A study published in Sociology of Religion found that those who pray and meditate are less likely to develop symptoms of anxiety and depression. At Utah Valley University, spiritual wellness is supported by the Reflection Center. Its mission stands in supporting the many expressions of individual world-views. The SR study found that “these prayer styles […]
The wellness wheel at Utah Valley University provides a template to help students balance wellness in different areas of their life. The wellness wheel is split up into six different wellness areas that include: intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and nutritional. “The wellness wheel encompasses the overall health, not just physical health,” said Trevor Carter, […]
Utah Valley University offers a wide range of events for students to engage in outside of class, this article contains information about events held at UVU from Nov. 1 through Nov 6. From Monday morning waffles to James and the Giant Peach performed by the UVU theatre, there’s something for everyone to participate in. Take […]
Several student clubs gathered Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for United Nations (UN) Day, an event to show how students can get involved with UN initiatives in sustainable development, and to commemorate the UN charter going into effect. In 2015, the UN set out its 2030 agenda for sustainable development, outlining 17 […]
It’s easy to think about wellness when physical activities such as hiking, camping, climbing and swimming abound. However, as the summer comes to an end and the rigors of a new semester set in, health often takes a back seat to the seemingly “more important” matters. While it’s important to prioritize education, health and wellness […]
Students freely asked each other questions and took turns sharing their beliefs in small groups Thursday Aug. 5 at the Reflection Center. Faith Discussions is a monthly event designed to facilitate conversation between Latter-day Saint and Evangelical students. The casual and friendly environment put newcomers at ease as students meandered into the Reflection Center’s convening […]
College students can experience high levels of stress and anxiety. Because of this, learning time management skills can be crucial to making it through a school year in one piece. Luckily, you can attend a stress management class where they teach you about time management skills, or you could practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice […]
Every Thursday afternoon the Reflection Center invites students to convene for Cocoa, Coffee & Convo. The setting is designed to be a place where people from different backgrounds and beliefs are welcome and invited to participate in open discussion.. Students can enjoy warm drinks while they share their individual experiences and talk about a variety […]
Many students at UVU come from out of state to join the UVU team and learn about new cultures even to be thrown into a new environment, as well as become a part of the largest university in Utah and enjoy it’s diverse cultures. One experience students can have to help them delve into a […]
The Center for Women and Children in Crisis (CWCIC) held a candlelight vigil on Oct. 29 to honor the survivors of domestic violence. Held in the Reflections Center, Dennis Hansen, CEO and director of CWCIC introduced Brian Parnell, the domestic violence program administrator for the Utah Department of Human Services, to inform the crowd of […]