Day of Mindfulness

Stop. Breathe. Focus.

The University of Central Arkansas is hosting the Fifth Annual Day of Mindfulness on the UCA campus on April 1, 2020. Sponsored by the Office of Student Success, Counseling Services, and Learning Communities, the annual Day of Mindfulness highlights programs and activities that can integrate mindfulness practices into daily life in order to help you control stress and improve your academic performance. Join us!

Schedule (Tentative)

Tuesday, March 31

What is Mindfulness? A Brief Lecture and Meditation Practice – X-period

Wednesday, April 1

11 AM – 3 PM

Pet Therapy – Student Center Lawn,

Meet Tesla, UCA’s favorite therapy dog!

Yoga with your Advisors – McCastlain Ballroom, 11:30am-1:30pm

Mindfulness Information Fair – Student Center courtyard (rain location: Student Center 1st floor), 1:00-3:00pm

Join us to learn more about ways to practice mindfulness, including Tai Chi, Knitting, Art Therapy, Yoga, and Outdoor Rec Activities.

We will also have information on how mindfulness can make you a better student!

Tai Chi session – Snow Fine Arts, Black Box, 9:25am (join Dr. Adam Frank for a session!)

Mindfulness Book Display & Puzzles – Torreyson Library – All Day

Coloring Therapy – Tutoring Services – All Day

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Success and Learning Communities at 501.450.3125.

Sites of Interest

More information about what mindfulness is and how you can incorporate it into your daily life can be found online. Several sites to visit include:

What is Mindfulness?

Defining Mindfulness

What the heck is mindfulness and why do it?

A study on college success and mindfulness

How Mindfulness Can Defeat Racial Bias

College Students Guide to Mindfulness

Please visit the below links for information on mindfulness opportunities on the UCA campus:

HPER Yoga Class Schedules: https://uca.edu/campusrecreation/group-exercise/

Counseling Services: https://uca.edu/counseling/services/