ATTENTION STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS!
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Oct 6 | 5:00pm - Nov 3 | 6:15pm
Healing from Within Series (Medallion Program: Knowledge Acquisition, Practical Competence, and Intrapersonal Development)
If you're a University of Rochester student, faculty, or staff member living with chronic pain and looking for tools to feel better, you're not alone. Chronic pain affects over 50 million adults in the U.S. and more than 2/3 of URochester student respondents in our National College Health Assessment reported seeking care for chronic pain in 2026 (n=710). It significantly impacts overall quality of life, academic performance, work productivity, and teaching effectiveness, highlighting the urgent need for accessible, evidence-based support. The Healing from Within 4-week series offers practical, research-backed mind-body approaches to managing chronic pain. The program explores Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, and mindfulness techniques, tools shown to help people rewire how the brain interprets pain and support long-term healing. Please note this is an educational program and is not a substitute for medical treatment.
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Oct 7 | 4:00pm - Oct 28 | 5:15pm
Calming U Classes with Sean (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!
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Oct 26 | 9:30am - Nov 16 | 10:45am
Calming U Classes with Whitney (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!
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Nov 2 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
iZone Systems-Thinking: Leverage Points & Interventions (Cognitive Complexity)
Systems thinking workshop focused on navigating social, political, and environmental systems. Students learn to map systems, identify leverage points, and solve complex issues they are passionate about. Presented by Sam Monaghan, iZone
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Nov 3 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Giving & Receiving Feedback through the Radical Candor Framework (Interpersonal Competence)
Feedback is an important skill for success in the classroom, student organizations, group projects, and future careers. In this interactive workshop, students will learn how to share feedback in a way that is honest, respectful, and helpful, while also building confidence in receiving feedback from others. Drawing on key concepts from Radical Candor, participants will practice simple strategies for having productive feedback conversations that strengthen relationships and support personal growth. Presented by Sara Engel, Health Promotion
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Nov 5 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Alumni & Partner at Winston Taylor law, Michael J. Blankenship (Interpersonal Competence)
Join University of Rochester alumnus Michael J. Blankenship ’03, managing partner of Winston Taylor’s Houston office, for a moderated interview exploring the interpersonal skills that support effective leadership. Through insights from his career in law and business, we’ll discuss building trust, navigating different perspectives, communicating through challenges, and strengthening professional relationships. Participants will reflect on how to apply these lessons to their own leadership experiences. https://www.winstontaylor.com/ Moderated by Courtney Floom, Medallion Leadership Program
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Nov 7 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Understanding Leadership (Level 1 Opener)
Leadership is not just about holding a position. It is more about navigating through a process that results in some kind of change. This interactive workshop focuses on leadership concepts, perspectives, and viewpoints. It provides you with the opportunity to develop and enhance a personal philosophy of leadership which is necessary for you to become effective contributors to your organization(s). Presented by Josih Torres, Medallion Leadership Society
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Nov 9 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Real Colors (Intrapersonal Development & Interpersonal Competence) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY 11/6!
In this session, you will understand the different ways people process information, communicate with others in the most effective way possible, including hearing what they are really saying, recognize and appreciate the strengths and viewpoints of others. Registration for this workshop will close one week prior at midnight in order to give attendees time to complete the pre-workshop assessment. This workshop requires advanced registration and is for undergraduates only, walk-ins will not be accommodated. Codes for the Real Colors assessment will be purchased on your behalf and you will be sent information on completing the instrument prior to the workshop. Presented by Laura Ballou, Student Life Operations
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Nov 10 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Communication in Leadership (Interpersonal Competence)
As leaders we are called upon to speak when we are not necessarily prepared, to manage conflicts, and to present ourselves confidently and kindly, it's a lot! In this workshop with the Speaking Fellows, you will learn tips and tricks for clear and effective communication as a leader and have the opportunity to apply what you've learned to a few trial scenarios. Presented by The Speaking Fellows
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Nov 12 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
SWARM (Students Wanting Activities Responsibly Monitored) Event Manager Training (Medallion Program - Civic Engagement)
SWARM (Students Wanting Activities Responsibly Monitored) Event Manager Trainings are held periodically throughout the academic year to prepare members of recognized student organizations to serve as event managers for registered student organization events. There are two versions of this training, SWARM and SWARM 2.0.
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