​DUSON STRONG TOURS TANZANIA

Featured at the top of the Monday Update this week, you will see a story about joining DUSON Strong in our Tour of Tanzania. Join DUSON in meeting our goal of becoming the healthiest school of nursing in the nation!  We’re excited to announce this spring’s Tour of Tanzania – a 1,062.9-mile virtual race around Tanzania. We will visit several Global Academic and Clinical Sites from March 1 – March 31.

LUNCH AND LEARN CLASS THIS THURSDAY

Want help navigating the surplus of information available on nutrition and how to make healthy eating possible for a fast-paced life? On Feb. 22 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in Pearson 3103 learn about planning Healthy Lunches on the Go from a Registered Dietitian. Bring your lunch to eat during the lecture and RSVP here.

STRENGTH CLASSES

Strength classes are every Thursday at DUSON! Christian Kennicott, Fitness Specialist for LIVE FOR LIFE, will be leading an all-levels, full-body strength workout on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. in Pearson 1011. Register here.

RELAXATION ROOM

Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m., come and ease your mind in the relaxation room. Taking intentional breaks can help sustain energy, enhance mood, and improve your ability to cope with challenges. Visit Pearson 3103 to enjoy mandala coloring, essential oils, brain teasers, & relaxing sounds and scenes.

DUSON WELLNESS CALENDAR

Be in the know regarding Wellness events at DUSON with the DUSON Wellness Calendar on Outlook! In Calendars, select Open Calendar, then Open Shared Calendar. Type “DUSON Wellness” in the search bar to add the calendar to your list. Email Cassandra.callas@duke.edu if you run into any issues.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga classes are held at DUSON on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Pearson 1140. This course is designed to be accessible and beneficial to all levels of experience – from the first-time yogi to the advanced practitioner, this class seeks to meet all needs by offering modifications and instruction, posture by posture. 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

• Looking for meditation and mindfulness resources near Duke? Start here!
• Get around campus quickly (and for a discount!) with Duke’s new bike share partnership.
• Keep Durham Beautiful and Sustainable Duke are collaborating to plant over 150 trees in the Duke/Durham Community and they are looking for volunteers! Register here for the event below:
  • Feb. 24 from 1-4 p.m. Walltown Park 1308 West Club Boulevard Durham, NC, 27705