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Meet and Greet: On-campus therapy dogs

Students sometimes need an animal pal by their side. That’s where therapy dogs Nugget and Lilo come in. These furry friends are here to help students when they need it the most. Multimedia Reporter Calleigh O’Connor shares more about the impact that therapy dogs have on students and on campus.
Breathe in, breathe out

“‘[People need] fresh air and sunlight to function. Especially [for] college students, a lot of your time is spent in a classroom just sitting, so getting out and doing some low-impact movement is good for people.'”
Events calendar: Sept. 9 – 15

“Read on to find the best and brightest events that mid-September offers.”
Butler partners with free AI wellness coach Wayhaven

“’When Wayhaven came along, it seemed to really meet that need.’”
During Suicide Prevention Month, Butler emphasizes resources and support systems

The university marked World Suicide Prevention Day with a preventive training and overall push for awareness of campus and national resources.
Butler implements new parking garage precautions

Preventive fencing, beginning on the fourth level of the garage, is among the new safety measures.
Election week wellness

Butler University’s Counseling and Consultation Services partnered with The Compass Center to provide mental and spiritual well-being resources to students and faculty surrounding election week.
Fishing for reassurance

“Now, don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely no harm in reassuring people — especially if they are telling you that they feel insecure — but oftentimes, we don’t want reassurance; we simply want to feel validated and heard.”
Addressing misconceptions about Counseling and Consultation Services

“Ultimately, what’s most important is that they are here to help you.”