WBI-NEWSLETTER List

Well-Being Wednesday

2023-03-15T17:02:15-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Midweek Motivation

Well-Being Wednesday

New WBI Braintrust Members

Welcome to the new 2023-2024 WBI Braintrust Members!

Ray Mestad

Rachel Pederson

Maria Pfister

Lexi Shields

Dawson Weathers

Ethan Wold

Subcommittee Liaisons

Ali Casey - Personal Subcommittee

Alex Jones - Physical Subcommittee

Luke Srodulski - Academic Subcommittee
Events

WBI & HLBA Networking Event with the Minnesota Disability Bar Association &
MSBA Health Law Section

TOMORROW - Thursday, March 16th [...]

Networking Event This Thursday!

2023-03-13T12:07:50-05:00

Happy Monday and Welcome Back!

*THIS THURSDAY* we are co-hosting a networking event with the Health Law &
Bioethics Association (HLBA). This networking event is for law students to
meet and learn from practicing attorneys from the MSBA Health Law Section
and the Minnesota Disability Bar Association.
*RSVP Here!*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrB_BWtsvIHC70G-cEYTarwsFa1PyXrxwyObpiPuM7HLHwSg/viewform>
This is a great opportunity to network with attorneys in a low pressure
environment. We encourage you to bring your classmates and meet fellow law
students and attorneys! The attorneys who are attending this event want to
meet you, so we encourage you to stop by for even 15 minutes! [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2023-03-01T11:33:13-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Happy March!

Well-Being Wednesday

Events

RESCHEDULED WBI & HLBA Networking Event with the Minnesota Disability Bar
Association & MSBA Health Law Section

Thursday, March 16th

5-7pm

Auerbach Commons

We are excited to announce that since our cancellation last week, we have
been able to team up with HLBA to co-host a networking event! The Health
Law & Bioethics Association (HLBA) and the Well-Being Initiative (WBI) are
hosting a networking event for law students to meet and learn from
practicing attorneys from the MSBA Health Law Section and the Minnesota
Disability Bar Association. Refreshments provided! [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2023-02-22T11:03:38-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Snow Daze

Well-Being Wednesday

[image: image.png]

Stay warm out there!
Events

POSTPONED Minnesota Disability Bar Association Networking Event

Due to the weather, we postponed this networking event that was scheduled
for tomorrow. We will reschedule soon!

WBI Braintrust Elections

We are looking for three rising 3Ls and three rising 2Ls to join the WBI
Braintrust to help grow WBI, plan events, and advocate for students. Please
fill out this form to nominate yourself for a position.
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqWH_zpw3kpjchL8pM7kog8twO2yk8btQD40zZRNySPa_9Xw/viewform> [...]

POSTPONED - MN Disability Bar Association Networking Mixer!

2023-02-20T16:58:33-06:00

Hello everyone,

Due to the forecasted weather on Thursday, we are POSTPONING the Minnesota Disability Bar Association networking event. We plan to reschedule this soon, and we will update you as soon as a date is decided!

Best,
WBI
On Feb 19, 2023, 6:44 PM -0600, Law Well-Being Initiative - WBI <law-wellbeing@umn.edu>, wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> WBI is co-hosting a networking mixer with the Minnesota Disability Bar Association! Everyone is welcome! The Minnesota Disability Bar Association was recently established and attorneys from their group will be at the law school excited to meet you! Stop by for some refreshments and [...]

MN Disability Bar Association Networking Mixer!

2023-02-19T18:44:58-06:00

Hello everyone,

WBI is co-hosting a networking mixer with the Minnesota Disability Bar
Association! Everyone is welcome! The Minnesota Disability Bar Association
was recently established and attorneys from their group will be at the law
school excited to meet you! Stop by for some refreshments and to meet local
attorneys. Click here to learn more about MDisBA!
<https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/disabilityrights/initiatives_awards/ndeam/2022-motl-article/> [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2023-02-15T11:58:15-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

You’re Doing Great!

Well-Being Wednesday

We are about one month into the new semester! Keep it up, you’re doing
great!
Events

Minnesota Disability Bar Association Networking Event

Thursday, February 23

5–7pm (Drop-in – come and go as you please)

Auerbach Commons

Everyone is welcome! The Minnesota Disability Bar Association was recently
established and attorneys from their group will be at the law school
excited to meet you! Stop by for some refreshments and to meet local
attorneys. Click here to learn more about MDisBA!
<https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/disabilityrights/initiatives_awards/ndeam/2022-motl-article/> [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2023-02-08T07:21:02-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

You Are Different (And We Love It)!

Well-Being Wednesday

Events

Palentine’s Mini Celebration

Tuesday, February 14

We will be tabling and handing out little palentine’s cards and candy! Stop
by throughout the day and spread some love to your pals!

Minnesota Disability Bar Association Networking Event

Thursday, February 23

5–7pm (Drop-in – come and go as you please) [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2023-02-01T13:32:42-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Happy February!

Well-Being Wednesday

Events

*Palentine’s Mini Celebration*

Tuesday, February 14

We will be tabling and handing out little Palentine’s cards and candy! Stop
by throughout the day and spread some love to your pals!

*Minnesota Disability Bar Association Networking Event*

Thursday, February 23

5–7pm

Auerbach Commons

Everyone is welcome! The Minnesota Disability Bar Association was recently
established and attorneys from their group will be at the law school
excited to meet you! Stop by for some refreshments and to meet local
attorneys. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2023-01-25T19:55:42-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Welcome Back, Friends!

