{"id":3483,"date":"2023-08-10T11:13:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T16:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.unmc.edu\/gsa\/?page_id=3483"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:08:43","slug":"graduate-student-wellness-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.unmc.edu\/gsa\/graduate-student-wellness-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Student Wellness Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">A Space to Recharge, Connect and Thrive.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 2023, the Graduate Student Wellness Hub serves as a place of respite for all our graduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re looking to&nbsp;<strong>unwind after a long day in the lab<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>find a quiet spot to study<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>practice your next big presentation<\/strong>, the Wellness Hub offers a welcoming environment tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> The Hub is more than just a space; it\u2019s a&nbsp;<strong>community built around balance and connection<\/strong>.&nbsp;Here, you\u2019ll find shelves lined with&nbsp;<strong>board games and puzzles<\/strong>&nbsp;that spark creativity and collaboration. Students come to the Hub to&nbsp;<strong>relax, play foosball, share a laugh, or enjoy lunch and snacks<\/strong> with friends. The space encourages both&nbsp;<strong>social interaction and mental breaks<\/strong>, which are essential for maintaining well-being throughout the often demanding graduate school journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Wellness Hub also supports students\u2019 everyday needs through its&nbsp;<strong>resource corner<\/strong>, which includes a&nbsp;<strong>food pantry and hygiene supplies<\/strong>&nbsp;available in some cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, the Graduate Student Wellness Hub stands as a reminder that&nbsp;<strong>wellness is not a luxury &#8212; it\u2019s a necessity<\/strong>. It\u2019s a space where students can pause, connect, and recharge, fostering a community that values both personal well-being and collective care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer our most sincere thanks to all the people who made this possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr. Dele Davies<\/strong>, 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Kendra Schmid<\/strong> for her valuable contributions, ideas, and dedication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Karen Gould<\/strong> for her enthusiastic support and unwavering advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Julie Sommer<\/strong>, for the donation of office space and all her help with planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terri Vadovski<\/strong>, for her enthusiasm, ideas, and constant support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Terrence Donohue<\/strong>, for serving as our very first Wellness Advocate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John Coughlin<\/strong>, <strong>Brian Johnson<\/strong>, and their teams, for all their hard work on space design and management of the building process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Past and Present GSA Executive Teams, who have given their time and effort toward making this space the best it can be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And many more! We appreciate all of your contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"panel video-embed\">\r\n\t<div class=\"panel__container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"feature__media feature__media--full\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__video\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W2aKr0LWSCo?si=whaAI5VYZrOVAGIq\" title=\"Graduate Student Wellness Hub at UNMC\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"feature__caption feature__caption--line\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>Take a tour through the UNMC Graduate Studies Wellness Hub, located in the Durham Research Center. The hub is a place for graduate students to relax, take a break or connect with friends. 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