Women in Weightlifting
Saturdays, 4-6 p.m.
Meet in Classroom 1325 in the Student Life Center (SLC)

Want to start strength training in supportive group setting? With the help of a WFC Personal Trainer, participants will learn how to use barbells, kettlebells and dumbbells to increase strength, mobility and confidence in the gym. The first hour will include instruction on various strength exercises and the opportunity to get hands-on help with your lifts. The second hour will be an opportunity to lift in the company of other women. All fitness levels are welcome. This program is for women and female-identifying friends only!

Coffee & Company: If You Don't Laugh You'll Cry
Tuesday, April 9
12:45-1:45 p.m., MOSAIC

The Health Promotion team invites you to join us for an afternoon pick-me up! Come chat with us about various topics each week, and their connection to mental health!

Zzz’s Get Degrees Workshop
Thursday, April 11
6:30-7:30 p.m., Virtual/Zoom

Are you tired of being tired? Join the Health Promotion Peer Educators in a weekly workshop guided by the Zzz's Get Degrees journal and activity booklet to achieve better sleep! This is a supportive space for students to discuss sleep habits, struggles, and successes, as well as an opportunity to learn more about sleep management practices.

Register on CampusGroups for the workshop Zoom link.

Finals Prep Workshops
April 16-18

The Academic Success Center has a variety of tools to help improve your time management skills and study strategies. Not sure where to start? Check out the Study Tool Kit and the following upcoming Finals Week Prep Workshops:

• Tuesday, April 16 | 4:30 p.m. | Monroe Hall, Room 2030
• Wednesday, April 17 | 4 p.m. | Monroe Hall, Room 2000
• Thursday, April 18 | 2 p.m. | Monroe Hall, Room 2010

Cornhole (Doubles) Intramural Tournament
Saturday, April 20
1-6 p.m.

Join us for a single-day cornhole tournament! Tournaments are a great way to relax and try something new!

Registration will open three weeks before the tournament begins.

Goat Yoga with Goat Yoga of New York
Thursday, April 25
Greek Lawn

Take a moment to destress and regroup after a busy start to the Fall semester! Enjoy a beginner yoga class for humans while a tribe of goats engage with you yogi's! You are encouraged to show off your RIT spirit by wearing an RIT shirt to the event!

There will be four 30-minute sessions:

• 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
• 12:15-12:45 p.m.
• 3-3:45 p.m.
• 3:45-4:15 p.m.

Please note:

• Bring your own yoga mat or towel as yoga mats will not be provided
• Class will be outside on the grass
• There is the potential the goats will jump and/or climb on you
• Signing of waiver is required to participate in the event

In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled and an email notification will go out.

Personal Trainer Certification Prep Course
May 13 - June 21

The Center for Recreational Sports is offering a program to help you study for, and pass, the personal trainer certification exam. This 6-week online, asynchronous course will help prepare participants to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer exam. Course participants will receive a discount on the exam registration upon course completion.

If you are serious about becoming certified and potentially working in the Wiedman Fitness Center as a personal trainer, sign up today! Contact mrwciar@rit.edu with any questions.

Ongoing Education Opportunities

Mental Health First Aid at RIT

RIT Wellness is excited to offer all students, faculty, and staff members of the RIT community the opportunity to participate in Mental Health First Aid training sessions this spring.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course, in which you will:

• Learn how to describe and talk about mental health, openly and non-judgmentally
• Learn how to approach, reassure, and support a fellow RIT community member when they may be struggling with their mental health
• Explore what self-care looks like for you with practical applications of self-care

To participate in a Mental Health First Aid training session, you can either request a session for your group or register for a scheduled session. If you have any questions, please contact Beau Gibbs at bmghcw@rit.edu.