Well-Being Wednesday

Events

No events planned this week. Please let us know what type of events you’d
like to see!
Quick Pick-Me-Up

We are glad to see you all back at Mondale Hall! We hope your break was
restful. Each of you contribute so much to Minnesota Law, and we are
grateful you are here. We think you each deserve your own celebration, just
for being you! Here’s how you can do it: [...]

Well-Being Wednesday - Outline Bank

2022-11-30T16:34:51-06:00

Happy Wednesday!

As a reminder, WBI has an outline bank that is accessible to all UMN Law
students.

To access, follow this link.
<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1r1rlM67Wi_GygPsoH4a_1Iu91OtTDODR?usp=sharing>
*Login with your UMN student email address to gain access.*

If you are having trouble accessing the folder, please email
law-wellbeing@umn.edu and let us know.

Sincerely,

WBI Board

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-11-09T15:40:42-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Men’s Mental Health

Well-Being Wednesday

* Graphic from 2018

Gendered experiences can have a large impact on our mental health. While
this week’s newsletter focuses on the general experiences of men, we
acknowledge that intersectionality of gender/gender identity and other
forms of identity greatly impacts each person’s unique lived experience and
mental health. [image: image.png]
A Convo Can Save a BroAs stated in past newsletters, Movember
<https://us.movember.com/> is meant to be bold and put a spotlight on men’s
health issues just like a mustache emboldens a face. In this edition we
want to highlight the stigma around [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-11-02T14:22:24-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Welcome to November!

Well-Being Wednesday

Events

WBI will be holding/going to the following events! Please reach out if
interested! law-wellbeing@umn.edu

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*Sunday, Nov. 6th, 3pm.* WBI Group Run at Lake Harriet.
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WBI is hosting a makeshift turkey trot in November as a way to get
active and see some of Minnesota’s natural beauty!
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There will be a carpool meeting at Mondale at 2:30pm
- [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-10-26T14:02:19-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Trick or Treat Yo' Self

Well-Being Wednesday

Have some candy this Halloween :D

Events

WBI will be holding/going to the following events! Please reach out if
interested! law-wellbeing@umn.edu

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Sunday, Nov. 6th, 3pm. WBI Group Run. Location TBD
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WBI is hosting a makeshift turkey trot in November as a way to get
active and see some of Minnesota’s natural beauty!
- [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-10-19T17:14:54-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Happy October!

Well-Being Wednesday

Answering Your Character & Fitness Questions

If you missed last week’s "Meet LCL and the Minnesota Board of Law
Examiners" lunchtime event, we’ve got you covered. Do you have concerns
about character and fitness issues that might come up when you’re applying
for admission to the bar? Don’t let them stress you out. Instead, get ahead
of them. [...]

Wellness Week!

2022-10-10T10:23:17-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest
Wellness Week!
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Today marks the beginning of Wellness Week, and it is an important day for
many reasons. Today is both World Mental Health Day and Indigenous Peoples'
Day. Mitchell Hamline School of Law Professor Angelique EagleWoman (Wambdi
A. Was’teWinyan) *s*hares her words of encouragement
<https://youtu.be/H8j-dECcswA> to kick off this week.

Wellness includes physical, spiritual, occupational & intellectual,
financial, social, and emotional wellbeing. We encourage you to attend one
or many of this week's events to educate yourself about or engage in the
various forms of wellbeing. See below for the schedule. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-10-05T13:19:44-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Happy October!

Well-Being Wednesday

Wellness Week!

Law School Wellness Week is October 10-14. However, the fun begins
tomorrow, Thursday, October 6th! Thank you to Student Affairs for putting
on many great events, activities, and programming. WBI is also
participating and hosting some student-run events!

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Thursday, Oct. 6th: *Boynton PAWS @ Mondale* | 11:30-1:30 | Spannus
Commons [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-09-28T18:56:27-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Happy Hump Day!

Well-Being Wednesday

Thank you to everyone who attended Stress Management for Law Students,
hosted by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers! To see the main takeaways of the
presentation and to learn how to manage stress, look below at our Advice
Column.
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Yesterday, Chase Andersen from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers presented on
how to manage stress while in law school. If you are interested in learning
more about LCL, check out their website <https://www.mnlcl.org/>, call
(651) 646-5590, or email help@mnlcl.org. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-09-21T17:22:04-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

It’s Fall, Y’all

Well-Being Wednesday

Stress Management for Law Students

RESCHEDULED!

Tuesday, September 27th from 12:15-1:15pm. Mondale Hall, Room 35.

Join us and Chase Andersen from Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. Learn how to
manage stress in a healthy way, specifically while facing the unique
challenges of law school.
Become a Mentor!

The mentorship program is a staple of WBI. It pairs law students together
to help them navigate the challenges of law school. [...]

Well Being Wednesday

2022-09-14T18:12:00-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Getting Into the Second Week Swing of Things

Well-Being Wednesday

Stress Management Session - POSTPONED

Due to scheduling conflicts, we had to postpone the Stress Management for
Law Students session. It will no longer be hosted this Friday, September
16. We will be rescheduling – be on the lookout for the new date!
Mentorship Program [...]

Well-Being Wednesday

2022-09-07T16:25:01-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Welcome Back, From Your Friends at WBI!

Welcome back, or for the first time, to Mondale Hall! We hope you had a
fulfilling, restful, and enjoyable summer. We are grateful you are part of
our Minnesota Law community!

Every Wednesday, WBI sends our weekly Well-Being Wednesday newsletters!
This newsletter is the best way to be on the lookout for student-run
wellbeing programs, community events, and ways to get involved. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 04.20

2022-04-20T12:24:12-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

School Supplies - Donate Today!

Well-Being Wednesday

DONATE YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES

WBI is collecting unused/good condition school supplies! We are seeking
school supplies for other UMN law students to use. If you are graduating
and want to lighten your load, need to downsize for the summer, or simply
have supplies you never use, please consider donating! Donations will be
accepted in N20 – look for a bin labeled WBI. We will collect donations
through the end of finals. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 04.13.2022

2022-04-13T14:27:38-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

The Final Countdown

Well-Being Wednesday

Hang in there, it is the final countdown! We are almost finished with the
semester. Keep your head up, we believe in you!

Physical

This Sunday, April 17th at 11 am, we will be going on a walk at Lake of the
Isles
<https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks__destinations/parks__lakes/lake_of_the_isles_park/>.
We encourage anyone to join, please reach out! [...]

04.06.2022 Well-Being Wednesday

2022-04-06T13:00:09-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Put Yourself First!

Well-Being Wednesday

Physical

Bowling! This Friday @ 6pm, we invite everyone to come to Goldy’s Gameroom
in Coffman Memorial Union on the East Bank. You would be able to rent shoes
and bowl 2 games for under $10

Clean Up Mondale! Due to weather conditions, we had to cancel yesterday's
clean up and are attempting to walk around Mondale and the river Monday at
3 pm! Please reach out if interested. Weather permitting. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 03.30.2022

2022-03-30T12:49:40-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Women In Sports

Well-Being Wednesday

36 Influential Women in Sports
<https://www.businessinsider.com/iconic-female-athletes-women-sports-2019-7>

History of Women in Sports

As you may know, the Women’s Basketball Final Four is in Minneapolis this
weekend, so it is important to look back at the history of and the
relatively recent advancements for women in the athletic world.

Historically in some civilizations, women were encouraged to participate in
sports on many different continents, mainly for religious or spiritual
purposes. There is evidence that women from Ancient Greece participated in
a few Olympic events. Certain indiginious tribes in Africa and America had
women participate [...]

New Board Members! Well-Being Wednesday 03.23.2022

2022-03-23T13:53:16-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

New WBI Board Members

Congratulations to the New Board Members!

We would like to thank every candidate for taking a chance and running for
the WBI Board and all of the students for voting for the candidates who
they thought would increase well-being at Mondale. Without further ado, our
new board members are: [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 03.16.2022

2022-03-16T13:07:01-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

BOARD ELECTIONS

Personal

NAMI Connections Support Group for law students resumes TONIGHT, from
5-6:30pm in Mondale Hall, Room 475. Please see the ‘Resources’ section
below for more details!

Let’s Talk <https://counseling.umn.edu/LetsTalk> has changed its location
and time. The new details are below!

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What: Let’s Talk Counselor in Mondale Hall
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Who: Ms. Kifaya Bishop, Multicultural Counselor from Student Counseling
Services
- [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 03.02.2022

2022-03-02T13:19:16-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Take a Break!

Spring Break and the Benefits of a Vacation

While many of us want to use this week to get ahead and volunteer, it is
important that we use this time to relax and reenergize. Taking time off
for a vacation has incredible health benefits, such as stress reduction,
heart disease prevention, improved productivity, and better sleep. While we
live in a world and work in a career that is constantly racing each other,
take some time now and later in life for yourself and enjoy a vacation. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 02.23.2022

2022-02-23T19:58:30-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

We’re All in this Together!

Midterms, papers, projects, oh my! It all feels daunting. However, there
are only 10 more days until Spring Break! We believe in you! And, never
forget, we are all in this together <https://youtu.be/DykVJl6wr_4>!

Elections

Next week we will be starting our elections process. As a ‘Campus Life
Program’, our elections are law school wide, meaning anyone (even
nonmembers) can try to run for our general board. We have 4 board member
positions open to a general election and 3 subcommittee elections which
will be done internally by each subcommittee. Board members facilitate [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 02.16.2022

2022-02-16T11:15:59-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Just Keep Swimming

When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep
swimming! - Dory

Thanks to everyone who came to WBI’s Palentine’s celebration on Monday!

Congratulations to the Mason Jar Winners!

Jay Kim, Linsey Hanson, Rachel Pretti, and Adrienne Tosaris
Physical

Sorry to those who wanted to go ice skating together, the weather was just
too much of a health concern. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 02.02.2022

2022-02-09T11:33:05-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Love Yourself

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love
and affection.” —Buddha

Love Yourself

With Valentine’s next Monday, it is important to talk about loving the most
important person in your life. You. Saying ‘love yourself’ is an easy thing
to say but a hard thing to do. Just like your relationship and love for
others, you need to be realistic and work on your relationship with
yourself. Not every conversation with yourself will be nice. Being able to
feel pain and accept your emotions is a starting point to loving [...]

Support & Resources

2022-02-04T17:12:04-06:00

Dear WBI Members,

In light of the death of Amir Locke on Wednesday, we wanted to share
support and resources with you all. While we grapple with fear, rage,
sadness, and other emotions elicited by his death, the Well-Being
Initiative supports the efforts of the Black Law Students Association
(BLSA) calling for meaningful action. Please read and consider signing this
letter
<https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1j97BagxO7mNCLPLljs3kqmeRZOCFEu0aE2ZPO8PXmfQ/edit>,
written by our colleagues in BLSA. We recognize the utter devastation,
exhaustion, and enormous impact that continuous, systemic racism and
discrimination have on well-being and mental health.1
<https://www.mhanational.org/racism-and-mental-health> Please consider
using the resources below, reaching out to your [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 02.02.2022

2022-02-02T11:19:30-06:00

Well-Being Wednesday

Not a Wordle Just a Newsletter

Physical

Couch to 5k/Running Group Me! WBI is encouraging students to challenge
themselves and participate in a couch to 5k culminating at Goldy’s Run. We
have found an 8-week program attached to this newsletter. We have created a
GroupMe for people who want to look for others to run/train with. Join
here: https://groupme.com/join_group/84990836/p8RpwCYX [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 01/26/2022

2022-01-26T10:52:08-06:00

Well-Being Wednesday

01/26/2022

I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 2022

We know this is a week late, but don’t worry we extended the deadline.
New Semester, New Opportunities

Welcome back Golden Gophers! A new semester is upon us! With a new start
brings a great opportunity to start on the right foot. Some of the best
ways we can do that is form better habits that progress our health and
performance. Here are some tips and tricks to form better habits and make
you feel [20]22 [...]

Peer Support Group for Law Students with Mental Illness - Begins Tonight!

2022-01-19T12:49:57-06:00

Good afternoon everyone!

This is another reminder that the NAMI Connection Support Group begins
tonight, January 19th from 5-6:30pm. The group will meet in Mondale Hall
room 475.

If you cannot attend tonight, you can still attend in the future!
Please drop by throughout the semester! The group will take place the 1st
and 3rd Wednesday of each month. [...]

Peer Support Group for Law Students with Mental Illness

2022-01-14T11:01:02-05:00

Happy Friday!

With the end of winter break approaching quickly, WBI wants to alert you to
an opportunity starting next week. WBI has partnered with NAMI (National
Alliance on Mental Illness) to bring a peer-led support group to Mondale
Hall twice a month. This will be a support group for University of
Minnesota Law students with mental illness who want to connect with others
with similar experiences. The group will be facilitated by a trained NAMI
connections leader and a UMN law student, Sierra Grandy. Please see the
attachment for more details! [...]

12/8 Newsletter - OUTLINE BANKS

2021-12-08T12:15:02-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

YOU GOT THIS!

Well-Being Wednesday

Pass this test!

We want to wish you luck!

We would like to wish all law students good luck on finals. To the 3Ls just
ready to get to May, to the 2Ls who came into law school under
unprecedented circumstances, and to the 1Ls who are still trying to adjust
to this thing we call law school, WBI knows that you have put in so much
work and it will pay off! As the last newsletter of the semester, I wanted
to share some of my favorite quotes. [...]

More Outlines + Survey Results!

2021-12-07T13:55:03-06:00

Dear WBI members,

As you likely have read in our newsletters, WBI has compiled a
comprehensive outline bank to support your finals preparation. *We write
today with an exciting update*: the Journal of International Law and
Minnesota Law Review have agreed to add outlines to our collection! Many of
these outlines are from recent years. We are proud to continue building the
community culture upon which Minnesota Law prides itself. You can access
the outline bank here
<https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/wbi/resources/academic-resources/outlines>,
which we will update if we receive additional outlines. At this point, each
journal has contributed to our outline bank – thank [...]

12/1 Well-Being Wednesday

2021-12-01T10:15:02-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Let it go!

Take stress and Let It Go

Relieve Stress

With Thanksgiving coming and going, we are finally on the last stretch of
the year. With final exams and paper deadlines approaching it is important
to understand our stress and how it can be positive, but also how we can
take healthy breaks from studying and life to relieve our stress to restore
some calmness and serenity. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 11/24/2021

2021-11-24T09:58:52-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Gratitude

Well-Being Wednesday

Gratitude Benefiting others and You

Gratitude. The willingness to show appreciation and return kindness to
others. It is a giving cycle that consequently benefits the giver as well.
Health benefits of giving gratitude include improving relationships,
self-care, and sleep, and it can give you a happiness that lasts. Go out
and give kindness to the world because you never know how a selfless act
might benefit you!
Survey/Falafel Party [...]

11/17/2021 Well-Being Wednesday

2021-11-17T10:30:00-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Mindfulness

a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment,
while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and
bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

Events!

WBI Weekly Walks/Hikes: Sunday, November 21st , 10 AM. Minnehaha Falls,
4901 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417

-Contact JiJi Mielke for more info (214) 793-5456. [...]

Well-Being Wednesday 11/10/2021

2021-11-10T09:32:43-06:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Movember Continues

Well-Being Wednesday

Veterans Day is tomorrow, November 11.

We want to wish all veterans and veteran family members who are part of the
University of Minnesota Law community a happy Veterans Day!

Below are some Veteran-specific resources:

Minneapolis VA Health Care System
<https://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/> (Find a list of all VA
Hospitals & Clinics in Minnesota here
<https://www.va.gov/Directory/guide/state.asp?dnum=ALL&STATE=MN>) [...]

Newsletter 11/03/2021

2021-11-03T08:54:29-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Well-Being Wednesday

If you are taking the MPRE this week, you are doing to do great! Events and
Groups

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Saturday 11/06/2021, 9:30-11:15 am: WBI’s Raise the Woof Pawty.
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Stressed from the MPRE? Midterms? Memos? Life? Bring your dog to High
Bridge Dog Park and take a break and socialize! Don’t have a dog?
That’s fine! You can still come down and meet other people and more
importantly pet their dogs!
- [...]

