Well-being Programs
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí of Well-being is proud to offer the following programs for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí has partnered with Haymaker Farmers' Market to bring a farmer's market to the Kent campus. The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Farmers' Market provides students with opportunities to learn about the local farming community, select fresh produce and connect with the broader Kent community in addition to creating a community around food with a warm, friendly and fun environment. The market will include selling crafts (photography, prints, glass, fiber) and educational workshops related to food as well as performances (music, dance, theater).
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Farmers' Market is a perfect example of programming that exposes the university community to nutritious local foods, products, farms and agriculture. The collaborative project aligns perfectly with the mission of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí of Well-being and highlights the new eight dimensions of well-being framework promoted on our campus.
For additional information regarding dates, times, vendors and more, go to www.kent.edu/recwell/farmers-market
Discover how to incorporate mindfulness skills and meditation into your life to better manage stress!
For more information, please visit the Mindfulness & Meditation webpage.
Free weekly event for students every Wednesday during the academic year providing wellness education, interactive activities, and giveaways. Participants do not need to be present the entire time.
Dates & Times: Wednesdays, Jan 14th - Apr. 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (no program Mar. 11th)
Please check our Instagram account () or for more specific dates and locations for each event.
For disability accommodations, please email ksow@kent.edu
Fresh Check Day, the signature program of the , is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.
Join us on Friday, September 25, on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí K/Student Green to learn about various mental health resources, engage with the community and campus, and enjoy some relaxing activities and entertainment!
Updated 2026 dates and locations TBD!
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Athletics, Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí of Well-being, Office of Sustainability, and SRVSS are hosting a bra recycling drive to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled.
Usable bras are donated to the Portage County Clothing Center. Worn-out bras are recycled into wiper cloths.
Drop-off Locations
Bras that are washed and clean can be dropped off at:
- SRVSS, Williamson House
Lobby: M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Recreation & Wellness Center
M-Th 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; F 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-7 p.m. - Memorial Athletic Convocation Center (M.A.C.C.) front lobby
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Heer Hall Lobby
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Intercampus Mail
Bras can be sent via intercampus mail to the Office of Sustainability.
Peer Educators are excited to offer engaging and interactive presentations designed to build wellness knowledge and practical skills. Our sessions are perfect for classes, student organizations, residence halls, or staff development programs. Let us bring valuable insights and dynamic discussions to your group!
