Calming U Classes with Debra (Medallion Program: Knowledge Acquisition, Practical Competence, and Intrapersonal Development)

The Mindful University Project's Calming U four-week series are designed to help University of Rochester students, staff, and faculty build mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion. Through guided meditation, reflective activities, and engaging group discussions, participants will strengthen self-awareness, enhance emotional resilience, and develop practical strategies for navigating stress and challenges. By cultivating a calmer, more focused, and growth-oriented mindset, participants will gain lifelong skills to support their academic success, personal well-being, and professional endeavors.



All undergraduate and graduate students who complete the entire 4-week series will receive their choice of a: meditation cushion, yoga mat, or self-compassion workbook. Undergraduate students can also earn Medallion Credit!

The Mindful University Project's Calming U four-week series are designed to help University of Rochester students, staff, and faculty build mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion. Through guided meditation, reflective activities, and engaging group discussions, participants will strengthen self-awareness, enhance emotional resilience, and develop practical strategies for navigating stress and challenges. By cultivating a calmer, more focused, and growth-oriented mindset, participants will gain lifelong skills to support their academic success, personal well-being, and professional endeavors.



All undergraduate and graduate students who complete the entire 4-week series will receive their choice of a: meditation cushion, yoga mat, or self-compassion workbook. Undergraduate students can also earn Medallion Credit!

The Mindful University Project's Calming U four-week series are designed to help University of Rochester students, staff, and faculty build mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion. Through guided meditation, reflective activities, and engaging group discussions, participants will strengthen self-awareness, enhance emotional resilience, and develop practical strategies for navigating stress and challenges. By cultivating a calmer, more focused, and growth-oriented mindset, participants will gain lifelong skills to support their academic success, personal well-being, and professional endeavors.



All undergraduate and graduate students who complete the entire 4-week series will receive their choice of a: meditation cushion, yoga mat, or self-compassion workbook. Undergraduate students can also earn Medallion Credit!

The Mindful University Project's Calming U four-week series are designed to help University of Rochester students, staff, and faculty build mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion. Through guided meditation, reflective activities, and engaging group discussions, participants will strengthen self-awareness, enhance emotional resilience, and develop practical strategies for navigating stress and challenges. By cultivating a calmer, more focused, and growth-oriented mindset, participants will gain lifelong skills to support their academic success, personal well-being, and professional endeavors.



All undergraduate and graduate students who complete the entire 4-week series will receive their choice of a: meditation cushion, yoga mat, or self-compassion workbook. Undergraduate students can also earn Medallion Credit!