Mood Disorders & COVID Vaccine Booster Eligibility

2021-10-29T10:57:39-05:00

Hi WBI members,

The CDC recently added mood disorders to the list of risk factors that
qualify individuals for COVID vaccine booster eligibility. We wanted to
pass along this information for anyone who might be impacted or find it
interesting. For more information, see this Business Insider article
<https://www.businessinsider.com/cdc-mental-health-mood-disorders-high-risk-for-covid-2021-10>
.

All the best,
WBI Braintrust

WBI Newsletter

2021-10-27T09:10:35-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

I Ain’t ‘fraid No Ghosts

Well Being Wednesday’s

Physical Initiative

Groups! We want to encourage you to take a mental break to treat your body,
and there is no better way of doing that with others!

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Hiking Group: WBI is creating a hiking group to be active and enjoy
nature! November 7, 10 AM: Theodore Wirth Regional Park
- [...]

WBI Committee Signup Reminder

2021-10-11T10:13:52-05:00

Hi all,

The WBI committee signup <https://forms.gle/Fy1Fa6AmmW4hTac3A> closes
today. If you are interested in joining the WBI team or having a leadership
position, please fill out the survey by the end of the day.

Thanks!
WBI Braintrust

WBI Committee Signup

2021-10-03T14:08:07-05:00

Hi WBI,

We are beginning to fill committees. If you are interested in joining WBI
please fill out this survey <https://forms.gle/mixg8Japd1jKFcRE9>by
Monday, October 11. All students are welcome to join one or more WBI
committees. The committees—academic well-being, personal well-being,
physical well-being, and professional well-being—work together to bring
holistic well-being focused initiatives and programs to law students. WBI
embraces flexibility and the time commitment is ultimately up to each
committee. The committees will center their work around WBI's six values:
authenticity, autonomy, community, joy, meaning, and vitality. We hope to
hear from you and work with you this year! [...]

WBI Kick-Off Meeting TODAY

2021-09-27T08:00:00-05:00

Hi WBI,

We will be having our kick-off meeting *TODAY from 12:15–1:15 PM in Room 50*.
Join us to hear about WBI, learn how to get involved, and eat some snacks.
Beyond joining the meeting, please feel free to pass the invitation on to
all friends and people looking for chips, guac, and hummus. [...]

National Recovery Month - Lunch & Learn Opportunity

2021-09-16T15:44:41-05:00

Hello all!

WBI wanted to make you aware of an ongoing Lunch-&-Learn opportunity as a
part of National Recovery Month.

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is hosting a series titled "Addiction,
Recovery, and the Minnesota Justice System." This is a four part series
occuring on Fridays from 12-1:30pm. The second part of the series is
happening tomorrow - "Understanding Multiple Pathways of Treatment". Anyone
is free to join for one or all of the sessions. [...]

I am writing to you from inside a whale

2021-09-08T14:24:12-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

I am writing to you from inside a whale

I mean, metaphorically. I’m actually talking about the school, so...

This newsletter discusses the upcoming, second-round of mentorship
pairings, some new resources, and where you can find WBI this year!

3LOL hits hard, yeah? I don’t want to be in class! I want to do things!
(coughgetpaidcough) [...]

WBI Meeting Tonight!

2021-08-26T13:54:50-05:00

Hello all!

The WBI meeting at *6 p.m.* tonight will be in *N20 *(the room with the
microwaves and fridges). We’ll be discussing general WBI goals and
structure, taking suggestions and ideas, and working together to make this
an excellent year for WBI!

Hope to see you there – please call/text me at 256.508.4874 if you get lost! [...]

Taylor Swift invented the month of August with the release of her 2020 album "Folklore"

2021-08-18T13:21:38-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

VaxSnacksRelaxed

fr please get vaccinated so 3Ls can have one full year of in-person classes

This newsletter is to talk about what to expect from WBI this year -
including an in-person meeting later this month, tell you about the
second-round of mentorships, let you all know how to get a WBI transcript
notation! [...]

crazy weather we're having, yeah?

2021-06-08T09:29:24-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Small Talk 101

I’ve been talking to the same three people for the past year (one of them
is my mom) and I feel like I’ve fully forgotten how to make genuine
connections and not just smile and nod towards a camera? Anyway- am I
rambling? I feel like I’m rambling. Nevermind… [...]

🌻😎☀️ WBI Newsletter ☀️😎🌻

2021-06-03T11:11:00-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

Cicadas sleep for 17 years and I’m jealous

and other post-finals thoughts

This newsletter is to keep you all updated on what’s going on this summer!

Personal Note -

Was getting a job super hard for everyone this summer or just me?
Seriously, I sent out...an embarrassing number of applications and I only
just got a job last week! It’s rough out there, so don’t feel bad if you
got a lot of rejections (or ghosted…), you didn’t end up with the job you
wanted, or if you’re still searching! [...]

WBI Weekly Digest

2021-05-04T11:11:14-05:00

WBI Weekly Digest

It’s gonna be….MAY!

Only a few more days left for exams before the ever-stressful petition
period starts; don’t worry though, NSYNC and WBI are here for you ❤️

The main goal of this newsletter is talking about mental health awareness
month, getting student feedback on what you want to see over the summer and
what WBI can do to support more students in the fall! [...]

Resource List - Helping India

2021-05-02T13:18:16-05:00

Hello everyone,

We hope your finals period is going smoothly so far. We interrupt your
studying to send a brief message about ways to help India in the fight
against covid-19. If you have not already seen, India is in the midst of a
horrific surge of covid-19 cases and the country is in dire need of help. [...]

