intends to get you out of your head and into your body, and modifications will ...
05
May
Online Class
New Beginnings – Creating Healthy New Habits That Last
Spring is beautiful time for new beginnings. As nature renews, this is a perfect time to review your intentions and develop a plan which allows you to focus your efforts day-to-day and make...
05
May
Wellness Event
Guided Meditation
Evening Guided Meditation is designed to offer basic meditation skills, to encourage regular meditation practice, to help deepen self-reflection, and to offer instructions on how meditation can be useful during stressful and uncertain times. All sessions are led by Andy Acker.
09
May
Wellness Event
ADHD Connections
Share with other undergrads and grads who identify with ADHD (diagnosis not required). This is a facilitated group that provides a confidential space for discussing strategies and personal experiences. Meetings will occur virtually every other Monday, starting April 11th, 2022 For more information, contact event facilitator, Carolyn Wilsey at cwilsey@stanford.edu If you're interested in learning ...
10
May
Online Class
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Co-Sponsored by the Stanford CIO Council Neurodiversity in IT Program
Neurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes...
13
May
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...
18
May
Wellness Event
Reliance Clinical Research Program for Major Depression with the Depression Research Clinic
Depression can feel emotionally, mentally, and physically draining while putting a strain on one’s quality of life. If you‘ve been diagnosed with depression (also known as major depressive disorder), you may qualify to participate in clinical research studies evaluating an investigational oral medication to treat this condition. You may be able to participate in the ...
18
May
Online Class
Relaxing Into Sleep
Discover how the simple practice of mindfulness can help transform your lifestyle habits in order to set the stage for a peaceful night's sleep. In this three-session online class, we will review core...
18
May
Online Class
Hospice 101
Hospice has been part of the medical system in the US since the mid 1970s, yet there is still so much misinformation and misunderstanding about hospice and its role in providing the best...
19
May
Webinar
Breaking the Burnout Cycle
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It reduces your productivity and saps your energy, leaving you feeling increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical, and resentful....
21
May
Wellness Event
2v2 Spikeball Tournament
This year's Spring Tournaments bring excitement and fun for all Stanford affiliates! Get your team together and sign up for a day of fun competition. All Stanford affiliates with an active Stanford University ID are eligible to participate in Intramural Sports.
23
May
Wellness Event
The World That Belongs to Us: Contesting Queer & Trans* Politics in Pakistan
In this webinar, prominent Pakistani khwajasira activist Mehrub Moiz Awan will be in conversation with curator, writer, and researcher Aziz Sohail. In the past five years the landscape of trans and queer activism and discourse in Pakistan has shifted considerably with historic Supreme Court rulings recognizing the rights of transgender citizens, and the 2018 Transgender ...
23
May
Wellness Event
Mindful Metaverse: Digital Wellbeing in Social and Spatialized Contexts
Speaker: Caitlin Krause This one hour session explores the future of healthy digital experiences in the context of the metaverse. We will take this concept of a shared, spatial, social environment beyond the “M” buzzword du jour and look at how intentional digital choices can lead to positive, full-life flourishing – without having to discard all forms ...
23
May
Wellness Event
Restorative Yoga
Join this FREE standalone class as part of Recreation and Wellness's third annual iteration of Mental Health Awareness Month; Because We Can programming. Learn more here: https://rec.stanford.edu/news/mental-health-awareness-month Restorative Yoga allows your body and mind to find deep relaxation and restoration through gentle Yoga postures that are held for 3 to 8 minutes at a time. Postures ...
23
May
Wellness Event
Reaping the Psychological Benefits of Mid-Life
With stories and stereotypes about the challenges of mid-life, it can feel like a challenging phase to enter. And yet this phase of life can be rich with wisdom, new freedoms, and re-prioritizing to create a life that really serves you. In this noontime webinar, we will discuss approaches from the field of developmental psychology for an ...
