Marlin Wellness is an initiative to intentionally engage students in the eight pillars of wellness (intellectual, social, physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, and financial). The goal of this initiative is to foster student autonomy by creating the opportunity to learn how to champion personal health and wellness as well as develop distress tolerance and problem solving skills.
Representatives that participate in the Marlin Wellness Council host student events focused on each pillar of wellness throughout the semester. This council is comprised of representatives from the eight pillars of wellness, Residence Life, Athletics, SGA, and the Student Health student representative.
Members of the Marlin community can find more information about these events through department social media platforms, postings around campus, the Campus Activities calendar, VWU email, and by stopping by the Marlin Wellness TV located next to the Batten Plaza desk.
Attending Marlin Wellness events offers the opportunity to win prizes and entries into event, semester, and year long grand prizes.
Growing intellectually, maintaining curiosity about all there is to learn, valuing lifelong learning, and responding positively to intellectual challenges.
Events: Fall and Spring Major/Minor Fair, monthly Academic Success Workshops, Long Night Fight Against Procrastination, Subject and Writing tutors, Academic Coaching
Caring for your body to stay healthy now and in the future.
Events: Cornhole, flag football, handball, basketball
Understanding and respecting your feelings, values, and attitudes; managing your emotions in a constructive way; and feeling positive and enthusiastic about your life.
Events: Suicide Awareness Walk & Memory Chalk, Depression Screening Day, Half-Bash Plate Smash, Laughter Yoga, Aromatherapy & Reflexology, Self-care with Succulents
Spiritual wellness is the process of cultivating a sense of purpose in life and aligning one’s core values with everyday actions. It’s about fostering a deep connection to one’s faith, beliefs, and sense of meaning, and allowing that to guide how we live and engage with the world around us.
Events: Spiritual Wellness Retreat, Small Groups, Worship AS ONE, Paint Dodgeball, Easter Egg Hunt, Live Among Us, Holy Week, Youth Sunday, Youth Retreats
Understanding how your social, natural, and built environments affect your health and well-being; being aware of the unstable state of the earth and the effects of your daily habits on the physical.environment; demonstrating commitment to a healthy planet.
Events: Oyster Gardening, Community Garden at Good Sam, and collecting soft plastic for TREX
Preparing for and participating in work that provides personal satisfaction and life enrichment that is consistent with your values, goals, and lifestyle.
Events: Spring & Fall Career, Internship & Volunteer Fair, Education Fair, Graduate School Fair, VWU-GNC Mentoring Program, Mock Interview & Resume Review Days, Shadowing Opportunities and the Academic Symposium
Managing your resources to live within your means, making informed financial decisions and investments, setting realistic goals, and preparing for short-term and long-term needs or emergencies
In addition to the variety of programs offered throughout each term, the Marlin Wellness Council hosts T.B.I.F. (Thank Bob It’s Friday) activities, each Friday afternoon during the academic year to help bring Marlins together and provide opportunities around one or more pillar of wellness.
Maintaining healthy relationships, enjoying being with others, developing friendships and intimate relations, caring about others, and letting others care about you.
Events: Student Involvement Fair, Grocery Bingo, Christmas Tree Lighting, Bob’s Birthday Bash, Roll in the Dark