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Winter 2024
Animal Therapy
Meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs, trained to provide you with comfort and stress relief. A Hub Peer Supporter will also be present to answer any questions you may have about the Student Wellness Hub and its services and to provide peer support and health navigation.
Meet us in the Healthy Living Annex-Suite 3100. Please register 24 hours before the start of the event.
Schedule & Registration (Downtown Campus)
Date | Time | registration |
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Thursday, February 1 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, February 5 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, February 8 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, February 12 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, February 19 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, February 22 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, February 26 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, February 29 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, March 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, March 7 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, March 11 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, March 18 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, March 21 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, March 25 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, March 28 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, April 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, April 8 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, April 11 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, April 15 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, April 18 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Monday, April 22 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Thursday, April 25 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Register |
Schedule & Registration (Macdonald Campus)
Starting January 10, 2024, meet us on Wednesdays at Centennial Centre from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. No registration necessary.
Art Hive Open Studio @ The Student Wellness Hub
The McGill Art Hive Open Studio is ready to welcome you back! Join us on Tuesday mornings to re-imagine and co-create a place where artistic expression flourishes. Let’s share a space where you can play and explore your imagination, gather, and make spontaneous connections through your involvement. Register to guarantee your spot or drop by the Healthy Living Annex (Brown Student Services Building, 3100). Please register at least 2 hours before the start of the workshop.
Facilitators: Jennifer Mosher & The Hub Peer Supporters
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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Tuesday, January 9 |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Healthy Living Annex |
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Tuesday, January 16 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, January 23 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, January 30 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, February 6 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, February 13 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, February 20 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, February 27 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, March 6 - Kinesthetic Drawing | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex - Flex Space | Register |
Tuesday, March 12 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, March 19 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, March 26 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, April 2 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Wednesday, April 3 - Mandala Drawing | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Healthy Living Annex - Flex Space | Register |
Tuesday, April 9 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, April 16 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Art Hive Open Studio MINI
Register to guarantee your spot or drop by the Healthy Living Annex (Brown Student Services Building, 3100). Please register at least 2 hours before the start of the workshop.
Facilitators: Jennifer Mosher & The Hub Peer Supporters
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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Friday, January 12 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Healthy Living Annex |
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Friday, January 19 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, January 26 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, February 9 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, February 16 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, February 23 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, March 1 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Healthy Living Annex |
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Friday, March 8 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, March 15 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, March 22 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, April 5 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Friday, April 12 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Healthy Living Annex | Register |
Active Listening
Interested in improving your communication skills? Join us for this workshop to develop an understanding of what active listening consists of and how it can be practiced. This workshop will focus on defining what active listening is and isn't, explaining why active listening is both important and useful, and practicing active listening.
Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop.
Facilitators: Marie-Eve Couture & Angela Ahenkorah
CBT for Anxiety & Depression Workshop
This 90-minute workshop consisting of two sessions will introduce students to a variety of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help manage anxiety and mood, including strategies for relaxation, managing stress, and achieving more balanced thinking. Please plan on attending both dates. Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Susan Oliver, Marilyn Payne, Fatima Nabi & Nauveen Dubash
30-Minute DBT Skills
4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill from each of the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are also invited to attend all 4. Mindfulness is one of the foundational pillars of DBT.
Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Part 1: WISEMIND Tuesday, February 13 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Register |
Part 2: IMPROVE Tuesday, February 27 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Register |
Part 3: ABC PLEASE Tuesday, March 12 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Register |
Part 4: DEAR MAN Tuesday, March 26 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Online | Register |
Distress Tolerance
Distress tolerance is a core skill that is useful in times of crisis. This 2-session workshop will teach you concrete skills such as radical acceptance, improving the moment, and self-soothing to better cope in challenging/stressful situations. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Emotion Regulation
The goal of an emotion regulation workshop is to help participants develop and improve emotion regulation. By engaging in this two-session workshop, participants may: develop emotional awareness, develop an understanding of negative emotions, learn to accept negative emotions, learn new strategies to lessen the intensity and duration of emotional responses, and learn to increase positive emotions and engage in activities that bring joy and satisfaction.
This workshop consists of 2 sessions. Please plan on attending both dates. Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Branko Kajzer & Monique Van Gaal
Getting Sound Sleep
This 2-part workshop is intended for students who have difficulty falling or staying asleep at night due to anxiety or low mood, and who face difficulty during the day due to poor sleep. Topics covered will include a guided discussion on the structure and function of sleep, sleep regulation, insomnia and its causes, and strategies to improve sleep quality. This workshop consists of 2 sessions. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Anouk Huizink and Candice Tiberghien
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Friday, January 26 & February 2 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Online | Register |
Thursday, March 21 & 28 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Online | Register |
Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief
All levels are welcome. Yoga mats provided. Please register 24 hours before the start of the workshop.
