Wellness Day Scheduled for September 24
There will be no undergraduate classes for most students on Wednesday, Sept. 24, for the Fall 2025 Wellness Day. A number of events have been planned on campus for members of the University community.
Students in the School of Law or the School of Medicine, should check with their school if they are unsure about they class schedule on the day
Wellness Day Schedule
Breakfast and Conversations
- Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Location: Morrissey Hall Outside Atrium
- Details: Come join for donuts, hot chocolate, and conversation. Mental health and wellness resources will be available for students.
Free STI Testing
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Student Health Center (Marchetti Towers)
- Details: Free walk-in STI testing at Student Health Center.
Centering Prayer
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Spring Hall Chapel
- Details: Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer — prayer in which we experience God's presence within us. Direct questions to Campus Minister, Michael Schreiner at michael.schreiner@slu.edu.
Flowers and Flourishing
- Time: 10 a.m. to noon
- Location: Simon Rec Center, LL Juice Bar Area
- Details: Come relax and refresh by making mini flower bouquets and vision boards. Flowers, vision board, and all craft supplies will be provided.
Fuel Your Wellness
- Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: West Pine (across from Pius Library)
- Details: Spin the wheel, challenge your nutrition smarts, and build a snack packed with nutrients (while supplies last).
Spreading Hope
- Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Clock Tower
- Details: Tabling event with mental health resources, affirmations and giveaways.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
- Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
- Location: Busch Student Center, Saint Louis Room
- Details: Help save someone's life with a blood donation. Schedule a blood donation in advance.
Pretzels with Pros
- Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
- Location: Quad
- Details: Enjoy a free soft pretzel and interact with Division of Student Development staff!
Inflatables and Succulents
- Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
- Location: Quad
- Details: Join the Student Activities Board and Student Homecoming Committee for planter decorating and succulent choosing. While the project dries, come participate in our 70-foot obstacle course or mechanical bull.
Red Bull Tetris
- Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
- Location: Quad
- Details: Join student Red Bull representatives and play an interactive game to win a free Red Bull.
Duo Touch Therapy Dogs
- Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Pius Library Main Lobby (or outside)
- Details: Stop by and hang out with dogs from Duo’s Touch Therapy Program.
Garden Wellness Series
- Time: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Wuller Hall, Second Floor WellSPACE
- Details: Manifest Growth and Wellness: Grow a herb. Bring a cute planter or use one provided and decorate it using our art supplies. Materials are available while supplies last.
Clay Institute Kickoff: Jeopardy Night
- Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: Busch Student Center Room 254
- Details: Find out what the Clay Institute of Civic Engagement and Economic Justice is all about and how you can join the changemaking. Plus a little friendly competition against friends for the No. 1 spot.