Four Seasons of Wellness
Four Seasons of Wellness: Fall 2026
What is important, what matters, what is precious.
When something is important, we spend time on it, care for it, nurture and grow it. When something is precious, we may do the same and also protect it.Ìý
As we think about what matters, is important and is precious, we are reminded that we are part of a herd in which each member is important, matters and is precious. In the College of Arts and Sciences, we are helping to protect our herd with a range of wellness resources. As this semester begins, remember that you are part of the herd, are important, do matter and are worth protecting.ÌýÌý
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Top three events of fall
Sept. 28–Oct. 1, 2026, hosted by A&S Office for Access & Community Engagement (ACE)
A weeklong, free A&S event on building inclusive campus environments — directly ties to "every member of our herd matters." Attendees can earn a digital participation badge.
Nov. 5, 2026, UMC Ballroom (hybrid/virtual)
HybridÌýcampus-wide event with workshops across all eight dimensions of wellness.
Learn more.
Oct. 15–18, 2026, Campus-wide
A chance for students to reconnect with the people who matter most to them.
View more upcoming wellness events!
Professor Spotlight: Dr. June Gruber
Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, Director of the Positive Emotion and Psychopathology Lab
Teaches CU's popular "Science of Happiness" course, researching what genuinely sustains wellbeing.
A&S Stories of Wellness
In STEM, the stereotypes go beyond gender, asserts PhD candidate Sheba Aikawa.
Undergraduate student balances passion for high-risk combat sports with neuroscience studies, aiming to make mixed martial arts safer for all fighters.
Stratford, a teaching professor of psychology and neuroscience, is recognized for her warmth, creativity and dedication to making science accessible to every student.
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Sona Dimidjian
Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience, Director of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute
Studies how mindfulness and compassion practices help people care for themselves and each other through major life transitions.
Wellness resources are shining bright!
A quick check-in or thank-you note strengthens belonging (Dr. Ito's research).
The Contemplative Arts, Learning and Meditation (CALM) Center offers free guided practices open to the whole A&S community.
Small, consistent reflection builds lasting wellbeing more reliably than occasional big gesturesÌý(Dr. Gruber's research).
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Tiffany Ito
ÌýProfessor of Psychology & Neuroscience, directs the CU Social Neuroscience Lab
Researches what makes people feel they belong in a community, and how that shapes wellbeing.
Wellness steps you can take right now
New Student Life and Family Programs asked CU Buffs and Buff Families to submit their favorite family recipe to share with our community. We are excited to pass these recipes along to you and we hope you can recreate them with your family at home!
CU Â鶹ӰԺ's free, on-campus food pantry — no cost, open to all students, and a direct way to make sure every member of our "herd" has what they need.
CU students get into the 7 p.m. Thursday planetarium show free with a Buff OneCard—an easy, low-cost way to build community and unwind, hosted by the A&S Fiske Planetarium.