UA Little Rock Observes Wellness and Belonging Month in April
The UA Little Rock Division of Student Affairs will celebrate Wellness and Belonging Month this April, offering events designed to support students’ well-being and foster a sense of community on campus.
“Our goal is to enhance the wellness and belonging of everyone at UA Little Rock,” said Una Drake, graduate assistant for Student Affairs.
A key event is the Health Fair on April 2, where students and employees can connect with campus resources like Counseling Services, the Disability Resource Center, and Health Services. Free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HIV, and syphilis testing, will be available.
Another major event is the seventh annual Suicide Prevention Walk on April 25, which raises awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Students, employees, and organizations are encouraged to participate. Donations are appreciated but not required.
“These events help make our campus healthier and more welcoming,” said Sharon Ann Downs, assistant vice chancellor for wellness and belonging in Student Affairs.
For more information on Wellness and Belonging Month activities, visit this website.
Week 1
April 1: Balance and Beyond: Design Your Personal Wellness Plan, DSC Leadership Lounge, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
April 2: Health Fair, DSC Ledbetter Rooms, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
April 4: Flow State Freedom: Finding Clarity and Calm through Mandala Art, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 2:30-4 p.m.
Week 2
April 7: Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Screening, DSC Lobby (near the cafeteria), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
April 11: Bystander Intervention Training, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 1-3 p.m.
Week 3
April 14: Drawing and Mindfulness with Clark Valentine, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 1-2:30 p.m.
April 17: Assistive Technology Interactive Workshop, Ottenheimer Library Room 100A, 1-2:30 p.m.
Week 4
April 23: Narcan Training, DSC Ledbetter A, 2-3 p.m.
April 25: Suicide Prevention Walk, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
11 a.m. Check-in, food, music, and activities
1 p.m. Walk – Meet in front of the Ottenheimer Library
Week 5
April 29: Unstoppable You: Tools for Growth, Grit, and Grace, Ottenheimer Library Room 535, 2-3 p.m.
April 30: Dislecksia: The Movie, DSC meeting room D, 1-2:30 p.m.