Facilitator: Jodi Proctor
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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Friday, January 19 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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Friday, January 26 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Brown Room 5001 | Register |
Friday, February 2 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Brown Room 5001 | Register |
Friday, February 9 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Brown Room 5001 | Register |
Friday, February 16 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Brown Room 5001 | Register |
Friday, February 23 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Brown Room 5001 | Register |
Friday, March 1 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Brown Room 5001 | Cancelled |
Gratitude Workshop
Explore gratitude practices with LWA Angela. We are offering this opportunity to explore practices supported by research to improve overall mood and general well-being. Join us to learn more about the benefits of gratitude practices, experience meditation and journaling exercises, and engage in open discussion. This workshop is open to those who are hoping to deepen their gratitude practices or begin one. All experienced gratitude practitioners and newbies are welcome!
Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Angela Ahenkora & Jodi Proctor
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Thursday, January 24 |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Online |
Interpersonal Effectiveness
This workshop focuses on skills that will help students to improve interpersonal relationships by setting effective boundaries and being able to communicate their interpersonal needs, all the while cultivating stable relationships and respecting themselves and others. This workshop consists of two sessions, please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Romeo Bidar, Branko Kajzer & Vincent Marzano
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Monday, March 18 & 24 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Register |
Let's Talk about Sex
Whether you are straight, queer, or questioning, sexually experienced or not, the topic of sexuality can make you curious, embarrassed and even laugh! These drop-in meetings are a place to address your concerns and questions regarding sexuality in a fun and respectful way with a Sexologist and other McGill Students. A variety of different themes can be explored: relationships, sexual health, desire, values, socio-sexual norms, sexual pleasure, identity, eroticism, body image, etc.
Please register 24 hours before the start of the event.
Schedule & Registration (Downtown Campus)
Date | Time | registration |
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Tuesday, February 20th | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Register |
Tuesday, February 27th | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Cancelled |
Let's Get Started for Students in the Faculty of Arts & Science
One of the best ways to build motivation is by getting started. Start your week strong by joining a 30-minute "plan your week" session on Monday mornings. It is an opportunity to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and connect with other Arts and Science students. Co-facilitated by your Local Wellness Advisors in Arts and Science, Bianca and Kiki.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Kiki Yelle
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Monday, January 15 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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Monday, January 22 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online | Register |
Monday, January 29 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online | Register |
Monday, February 12 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online | Register |
Monday, February 26 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online | Register |
Monday, March 11 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online | Register |
Monday, March 25 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online | Register |
Monday, April 8 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online | Register |
Managing Stress in Uncertain Times
Do you have difficulty coping in these uncertain times? Feel you lack a sense of personal control in your life? Do you struggle? In this workshop you will learn coping skills and mindfulness to help you manage anxiety and stress.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Kayla Adem & Heleen Loohuis
Mastering Your Master's
Do you find it challenging to balance your academics with other aspects of your life? Do you sometimes feel isolated from others in your program? Do you at times struggle to retain your focus and motivation? Join the master’s support group for ideas, encouragement, and a sense of connectedness.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Leah Dolgoy
Schedule & Registration
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Workshop
Mindfulness and self-compassion focus on accepting our experiences and being kind to ourselves, especially when we are feeling down or stressed. Research has supported that mindfulness and self-compassion are linked to increases in one’s overall wellbeing. This group is intended for students who are thinking about slowing down, being more mindful, and less critical of themselves- but do not know how to! Some prior experience with meditation would be beneficial but not mandatory.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Maya Michel & Jaimie Dimopoulos
Navigating Wellness
Unsure of where to start? No need to wait to see an Access Advisor one-on-one! Join Access Advisors, Monique and Connie, to get started on your wellness planning. In this workshop you will learn about what resources are available to you on and off-campus and how you can access the ones that are right for you.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Connie Lee
Neurodivergent Students Support Group
This is a support group for neurodivergent students who are seeking support to navigate alternative learning methods and develop the confidence and communication skills to help navigate interpersonal relationships, including interactions with professors & teaching/academic aides. Neurodivergent students include, for instance, students who believe they may fall within the spectrum of neurodiverse learning styles such as having attention deficits, hyperactivity, hyperfocus, learning disabilities, or being on the autism spectrum. Participants of this group will have the opportunity to share mutual experiences, challenges, and tips on navigating academic and personal wellness at McGill.