WBI Resources and Finals Support

2021-04-23T16:09:10+00:00

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Transcript Petition - ACTION REQUESTED

2020-11-19T17:55:38-06:00

Hey folks!

Did you know that we're in the midst of a pandemic? Of course you did. In
10 years, will a prospective employer remember that it was a menace to Fall
2020? Ehh...

*Please consider signing this petition
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VBuOgC4gjiOMJmH50BjLB1FnSJB6Kv9JIXz7IfIDSNs/edit?usp=sharing>*
for the Law School to include a note on transcripts that Fall 2020 was a
"COVID semester." [...]

Upcoming MJF Event on Vicarious Trauma

2020-11-17T10:54:42-06:00

Hello WBI! Please see below for an MJF event that will be held virtually
tomorrow, November 18 at 4pm.

If you are looking for events to fulfill your milestone program this year,
this looks to be a great option!

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Kendall Hames <uofm@mnjustice.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2020 at 10:04 AM
Subject: upcoming MJF event
To: <law-wellbeing@umn.edu> [...]

WBI-Sponsored Yoga This Saturday (9/26)

2020-09-21T13:15:00-05:00

Hello, WBI! A quick push for a WBI-sponsored event this Saturday! A great
chance to take advantage of the waning warm weather, and to exercise your
mind + body.

*BLSA + WBI Yoga* 🧘
9/26 • 11:00am • East Bank Mall

Join the Black Law Students Association and WBI for a COVID-compliant "Yoga
in the Park" event. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to join
in a session of mindful and healing Vinyasa Flow, led by a certified yoga
instructor. [...]

WBI Newsletter - September 14, 2020

2020-09-14T11:43:33-05:00

What's coming up with WBI
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*Peer Mentorship Program*
The WBI Mentorship Program was created to facilitate friendships and
discussions beyond (though definitely including) the challenges of law
school. It's a great, easy way to meet and help others. *It also can get
you a transcript notation!* Click here
<https://umn.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f99633e0f399555febbcfb&id=ac11f87307&e=5a44d897bd>
for more information. Sign up ASAP at z.umn.edu/WBImentorship
<https://umn.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f99633e0f399555febbcfb&id=146cd91e6c&e=5a44d897bd>
. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 [...]

WBI Summer Plans!

2020-05-17T11:32:14-05:00

Hello all!

Congratulations on seeing through the end of a very unusual semester! Due to everyone being off-campus, WBI is waiting until the fall semester to have elections for the e-board, so we hope many of you will consider running, or staying involved with WBI in other ways- as mentors, on planning teams, or through a notation program. [...]

Virtual Well-Being Workshop Tomorrow!

2020-03-30T20:33:24-05:00

Hello all!

Tomorrow over lunch, Anna Lifson from Let’s Talk will be leading a Zoom workshop on making a personal well-being plan. It’s a process that may be especially useful now, but the session is geared towards strategies that work for any occasion. We hope to see many of you there! [...]

Movie Night, Course Guide, Wellness Planning Workshop!

2020-03-27T21:43:59-05:00

Hi WBI!

A few things!

1. Knives Out movie night tomorrow, 7:30pm @ https://umn.zoom.us/j/134208021 <https://umn.zoom.us/j/134208021>

2. Wellness Planning Workshop Tuesday, 12:15 @ https://umn.zoom.us/j/376851250 <https://umn.zoom.us/j/376851250>

3. WBI is creating a supplement to the course guide for 1Ls and 2Ls planning their fall! Fill out this (anonymous) form for classes you've taken and help other students pick classes and professors that match their style best!
Form is here: forms.gle/65R82SaQCZwe3QtK9
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepKjPi58n5J5pfDzLC1l5BPSKJsxt6nNnpSb0WcIaoEV_uWA/viewform> Responses are here: tinyurl.com/wbicourseguide <http://tinyurl.com/wbicourseguide> [...]

Yoga, Wellness Planning, and Other Digital Adventures in Well-being

2020-03-18T22:50:25-05:00

Hello all!

It goes without saying that this has been a stressful time for all, and we hope everyone has been able to stay safe and healthy in these wild times. We wanted to check in with some upcoming opportunities, events, and resources that may be useful! Check out today’s law council digest for other exciting things happening! [...]

Law Student Sobriety Group

2020-03-05T17:14:28-06:00

Hello all!

Beginning after spring break, a law student sobriety group will begin meeting regularly at school. This group is for individuals who desire sobriety, consciously make this choice, and would benefit from a space for supportive dialogue. Sobriety is loosely defined, and not confined to alcohol. This group will be malleable to the needs of those interested, meaning it can be an informal space for dialogue or take on more formality as a 12-step program. This is not a space for policing, and sustained sobriety is not mandatory. [...]

WBI Newsletter - February 17, 2020

2020-02-17T10:35:53-06:00

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*Literary Zine*
Calling all Creatives! Causa Vitae, the Law School's literary zine, is
seeking submissions. We are looking for artistic submissions of all kinds
(photos, writing, audio, whatever your heart desires)! This semester's
theme is Migration. We accept submissions in most languages. Email
questions to causavitae.mnlaw@gmail.com. Submit anonymously or by name at
https://forms.gle/WJ8n6RbJNgtb67ZR7
<https://umn.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f99633e0f399555febbcfb&id=9e159964a9&e=5a44d897bd>
by
March 13th. 📓 [...]

Re: WBI Survey and Falafel Party Giveaway!

