UHW strengthens campus wellbeing by sponsoring events that align with our purpose and values. These collaborative efforts allow us to amplify health and wellbeing-focused programming, foster meaningful connections, and spark positive change across the MSU community to foster a culture where physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing are supported — and celebrated. All MSU programs and activities are open to all without restriction or preference based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or other protected personal identity.
Voices of the Dreams: For Us, By Us Health and Wellness Fair, February 2025
This student-led event empowered students to raise their voices and advocate for themselves on critical issues through dialogue and creative expression. Featuring a Health & Resource Fair and a Skate Night honoring Dr. King, the event fostered community, advocacy, and inclusive campus culture.
Structural Racism and Supporting Black Lives: The Role of Health Professionals, February 2025
Hosted by the College of Nursing, this session examined how structural racism drives health inequities and explored antiracism strategies to promote equity in healthcare practice.
Women*s Initiative for Leadership Development (WILD), February 2025
A conference designed to empower students to enhance their ability to either foster inclusive spaces that celebrate their identities or challenge and transform those that do not. UHW sponsorship enabled 10 students to attend and engage in transformative dialogue.
HEAL Sexual Health Conference, March 2025
This conference highlighted intersectional approaches to sexual health, showcasing research, advocacy, and community engagement. It featured leaders from healthcare, education, and advocacy across Michigan and beyond, encouraging inclusive dialogue and deeper understanding of identity and experience in sexual health.
Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America, March 2025
Journalist and author Linda Villarosa spoke about her acclaimed book Under the Skin, which examines racial inequities in the U.S. healthcare system. The event was selected as the common read for all incoming first-year students in James Madison College, sparking critical dialogue on health, race, and systemic injustice.
17th Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference, April 2025
With a theme of “Building Resilience Through Resistance and Collective Care”, this conference delved into the powerful ways in which social-political, psychological, and/or cultural resistance and collective care intersect to cultivate resilience within Muslim communities.
In Joy! Gala, April 2025
Joy is not just a feeling—it’s a foundation for wellbeing. This celebration invited graduate and professional students to reconnect with what uplifts and energizes them through gratitude, community, and multicultural expression. Highlights included a keynote by Dr. Alexis Travis and a short film featuring student reflections on the role of joy in wellbeing.
MSU Foglio Speaker Series on Spirituality Annual Keynote, October 2025
This year’s keynote honored the legacy of Father Jake Foglio by exploring the connection between spirituality and wellbeing. Dr. Lisa Miller, professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, shared insights from her research on the “awakened brain.” Her talk highlighted the science behind spirituality’s role in resilience and mental health— offering attendees a deeper understanding of how inner life shapes outer impact.