From: Interfraternity Congress/Panhellenic Council
Date: March 6
Subject: Wellness Wednesday Newsletter


Let the... zzz... Games Begin!

Did you know it’s really important to sleep well in college? And that you can do it without sacrificing grades or your social life?

College students may find a number of obstacles to getting good sleep, including noisy roommates, an overbooked schedule, or stress about schoolwork. But it’s essential to get enough sleep in college in order to maximize your academic potential, maintain your active schedule, and make and sustain new friendships — not to mention staying physically healthy.

Luckily, there are lots of things students can do to enjoy better sleep. These include committing to regular bedtimes and wake-up times, minimizing dorm room noise, prioritizing sleep hygiene, and getting your health checked out if all else fails.

This week, Greek Life is excited to begin March Napness: a weekly trivia game on sleep. Topics will include: sleep statistics, the benefits of good sleep hygiene, the consequences of sleep depravation, tips to improve sleep, how to take smart naps, the science behind sleep, sleep disorders, and MORE! Goodluck to everyone and may the best rested chapter win!!

Round One Now Open

Welcome to March Napness. Starting TODAY, answer the Round One trivia questions using the link below. Feel free to use any resources you like and tell your friends. Chapter's with the most engagement and correct answers advance to the next round. Do you have what it takes to sleep like a greek?

Round One Ends: Monday, March 18th at 11:55pm

Participation is 100% optional. This event is not a part of Greek Games. Check out this year's championship bracket below!

Powerful medicine: Understanding the importance of sleep for students

Heidi Moawad, MD | June, 2023
CWRU Think magazine

When Heidi Moawad, was a medical resident working 80- to 90-hour weeks, sleep deprivation was a constant. She learned to live with it, but she doesn’t think it’s ideal or healthy for students—or anyone else—to sacrifice sleep in pursuit of a goal.

“Unless there’s a serious underlying disease, a lot of treatment for sleep issues is around lifestyle,” Moawad said. “It’s something we’ve all suspected, but now science is really proving that getting enough rest is something you need to strive (for) rather than pushing through on not enough sleep.”

But she encourages anyone who tosses and turns for hours not to stress about it. “Just resting your body is beneficial,” Moawad said. “Let yourself chill in the dark; let your mind wander.”

Read the full story on the Think magazine website.

EVENT

Spring Break Red River Gorge Trip

Saturday, March 9 at 7:00am
to Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00pm
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--Spring Break Backpacking and Via Ferrata Trip with the Wilderness Society--

Anyone interested in attending, register here to enter a lottery for a spot on the trip. The lottery will remain open for entries from 7:00 pm 2/11 until 7:00 pm 2/16. Students will be selected to go on the trip shortly after, and those not selected will be added to a waitlist. The price of this trip is $70. Students who receive spots will have 36 hours to accept and pay here on CampusGroups before their spot will be offered to someone else from the waiting list.

We are aiming to bring 12-15 people on this trip (3-4 cars with about 4 people in each). Anyone who has a car and is willing to drive will have the $20 off the cost of the trip and be reimbursed for gas. If you are able to drive, please consider signing up as a driver (below)! In the past, we've had to limit the number of students we bring on trips based on drivers, and we are hoping to make this trip accessible to as many students as possible.

We will be leaving Saturday morning for the Red River Gorge and doing a via ferrata (kind of like a giant ropes course on the side of a mountain, no experience necessary) Saturday afternoon. We will camp Saturday night at an established campground with facilities and then be doing a 3 day, 18 mile backpacking trip around the gorge Sunday-Tuesday and coming back to campus Tuesday afternoon. Open to any skill/experience level and we will provide any gear you do not have.

This trip is only available to CWRU undergraduate students. Feel free to reach out to afs78@case.edu with any questions.
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Healthy Habits Challenge: Week 2 Nutrition

Monday, March 11 at 1:00am
to Sunday, March 17 at 5:00pm
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UH&CS and University Wellness Program are launching a Healthy Habits Challenge. Join us for week 2, where we will be focusing on nutrition.

Having a nutritious diet is important to your overall health

This week the focus is on nutrition and getting enough fruits and vegetables. Fruits and Vegetables hold a lot of nutrients that our bodies need. The challenge of the week is to try and get full servings of fruits and vegetables everyday while also continuing to drink enough water to stay properly hydrated. Remember to complete your Week 2 Log by midnight on March 17th.
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Make Your Own Fruit Salad Bar and Hummus Tray

Monday, March 11
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Staying on campus or in Cleveland for spring break? If so, and you are worried about finding some healthy food option on campus then join UH&CS and the Dean of Students Office for a Make Your Own Fruit Salad Bar and Hummus Tray! On Monday, March 11th. The food is free and there will be other information and resources available regarding food security.

This healthy food event will be held during spring break, in person in the Thwing Atrium from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on 3/11/2024.
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Upstander 101 (Tues 3/19 5-6:30PM)

Tuesday, March 19
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Training on bystander awareness and intervention. Mandatory for all new members of Greek Life
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Upstander 101 (Tues 3/19 7-8:30PM)

Tuesday, March 19
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Training on bystander awareness and intervention. Mandatory for all new members of Greek Life
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Need Help Now?

Feeling like you need professional help to improve your physical, social, mental, sexual, academic, or spiritual wellness? There are staff on-campus always willing to help. Click or call today to learn more from our campus partners at Case Western Reserve University.

Campus Police/CWRU EMS
Division of Public Safety
Emergency Phone: 216.368.3333

Flora Stone Mather Center for Women
Tinkham Veale University Center 2nd Floor
Confidential Advocate Phone: 216.368.2536

Survivors and Friends Empowerment Line
Confidential Relationship Violence Support
24/7 SAFE Hotline: 216.368.7777

University Counseling Services Office
Dental Research Bldg. 2nd Floor
Phone/Counselor On-call: 216.368.5872

University Health Services Clinic
Dental Research Bldg. 1st Floor
Phone/Nurse On-call: 216.368.2450
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