2020-02-08T17:31:13-06:00

Hello all!

Don’t forget, our survey (and the chance to win a falafel party) ends tomorrow night! You can fill it out here: tinyurl.com/wbispring20

> On Feb 4, 2020, at 8:29 PM, law-wellbeing Law School Wellbeing Initiative <law-wellbeing@umn.edu> wrote:
>
> Hello all!
>
> This semester, WBI will be running a miniature version of our survey to get to the heart of important well-being topics and hear directly from students about the issues that matter to you, but in a format that will be easier for everyone to fill out quickly.
>
> If you fill out our survey [...]

WBI Survey and Falafel Party Giveaway!

2020-02-04T20:28:41-06:00

Hello all!

This semester, WBI will be running a miniature version of our survey <http://tinyurl.com/wbispring20> to get to the heart of important well-being topics and hear directly from students about the issues that matter to you, but in a format that will be easier for everyone to fill out quickly.

If you fill out our survey <http://tinyurl.com/wbispring20> before it closes at 11:59pm on Sunday, February 9th, you’ll be entered to win a falafel party for you and five friends for the last week of February! [...]

WBI Newsletter - February 3, 2020

2020-02-03T09:10:55-06:00

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*Weekly Yoga*
Weekly yoga sessions start today, February 3rd! WBI invites you to
participate in a 30-minute weekly commitment to being mindful. This
student-led yoga session will incorporate simple movement and guided
meditation to promote tranquility and introspection each week. No
experience is necessary and all skill-levels are welcome! Exercise attire
is not needed but keep in mind there will be light movement and stretching. [...]

WBI Meal Swap Program!

2020-01-26T09:22:46-06:00

Do you always tell yourself you'll cook but then you find yourself at Chipotle week after week? WBI is helping to facilitate a meal swap for students who are looking for a way to eat more nutritious home cooked meals in the new year! We will try to match student responses on dietary preferences, allergies, and level of interest, but our ability to match will depend on engagement. Once we match groups it is up to individual groups to connect and plan exactly how often they want to swap and the foods to make. [...]

Raise the Bar!

2020-01-12T17:35:35-06:00

Hello all! With the spring semester right around the corner, consider connecting with your community through Raise the Bar, the law school’s annual day of service. On Saturday, January 25th, groups will meet up at locations all over the Twin Cities to complete service projects for local nonprofits. You can sign up as an individual or with a group, and friends and family are welcome to sign up as well! This would also be a great mentorship group activity to kick off the semester right! [...]

Mondale Kitchen!

2020-01-07T20:59:04-06:00

Hello all!

WBI has been working with Law Council to get Mondale Kitchen (a law student pantry) up and running for the start of the semester in a few weeks. It will be located in N20, and we'll start by offering nonperishables and some produce that can be stored at room temp, and then expanding to a greater variety of fresh produce and dairy when refrigeration becomes possible later this semester. [...]

The Happiness Project

2019-12-23T15:45:32-06:00

Could a 10-week course radically change your worldview and make you a happier person? If today’s world seems sadder, that’s because it might be. America has seen decreasing happiness levels <https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2019/> for nearly two decades. Lawyers, in particular, struggle with higher rates of mental health issues and substance abuse <https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/research/colap_hazelden_lawyer_study/> than other educated professionals. It doesn't have to be that way. [...]

WBI Newsletter - December 2, 2019

2019-12-02T08:10:46-06:00

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*Finals Study Spaces*
During this busy week please make use of one of the Mental Health Committee
study spaces this Wednesday and Thursday! The study spaces will have
healthy snacks, coffee, and tea. The rooms are a great alternative to
spending hours on end in the library. 🙇‍ [...]

Re: WBI Survey Data Working Session

2019-11-21T09:41:06-06:00

Hello WBI members!

As a reminder, the WBI survey data review session is today at 12:15 in Room 7. Bring your lunch and let’s talk about what the survey tells us about where we are and where we need to go. We hope to see you there!

WBI

> On Nov 12, 2019, at 7:45 PM, Law School Well-Being Initiative <law-wellbeing@umn.edu> wrote:
>
> Hello all!
>
> Next Thursday (November 21st), WBI is hosting a survey data review session for our members! This will be the first presentation of the survey data, and the conversation we have together will [...]

WBI Newsletter - November 18, 2019

2019-11-18T10:48:42-06:00

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Those of you participating in the notation program should have received a
reminder to submit a November reflection. Mentors should also remember to
organize and record a meetup this month. 👯‍♀️

*Activity Spotlight*
The Minnesota Accessibility Coalition (MAC) is forming a working group to
discuss advocating changes to the MN bar's policies on mental illness and
bar admittance. The group will work to make Minnesota more like California,
where the bar is considerably less invasive regarding psychiatric
histories. Additionally, the working group will help current law [...]

WBI Survey Data Working Session

2019-11-12T19:45:54-06:00

Hello all!

Next Thursday (November 21st), WBI is hosting a survey data review session for our members! This will be the first presentation of the survey data, and the conversation we have together will help shape how the data is shared with faculty and the rest of the student body. We want to hear you! [...]

Interview on Welcome + Wellness Room

2019-11-07T18:24:46-06:00

Hello WBI community!

Do you use the Welcome and Wellness Room regularly? Dean Keyes is looking for students who are interested in sharing their experiences with the Welcome and Wellness Room for a short interview with a reporter this weekend. Please respond to this email ASAP if you’re interested, and we’ll pass along your contact information to Dean Keyes. [...]

