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Brighter days ahead!

In the northern latitudes especially, people tend to celebrate longer days. There’s no mystery why. Those who live in long periods of darkness come to develop a special appreciation for the light. Longer days can seem brighter, especially in Boulder, which enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. We know the seasons affect our moods, often for the better. There are psychological and physiological reasons for this, but it’s enough just to enjoy the time.
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We seek success in Finland,
are born and die in Maine.
In minor ways we differ,
in major we're the same.
I note the obvious differences
between each sort and type,
but we are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike.

We are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike.

We are more alike, my friends,
than we are unalike.

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Featured events

Juneteenth with ACE Office

Tuesday, June 17, at noon, Zoom

Registration link coming soon.

Speaker: Dr. Hillary Potter

Summer Mindfulness Series

Starting Monday, July 7, from 8:30-9 a.m., Zoom | Multiple dates available

  • Integrate regular mindfulness practice into your routine!Ìý

  • Sessions are free and focus on evidence-based mindfulness practices.

  • Address stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout.

  • Session are 15 minutes of education & 15 minutes of practice.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Multiple dates and events are available in this series.

Hark! The theatre is calling! For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theatre under the stars.Ìý

Learn more about the festival.

View more upcoming wellness events!

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  • Researcher: June Gruber, PhD,clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, director of the Positive Emotion and Psychopathology Lab
  • Expertise: The complexities of positive emotions and their role in psychological disorders and well-being
  • The lab adopts a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach—spanning behavioral, experiential, psychophysiological and neurocognitive methodologies—to study how positive emotions intersect with mental health

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Wellness resources for brighter days!

Tips to maximize your Colorado Summer

Summer is just around the corner. That means you’ll have more opportunities to get outdoors, soak up some vitamin D and get active. Follow these tips to maximize your Colorado summer.

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Do you want to work outside?

If you’re thinking about a career in the outdoor industry, where would you like to be: On the water? In the mountains? Or in the community? There are aÌývariety of majors at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä BoulderÌýthat can help prepare you for the future.

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5 tips for heading home this summer

Heading home at the end of a long semester can sometimes bring us much-needed relief, but it can also be a source of stress and anxiety.Ìý

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Why dirt may be nature’s original stress-buster

  • Spotlight: Integrative Physiology Professor Christopher Lowry
  • Focus: To study the impact beneficial microorganisms have on mental health
  • Findings: People who grow up in rural areas are more resilient to the physical impacts of stress, and injections of soil-derived microorganisms in animals quell brain inflammation and prevent stress-induced digestive disorders.
  • Goal: To develop a “stress vaccineâ€

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Get involved! Brighter days start here.

Wellable Teams of Two Challenge: June

Social, Physical and Emotional Wellness: Track physical activity and use the power of partnership to hold each other accountable!

List of Lists: Summer Research, Creative and Other Professional Opportunities

Start looking at opportunities for Summer 2025 and find the best fit for you.

Health & Wellness Resources

Your health and well-being matter. Nurture your whole self in and out of the classroom with help from our on-campus and virtual wellness resources. Learn about available counseling, fitness offerings, health care and other support services.

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  • Researcher: Jill Litt, the senior co-author of the paper and a professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder
  • Focus: Looking at the health effects of community gardening
  • Summary: Participants received a free garden plot, seeds and seedlings, and an introductory garden course.
  • Findings: A from the University of Colorado found that people who garden are healthier than those who don't, as they're eating more fiber and getting more physical activity.
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