UMaine Student Wellness

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UMaine Student Wellness The Student Wellness Resource Center (SWell) aims to provide resources that empower the UMaine commun

SWell is dedicated to achieving our mission of providing programming and resources on subjects including:

• Alcohol
• Cannabis
• Tobacco
• Other drugs
• Hazing prevention
• Nutrition
• Physical fitness
• Distracted driving
• Sexual health
• Sexual assault prevention
• And other health promotion topics

In addition, we are responsible for the organization of community-wide programs such as the Healthy High and the Black Bear Marathon. The Student Wellness Resource Center offers students opportunities to look at personal behaviors and options to choose healthy lifestyles- grounded in harm-reduction and the acceptance of personal responsibility for actions. Our office is located @ 149 Memorial Union, Orono, ME 04469
Call us @ (207) 581-1423

Alt text: Join student wellness for Demystifying dyslexia, science, myths, and mindsetwe will explore: What dyslexia is,...
10/21/2026

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Join student wellness for
Demystifying dyslexia, science, myths, and mindset
we will explore: What dyslexia is, Busting common myths, Superpowers of dyslexia, Useful Coping mechanisms
Friday October 23rd 11-1 in the career center memorial Union room 300
Discover the science, the hidden strengths, and the wellness hacks behind the dyslexic brain! Join us for an interactive session packed with myth-busting truths, empowering insights, and real-world tools for academic and professional success.
For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Gwyn Esty-Kendall [email protected]

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Join us in our discussion about dyslexia to learn about its impacts and better understand dyslexic brains as a whole!Ima...
10/19/2026

Join us in our discussion about dyslexia to learn about its impacts and better understand dyslexic brains as a whole!

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Demystifying dyslexia: science, myths, and mindset
Friday, October 23rd from 11am to 1pm in the Career Center in the Memorial Union, room 300
Discover the science, the hidden strengths, and the wellness hacks behind the dyslexic brain! Join us for an interactive session packed with myth-busting truths, empowering insights, and real-world tools for academic and professional success.
We will explore what dyslexia is, bust common myths, superpowers of dyslexia, and useful coping mechanisms.

For reasonable accommodations, please contact Gwyn at [email protected]

Here is our event calendar for the month of October!Image Description: Student Wellness Upcoming Events Schedule October...
10/05/2026

Here is our event calendar for the month of October!

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Student Wellness Upcoming Events Schedule October 2026:

Friday 10/2 motivational vision boards, 11am-1pm in the Lown Room
Friday 10/23 Demystifying Dyslexia, 11am-1pm in the FFA room
Wednesday 10/28 Credit Confidence 101 3pm-4:30pm in the Career Center
Thursday 10/29 Dinner and Dialogue 5pm-8pm, at the Wilson Center
Friday 10/30 Boo Baskets! 2pm-4pm, in the Wade Center

For reasonable Accommodations contact Gwyn ([email protected])

Come visit us for Coffee with Cops in the Lown room in the Memorial Union from 10-11 today to see Bear! Image Descriptio...
09/29/2026

Come visit us for Coffee with Cops in the Lown room in the Memorial Union from 10-11 today to see Bear!

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Jamey Dover of the UMPD smiling next to Bear the UMPD’s black lab comfort K9 in the Lown Room.

Remember to keep campus happy and healthy by washing your hands to prevent the spread of illness!Image description: Illu...
09/28/2026

Remember to keep campus happy and healthy by washing your hands to prevent the spread of illness!

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Join us this Friday to create your own vision board!Image Description:Vision Board Making!- Join us October 2nd at the L...
09/28/2026

Join us this Friday to create your own vision board!

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Vision Board Making!
- Join us October 2nd at the Lown room in the memorial union from 11am-1pm! We will focus on setting wellness goals for our future selves!
For reasonable accommodations, please reach out to Gwyn ([email protected].
The university of Maine is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.

Join us this Friday for a open discussion about sleep hygiene and leave with your own sleep kit!
09/14/2026

Join us this Friday for a open discussion about sleep hygiene and leave with your own sleep kit!

Join us for a memorable night of Blood on the Clocktower, a social deduction game made for all, including people who don...
09/08/2026

Join us for a memorable night of Blood on the Clocktower, a social deduction game made for all, including people who don’t usually find these games as fun or accessible. We’ll have light snacks and hot cocoa!

Image description: people enjoying table top gaming together. Student Wellness Resource Center logo. Thursday September 10th 5-6pm in the Den room 151 in the Memorial Union.

Come drop by SWell in the first floor of the Union room 145 across from Hacker Space and make your own Wellness Kit from...
09/04/2026

Come drop by SWell in the first floor of the Union room 145 across from Hacker Space and make your own Wellness Kit from 11-1! If you forgot deodorant or a toothbrush, we’ve got you covered. We also have fidgets and some other items. This event is while supplies last. Hope to see you here!

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Unfortunately due to inclement weather, we are cancelling Black Bears Care Day Carnival. Please come visit us at Swell M...
09/02/2026

Unfortunately due to inclement weather, we are cancelling Black Bears Care Day Carnival. Please come visit us at Swell Monday-Friday 10-4:30 and join us Friday for SWellness Kits!

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Address

145 Memorial Union
Orono, ME
04469

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30am
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30am
Thursday 10am - 4:30am
Friday 10am - 4:30am

Telephone

+12075811423

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