November’s Dimension: Social Wellness
The ability to actively engage with others and establish connections and relationships which create an inclusive and supportive community.
Monthly Challenge
Get to know someone over coffee.
Every Oredigger will be giving away gift cards to the Book & Brew for individuals that are willing to take someone to coffee in an effort to get to know them better. Gift cards are good for two coffee drinks and must be used by the end of November.
Monthly Activity
One week before the meeting, send an email stating:
Please think about a special dish or drink that carries significant meaning to you that you would like to share with your team. This can be a dish that you ate as a child, a favorite food, a comforting drink that soothes when you’re sick, a special ingredient that is personal to your culture, etc. Maybe this is a dish that you make when you have guests, or a drink that you always look forward to having when you travel. Think about the impact this dish or drink has had on your social wellbeing. You will have 1-2 minutes to share your recipe with your team and discuss why it is important to you. Thank you in advance for your participation!
In your meeting this month, spend some time to work through this pyramid with your team.
Start at the bottom with a few questions for the full group. Depending on the size of your team, divide up into groups of 3-5 for the “love and belonging” and “esteem” questions. And then divide up into pairs for the “self-actualization” questions. You may either ask everyone to answer the same question, or you can give them a few questions to choose from for the questions that require less vulnerability.
Programs and events this month
Wellness Fair (employees only)
hursday, November 7 from 8-1 in the Student Center Ballrooms. Take charge of your health with annual screenings and a flu shot. Several vendors will also be in attendance to answer questions and provide information about services. Learn more about the wellness fair.
International Day
Saturday, November 9 from 4-8 p.m. in the Green Center. Come for the food tasing and stay for the incredible performances.
MCA Field Day
Tuesday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m. RSVP required by November 8. Activities include basketball, volleyball, paper airline golf, and yard games.
Autumn Harvest Market
Wednesday, November 13 from 11-3. Purchase baked goods and items donated by Mines faculty and staff. You can also bid on silent auction items. Event coordinated by the Administrative Faculty Council
Mines Tailgate and Football Game
Saturday, November 16. Attend the last tailgate of the year and watch the Orediggers take on Ft. Lewis College for Senior Day. Tailgate starts at 10 a.m. in the Q-Lot and the is at noon at Marv Kay Stadium.
Mines Music Concerts
November 24 at 2 p.m. in Bunker Auditorium.
Resources
View past activities
Share Your Journey
We want to hear how you’re embracing emotional well-being this month. Send your experiences and tips to the Every Oredigger Instagram (@everyoredigger) during the month and we’ll compile our favorites to share with campus.