Better Together Social Well-Being

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Notice: Drinking water may be warmer than normal on the 4th Floor and Fitness Floor. Cold water is available in the Pratt Gym water fountains.

Better Together Social Well-Being Programs

Better Together is an initiative created to encourage students to strengthen their social and emotional well-being.

Social well-being involves creating and maintaining healthy relationships and establishing supportive social networks. This area of our lives is crucial because we are social beings, and a sense of belonging, inclusion, and connection, is unarguably vital. The lack of those things can lead to several issues in the long term, including both mental and physiological diseases.

In a highly stressful academic environment, social wellness can further refer to our ability to budget time for leisure and recreation with other people. Social connections can also serve as a source of encouragement and reinforcement for practicing healthy behaviors, creating even more positive impacts.

Coffee Connect is an opportunity to make interprofessional connections and meet up with a fellow student from any of the UMB schools for a coffee hangout. We will randomly match you with a different student each month. You can opt out of coffee connect at any time.

Sign up here to be matched with a new student to meet each month.

**An email will be sent monthly to connect you with your coffee connect match.

Nourish & Connect is a student dinner series that supports students holistically and fosters community support. Students are invited to share a meal and connect with fellow UMB students from other schools and programs for thoughtful discussions centered around themes of personal growth, cultural wellness, healthy relationships, and finding joy. Nourish and connect dinners will take place in room 115 in the SMC Campus Center and are co-facilitated by peer health and wellness educators from URecFit and Wellness and student affairs staff members.

Upcoming Events:

Nourish and Connect: Yoga and Dinner for Restful Sleep| Wednesday, October 14, 6-7:30 p.m., SMC Campus Center Room 208A

As the semester picks up, take time to reconnect with the habits that support your well-being. Join us for a gentle yoga practice designed to reduce stress, release tension, and promote restful sleep. After yoga, enjoy a nourishing dinner while exploring practical strategies for prioritizing sleep and strengthening healthy routines through the SMILES fundamentals: Sleep, Move, Intake, Light, Engage, and Spark.

Leave feeling relaxed, connected, and equipped with simple habits to support your well-being throughout the rest of the semester. Register here.

Craft & Connect is a student-led initiative designed for students to manage their stress, connect socially, and to find joy through creativity. No artistic experience is required, and all supplies will be provided.

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee or reserve a craft. Students are strongly encouraged to arrive at the beginning of the session.

Upcoming Events:

Crafternoon, Wednesday September 2, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Register for September 2nd crafternoon here.

Crafternoon, Wednesday, September 9, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Register for September 9th Crafternoon here.

Craft & Connect: Art Therapy, Wednesday, September 16, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Craft and Connect is a monthly themed student-led event designed to engage students in a guided discussion about art therapy while completing a tye dye tote craft. No artistic experience is required, and all supplies will be provided. *Please note that topics related to mental health may arise during discussion. Participants may also choose to share personal experiences. Register for Craft and Connect: Art Therapy here.

Crafternoon, Wednesday, September 23, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Register for September 23rd Crafternoon here.

Ready to level up—not just survive?

Next Level You is a 6-week cohort-based program for UMB students ready to build sustainable habits that fuel success in the classroom, the clinic, the lab, and life beyond campus.

Through personalized coaching and small-group connection, you’ll develop practical strategies across three core dimensions: physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. This isn’t a generic wellness course—it’s an interactive, evidence-based experience designed for motivated students who want measurable progress and lasting change.

What You’ll Gain

1-on-1 health coaching customized to your unique goals and constraints
Small-group fitness training that fits your schedule and fitness level—no gym intimidation, just guided movement that works
Practical nutrition education for real-world eating (not restrictive diets)
Peer accountability circles where you’ll connect with fellow students navigating similar challenges
Science-backed stress management tools and emotional regulation techniques you can use immediately
Behavior-change frameworks rooted in positive psychology—designed to stick
Weekly progress tracking, group Q&As, and ongoing support throughout your journey

You’ll leave with personalized workout plans, sustainable daily routines, and a toolkit of strategies that extend far beyond graduation.

Who Should Apply?

Next Level You is built for graduate students who:

Are ready to commit fully to 6 weeks of intentional growth
Crave structure, accountability, and community support
Want to optimize their health without sacrificing academic performance
Can actively participate in weekly sessions (both individual and group)

Space is intentionally limited to maintain a high-touch, cohort-based experience.

Students must apply—applications are evaluated based on readiness, commitment level, and alignment with program goals.

No fitness background required. Just bring curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to invest in yourself.

Apply for the fall cohort 2 here!

URecFit and Wellness Group Exercise classes are another way to connect with others.

URecFit and Wellness Intramural Sports are another way to make connections while having fun and staying active.

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