23
May
Wellness Event
Stop the Bleed | Community Training Day
Learn what to do if you have to be the first responder Stop the Bleed is a nationwide program designed to empower civilian bystanders to act quickly and save lives—and Stanford Medicine is bringing it to our community. Join us for a one-hour, hands-on training taught by Stanford Trauma staff to learn techniques to quickly ...
23
May
Webinar
Reaping the Psychological Benefits of Mid-Life
With stories and stereotypes about the challenges of mid-life, it can feel like a challenging phase to enter. And yet this phase of life can be rich with wisdom, new freedoms, and re-prioritizing...
24
May
Wellness Event
2022 Wellness Fair (main campus)
Join us for the Wellness Fair (main campus)—a day of celebrating wellness and exploring new wellness opportunities. By attending, you'll connect with local and university wellness resources and can join fun activities, such as: Farmer's market Fitness and Healthy Living class samplers Photo booth Therapy dogs Blood drive Bike tune-ups (sign-up required) Giveaways Prize drawings ...
25
May
Wellness Event
Memorial Day Gear Rental Sale
Head to the Outdoor Center at the AOERC within operating hours on Wednesday, May 25 to receive 25% off your entire order!
25
May
Wellness Event
Josh Makower, MD (Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign) @ ETL
Josh Makower, MD is the Boston Scientific Applied Bioengineering Professor of Medicine and of Bioengineering at the Stanford University Schools of Medicine and Engineering, and is the director and co-founder of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign. He also serves as a special partner on New Enterprise Associates’ healthcare team supporting their medtech/healthtech practice. Lastly, ...
25
May
Wellness Event
MIPS Seminar – Dr. Andrei Iagaru, MD
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 ...
26
May
Wellness Event
Cardinal Tri
Don't miss the first annual Cardinal Tri at the Stanford Redwood City Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, May 26. The event takes place in different areas of the facility; treadmills for the running portion, rower or pool for the aquatics portion, and spin bikes for the cycling portion. Registration will open on May 16 ...
26
May
Wellness Event
Create Your Own Strength Workout at Home and Work
Strength training is an important component to overall physical health. Research shows that resistance training over a lifespan leads to higher physical performance and ability as we age, while a lack of resistance training can lead to low function, loss of independence, falls, and disability. Yet many people struggle to incorporate a strength training regimen ...
26
May
Online Class
Create Your Own Strength Workout at Home and Work
Strength training is an important component to overall physical health. Research shows that resistance training over a lifespan leads to higher physical performance and ability as we age, while a lack of resistance...
27
May
Wellness Event
3v3 Basketball Tournament
This year's Spring Tournaments bring excitement and fun for all Stanford affiliates! Get your team together and sign up for a day of fun competition. All teams will be guaranteed 2 games. Winners of winning bracket will place 1st and 2nd, Winner of the losing bracket will win 3rd. Eligibility All Stanford affiliates with an ...
27
May
Wellness Event
Discerning Self-Care from Self-Sabotage – Neutralizing the Inner Critic (May 27 – June 3)
High achieving professionals notoriously struggle with self-critical thoughts that often lead to minimizing self-care and feeling guilt when not being "productive." Yet self-care is not self-indulgence. This investment in your well-being is critical so you can bring your best for your career, your important relationships, and yourself. In this online course, we will redefine productivity ...
31
May
Wellness Event
Health, Illness, and Social Support in the Asian American Community
Free and open to the community Grace Yoo, PhD, MPH will provide an overview of the role and meaning of social support in Asian American communities in relation to health, illness, and aging. Grace J. Yoo, PhD, MPH is Professor and former chair of Asian American studies at San Francisco State University. She is a medical sociologist ...
31
May
Wellness Event
Cancer Early Detection Seminar Series – Professor Caroline Dive CBE, PhD, FBPhS, FMedSci
The Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection is committed to fundamental discovery and translation of novel early cancer detection and prognostication strategies. We have brought together scientists, physicians, and engineers to think outside the box to create new solutions for cancer early detection. The Canary Center hosts a seminar series, CEDSS, that presents ...