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 Feb. 21.

Upcoming Workshops:

• Mondays at 4 p.m.
  Campus Center 1015 Conference Room
  March 21 – April 11

• Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
  Liberal Arts Hall (LBR) 1202 Dane Gordon Room
  March 22 – April 12

• Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
  Campus Center 1015 Conference Room
  March 23 – April 13

Advanced Care Directives

What is an advanced care directive? An advance directive is a written document that tells your health care providers who should speak for you and what medical decisions they should make if you become unable to speak for yourself. This information is important if you become unconscious or otherwise too sick to make your wishes known.

Why is this important for a college student? It is power that all are entitled to have. No one knows when or if illness might happen in the future; you can be young or old. With the Advance Directive for Health Care, your health care choices and desires can be honored.

What are some Components of the Advance Care Directive?

• Health Care Surrogate; who will make your decisions when you can’t
• Desired/undesired medical treatments
• Scope of physical comfort
• Life Sustaining treatments or not
• Organ donations

Where can I find more information on Advance Care Directives? Information on Advance Care Directives can be found in the Document and Forms page on the RIT Student Health Center website. 

Apply for a Student Wellness Leadership Position

Are you an enthusiastic, passionate, and supportive student that is eager to make a difference in our RIT community? Apply to be a Wellness Peer Educator or Student Wellness Ambassador! These two teams of students seek to increase visible support, conversations, and education while decreasing the stigma related to a variety of health and wellness topics on campus. 

All interviews for approved applications will be conducted in-person. Those offered a position will start in August 2022.

Questions? Contact Health Promotion at healthpromotion@rit.edu.

Get Your Nutrition Questions Answered

There is a lot of information about nutrition out there and it is difficult to know what information is accurate. If you have general nutrition-related questions, the Student Health Center has a 4th year Nutrition and Dietetics student that can help answer your questions!

If you have a medical-nutrition related concern, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, you can make an appointment with the Student Health Center Registered Dietitian, Kelly Read MS, RD, CDN.

Recipe of the Week:
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Looking for a simple veggie-rich meal to make? Try these simple quesadillas filled with fiber, antioxidants and flavor!

• Ingredients
  • ½ sweet potato (mashed)
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • 1 tbsp diced onion
  • Cumin and/or paprika
  • 2 tbsp cheddar cheese
  • 2 whole wheat tortillas

• Instructions
  • Microwave sweet potato until soft enough to mash
  • Combine mashed sweet potato with black beans, onion, and seasoning and mix until well combined
  • Over medium heat, add a tortilla with sweet potato mixture
  • Top with cheese and tortilla
  • Heat until crispy then flip and repeat on the other side
  • Cut and enjoy! 

We are Tigers, and We Care

Tigers Care is a campus-wide effort to enhance, promote, and sustain a culture of care and support at RIT. It’s who we are, how we act, and how we treat one another.

Stop by the Tigers Care table on campus to learn more about the initiative, participate in fun activities, and score free giveaways! Here’s where you can find Tigers Care tables on campus this month:

• Mar. 15, 2-3 p.m. | Campus Center Breezeway
• Mar. 29, 2-3 p.m. | Campus Center Breezeway

Focus on Your Food and Feel Better!

According to Harvard Health, mindful eating involves focusing on the food you are eating and making food choices based on hunger and satiety cues. Your body naturally knows what food it wants and how much food it needs to maintain health. Eating mindfully is correlated with a better relationship with food, improved digestion, maintaining a healthy body weight, and feeling better overall. 

To start eating mindfully:

• Remove distractions while you are eating

• Focus on the food you are eating, and the way the food makes you feel

• Ask yourself, “Am I hungry right now or am I just bored and stressed?” 

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 our mental and physical health.

Financial Considerations when Comparing Job Offers:

Salary isn’t the only thing to consider when comparing job offers. It is important to look at the total compensation package – both direct pay (base salary) and indirect pay (benefits and perks). Typically all employees are offered some benefits (they may differ by job category) but perks may vary and/or be discretionary. Over time, these benefits and perks can add up and may outweigh the actual salary offer.

Benefits you should consider:

• Amount of vacation time being offered
• Annual merit increases
• Bonuses
• Cost of health care coverage
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid leave
• Insurance
• Educational benefits.

Learn more about what comes after the job offer at the next Money Mondays series on March 21, “Some Things Shouldn’t Be Left Up to Luck”. The Career Services and Co-op Office will discuss the key elements of a job offer, strategies for evaluating multiple offers, and how to negotiate your salary requirements. Check out the Financial Literacy website as well, or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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