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Yes, FREE. The Office of Student Affairs and Admissions (W101) keeps the coffee on for you all day long, to ensure you always have the caffeine boost you need to excel in your studies! We also provide creamer and sugar, in addition to stirrers and cups with lids. Want to help reduce the carbon footprint? […]

The toupee or puss caterpillar, as it’s known in its larvae form, (it’s the southern flannel moth in its adult form), is regarded as one of the most venomous caterpillars in the U.S. The caterpillar’s sting produces an immediate intense burning pain followed by the appearance of a red grid-like pattern on the skin. Sometimes swollen or enlarged […]

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States since 1949! Mental health professionals’ aim is to emphasize the ways that our surroundings — like safe and stable housing, healthy home lives, neighborhoods and cities, and nature — affect our mental health. For Mental Health Month this year, Mental Health America is encouraging […]

Check out these fall wellness tips from SMHS Wellness Coordinator, Michelle Montgomery! Stay hydrated: Adequate hydration is important for your immune function, skin radiance, mood and energy levels. Take Vitamin D3: As we begin to spend more time indoors and the days become shorter, it’s important to maintain Vitamin D levels to keep bones strong […]

If you are struggling for any reason, please reach out for assistance. We are here to help you! Please also keep in mind these resources that are available to you: University Counseling Center 701-777-2127 UND Care Team 701-777-2664 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F) 701-777-3491 (evenings and weekends) University Police 701-777-3491 (24h) UND Confidential Advocate […]

August is National Wellness Month, and it’s a perfect time to focus on taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Especially during these stressful times, it’s important to make self-care, healthy eating, and stress management a priority in order to feel better than ever! Wellness Month encourages interested participants to take the “I Choose […]

Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992. Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life. Remember to Practice the Big Three Stress Reducers! 1. DIET: Eat a diet full of fresh foods that […]

Campus Connection: It is the student’s responsibility to keep Campus Connection updated at all times. Your phone number and address should reflect your current residence. If your information is outdated, information will still be sent to the address on file. When you are prompted to check on your campus connection status, please do so as soon […]

Dr. Melissa Naslund has been hired to serve as the “western” wellness advocate for SMHS students, specifically third- and fourth-year students. The UND Departments of Family & Community Medicine and Psychiatry & Behavioral Science has announced the hiring of Dr. Melissa Naslund as “western” wellness advocate for UND medical students. Dr. Naslund is a Ph.D.-level […]

The Sanford Sons & Daughters Program provides support to current Sanford Health employees, as well as to family members of current Sanford employees in physician training, who have been accepted into medical school or who are currently in medical school, residency, or fellowship. Sons & Daughters gives participants a meaningful learning experience during physician training, as […]