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Cru is a Christian ministry at EKU that will meet in person this week! Following university and CDC guidelines, we will meet wearing masks with social distancing enforced, to hear from speakers about the Bible and to connect with other students! If capacity is reached or if you aren't comfortable with meeting in person, we will also be on Zoom! Follow @cruateku on Instagram or text me for the meeting link!

Adventure Programs and Intramurals will be hosting our Second Annual Halloween Climbing Competition this Thursday (29th) from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Look forward to a spooky night full of fun prizes and fierce competition.
 
Events include:
Crate Stacking
Speed Climbing
Forever Boulder Problem
Costume Contest *All skill levels welcome and costumes are highly encouraged!*

Ciaran O'Connor, John Wood, Jr., Carolyn Dupont
"Braver Angels: Balance and Virtue in American Political Debates"
Oct. 29, 7:30 PM
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/c7Yr6DEJZJA Braver Angels Mission: Braver Angels is a national citizens’ movement to reduce political polarization in the United States by bringing liberals and conservatives together to understand each other beyond stereotypes, forming red/blue community alliances, teaching practical skills for communicating across political differences, and making a strong public argument for depolarization. We unite red and blue Americans in a working alliance to Depolarize America. Instead of asking people to change their minds about key issues, we give all Americans a chance to better understand each other, to absorb the values and experiences that inform our political philosophies and to ultimately recognize our common humanity.

Affirm is a collaborative group working toward acceptance through education and open discussion toward LGBTQ+ life experiences. This is a virtual therapy group through the EKU Psychology Clinic, is conducted by EKU Clinical Psychology doctoral students, and hosted through Zoom. We meet Monday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. If interested, please email Brandon Creech (craig.creech@eku.edu) to get started.

Are you interested in studying abroad in a Spanish speaking country or studying Spanish while abroad? Join us on Zoom October 29 at 3:00 pm to find out more about your opportunities to study abroad. Join us through this Zoom Link: https://eku.zoom.us/j/7587352043 If you can't make it to the meeting but are interested, please email ekuabroad@eku.edu to set up an individual appointment.

Coping with COVID is an affirming support group for students who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and are in isolation. This is a weekly virtual support group offered three times per week. MONDAYS @ 3:00-4:00pm: contact michalle.rice@eku.edu for attendance link TUESDAYS @ 11:30am-12:30pm: contact melissa.cozart@eku.edu for attendance link THURSDAYS @ 3:30-4:30pm: contact paul.morgan@eku.edu for attendance link TO ATTEND TODAY’S GROUP: email the group leader (listed above) 15 minutes prior to the group start time to receive instructions on how to join group. This group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center and is hosted through a secure video platform.

When general day-to-day life feels a lot like an unfinished Jumanji game, it can make life feel pretty overwhelming. This workshop will provide tools, habits, and tactics for navigating difficult times, and help manage the daily difficulties you may experience during the semester. To attend, go to https://counselingcenter.eku.edu/zone-wellness-zow and “Join Current Workshop”.

Integrate to Regulate is a group designed to promote healing for trauma survivors. This group incorporates specific, concrete skills combined with expressive arts to support the process of trauma integration. This is a weekly virtual group provided by the EKU Counseling Center and is hosted through a secure video platform Please contact Andri Yennari at andri.yennari@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 if interested or for more information.

Start from Now is a group to support those dealing with body image issues and/or disordered eating patterns through a blend of education and discussion. This is a weekly virtual group provided by the EKU Counseling Center and hosted through a secure video platform. Please contact Melissa Cozart at melissa.cozart@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 if interested or for more information.

Join the staff of the EKU Counseling Center today for a workshop on Mindfulness. Being isolated in quarantine can lead to spending a lot of time on various activities that take your attention away from the present moment. Practicing mindfulness can be a great opportunity to improve your mental health by challenging yourself to be present and aware of your thoughts and feelings. In this workshop, you will learn tools that can help you practice mindfulness and work towards reducing and preventing stress, anxiety, depression, as well as many other concerns you may be experiencing.

Join the staff of the EKU Counseling Center today for a workshop on organization and planning. The organization and planning module of the Feel Better Fast series will help you establish a routine to manage your day. We will work to establish a daily schedule to help you plan and prioritize. Additionally, we will brainstorm ways to increase your motivation and make it easier to initiate tasks, while hopefully making your day more enjoyable.