Dynamic Partner Yoga

Fly to New Heights in your practice with the support of a partner.

This lighthearted and playful workshop will incorporate: partner flow, gravity defying asana sequences, and Thai massage.


We will combine therapeutic flying with healing touch for an exhilarating yet grounding experience. Students are requested to have familiarity with yoga. (No partner necessary).

Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
Time: 1-3pm
Location: RIMAC - Activity Room 3







For more information visit
https://recreation.ucsd.edu/flif /index.html?op=dtl&cs=act&id=47043

Relaxation Massage Workshop

Feeling stressed from school? Then try the Relaxation Massage Workshop to take a break from your studies!

This four hour class will teach you how to give and get a massage. You will feel relaxed and tension free after this cleansing and reviving experience. What a fantastic way to begin your day!

Day: Saturday, Nov. 14
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: RIMAC 4th Floor Conference Room

For more information visit
https://recreation.ucsd.edu/flife/index.html?op=dtl&cs=act&id=47091

Expressing Gratitude

UC Davis Professor Robert Emmons has found that “the ability to notice, appreciate, and sovor the elements of one’s life has been viewed as a crucial element of well-being.”

Expressing gratitude in a journal has been found to reduce stress, increase subjective well-being and raise optimism. Gratitude also increases the likelihood we will help someone else and feel connected to others.

Science has demonstrated gratitude increases optimism, improves health, reduces stress and raises happiness.

So count your blessings and feel better.

How?

1. Keep a gratitude journal.
2. Before falling asleep, reflect on what you are grateful for that day.
3. Tell friends and family how much they mean to you – or simply thank them.
4. Retrain your mind to focus on what’s right, rather than what’s wrong.
5. Be grateful for you! You are a unique and talented person. Be grateful for who you are.


"There are two ways to live your life. Either as if nothing is a miracle or as if everything is"
— Albert Einstein

Student Health Service's: All About the Flu

How do I know if I have the flu?

The CDC defines flu symptoms as include fever (temperature of 100 degrees F [38 degrees C] or greater, or signs of fever such as chills, sweats, flushing, skin feeling hot) with cough and/or sore throat. In addition, you may experience headache, body aches, fatigue, nasal congestion, vomiting and diarrhea.

Should I see my health care provider if I have flu symptoms?

In general, unless you are experiencing difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent vomiting, severe diarrhea or instability related to dehydration, persistent fever more than 3-4 days, or have a high-risk condition, you should stay home and use self-care measures.
High risk conditions include:

• lung diseases like asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
• heart disease
• chronic kidney disease
• metabolic diseases like diabetes
• blood disorders like sickle cell or other severe anemia
• a weakened immune system caused, for example, by cancer or cancer treatment, HIV/AIDS, organ transplant, or corticosteroid therapy
• certain conditions such as nervous system or muscular disorders or seizure disorders that can cause breathing problems or increase the risk of inhaling oral secretions.
• pregnancy

What kinds of things can I do for self-care?

• Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) for fever and body aches.
• Over-the-counter cold and flu medications used according to the package instructions may help lessen some symptoms.
• Get plenty of rest.
• Drink clear fluids (water, broth, sports drinks) to keep from getting dehydrated.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough into your elbow if a tissue is not available.
• Clean hands often and especially after using tissues, or coughing into hands.
• Avoid close contact with others; do not go to work or school while ill.
• Stay home for 24 hours after your fever is gone (and you are no longer taking antifever medication)
• If you must leave your home, wear a face mask.
• Get Well kits will be available at Student Health, Res Life and college Place & Markets. The kits contain a digital thermometer, acetaminophen (Tylenol), cough syrup, lozenges, tissues, hand sanitizer, and a face mask.
• For meal delivery while sick or to get a "Flu Buddy", e-mail flubuddy@ucsd.edu.

For more information, visit: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/flu.shtml

CADRE: A UCSD Association

Learn about CADRE (Community Advocates for Disability Rights and Education) a UCSD association for staff, students, and faculty.

Mission:
Community Advocates for Disability Rights and Education (CADRE) is a UCSD association that promotes full inclusion and equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

Membership:
Membership in CADRE is open to anyone in the UCSD community who has an interest in disability issues and concerns.

Meetings:
CADRE holds annual meetings.

Reasons to join CADRE:

• Provides educational programs to advance recognition of the value, skills, and rights of people with disabilities
  
  
• Informs the UCSD community of current trends, issues and developments related to disability rights and awareness through publications and programs
  


• Encourages networking opportunities and promotes support groups for people with disabilities
  


• Provides referrals to appropriate resources for people with disabilities including assistance with concerns about employment, education, conflict resolution, access, and accommodation.
  
  
  

CADRE will confirm your belief that together we can create opportunities for talented UCSD community members with disabilities to contribute to the goals of the University.

Intellectual Wellness: UCSD Undergraduate Research Portal

UC San Diego is widely acknowledged for its local impact, national influence and global reach. In the 2008 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the university is recognized as the seventh best public university and is in the top 35 of all public and private universities in the nation.

As a premier research institution, UC San Diego is in the entrepreneurial business of creating new knowledge, from combating global warming to composing an orchestral symphony to writing a book about electoral politics. Every faculty member—regardless of his or her academic field—is engaged in the stimulating quest for new information and understanding. Instructors, like their students, are always learning, constantly bringing new knowledge and insights into the classroom, and fostering a sense of intellectual curiosity among their students.

UC San Diego is a great research university
in a great research neighborhood.

