School of Education Events
[PAST EVENT] Take Ten: Gratitude Afternoons
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- Free food
As part of W&M Education Week, join us for daily afternoon activities designed to help students, faculty and staff de-stress and make deeper connections with the community. We'll have a series of activities and treats every afternoon, Monday through Thursday, to show gratitude for the extraordinary work that the practicing and aspiring educators in our community are doing.
All events are 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the School of Education lobby
Monday, November 15: Hot Chocolate/Coffee Bar + Candygrams
Join us for a Ben & Jerry's hot chocolate and coffee bar featuring multiple flavors, toppings and biscotti. While you sip your drink, write a thank you card to the important educators in your life and deliver with a piece of candy!
Tuesday, November 16: Art Therapy + Extraordinary Cupcakes
Join the Muscarelle Museum of Art’s Director of Engagement Steve Prince in creating a unique, multi-colored print that is abstract or representational. We'll also have mini-cupcakes in assorted flavors from Extraordinary Cupcakes!
Wednesday, November 17: Finding Happiness with Mindful Self-Compassion Practices
Join Dr. Coralis Solomon, online clinical assistant professor, as she teaches you to cultivate inner strengths while attending to difficulties in life with understanding and kindness.
Thursday, November 18: Drop-in Yoga and mindfulness + Tea and cookies
On Thursday afternoon, Jenny Niles, a doctoral student in counselor education, will offer a brief (10-15 minute) yoga practice that will show you how to incorporate gentle focused movement into your daily routine for increased clarity, focus and calm. (No exercise gear/clothing required!) We'll also have Martha Rouleau, adjunct lecturer with W&M Wellness, offering a brief guided mindfulness practice centered on the power of gratitude. Activities will begin every 15 minutes. Come as you are and while you're here, enjoy from a selection of hot teas and sweet treats.
**All treats and activities are first-come, first-served.
**We are grateful for the generous partnerships of Muscarelle Museum and W&M Health & Wellness in planning these events!
Contact
Erica Carter, [[emcarter, emcarter@wm.edu]]