From interactive booths to reflective exercises, Keuka College students spent a full day exploring what it means to prioritize mental, physical, and emotional health during a campus-wide wellness initiative.
The college’s biannual Passport to Wellness Day, held April 15, brought together students, faculty, and community partners for a series of activities designed to highlight the eight dimensions of wellness.
Throughout the day, students engaged in hands-on experiences across campus, including in the Dahlstrom Student Center, where the PRIDE Club hosted an activity focused on setting healthy boundaries in personal and professional relationships. Participants spun a wheel that presented real-life scenarios, prompting discussion about communication and self-awareness.
Elsewhere, the Health and Counseling Center invited students to reflect on self-worth through an affirmation display titled “Things I Love About Myself,” where participants filled a board with positive statements about their identities and outlook.
Body positivity and mental health were also central themes, with stations offering symbolic activities such as temporary tattoos meant to promote self-acceptance and discourage negative self-talk.
In the Hawkins Lounge, students connected with additional resources, including programming from the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency. Its peer-led initiative featured a “Tree of Hope,” where participants painted leaves representing personal challenges, including loneliness and substance use.
The event also featured a keynote address by author and speaker Dallin Cooper, who encouraged attendees to reconsider how assumptions shape interactions in both personal and professional settings.
Organizers said the program continues to expand in both scope and participation since its launch four years ago, with plans to further emphasize wellness programming in future events.
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