Wellness Fair


Every September, as part of the First Year First Six programming, Wellness Services collaborates with campus partners to host the Wellness Fair.
Wellness Fair: Wednesday, September 14th, 11 am - 2:30 pm
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Sponsored by MADD
Come learn about MADD and its mission to end drunk driving. There will be information particularly tailored for college students to be informed and stay safe.
Contact Jaime Rich with questions: Jaime.Rich@madd.org
Gael Pantry
Sponsored by the Mission and Ministry Center
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The GaelPantry is available to all SMC students. Come by the table to meet our student volunteers, learn about the GaelPantry, and receive some free goodies.
Contact Carrie Davis with questions: cak6@stmarys-ca.edu
Pet Therapy!
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services
Swing by the quad and pet some dogs!
Contact Heidi Tend with questions: hmt4@stmarys-ca.edu
Compost Pail Checkouts and Zero Waste 101!
With Sustainability Director Dr. Ann Drevno
Swing by to check out a compost pail for your room and get sustainability tips & tricks!
Contact Dr. Ann Drevno at agd8@stmarys-ca.edu
Test Your Relationship IQ
Brought to you by Student Coalition Against Abuse and Rape (SCAAR)
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Make a friendship bracelet and learn more about healthy relationships.
Contact Megan Gallagher with questions: mag7@stmarys-ca.edu
Healthy Relationship Wheel
From STAND! For Families Free of Violence
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Spin the relationship wheel and gain a tip/answer a question to win a prize.
Honey and Jam sale
Brought to you by the Legacy Garden
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Learn how to become involved with the Legacy Garden and purchase some produce and products derived form the garden's bounty.
Contact Kelli Barram: kbarram@stmarys-ca.edu
Lead Better!
Brought to you by Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE)
Be sure to stop by the KSOE booth to learn more about our 4+1 educational pathways! We will be giving away a lots of freebies!
Contact Shannon Mauldin with questions: srm13@stmarys-ca.edu.
Sleep and Meditation
Brought to you by Student Disability Services
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Getting enough sleep is essential for our mental and phyiscal health. Being away at college and living with roommates may affect your usual sleep routines. Stop by the SDS table for free silk face masks and sleep meditation recommendations to help support better sleep habits.
Contact Julie Scaff with questions: jas37@stmarys-ca.edu
PAW Students Give Tips on how to Prevent the Spread of COVID--Watch any time!
Sponsored by Peer Advocates in Wellness
Saint Mary's College of California Peer Advocates for Wellness (PAW) offer their tips for Saint Mary's community to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help us all Be Well to Learn Well! Follow us on Instagram @smc_paw for more content! https://youtu.be/dJA__CchUqw
Test your Alcohol IQ!
Sponsored by Peer Conduct Council
Peer Conduct Council Members will go through scenarios and important information about drinking for young adults. Focus will be on correct quantities for different types of alcohol and the effects of alcohol based on BAC.
Contact Victoria Gonzalez with questions: vlg2@stmarys-ca.edu
Watermelon Eating Contest
Brought to you by Student Involvement and Leadership
Students can participate in a watermelon eating contest where they have the chance to win prizes!. You can also hear about nutritional benefits of eating watermelon and other fruits.
Contact Kristen Dougherty with questions: kmd15@stmarys-ca.edu
Beyond Short Term Care: Self Love for Sustaining a Healthy Life
Sponsored by the Intercultural Center
IC staff will provide tips and strategies for creating and sustaining self love habits over time.
Contact Legacy Lee with questions: lrl2@stmarys-ca.edu
Music and Coloring
Sponsored by Peer Advocates in Wellness (PAW)
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Come join us for some stress reliving coloring and wellness activities! Hang out on the grass and listen to some music with us.
Contact Sofia Kakleas snk6@stmarys-ca.edu
Learn about the SHC!
Provided by the Student Health Center
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Swing by this booth to get more info about the Student Health Center.
Contact Lora Dungo with questions lwd3@stmarys-ca.edu
Identity Reflection
Sponsored by Showing Up for Racial Justice Employee Chapter
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Come reflect on your identity and learn how to get involved in showing up for racial justice at SMC.
Showing Up for Racial Justice is a national group committed to advocating for racial justice. SURJ educates and organizes primarily white-identified individuals to do racial justice work with accountability to leaders of color in the community. SURJ welcomes folks of color to join our organization or to serve as accountability partners to us in our work.
SURJ SMC is a group of faculty and staff who advocate for racial justice on campus. Our mission is to work to dismantle white supremacy on campus, while honoring the leadership and lived experiences of our BIPOC colleagues.
The Student SURJ SMC group is a proposed new student group. It can be whatever you want it to be! Faculty and staff are excited to partner with you to make positive change on campus.
Contact SURJ SMC at surjsmc-smcuser@stmarys-ca.edu
Meet your Financial Aid Counselor!
Brought to you by Financial Aid
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Get to know your Financial Aid counselor, apply to be a student worker, or enjoy some snacks with us!
Contact Clarissa Mongcupa: cam24@stmarys-ca.edu
The Doctor is In! Get a Career Health Check Up
Sponsored by Career Services
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Get started now on your career journey! Manage job search stress through planning.
Contact Bev McLean: bam12@stmarys-ca.edu
Cornhole
Sponsored by the Library
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Compete with a friend to toss the most books back into the book return bin and win prizes!
Contact Gina Kessler Lee: gkl2@stmarys-ca.edu
Stress Balls, Self Affirmations, and Candy!
Mental Health Club
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The executive team from MHC will be handing out squishy balls that relieve stress, notes with words of affirmation on them, and candy!
Contact Natalie Totah: nft1@stmarys-ca.edu
Self Affirmations for Success
Brought to you by Student Engagement and Academic Success
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Take 60 seconds to reflect on who you are and the amazing values and skills you bring to the SMC community. We'll write them down on post-its and share it with our campus community!
Questions? Contact Ardi Samonte fct2@stmarys-ca.edu
Well Being At Work Care Package Raffle
Brought to you by Human Resources
We will be celebrating all of our SMC student workers by conducting a raffle for all student and regular workers on campus!
Contact Courtney Gordon (cng4@stmarys-ca.edu) or Maura Wolf (mpw2@stmarys-ca.edu) with questions.
Parking and Safety Info!
Brought to you by Public Safety
Public Safety will have parking and safety materials for students.
Contact Kc Walker with questions: clw12@stmarys-ca.edu
Learn about Campus Rec!
Brought to you by Campus Recreation
Contact Beckie Harper with questions: rebecca.harper@stmarys-ca.edu
Gratitude Grams
Residential Experience
Students will be able to write a gratitude note to a friend/classmate & send a goodie bag!
Contact Samantha Alberto: sja5@stmarys-ca.edu