We will NOT be offering assessments or diagnoses for ADHD/ADD/ASD/LDs. Participants will meet weekly for 7 weeks. Group size is limited to 7 participants for the 7 week period.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Anouk Huizink & Fatima Nabi
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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Wednesdays January 24, 30 |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Brown Student Services, Suite 3100 | Register |
PhD Support Group
Do you find it challenging to balance life and academics? Do you feel disconnected from others in your program? Do you sometimes struggle to retain your focus and direction? Join our group for ideas, encouragement, motivation and a sense of connectedness. Students may attend one or all sessions.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive the invitation for the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Shannon Walsh
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Tuesday, January 16 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Register |
Tuesday, January 30 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Register |
Tuesday, February 13 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Register |
Tuesday, February 27 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Register |
Tuesday, March 12 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Register |
Tuesday, March 26 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Register |
Tuesday, April 9 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Online | Register |
The Science of Happiness
Do you want to learn ways to become a happier person? Come learn about the science of happiness and discover how you can cultivate a positive mindset by taking in the good.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Kayla Adem & Leah Dolgoy
Skills for Assertiveness
Do you find yourself saying yes to requests that you should really say no to? Do you have difficulty accepting constructive criticism? Do you have problems asking for what you want? Come and learn how to be assertive!
Note that this is a 2 session workshop. Please plan on attending both dates. Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop.
Facilitator: Dr. Calli Armstrong
Skills for Coping with Perfectionism
Do you constantly criticize yourself? Do you feel your efforts are never good enough? Do you set unrealistic standards? Join this group to discuss the role perfectionism plays in your life and develop tools for overcoming it.
This workshop consists of two sessions. Please plan on attending both dates. Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Jos Porter & Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere
Skills for Healthier Relationships
Are you currently experiencing difficulties in your romantic relationships? The Skills for Healthier Relationships Workshop will help you understand behaviors and patterns in romantic relationships and develop effective strategies so that you can find compatible partners or improve your existing relationships
Skills for Managing Exam Anxiety
Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of exams? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to better manage exam anxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of exam anxiety, applying techniques to manage exam anxiety, and identifying steps you can take before, during, and after exams to reduce anxiety.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitators: Jennifer Mosher & Lisa Tomlinson
Skills for Managing Anxiety & Stress
Do you have difficulty coping with stress? Feel you lack a sense of personal control in your life? Do you struggle with setting goals and problem-solving? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to effectively cope with stress and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This 2 session workshop will focus on discovering the effects of stress on the body, discussing and practicing skills for managing stress, and creating individual action plans.
This workshop consists of two sessions. Please plan on attending both dates. Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Connie Lee & Lisa Tomlinson
Skills for Strategic Procrastination
Having difficulty getting started? Do you find yourself putting off tasks? Join this workshop to (1) develop an awareness of what is procrastination and how you procrastinate, (2) identify how procrastination works, and (3) discuss how to change "procrastination to "doing."
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Margot Nossal & Kiki Yelle
Student Caregiver Support Group
Are you a student as well as a parent? Do you find it challenging to balance family and academic obligations? Do you feel disconnected from your peers? Join our group and connect with other student-parents to receive support, ideas, and encouragement. Registrants may attend any or all sessions.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Jos Porter
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Friday, January 12 |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Online |
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Friday, January 26 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Register |
Friday, February 9 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Register |
Friday, February 23 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Register |
Friday, March 22 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Register |
Friday, April 5 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online | Register |
Turning Failure into Success
Interest in learning how to turn failure into success? This workshop will focus on defining failure, describing resilience, grit, and it's connection to emotional well-being, and identifying practical steps to build resilience, cope with failure and create change!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Heleen Loohuis & Connie Lee
VR Experience
VR stands for Virtual Reality and is a new tool used in the mental health sphere to help relieve stress and calm nerves.
VR lets you step out of your current reality and into other environments like forests or underwater explorations. You can even try sculpting or meditation, right in the HLA! Book your session today!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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Thursday, January 11 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | |
Thursday, January 18 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | Register |
Thursday, January 25 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | Register |
Thursday, February 1 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | Register |
Thursday, February 8 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | Register |
Thursday, February 15 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | Register |
Thursday, February 22 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | Register |
Thursday, February 29 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Room 3100 | Register |
Writing for Wellness with the Writers Collective of Canada
Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage, and respect. No experience is required! Every workshop is unique.
Schedule & Registration
Date | Time | Modality | Registration |
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Wednesday, February 7 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Building, Suite 3100 | Register |
Wednesday, February 21 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Building, Suite 3100 | Register |
Wednesday, March 13 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Building, Suite 4400 | Register |
Wednesday, March 27 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Brown Student Services Building, Suite 4400 | Register |