WBI Newsletter - November 04, 2019

2019-11-04T16:48:07+00:00

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Fwd: Survey Deadline 10/23

2019-10-23T08:12:12-05:00

Good morning!

TODAY is the final day to complete this semester’s survey at z.umn.edu/wbisurvey <http://z.umn.edu/wbisurvey>.

Please encourage your friends and classmates to take the survey as well! The more participants, the more informed we are in improving our school and community. Plus, if you complete the survey, you are eligible to win a pizza party during the finals study period! [...]

Fwd: [LAW-STUDENTS] Well-Being Survey + Pizza Party Raffle

2019-10-17T10:30:38-05:00

Hello all!

As a reminder, please complete this semester’s survey here: z.umn.edu/wbisurvey <http://z.umn.edu/wbisurvey>.

Please encourage your friends and classmates to take the survey as well. The survey was created to gather data on our community and identify areas for improvement, and the more responses we receive, the better our data will be and the greater the impact we are able to have. [...]

WBI Newsletter - October 07, 2019

2019-10-07T16:13:44+00:00

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Final Call for WBI Planning Teams

2019-10-03T14:32:26-05:00

Hello WBI Members!

Our planning team kickoff was last week, and we loved hearing your ideas for events, activities, and initiatives for the year! Those ideas are compiled here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RzgSskJ-aCuprdIg1yi-JEYf_3LhU5pAyofF5lmKwAM <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RzgSskJ-aCuprdIg1yi-JEYf_3LhU5pAyofF5lmKwAM>

If you’re interested in joining a planning team, you have until midnight tonight to indicate your interest here: z.umn.edu/wbi-team <http://z.umn.edu/wbi-team>

Teams will set their own agenda and meeting schedule, so class and work conflicts can all be accommodated. Please contact us with questions. Thank you! [...]

Mental Health Committee Care Packages

2019-10-01T15:43:44-05:00

Hello WBI members!

The Mental Health Committee is assembling care packages for 1Ls entering their first midterms, and we need your help to support them!

Tomorrow (October 2nd), WBI will be tabling in the subplaza from 10:00-4:00 with the bags for the care packages. We would love to see you stop by, grab some candy, and write a quick good luck message or drawing on one of the bags. [...]

WBI Planning Team Launch TOMORROW

2019-09-25T14:09:35-05:00

Hello WBI Community!

As a reminder, the Planning Teams will meet for the first time tomorrow (Thursday) in Room 3 over the lunch hour!

If you’re interested in planning events, programs, or policies to impact well-being at the law school, we hope you’ll join us. If you’re planning on receiving a transcript notation, this is also one of the ways to do so (more info about notation requirements is available at z.umn.edu/wbi <http://z.umn.edu/wbi>). [...]

WBI-NEWSLETTER List

Well-Being Wednesday

Networking Event This Thursday!

Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday

POSTPONED - MN Disability Bar Association Networking Mixer!

MN Disability Bar Association Networking Mixer!

Well-Being Wednesday

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Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday - Outline Bank

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Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday

Wellness Week!

Well-Being Wednesday

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Well-Being Wednesday

Well Being Wednesday

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Well-Being Wednesday 04.20

Well-Being Wednesday 04.13.2022

04.06.2022 Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday 03.30.2022

New Board Members! Well-Being Wednesday 03.23.2022

Well-Being Wednesday 03.16.2022

Well-Being Wednesday 03.02.2022

Well-Being Wednesday 02.23.2022

Well-Being Wednesday 02.16.2022

Well-Being Wednesday 02.02.2022

Support & Resources

Well-Being Wednesday 02.02.2022

Well-Being Wednesday 01/26/2022

Peer Support Group for Law Students with Mental Illness - Begins Tonight!

Peer Support Group for Law Students with Mental Illness

12/8 Newsletter - OUTLINE BANKS

More Outlines + Survey Results!

12/1 Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday 11/24/2021

11/17/2021 Well-Being Wednesday

Well-Being Wednesday 11/10/2021

Newsletter 11/03/2021

Mood Disorders & COVID Vaccine Booster Eligibility

WBI Newsletter

WBI Committee Signup Reminder

WBI Committee Signup

WBI Kick-Off Meeting *TODAY*

National Recovery Month - Lunch & Learn Opportunity

I am writing to you from inside a whale

WBI Meeting Tonight!

Taylor Swift invented the month of August with the release of her 2020 album "Folklore"

crazy weather we're having, yeah?

🌻😎☀️ WBI Newsletter ☀️😎🌻

WBI Weekly Digest

Resource List - Helping India

WBI Resources and Finals Support

Transcript Petition - ACTION REQUESTED

Upcoming MJF Event on Vicarious Trauma

WBI-Sponsored Yoga This Saturday (9/26)

WBI Newsletter - September 14, 2020

WBI Summer Plans!

Virtual Well-Being Workshop Tomorrow!

Movie Night, Course Guide, Wellness Planning Workshop!

Yoga, Wellness Planning, and Other Digital Adventures in Well-being

Law Student Sobriety Group

WBI Newsletter - February 17, 2020

Re: WBI Survey and Falafel Party Giveaway!

WBI Survey and Falafel Party Giveaway!

WBI Newsletter - February 3, 2020

WBI Meal Swap Program!

Raise the Bar!

Mondale Kitchen!

The Happiness Project

WBI Newsletter - December 2, 2019

Re: WBI Survey Data Working Session

WBI Newsletter - November 18, 2019

WBI Survey Data Working Session

Interview on Welcome + Wellness Room

WBI Kick-Off Meeting TODAY