Laurie Hamre Center for Health & Wellness

HWC Spring Break Hours:

For the dates of March 18th ― March 20th

9:00 am ― 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm ― 4:00 pm

March 21st

11:00 am ― 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm ― 4:00 pm

March 22nd

9:00 am ― 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm ― 4:00 pm

Counseling Spring Break Drop-Ins:

Monday at 2:30 pm

Tuesday at 2:30 pm

Wednesday at 2:30 pm

Thursday at 1:30 pm

Friday at 11:00 am

* Front desk support is available whenever the office (Rm 53 in LC) is open for questions, making appointments, etc.
** The Wellness Lounge is a student-managed space.  It is a place to relax, color, pick up some safer sex products and get information about health promotion activities.

If you need healthcare during break, please consult the Hamre Center After Hours webpage.  Press 2 – phone counseling – is available 24/7: 651-696-6275.

AskMayoClinic is available online any time if you aren’t sure what to do about a medical concern.

Be Heard

HWC is surveying students about their health behaviors, perceptions, and access to resources.  This survey is critically important.  The results help guide Macalester’s strategies for addressing well-being.  Please check your inbox to see if you were one of the randomly selected students and fill it out now.  The survey closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2019.  Approved by IRB and Survey Coordinating Committee, #20181911.

Upcoming Events

Interested in Health Promotion? Join the Student Team

Health and Wellness Center’s Health Promotion area is now accepting student applications for the 2019-2020 academic year. Gain experience with program planning and evaluation, leadership, effective communication and presentation skills, and specific content knowledge while seeing first hand what it is like to work in a purpose-focused environment. Rev up your resumé and your resilience by working in Health Promotion. Application deadline April 15. Questions? Email broek@macalester.edu. Work-study eligible students receive priority.

Yoga for Anxiety Management – April 2019
This class will guide students in understanding and developing tools to manage anxiety.  Each session will explore breath, movement, and grounding techniques.  All abilities welcome.  Space is limited.

Section 1 Registration:  5 weeks, 4/2/19 – 4/30/19, Tuesdays, 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Section 2 Registration: 5 weeks, 4/4/19 – 5/2/19, Thursdays, 9:45 am – 11:00 am

Led by Jacqueline Vlietstra, yoga instructor specializing in yoga for mental health.

Physical Activity and Movement Classes – Classes begin week of April 1st – Registration is open.

Research has shown the undeniably positive effects of moving your body on mental health.  We offer many classes including kickboxing, zumba, and yoga.

Health and Wellness Groups – HWC offers groups each semester to support students in their emotional wellbeing.  This semester’s groups are: Survivors Stronger Together: Sexual Violence Support Group; Coping With Anxiety; Grief & Loss Support; Cultivating Calm: Koru Mindfulness and Meditation; Healthy Communication; and Understanding Yourself From the Inside Out: Skills for Emotional Intelligence.

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New Students – Entering Fall 2018

• Health & Wellness First-Year Requirements
• Health & Wellness First-Year Requirements FAQ

Immunization Record Request

Alumni: to request a copy of your immunization records please send an email to health@macalester.edu