GW Wellness Week 2019
Sunday, March 24
TRAiLS Hike: Rock Creek Park
Sunday March 24 at 10am
Hosted By: Center for Student Engagement
Event Location: Rock Creek Park - Depart from Marvin Center, 800 21st Street NW
Join TRAiLS for a 5 mile hike on Boulder Bridge and Milkhouse Ford trails through Rock Creek Park. Pack your lunch and get ready for a great day in the outdoors! Space is limited. Sign up here.
Free Mindfulness and Stress Management Class
March 24, 4-5pm
Hosted By: The Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Event Location: The Lerner Health and Wellness Center, Multipurpose Studio
Gather tools on how to stay present and mindful in a busy world. Participants will practice specific meditation techniques for healing and emotional wellness.
Monday, March 25
Free Yoga Class
March 25 12-12:50pm
Hosted By: The Milken Institute of Public Health
Event Location: The Milken Institute of Public Health B112A
Unwind and relax with a free yoga session. Students must bring own mat.
Wellness Expo
Monday March 25 at 7:00-9:30pm
Hosted By: The Campus Education Network
Event Location: The Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Come learn about the many wellness based departments and opportunities there are on campus! Free food, wellness talks and prizes!
Cupcakes and Conflict
Monday March 25 at 7-9:30pm
Hosted By: The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Event Location: The Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Event Description: Learn a little about how you manage conflict, and earn a cupcake!
Free DEXA Scans
Event Date & Time: March 25-29, 2019 at 1-2:20pm
Hosted By: Milken Institute School of Public Health, Basement
District House B132
Find out the density of your bones and your body composition with this simple scan! Free DEXAs for a limited time slot every week day during Wellness Week! (1-2:20pm) Sign up here.
Tuesday, March 26
Build Your Own Self-Care Kit
Tuesday March 26, 2019 at 1:30pm
Hosted By: Colonial Health Center Office of Health Promotion
Event Location: District House B114
Come and build your own self care kit with CHC! We will provide a variety of tools to explore and take with you to curate your perfect self care routine!
Free Aromatherapy Class
Tuesday March 26, 2019 at 5:30-6:30pm
Hosted By: The Lerner Health and Wellness Center
Event Location: The Lerner Health and Wellness Center, Multipurpose Studio
Including scents in a yoga practice helps to engage and unite the body, mind, and spirit for an entirely new experience. With scents like citrus to awaken the body and soothing lavender to calm the mind, you might find that you are able to achieve a deepness in your practice that has never been achieved before.
Free HIIT Class
March 26 at 12-12:30pm
Hosted By: The Milken Institute of Public Health
Event Location: The Milken Institute of Public Health B112A
Event Description: Prepare to give it your all for a 30 minute total body workout!
Free DEXA Scans
Event Date & Time: March 25-29, 2019 at 1-2:20pm
Hosted By: Milken Institute School of Public Health, Basement
District House B132
Find out the density of your bones and your body composition with this simple scan! Free DEXAs for a limited time slot every week day during Wellness Week! (1-2:20pm) Sign up here.
Wednesday, March 27
Meditation Walking Room
March 27, 2019 at 9am-5pm
Hosted By: MindfulGW
Event Location: District House, Dance Studio B132
Similar to a meditative labyrinth, this path will be a way to foster peace of mind, reflection, and healing. Only taking a couple minutes, this path will be the perfect pause from midterm season.
Hearing Healthcare and Screenings
March 27, 2019 at 9am-12pm
Hosted By: Department of Speech and Hearing Science
Event Location: District House, Room B118
Chances are, hearing loss affects you or a friend/family member close to you. If you are interested in knowing how loud your earbuds are, want a quick hearing screening, or are just curious about hearing and hearing loss, please stop by and see us!
Free Yoga Class
March 27 at 12-12:50pm
Hosted By: The Milken Institute of Public Health
Event Location: The Milken Institute of Public Health B112A
Unwind and relax with a free yoga session. Students must bring own mat.
Free Zumba Class
March 27 at 6-6:50pm
Hosted By: The Milken Institute of Public Health
Event Location: The Milken Institute of Public Health B112B
Come dance like nobody’s watching to Latin and international music!
Free DEXA Scans
Event Date & Time: March 25-29, 2019 at 1-2:20pm
Hosted By: Milken Institute School of Public Health, Basement
District House B132
Find out the density of your bones and your body composition with this simple scan! Free DEXAs for a limited time slot every week day during Wellness Week! (1-2:20pm) Sign up here.
Thursday, March 28
Free HIIT Class
March 28 at 12-12:30pm
Hosted By: The Milken Institute of Public Health
Event Location: The Milken Institute of Public Health B112A
Prepare to give it your all for a 30 minute total body workout!
Free Meditation Class
March 28 at 12:15-12:45pm
Hosted By: The Milken Institute of Public Health
Event Location: The Milken Institute of Public Health, 300B
Increase self-awareness and present moment presence with a guided meditation session.
Chili Cook Off - Keeping your Wallet and your Stomach Full!
March 28, 2019 at 11am-3pm
Hosted By: Military & Veteran Services
Event Location: District House, Room 114
Come hungry! At this competition, teams will provide sampling of this culinary classic, while spending less than $25! Best Chili will win a prize! Email [email protected] to sign up your team!!
Free DEXA Scans
Event Date & Time: March 25-29, 2019 at 1-2:20pm
Hosted By: Milken Institute School of Public Health, Basement
District House B132
Find out the density of your bones and your body composition with this simple scan! Free DEXAs for a limited time slot every week day during Wellness Week! (1-2:20pm) Sign up here.
Friday, March 29
Wellness Scavenger Hunt
March 29 at 11am-3pm
Hosted By: Colonial Health Center
Event Location: District House
Be proactive in your journey to wellness and participate in the Wellness Week Scavenger Hunt and win AMC movie tickets as you go! This is your chance to get out of your daily cycle and see the many ways GW can support you. Stop by the table in District House on the H street side of the building to get started.
Free DEXA Scans
Event Date & Time: March 25-29, 2019 at 1-2:20pm
Hosted By: Milken Institute School of Public Health, Basement
District House B132
Find out the density of your bones and your body composition with this simple scan! Free DEXAs for a limited time slot every week day during Wellness Week! (1-2:20pm) Sign up here.
Saturday, March 30
Silent Disco
Saturday March 30, 2019 at 8-10pm
Hosted By: Collegiate Recovery Community
Event Location: District House B132
The Collegiate Recovery Community is hosting GW's first Silent Disco. Everyone wears headphones and picks the music station. Come dance like no one's watching, everything is free!
Follow @GWDining and @GWDiningMVC for updates on free food samples and promos on campus throughout the week!