WSU Commission on the Status of Women

🐾 Paws & Reflect Paws & Reflect: A COSW Cuddle Break for May Mental Health Awareness Need a break? Join the Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) for a pawsitive mental health moment this May! Come cuddle up with our Go Team Therapy Dogs and take a well-deserved break from your busy day. 🗓 Event Dates & Locations: 🐶 Wednesday, May 14 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Academic/Administration Building 5700 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 ✨ Featuring Ringo, Dune & Clancy 🐾 Wednesday, May 21 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Mort Harris Recreation Center 5210 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202 ✨ Featuring Trowa, Clancy, & Andi Let COSW help you paws and recharge—because mental wellness matters. No RSVP needed—just stop by and soak up the snuggles! Follow for updates.

💰 Boost Your Financial Wellness! 💰

Join us for a FREE Financial Wellness Webinar on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 12 - 1 PM to gain expert insights on managing credit, debt, and resetting your financial foundation! 🏦✨

📌 Topics & Speakers:
📉 Managing Credit and Debt – Michael Thomas, TIAA Financial Solutions
📊 Resetting Your Financial Foundation – Erin Lynch & Sarah Jelinek, Fidelity Investments

📍 Virtual Event: [Zoom Link in Flyer]
🎟 Raffle Prizes for Attendees!

Hosted by the COSW Health and Wellness Committee at Wayne State University – empowering women in financial literacy and beyond! 💚💛

📩 Contact Angela Jackson at [email protected] for more info.

🚨 URGENT: Blood Donors Needed! 🚨

The need for blood is CRITICAL right now due to recent wildfires and severe winter weather. You can make a difference! ❤️

🩸 Donate & Get Rewarded! As part of the Red Cross “Flurry of Hope” campaign, donors will receive a $15 gift card! (Details: rcblood.org/flurry)

📅 WSU Blood Drive – Feb. 3
🔗 Schedule your appointment NOW by following the link below that says “MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT” and using sponsor code “WSU” to find our drive.

💡 Your donation can save up to 3 lives! Be a hero—donate today! 💪🏾

Make your appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/flurry.html

Stop by today from 11:30am to 1:30pm for more resources! 💚

💕 Join the COSW Health and Wellness Committee and Detroit-based non-profit Operation Breast Density for a Ladies Night event on Wednesday Oct. 23 at 6:30pm in the WSU Fieldhouse.

💕 Tickets start at $15 and can be bought here: https://app.promotix.com/events/details/Ladies—Night-with-WSU-tickets

Join us for Menopause Awareness on October 24th, 12:00-1:00 pm, at the Academic/Administrative Building (5700 Cass Ave, Room 3700). 🩺✨ Led by Dr. Shaheena Raheem, we’ll cover what’s normal during menopause, finding the right provider, available treatments, and more. 🧡 Light refreshments will be served!

RSVP by October 20th to [email protected]. Don’t miss this chance to get informed and ask questions.

Thank you for helping us recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, and helping us eradicate stigma, extend support, foster public education and prioritize mental health and wellbeing.

Last Walking Club meet up of the month! Who attended the most sessions???

Last Wednesday of Mental Health Awareness Month - please join us for a virtual guided meditation session with because your mental health matters. Mental health IS health! ⁠

Join on Zoom at https://wayne-edu.zoom.us/j/95625396760?pwd=eUo1aGRSSzROTFM0bTRuSEZwSmRKdz09 ⁠

Hope to see you at our upcoming events! Visit https://cosw.wayne.edu/ for more info. ⁠
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On Memorial Day, we recognize and remember those who gave their lives while serving in the US Armed Forces. If you or someone you know is struggling with the loss of a loved one, know that you are not alone - use your resources and support network.

Remind someone that they are not alone. Help us end the stigma surrounding mental health.