ASI Student Government is partnering with Campus Health and Wellbeing and PULSE for Buck the Stigma, a weeklong campaign focused on mental health awareness, wellness, and connecting students with supportive campus resources.
Throughout the week, students can participate in events designed to help them learn about mental health resources, take a break, connect with others, and engage in wellness activities.
- Oct. 5: Encouragement Wall (11 a.m.–11:50 a.m.), located at the University Union Plaza. Students are invited to share words of encouragement with one another and learn more about the Buck the Stigma week ahead.
- Oct. 6: Resource Day (11 a.m.–1 p.m.), located at the University Union Plaza. Resource Day will bring together mental health-related student clubs, university partners, and community organizations to help students learn about available resources. SLODoCo will be available for students who interact with Resource Day guests.
- Oct. 7: Yoga with PULSE (12 p.m.), located at the Health Center Lawn. Join ASI Student Government and PULSE for an outdoor yoga flow designed to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. All levels are welcome; no experience is required. The session will close with a guided reflection, and Sequel tea will be provided at the end. Bring a mat if you have one; extras will be available. RSVP required. Limited reserved slots will be available. Sign-up is available using this reservation link.
- Oct. 7: Movie Night Wednesday (8 p.m.), Movie starts at 8 p.m. YTT Lawn PULSE will host a movie night in partnership with University Housing to play The Sheep Detectives. Multiple self-care giveaways and free snacks will be available throughout the night.
- Oct. 8: Wellness Fair (11 a.m.–1 p.m.), located at Dexter Lawn. The Wellness Fair will include activities and resources to support student well-being, including stress ball making, journal crafting, self-care giveaways, therapy dogs, and Buck the Stigma resource cards.
- Oct. 9: Mark S. Reuling Volleyball Tournament (1p.m. – 5p.m.), located at Swanson Courts. Buck the Stigma week will conclude with the Mark S. Reuling Volleyball Tournament! Students are encouraged to participate, attend, and support the campaign’s focus on mental health awareness and community connection.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate throughout the week and help continue conversations around mental health and well-being at Cal Poly.
ASI Student Government hopes to see you at Buck the Stigma! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on all events, resources, and ways to get involved.
