John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on August 16, 2023. 27, 2021, through June 31, 2023—the BHCST has responded to 264 calls on and surrounding the Homewood and Peabody campuses. To reach the BHCST, you can call the Access Line at 410-516-WELL (9355). to 9:30 p.m., to 9:30 p.m.,

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to all Hopkins faculty and staff on Tuesday October 3, 2023. Dear Faculty and Staff, As a member of the faculty or staff at JHU, you may become aware of students who are in distress and whose behavior, thoughts, or experiences cause you concern. 

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Tuesday September 5, 2023. Annual Influenza Vaccine Since 2020, Johns Hopkins University has required all JHU students, trainees, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff to receive an annual influenza (flu) vaccine. No appointment is necessary.

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MAY 1, 2023

According to an annual survey by Inside Higher Ed, about two-thirds of presidents (65%) indicate that they plan to increase their institution’s capacity to meet the mental health needs of students, staff, and faculty members. We address stigmas, the effects of the pandemic on students & access to services at #commcolleges.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on February 1, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins University Students, Faculty, Postdocs, and Staff, As we wrote to you last week, the National Labor Relations Board held a union representation election on Jan.

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EAB

MAY 5, 2023

By addressing all the dimensions, individuals can work towards achieving a state of overall wellness and balance in their lives. Faculty, administrators, and staff also have a role to plan in this aligned model, often simply by doing what they do best. Here’s what we learned.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Degree completers: Recruiting “some college and no degree” students who earned credits at other institutions before leaving and are now looking to complete. Online and flexible learners: Embracing the innovations that came from the forced move online during the pandemic and supporting faculty in helping these learners succeed.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Friday September 29, 2023. Given past experience, including the 35-day shutdown in 2018, the work of most faculty, students, and staff should not be seriously hindered, and patient care will continue without interruption.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on January 13, 2023. This includes prospective-student visitors who stay overnight in JHU-operated residential housing and those participating in JHU summer residential programs. Vice Provost for Student Health and Well-Being.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Thursday September 28, 2023. To support our community during this difficult time, we include below the resources that are available to all JHU students, faculty, and staff.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Friday October 6, 2023. Then, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw that the expertise of our faculty and the necessity of data-driven research to inform public debate and action were in greater demand than ever before.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Degree completers: Recruiting “some college and no degree” students who earned credits at other institutions before leaving and are now looking to complete. Online and flexible learners: Embracing the innovations that came from the forced move online during the pandemic and supporting faculty in helping these learners succeed.

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Blogs How universities equip stakeholders to build a culture of campus well-being with in-the-moment resources Faculty, staff, and students are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress. The Red Folder also provides sample scripting of what faculty or staff might say during a real conversation with a student.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on May 9, 2023. All JHU faculty, staff, and students can also get the flu vaccination for free with their health insurance from a local pharmacy or a primary care physician.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

As of July 1, 2023 , Maryland will be one of 23 states that have approved the use of recreational cannabis (or marijuana) for adults over 21. A: On July 1, 2023 , cannabis (marijuana) will be available for purchase from licensed dispensaries to those 21 or older in the state of Maryland. Q: Wait, what’s happening?

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

November 14, 2023. If they are, for instance, a College of Business student, wouldn't it be great to be able to do their work/study assignment inside of the College of Business and have that many more opportunities to be connected to the faculty and the staff and other students inside of their own college?

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EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

August 29, 2023. EAB · Poll Highlights Top Concerns of Enrollment Leaders What do enrollment leaders care most about in 2023? MR: Her observation is that some of the students that she's serving, these are very able students. Well able to go to college, are just like, "Whoa." Review our poll results to find out.

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EAB

JULY 25, 2023

Podcast How to Encourage Student Help-Seeking Behavior Episode 159. July 25, 2023. In this second of a three-part series focused on student mental health, EAB’s Ed Venit, Lindsay Schappell, and Matt Mustard share ways to encourage and support help-seeking behavior by students. I have a couple of thoughts on this one.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on January 23, 2023. Dear Johns Hopkins University students, faculty, post-docs, and staff, We write today to provide you with information regarding the upcoming election for PhD students to vote regarding union representation at Johns Hopkins.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Note: This letter originally appeared as an e-mail sent to the Hopkins community on Tuesday October 10, 2023. For faculty and staff, please contact the Office of Human Resources Employee Assistance Program. For students, the Office of Student Health and Well-being.

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