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The Basic Needs Center offers workshops on nutrition, housing, money management and general well-being. Learn more about each workshop and submit a request below.
This presentation covers a brief history of the Basic Needs Center (BNC). We will share an overview of what the center does and the services it provides, and education on food and housing insecurity. It also includes a tour of the Buff Pantry.
Learning outcomes
Attendees will leave knowing:
Length of event: 60 minutes
Intended audiences: Students, student leaders, staff and faculty
Min/max attendees: 10-100
This presentation will serve as an introduction to renting. It includes how to find an apartment, connect with roommates and read a lease. It will also cover tenant rights and responsibilities. We will share additional resources available to students on and off campus that can assist with housing needs.
Learning outcomes: Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how to approach renting.
This includes how to:
Length of event: 75 minutes
Intended audiences: Students
Min/max attendees: 10-100
This presentation will cover basic information for students new to finance. This will include budgeting basics, banking and credit information, savings, managing debt, and financial tools and resources.
Learning outcomes: Attendees will walk away with a basic understanding of financial management and resources, so they feel comfortable navigating these subjects moving forward.
Topics include:
Length of event: 75 minutes
Intended audiences: Students
Min/max attendees: 10-100
This presentation will introduce approaching and managing debts including student loans, credit cards and loans.
Learning outcomes: Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how to create a debt management plan and have knowledge of other helpful resources.
Length of event: 60 minutes
Intended audiences: Students
Min/max attendees: 10-100
At this event, we will teach a recipe over Zoom to provide students with nutritional and meal prep education.
Learning outcomes: Attendees will walk away with knowledge of how to cook a basic meal and its nutritional benefits.
Length of event: 60 minutes
Intended audiences: Students
Min/max attendees: 10-20
Attendees will walk away with a basic understanding of nutrition including how to eat healthily on a tight schedule and budget.
Learning outcomes: Attendees will walk away with knowledge on how to cook a meal from scratch using basic cooking techniques.
Length of event: 60 minutes
Intended audiences: Students
Min/max attendees: 10-100
This presentation will provide basic information on overall nutrition including a balanced diet, macro and micronutrients, and mindful eating habits.
Learning outcomes:
Attendees will walk away with an understanding of mindful eating and basic nutritional information including:
Length of event: 60 minutes
Intended audiences: Students
Min/max attendees: 10-100
This presentation will share tips for students who are interested in meal prepping.
Learning outcomes:
Attendees will walk away knowing how to begin meal prepping including:
Length of event: 60 minutes
Intended audiences: Students
Min/max attendees: 10-100