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October 18, 2022

Your guide to wellness programs and events, recreational opportunities and highlights, timely educational wellness information and service offerings throughout the academic year.
What's Happening in Wellness?

Stop the spread of germs

With cold and flu season upon us, it is important for us to do what we can to help stop the spread of germs. Keep these tips in mind to help keep yourself and our RIT community healthy:

  • Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
  • Cover your mouth and nose with tissues when you cough or sneeze
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Stay away from others as much as possible when you are sick
  • Avoid or minimize contact with sick people
RIT Division of Student Affairs Wellness lockup. Stay health. Wash your hands. Text. Graphic of hands washing with soap bubbles.

Register for on-campus vaccine clinics

RIT is partnering with Wegmans to provide on-campus COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine clinics for RIT students. Walk-ins are available but appointments are strongly encouraged.

COVID-19 Booster Clinic
Tuesday, Nov. 1
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Health Center
Conference Room
Register here

Flu Vaccine Clinic
Wednesday, Nov. 9
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
1829 Room
Student Alumni Union
Register here

I'm sick - now what?

Schedule an appointment
If you are feeling ill, the Student Health Center is here to help. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. You can schedule, change, or cancel an appointment on the RIT Wellness Portal, or by contacting the office at 585-475-2255.

After-hours care
The Student Health Center offers an on-call nurse advice service for immediate medical concerns when the Student Health Center is closed. Call the office at 585-475-2255 and select the nurse advice option.

Be prepared
Whether you're living on- or off-campus, you should be prepared with all the items you might need in case you're not feeling well. Here are some items we recommend stocking up on now:

  • Antigen/home COVID-19 tests. Work with your local pharmacy to get free home COVID-19 tests through your insurance or purchase them on campus at the Cornerstore, Global Village Market, and RIT Inn.
  • Well-fitting masks. Stock up on some KN95 and/or N95 masks. We will likely have intermittent infection surges and mask requirements on campus may change.
  • Thermometer. Thermometers are a good idea so you can check your temperature when you are not feeling well. 
  • Over the counter symptom relief medications. Home medical supplies including acetaminophen/Tylenol, ibuprofen, sore throat lozenges, and simple food such as instant noodles, tea, and broth are useful to have on hand for when you are feeling ill.
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Each week, we are sharing a financial wellness tip to help you make the connection between financial management decisions, your overall wellness, and student success. Money touches every aspect of our lives, and a lack of financial literacy can cause unnecessary stress and negatively impact one’s mental and physical health.

FAFSA Renewal

If you are receiving federal student aid, such as a Pell Grant or Direct Student Loan, then you submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Did you know the application form applies to a single academic year and has to be renewed annually for you to continue to be eligible to receive funding?

The FAFSA for the 2023-2024 academic year opened on Oct. 1 - it's not too early to renew your form! Since you already completed the form for the current academic year, a majority of your information will be pre-filled and you should only have to update information that may have changed and provide updated income and tax information.

It is highly recommended that you fill out the FAFSA form as soon as you can to ensure you don’t miss out on available aid! Click here for additional tips on renewing the FAFSA.

Be sure to follow the Financial Literacy team on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more financial tips throughout the semester!
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Social Tigers: Embrace the Awkward Workshops
 Communication is key in any setting. At work, with friends and family, and at school - it is important to be able to communicate our thoughts clearly. Social Tigers: Embrace the Awkward is a series of workshops designed to help you improve your communication skills and build social connections with other RIT students. Each group will meet once a week for 4 weeks, starting Oct. 17.

Fall 2022 Workshops:

  • Mondays at 4 p.m., KGH-A055 Conference Room (Oct. 17 – Nov. 7)
  • Tuesdays at 6 p.m., HAC-1320 Classroom (Oct. 18 – Nov. 8)
  • Thursdays at 6:15 p.m., Campus Center 1015 Conference Room (Oct. 20 – Nov. 10)
Register for an upcoming workshop

Public Market Bus
Saturday, Oct. 22

Interested in exploring the city of Rochester and all it has to offer? Take a free ride downtown and shop for fresh produce, ethnic delicacies, and more at the Rochester Public Market! The Public Market Bus will be running most Saturdays during the Fall Semester.

Getting There:

  • Pick up from Grace Watson Hall (Lot C) at 10:30 a.m.
  • Pick up from Kate Gleason Circle at 10:45 a.m.

Coming Back:

  • Leave Rochester Public Market District at 12:30 p.m.
  • Return to the Rochester Institute of Technology at 1 p.m.

No RSVP required. Bus is first-come, first-served until max capacity on the bus is reached.
Learn more

Bow Wow Wellness
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Bamboo Room 2610, Campus Center, 12:30-2 p.m.

Your favorite furry friends are back! Stop by the Bamboo Room to de-stress with therapy dogs. If you’re missing your fur family at home, come hang out with these pups to feel refreshed and relaxed.
Learn more

Halloween 5k
Oct. 29-31
Virtual

Join RIT Recreation in a virtual 5k Run/Walk! Join the challenge on the RIT Recreation Strava page and complete the virtual 5k at any time between October 29 and 31. Winners of the challenge will get a free Intramural Champion t-shirt!
Join the challenge

Outreach Opportunities

Stop by one of these tables on campus to learn more about Wellness, as well as tips for improving your overall health and well-being.

  • Social Tigers: Embrace the Awkward
    Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 6-7 p.m. | HAC-1320 Classroom

  • Wellness Wednesday: Stress-less Photo Challenge
    Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Campus Center Breezeway

  • Zzz's Get Degrees - Join the Conversation
    Thursday, Oct. 20 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Health Promotion Office

  • Social Tigers: Embrace the Awkward
    Thursday, Oct. 20 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | Campus Center 1010/1015 Conference Room

  • Finishing Well with the ASC and Health Promotion
    Monday, Oct. 24 | 8-9 p.m. | RIT Inn

  • Social Tigers: Embrace the Awkward
    Monday, Oct. 24 | 4-5 p.m. | KGH-A055 Conference Room

  • Take a Break
    Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Student Alumni Union

For additional events and event information, go to rit.edu/events.
 
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