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December 6, 2022

Your guide to wellness programs and events, recreational opportunities and highlights, timely educational wellness information and service offerings throughout the academic year.

The Weekly Wellness newsletter will resume for the Spring Semester on January 17, 2023.

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Winter Break Guide

Have a safe and healthy Winter Break!

The university will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. 

The Department of Public Safety will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 585-475-3333 or via text at 585-205-8333. For emergencies, please call 911.

View the Winter Break Guide for information about campus programs, service schedules, dining location hours, travel information, and things to do in the area.

View the Winter Break Guide

Give Yourself a Break

During the holidays, it seems like we are always doing more. More socializing, more spending, more eating… But what about doing more for you? 

As we round out the end of the semester and head into winter break, we challenge you to take some time to take care of yourself this holiday season. Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Relax. You’ve spent all semester working hard and have been constantly on the go. Take time to sit, relax, and turn off your brain for a bit. 
  • Laugh. Laughter is good for the soul. Call or spend time with the person that makes you laugh harder than anyone else - and enjoy it! 
  • Write. No, not a research paper. Spend some time putting your thoughts down on paper - it can be anything! Reflect on your current mood, something you are grateful for, or write an old-fashioned letter to a friend.
  • Breathe. Feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Worried? Take a deep breath in. Now, a deep breath out. Calming your mind and settling your thoughts can go a long way in keeping yourself in the right mental space.
  • Give. There are so many opportunities to give to those in need, which can make you feel good, too. Pick an organization you care about and give the way you want to give instead of how you think you are supposed to.

Last Chance for Spring Outdoor Education Classes!

If you tried to register for an Outdoor Education spring class and weren't able to get in, a few more sections have just been added! Grab a spot in a local winter hiking class that meets two consecutive Saturdays for day-hikes, or join a weekend-long trip to hike in the Adirondacks!

  • WINT 62 Adirondack Hiking (three sections)
  • WINT 60 Winter Hiking

Find full details in SIS and email Tom Connelly with questions.

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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.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) Of Rochester

Founded in 1970, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) Of Rochester, is a community-based, non-profit organization, serving individuals in the Rochester, NY region which includes RIT students and staff. Their vision is to focus on the financial wellness of families and individuals by providing them with certified professionals for confidential counseling, educational services, and other solutions enabling their clients to meet their financial goals and be better equipped to manage their finances and remain debt free. One program their agency offers to the community is Financial Empowerment Counseling. The Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free, professional one-on-one financial counseling as a public service.  This counseling can assist people in managing their credit score, understand bank accounts, and provides the skills and confidence to tackle one’s finances. CCCS of Rochester also offers a variety of free workshops and classes on topics such as understanding one’s credit report and score, budgeting, identity theft, and student loans. To view their available classes and register – click HERE.

Be sure to follow the Financial Literacy team on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more financial tips throughout the semester!

 
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