The Torrey Pines Mesa is an internationally acclaimed hotbed of discovery and innovation. UC San Diego, located in the heart of the mesa, is not an island but a nexus—with links to a myriad of knowledge-generating centers. Within a four-mile radius of the university are 30,000 researchers in an impressive array of disciplines.

A cross-disciplinary approach

Several of the university’s top-ranked programs cross intellectual boundaries, such as bioengineering, theatre and dance, digital arts and neuroscience. Environmental science, for instance, is a truly interdisciplinary program that involves eleven other departments.

Collaboration with the community

UC San Diego researchers frequently collaborate with their prestigious neighbors, including the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, La Jolla Playhouse,Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla Symphony, and The Scripps Research Institute.

To learn more, visit: http://urp.ucsd.edu/

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Financial Wellness - 6 Scams That Target College Students

Article courtesy of US News College Cash 101

October 13, 2009, Kim Clark

Operating on the theory that it takes a thief to steal from a thief, a group of Internet scammers has been targeting students who illegally download music, books, and video.

The Chronicle of Higher Education has reported on an apparently bogus collections agency that sent out letters to Bucknell students demanding $500 to settle the students' alleged illegal downloads.

That's a new twist on an old strategy of targeting college students. Prosecutors say there are at least six common scams students should watch out for:

1. Fake scholarship promises: The Federal Trade Commission warns against advisers and Web services that charge big fees in return for help locating scholarships.

2. Dodgy student loans: U.S. News's Kim Palmer documented how some students have been misled by official-looking documents that were really ads for expensive loans.

One silver lining of the recent economic downturn is a reduction in expensive private loans and lenders. But the FTC says students still need to make sure they stick with low-cost, legitimate education loans. The best deals, says the Project on Student Debt, are the federally backed student loans such as the Perkins (which charges just 5 percent in interest) and Stafford loans.

3. Untrustworthy counselors: While there are many legitimate, private, fee-based counselors who can help students refine their college choices and negotiate the financial aid maze, there are some charlatans, as well. Michael Traynor, a once prominent college financial aid adviser in Florida, got caught stealing from his clients, many of whom he met in church. He is now in prison.

4. Illegal downloads: As tempting as it can be to save money by downloading free music, movies, or textbooks, many of the downloads contain spyware that can end up causing financial havoc. Illegal downloaders are also more vulnerable to the new collections scams.

Read more: http://www.usnews.com/blogs/college-cash-101/2009/10/13/6-scams-that-target-college-students.html

Top 10 Sleep Tips

1. Sleep 7-9 hours each night.
2. Avoid caffeine 4-6 hours before bedtime.
3. Sleep in a quiet and dark place (use earplugs and/ or a sleep mask if necessary).
4. Avoid alcohol 4-6 hours before bedtime (it can interfere with your sleep).
5. Don't study or watch TV on your bed.
6. Set a consistent bedtime and wake time.
7. Exercise regularly (but not right before bed).
8. Worry away from bed.
9. If you sleep a lot, but don't feel rested, talk to a doctor. This could be a symptom of sleep apnea, depression, or another medical problem.
10. Wind down at least 20 minutes before going to bed.

Check out the Relaxation Audio on the CAPS website.

Emergency Notification System

Emergency Communications, a service of Continuity & Emergency Services
In case of an emergency, information will be communicated to the campus in the following ways:

Triton Alert:Campus emergency alert and notification system.

• Voicemail and text message sent to your phone.
• If you haven't signed up your cell phone, go to: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/emergencyphonereg

UCSD’s emergency status phone number: 888-308-8273 (308-UCSD)

• Call this number for a recorded message reporting the status of UCSD.
• A remote phone center in Arizona is kept up-to-date for members of the campus who are away from the region.

LiveWell UCSD Channel on YouTube

LiveWell UC San Diego has new additions to its YouTube library!
Wellness interns demonstrate an easy circuit training you can do at home, as well as simple arm weight exercises.

All you need is a chair and 2 cool LiveWell waterbottles.
If you want to see a print version of these exercises, check out the Student Health Advocates page.

Check out the LiveWell UC San Diego YouTube channel

Celebration of Abilities

As part of the 2009 UC San Diego Celebration of Abilities festivities, the OSD is pleased to host the annual Art Exhibit featuring the many abilities of artists with disabilities.

Artwork will be exhibited throughout October and a reception will be held on October 20th, from 11:30 a.m – 2 p.m. in the Price Center.

Mark your calendars now!

Women's Qigong Workshop Oct 17

Women’s Qigong Workshop (pronounced “chee-gong”)

Special relaxing, nourishing, fluid, mind body exercises developed by women healing masters for optimal female health including:

Menstrual cycle; PMS; Headaches; Breast health;

Heart Center Cultivation; menopause, libido

Learn techniques not included in regular yoga, Tai Chi & Qigong instruction

Taught by Fay McGrew, MA, QTP (Medical Qigong), Certified teacher. RIMAC Qigong Teacher. Over 40 years mind body experience. Saturday, October 17 1 – 3 PM, RIMAC - Activity Room 3 $20 for students Class #200984 http://recreation.ucsd.edu/flife listed under Fit Life Classes“Mind and Body: Meditation”

CAPS Forum: Que Pasa

• Join us for a quarterly drop in gathering for Latino/a and Chicano/a students, staff, and faculty to connect, exchange ideas, meet friends, and build community.
• We invite you to share your perspective regarding issues facing Latinos/as and Chicanos/as on our campus and in our community.
• All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
• Call For More Info: 858-534-3875.

Sponsored by CAPS.

Find out more about Que Pasa and other CAPS workshops and groups, as well as other emotional wellness support at the Wellness Center website