Events Calendar
01
Nov
Wellness Event
Student-Led Yoga Wednesday
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 ...
02
Nov
Wellness Event
Climber Coffee
Join us for our monthly climber coffee meet-up at the Outdoor Center! Meet fellow climbers, enjoy free coffee, and talk about current events in the climbing world. This event is open to all, regardless of experience, on the first Thursday of every month. Bring your own mug!
02
Nov
Wellness Event
Guided Meditation Thursdays
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. Open to Stanford Affiliates. Free, no pre-registration is required.
03
Nov
Wellness Event
Growing Up In Science @ Stanford
Growing Up in Science (GUIS) is back for the 2023-2024 academic year! In most sessions, one faculty member shares the personal side of their individual journey through academia. Occasionally, PhD-holding speakers from outside the academic research environment may also present. The stories focus on the struggles, doubts, weaknesses, and failures we all face as young ...
06
Nov
Online Class
Back to Basics – Nutrition Made Easy
Every day the news and social media are buzzing with complex and often conflicting messages about nutrition. How can you sort out the key elements of healthy eating among all the mixed messages?...
06
Nov
Wellness Event
Student-Led Yoga Monday
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 ...
07
Nov
Online Class
Fall Book Club Discussion
Co-sponsored by the Stanford Faculty Staff Help CenterYou are invited to join us for a virtual book club to discuss thoughts raised by the book: Why Fish Don’t Exist: A Story of...
07
Nov
Wellness Event
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays
Gentle Yoga Class with Diane Saenz. Suitable for beginners and taught in a precise yet simple manner, gentle yoga is perfect to start or renew a yoga practice. Come and practice yoga foundations such as traditional warm-ups, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and fundamental postures. Learn everything you need to know for a confident self-practice. Open ...
08
Nov
Webinar
Holiday Eating
The winter holiday season is almost here. This time of year, we may look forward to joyful experiences and time spent with loved ones, yet many of us also anticipate what can feel...
09
Nov
Webinar
What You Should Know about Prostate Health
Prostate health is an important topic that affects many men as they age. Enlargement of the prostate can often lead to issues with urinary and sexual health, and prostate cancer is the second...
09
Nov
Online Class
Empowering Health Behavior Change
Are you tired of feeling stuck in your attempts to adopt healthier habits? Don't let the cycle of unfulfilled intentions discourage you! This online workshop will equip you with the tools and strategies...
10
Nov
Webinar
Dental Wellness
Did you know that a healthy mouth can protect you from far more than tooth decay? Diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and a multitude of other diseases and medical conditions have been linked to...
14
Nov
Webinar
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Co-Sponsored by the Stanford CIO Council Neurodiversity in IT ProgramNeurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes conditions...
15
Nov
Webinar
Strategies for a More Joyful Holiday Season
The holidays are almost here, with all the gift giving, holiday sales, and festive parties that come along. Although many look forward to the joy of the season, the holidays can also bring...
15
Nov
Online Class
Waste Sorting 101
Co-sponsored by the Stanford Office of SustainabilityWe’ve all been there – frozen in front of a set of bins, not sure where waste belongs. If you are ready to take the mystery and...
15
Nov
Online Class
Prioritize Your Well-Being
As a busy professional, it can be hard to take time out of your schedule to prioritize self-care. This can be especially difficult at year’s end, when holiday events and family expectations...
16
Nov
Webinar
Thanks a Lot
As we navigate life’s challenges, gratitude can feel elusive and inauthentic. Yet research demonstrates gratitude can have profound and positive effects on our relationships, our physical and mental health, and overall well-being....
16
Nov
Webinar
Healthy Holiday Cooking and Entertaining Hacks
It can be challenging to enjoy the holiday season without throwing everything you know about health and wellness out the window. While indulging from time to time is one of life’s pleasures...
27
Nov
Webinar
Maintaining Brain Health
Your brain is an amazing organ, underlying your ability to communicate, make decisions, solve problems, and live a productive and satisfying life. Although some reduction in function is expected as we age, research...
27
Nov
Wellness Event
Redwood Meditation Monday
Enjoy a session of yoga, VR meditation, or just relax with a cup of coffee.
28
Nov
28
Nov
Webinar
Insights into Eye Care
Your eyes are an integral part of your health. While most people understand the importance of this precious organ, many are still missing key information that could help protect their eyes from potential...
28
Nov
Wellness Event
Devices, DMs and D**k Pics: Youth Experiences of Cyberflashing and Missing Safety Nets
Join the Cyber Policy Center on Tuesday, November 28th from 12 Noon–1 PM Pacific, for Devices, DMs and D**k Pics: Youth Experiences of Cyberflashing and Missing Safety Nets, a conversation with Stephanie M Reich, professor at UC Irvine's School of Education. The session will be moderated by Jeff Hancock, co director of the Stanford Cyber Policy Center and is ...
28
Nov
Wellness Event
Wisteria Relax & Revive
Join us for our neighborhood quarterly event, "Relax and Revive". Unwind with massages, grab study survival kits, and enjoy llamas, coffee, churros, and donuts. Take a break, recharge, and tackle finals with a refreshed mind! Make sure to reserve a 15-minute massage in advance!
28
Nov
Wellness Event
Brain Health and Dementia in Asia and Beyond: Assessment, Prevention, and Way Forward
In this hybrid seminar, Professor Lee will reflect on her pioneering and collaborative research on late-life cognition and dementia across multiple settings. Drawing on empirical evidence and carefully harmonized surveys of health and aging (e.g., for Korea, Japan, China, India, the US and Europe), Professor Lee will assess the state of knowledge and evidence regarding ...
29
Nov
Wellness Event
Why Joy Matters and How to Choose Joy Every Day
Joy is the human capacity to feel uplifted by something that is, at its essence, ‘good.’ Physiologically, joy provides energy and helps you recover from stress. Mentally, joy broadens your perspective and renews optimism. Socially, joy bonds you to others and strengthens relationships. In hard times, joy can be a reminder that life has meaning ...
29
Nov
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...
29
Nov
Wellness Event
Redwood Wellness Wednesday
Sit back, relax, and unwind with a cup of coffee or a variety of crafts.
30
Nov
Webinar
Overcoming Self-Judgment with Self-Compassion
In the demanding world of emergency medicine, the challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving emergency physicians with limited time for themselves and little room to breathe. These doctors understand the toll that split-second decisions...
30
Nov
Wellness Event
Treat Yourself with Aspen
Join us for Aspen’s fall quarterly event! Treat yourself to wellness activities including Alpaca Latte, face masks, DYI tote bags, take home succulent pots and more.