[inside student affairs]a weekly insider’s guide for those helping students reach their goals toward optimal health and well-being, engagement with learning, and sense of belonging at PSU
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Free Food Market on Monday
The Oregon Food Bank and PSU's Committee for Improving Student Food Security are hosting a Free Food Market for all PSU students, staff, and community members. Free Food Market is held on the South Park Blocks near Shattuck Hall on November 8, rain or shine from 9:30-11:00 a.m (or until they run out). No identification or proof of income is required. Free Food Market asks that all patrons adhere to masking and physical distancing protocols. For questions, email foodhelp@pdx.edu or visit the Free Food Market webpage.
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Time to Act: Moving Toward a Just and Equitable PSU
Please join the Office of Global Diversity and Inclusion on Monday, November 8 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. as they launch the action plan to advance racial justice and equity at PSU. This plan was developed through the incredible work of five equity taskforces and feedback from the Fall 2020 Equity Summit, Winter 2021 Symposium, prior racial justice and equity efforts at PSU, and many conversations, convenings, and analysis. This event will also include information about the equity scorecard that will support and guide future efforts, leaning into GDI’s vision, and providing updates on the work so far. Register for the event here.
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Get That Money! (Scholarship Workshop)
The Women’s Resource Center presents Get That Money!, a scholarship workshop on Thursday, November 18 from 1-3 p.m. Students can learn about applying for scholarships and discover additional resources on campus to help with writing a great essay just in time for scholarship season. Register for the event here and send any questions or accommodation requests to wrc@pdx.edu. Other collaborators for this event include the Undergraduate Advising and Resource Center, Financial Aid Office, Writing Center, Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center, and TRiO.
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Connect Students to Resources: Become a PSU Navigator!
Students’ lives and academic journeys are complex, diverse and can be easily lost in the network of PSU offices, resources, and organizations. Join other PSU employees to learn tools and techniques that enable you to support students by connecting them with the resources they need to succeed. Take the short self-paced D2L training and become part of a campus-wide team working to reduce barriers that impact student success. Learn more about the PSU Navigator program here.
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Spread the Word about New Campus Study Spaces
PSU has set aside several spaces where students can study and attend remote classes, and we need your help spreading the word. Some of the spaces are equipped with semi-private cubicles so students can feel comfortable participating in their remote classes. Please direct students to the COVID-19 Student Resources page for a list of spaces and a map. Thank you for helping us promote this important resource.
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Threat Assessment Team
PSU’s Threat Assessment Team wants to hear from you if you notice threatening or concerning behavior from students, employees, visitors or others. Report immediate threats by calling 911 or Campus Public Safety (CPSO) at (503) 725-4404. Talk through less urgent situations by contacting the Dean of Student Life during work hours at (503) 725-4422 or askdos@pdx.edu, or by contacting CPSO after hours. The Threat Assessment Team will quickly assess the situation and intervene when necessary. Working together, we can prevent acts of violence on our campus.
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Mindful Meanderings Podcast
Mindful Meanderings is a podcast created by Campus Rec and Student Health & Counseling aimed at expanding your daily mindfulness practice as you get outside to walk or roll. Episodes range from practicing gratitude and finding joy to simply being present in the moment. Check out their newest episodes on embracing fierceness and navigating social anxiety this fall at the podcast website.
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[from the vpsa]"Why do we wake around 3am and dwell on our fears and shortcomings?" A recent piece in The Conversation with this title grabbed my attention. The author, a researcher and expert in mood, sleep, and circadian systems, aptly calls this "barbed wire thinking", because you can get caught in it. According to the article, around 3 or 4 in the morning, our core body temperature starts to rise, secretion of melatonin has peaked, and our body is beginning to prepare for the day ahead. When any type of extra stress is introduced into our neurobiology, it is more likely we will fully wake during this period of the sleep cycle. No surprises here-- the pandemic is a sleep-disturbing stressor. The author suggests that using mindfulness through meditative activities such as bringing ones attention to the sound of breath, or even turning on a dim light and reading for a short time, may help you pull out of your unproductive thinking trap. Perhaps most importantly, if you are finding yourself awake and catastrophizing or falling into unfair self-criticism at 3 a.m., know that you are not alone.
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