Be Well - Be Calm - Be Engaged
The hustle and bustle of everyday life sometimes creates an atmosphere of unrest and turmoil in our lives. As the environment evolves, we continue to strive for some balance and look for ways to offer support to the Dickinson community.
One way to find a small measure of balance is through mindful meditation. The brief meditation of compassion shown below is a great way to center yourself and find some inner peace, while also being compassionate to others in the world aroound you:
May I be well - May I be happy - May I be peaceful
May my family/friends be well - May they be happy - May they be peaceful
May the world be well - May the world be happy - May the world be peaceful
(Meditation source: )
Feeling under the weather - or have respiratory illness symptoms? What should you do?
The CDC changed its guidelines for respiratory illnesses in March 2024. Check out this guidance for what to do if you develop symptoms of a respiratory virus (e.g. COVID-19, flu, RSV).
- Test Kit Resources
Click here for a list of resources to obtain an at-home COVID-19 test kit.
Emotional Wellbeing Resources
Resources for keeping your cool and staying calm and focused in these trying times are listed below:
- is an app that offers a 31-day challenge (and more) to help with free stress reduction and guided meditations!
- is a team of dedicated professionals offering a daily chat and free guided meditation sessions each weekday at 3 p.m. (EST) to help everyone.
- Lehigh Valley Health Network offers free to help alleviate stress and anxiety.
Social Connectivity | Special Resources for Adults, Kids & Teens
Health Advocate
- Combatting Side Effects of Social Isolation compliments of Health Advocate
- Supporting At-Home Children compliments of Health Advocate
Aetna/CVS Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- for tips and information on a variety of mental health challenges
The Wellness Center
- Coping with the Help of Pets, an article written and provided by Carrie Bowerman, MSW, LCSW
offers live webinars and programs virtually at times.
The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues, founded in 1994 with a generous gift from Trustee Henry Clarke, brings the unique strengths of an interdisciplinary liberal arts perspective to the critical examination of pressing contemporary issues. The Clarke Forum believes that critical reflection and the informed exchange of divergent ideas across academic disciplines improves knowledge and understanding. Visit their website (linked above) to view upcoming programs and events!
The Center for Civic Learning & Action
The mission of the Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA) is to develop ethical civil leaders who collaborate in the pursuit of just and resilient communities. Visit and view CCLA webpages (link above) to find programs, events and activities in our local community that Dickinsonians may be involved with at this time.
Financial Wellbeing Resources
- offers free webinars each month. Click the link to view upcoming webinars as a TIAA participant or as a guest - these webinars are open to everyone.
- will be offers to employees at different times during the year. Sign-up to participate in Totara!
Free Fitness Options
Remember to take time to take care of yourself with some exercise and fitness activities:
- offers an amazing overview of the public parks, trails and recreation options in Cumberland and Perry counties. Take a few minutes to see all of these options and explore!
- Fizikaflex Exercise Guide is a FREE resource and exercise program designed by a Dickinson alum, Martha Harris ’77, who has provided us with this to share with the campus community to promote overall wellbeing! Ms. Harris (CEO and Founder of Fizikaflex) created the currently being designed and tested. To learn more about Fizikaflex, simply visit the or send an email to devwell@dickinson.edu.
- Lehigh Valley Health Network Free Fitness on or
- There are many other free online fitness options at this time including and !
Important Note: It is highly recommended that you check with your physician before beginning any new physical fitness routine. Also, avoid walking on days with any extreme weather conditions.
Other campus partners and departments also offer resources that might be helpful to explore at the challenging time in our lives: