11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Keynote: Stress is a Laughing Matter: Using Humor as a Coping Strategy
CASE Auditorium
Presented by: Paul Osincup
When we're stressed, people often say things like “you need to laugh it off” or “have a sense of humor about it”... which is great… except nobody ever tells you how to do that. In this hilarious and high-energy keynote presentation, Paul Osincup will share evidence-based strategies for honing your sense of humor into an intentional tool to help you reduce stress and boost your overall well-being and performance.
2:30-3:15 p.m. | Schedules for Self, School and Social
CASE Auditorium
Presented by: Brianna Rennie
Are you looking to optimize your schedule to balance self-care, school and social commitments this year? Join Disability Services and academic coaches for a free, hands-on workshop! During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to actively plan our two weeks of your upcoming schedule while learning healthy ways to prioritize yourself, your classes and your social goals.
2:30-3:15 p.m. | Encontrando mi fuerza y fortaleza interior Arte contemplativo
CASE E422
Presented by: Esther Horowitz
3:15-4 p.m. | Come as You Are - Playback Theater and Communal Storytelling
CASE Auditorium
Presented by: CU Playback Ensemble
Playback is an engaged theater form used around the world to bring communities together through communal story-sharing. This session will present a variety of playback forms and invite participants to share, practice and learn techniques for deepening their own self-awareness while strengthening social bonds.
10:30-11:15 a.m. | A Taste of Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
CASE Auditorium
Presented by: Rona Wilensky
This presentation introduces participants to a handful of simple practices to help reduce stress and overload. Rona will lead participants through short practices that can help you settle and work more skillfully with challenges they experience in life. Participants will also leave with a better understanding of the term mindfulness.
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Science of Happiness
CASE Auditorium
Presented by: June Gruber
3-4:30 p.m. | Keynote: Creativity + Spontaneity + Mystery = Laughter
CASE Auditorium
Presented by: Bradford Wilder
Join Bradford Wilder for an imaginative, funny and outlandish improv session. Just imagine this: You and your family are at a theme park. You all decide to try out a new ride. Much to your surprise, this ride is different. Incomparable. You laugh nervously together and get on. Much to your delight and surprise, it's not at all what you thought. Come and give the ride a try!
9-9:45 a.m. | Architecture and Site Design for Wellness at the University of Colorado Boulder
Zoom
Presented by: Richelle Goedert & Jan Becker
This presentation will explore how the built environment can be manipulated to enhance and support wellness.
10-10:45 a.m. | Laughter Yoga Time
Zoom
Presented by: Melanie Vicknair
11 a.m. - Noon | The Power Of Play
Zoom
Presented by: Linzee Klinkenberg
When we are submerged in the responsibilities of life, the seriousness of world affairs and an ever-growing to-do list, we often forget to PLAY. Animals, on the other hand, continue to play throughout their adult lives! We may believe that play is somehow no longer appropriate or cast it aside as a frivolous waste of time, but research suggests that play is essential to our well-being.
Join this presentation to learn how play can boost our creativity, help us think outside the box, improve our health, keep us present and connect us all.
Noon-12:45 p.m. | The Power of Laughter
Zoom
Presented by: Meredith Lopez
Laughter can help reduce stress by providing a boost to the immune system and enhancing brain chemistry through the release of serotonin and endorphins. These self-induced boosts can help enhance your ability to tolerate stress. During this session, participants will learn how humor can be an effective means of dealing with overwhelming emotions and learn how to incorporate more humor into your life.
1-1:45 p.m. | Play, Learn, Repeat
Zoom
Presented by: Shawna Stushnoff
As infants we learn by playing, and we continue to play and learn at an astonishing rate throughout our young childhood. Both children and adults eagerly return to games that draw them in. That should lead us to wonder what the connection is between learning, engagement, retention and play. Come take a look at the power of play in learning.
2-2:45 p.m. | Who is allowed to Play? A conversation about access to play and its impact on well-being
Zoom
Presented by: Ben Ototivo
While we know play can provide tremendous benefit to our well-being and mental health, we do not all have equal access to play. There are a number of barriers to play that communities can face, including a lack of time, lack of safe space or the policing of play. Join this presentation to learn about the nuances of who has access to play and how we can create communities that foster equity in play.
3-3:45 p.m. | Play in all Dimensions
Zoom
Presented by: Jennie Bernstein & James Huffman
This presentation will discuss the benefits of play and how it relates to each dimension of wellness. Participants will also explore ways to nurture their playful self.
4-4:45 p.m. | Why Stress is a Safety Issue
Zoom
Presented by: Don Fitzpatrick
On many college campuses, the greatest threat to community safety isn't necessarily the working conditions or dangerous tasks—the biggest threat might just be stress. This is because stress causes us to lose focus during the day. Our community members can become distracted, take shortcuts and are more likely to abuse substances. Stress and anxiety can also lead to feelings of anger or violence. This presentation will discuss the correlation between stress and safety, and give participants tools to reduce stress in advance of the upcoming holiday season.
10-11 a.m. | Keynote: What Makes Things Funny?
UMC 235
Presented by: Pete McGraw
Peter McGraw is a behavioral economist, professional speaker, CU Boulder professor and expert in the interdisciplinary fields of judgment, emotion and choice. His research has answered questions, such as “How do feelings affect the ways people spend money?,” “Can people feel happy and sad at the same time?,” and, “Why does the TSA suck?” As the founder of the Humor Research Lab, much of his work examines the antecedents and consequences of humor. Join Peter for an entertaining and inspiring lesson on how we can all use humor to solve problems, craft powerful solutions and create better communities.
11 a.m. - Noon | Bouncing Back
UMC 235
Presented by: Leisha Conners Bauer
TBD | It's a Problem All Campuses Face: Understanding CU's Approach to Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Presented by: Teresa Wroe & Jessica Ladd-Webert
1-3 p.m. | Take Care Street Fair
UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Join us for an interactive fair featuring all things health and wellness on Friday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Visual Arts Complex.
This event is open to students, staff, faculty and families as part of Family Weekend!
