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:

• Apr. 12, 2-3 p.m. | Campus Center Breezeway
• Apr. 26, 2-3 p.m. | Campus Center Breezeway

Counseling and Psychological Services
Fall 2022 Group Counseling Opportunities

Group counseling is available to RIT students who are interested in learning from and supporting one another in a setting guided by mutually agreed upon rules, practices, and procedures that promote respect, individual and group growth, and constructive exchanges. Group sessions are led by a mental health professional and range in size up to 10 students per session.

The following group counseling sessions will be available in the Fall 2022:

Students must attend a group screen appointment with the session facilitator before starting a group.

COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Requirement

The university recently announced the COVID-19 booster vaccine deadline has been extended to May 15 for those eligible to receive the booster. For more information on booster eligibility, visit the CDC booster shot eligibility webpage.

Vaccination site resources are available to help you locate COVID-19 vaccine options in the area, including vaccine appointment options offered in Monroe County. Monroe County offers a variety of mass vaccination sites throughout the week with the ability to schedule an appointment in advance online or by phone with transportation assistance.

Upon receiving your COVID-19 booster vaccine, you must complete the COVID-19 Booster form under the "My Forms" tab in the RIT Wellness Portal.

A Plant Powered Diet

It is a myth that someone following a plant-based diet cannot consume enough protein. The Mayo Clinic outlines a few suggestions for maintaining essential nutrients while eating plant-based. High protein options for plant-based eaters include tofu, tempeh, nuts, beans, seeds, and legumes. To consume enough calcium and vitamin D try a fortified nut milk including almond or soy milk. To swap fish for an omega 3 rich plant-based food, try flaxseed, chia seeds or walnuts in smoothies, salads, and oatmeal. 

Here is an example of a plant-based day full of meals to try:

• Breakfast: Oatmeal topped with pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, berries, and/or banana
• Lunch: Whole wheat wrap with hummus, plant-based protein, spinach, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper, cucumber, pickles, etc.
• Dinner: Tofu stir fry with peppers, carrots, green beans, and glazed tofu over brown rice
• Snack: Veggies and crackers with hummus, apples with peanut butter, or a small bag of trail mix with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
• Dessert: Fruit sorbet, no bake oatmeal peanut butter cookies, or a cup of fresh fruit

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.

Know What You Owe

Understanding your student loan debt is an important step toward maintaining your financial health and wellness. It may be overwhelming to think about the impact that borrowing can have on your future financial well-being. The Financial Literacy team is here to help you make sense of your loans and understand your repayment options. 

Join the Financial Literacy team for the final Money Mondays session of the semester, Got Loans? Know What You Owe!, to learn how much you owe in federal loans and complete your required student loan exit counseling (if applicable). This session will be held on April 11 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Student Alumni Union 1829 Room. 

Learn more about Financial Literacy at RIT, and follow the Financial Literacy Team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more financial tips and tricks.

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