Graduate Student Wellness Hub

A Space to Recharge, Connect and Thrive.

Established in 2023, the Graduate Student Wellness Hub serves as a place of respite for all our graduate students.

Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day in the lab, find a quiet spot to study, or practice your next big presentation, the Wellness Hub offers a welcoming environment tailored to your needs.

The Hub is more than just a space; it’s a community built around balance and connection. Here, you’ll find shelves lined with board games and puzzles that spark creativity and collaboration. Students come to the Hub to relax, play foosball, share a laugh, or enjoy lunch and snacks with friends. The space encourages both social interaction and mental breaks, which are essential for maintaining well-being throughout the often demanding graduate school journey.

The Wellness Hub also supports students’ everyday needs through its resource corner, which includes a food pantry and hygiene supplies available in some cabinets.

Ultimately, the Graduate Student Wellness Hub stands as a reminder that wellness is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. It’s a space where students can pause, connect, and recharge, fostering a community that values both personal well-being and collective care.

We offer our most sincere thanks to all the people who made this possible:

• Dr. Dele Davies, for supporting our idea to create a graduate student space, and all his hard work to help this come to fruition. We are also very grateful for the gracious donation of games and puzzles.
• Dr. Kendra Schmid for her valuable contributions, ideas, and dedication.
• Dr. Karen Gould for her enthusiastic support and unwavering advocacy.
• Julie Sommer, for the donation of office space and all her help with planning.
• Terri Vadovski, for her enthusiasm, ideas, and constant support.
• Dr. Terrence Donohue, for serving as our very first Wellness Advocate.
• John Coughlin, Brian Johnson, and their teams, for all their hard work on space design and management of the building process.
• Past and Present GSA Executive Teams, who have given their time and effort toward making this space the best it can be.
• And many more! We appreciate all of your contributions.