Taking Care of Your Wellness
Connect with the Wellness Center!

BSU's Wellness Center encourages all students to familarize themselves with wellness resources throughout their time at BSU. The highlights provided below are a great place to start - and many check items off your Roadmap! 

• Check your BSU Patient Portal and upload any missing information (REQUIRED). Protect your health and the health of the campus, friends, and family by completing all required immunizations and your tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire. This will also prevent a Health Hold that blocks you from registering for classes next semester.
• Know your mental and physical health resources.
  • For any physical health issue other than an emergency, call Health Services at 508-531-1252 to speak with a nurse and if needed, schedule an appointment.
  • For your mental health, tap into any of the online or in-person counseling and support services, like UWill Teletherapy, Welltrack Boost, and togetherall. Find out more here.
• Stay safe and keep each other safe during the “Red Zone” – the time between September – November when over half of sexual assaults occur on college campuses – especially first-semester students (NOT REALLY OPTIONAL). Get confidential advocacy after an assault or incident from the BSU Sexual Violence Advocacy and Support (SVAS) Center - (508) 531-2048. Learn about healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and preventing sexual assault or intimate partner violence at an SVAS Center event or training.
• However you have fun, remember not all students use alcohol and other substances. Whether you do or not, learn how to lower your and your friends’ risk of alcohol poisoning and drug overdose.
• Attend one or more events sponsored by the Wellness Center- Office of Health Promotion, SVAS Center, Community Health & Prevention, Counseling, or Health Services. Follow us on social media @bsuwellnesscenter @svascenterbsu @bsuoutreach.

Bear Mentor Spotlight
Inclusive Involvement for First Year Bears!

Bear Mentors are trained student leaders who offer support to our new to BSU students through the First Semester Roadmap program. Request your Bear Mentor today using this form! 

Written By: Dom Zullo, Bear Mentor

Hello to our new first year Bears!

After your first week of classes, do you feel your semester is off to a good start? Are you looking to get involved on campus for your next four years? Then check out some of these amazing student organizations!

• The Center For Student Engagement is the heart of our campus, offering a variety of ways to get involved! Such activities include OTEAM, our orientation team on campus well known for creating connections through what we call the “Red Polo Society” every summer.
• Program Council is where we put on events run by students, for students, including bingos, paint nights, karaoke nights and even some off campus trips like our upcoming trip to Honey Pot Hill Orchard on September 15^th! PC (Program Council) Meetings take place every Tuesday from 5-6PM in RSU (Rondileau Student Union) 201.
• Located within RSU 111 is our Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) office. For those who want to go Greek, meet some amazing people and live the good life, FSL is the home for you!
• The LGCIE and Pride Centers offer multiple opportunities for ALANA/BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students to connect, create memories, share culture, and live their best life! Through Popcorn Wednesdays, Dialogue & Dinner sessions, and more amazing events, LGCIE and Pride have something for all to enjoy. 
• Lastly and certainly not least, there are multiple organizations inclusive of our neurodiverse students on campus, including:
  • SAS – Student Accessibility Services works with students to help them with their accommodations and all things related to testing, and making sure every student has a smooth transition into BSU. Notable events include Music Bingo, Tote Bag Making, and a variety of new to fall 2024 semester events including a Neurodiverse Listening Party!
  • Best Buddies – At Best Buddies, the core connection is through disability awareness and advocacy. Notable fall events include our Halloween, Friendsgiving, and Winter Wonderland events. The talent show is one of our highlights every semester, and springtime favorites include “Light It Up Purple” and our annual prom!
  • EXCEL is another wonderful program committed to helping neurodiverse students succeed on campus. They are always looking for peer mentors and ed coaches, so sign up soon! Many EXCEL students and mentors contribute to Best Buddies, SAS and CPDC. To sign up, contact Katie Leeco at KLEECO@bridgew.edu.
  • CPDC – The Children's Physical Developmental Clinic on campus is committed to helping children with various physical/developmental disabilities with achieving their athletic, mental, and physical goals through physical activities. Students serve as clinicians and work with group leaders and senior staff to help children achieve their physical goals over eight Saturdays a semester from 7:30AM to 11:30AM. From pool time and aquatics to lots of fun in the gym, CPDC is a wonderful experience for all involved. To sign up, contact Nicole West at NWEST@bridgew.edu.

BSU Votes

What's on Your Ballot? 

What's on your ballot? Look up your sample ballot on Ballotpedia to find out. Simply enter the address where you are registered to vote to view upcoming election days, insights into the candidates and ballot measures with comprehensive election information.

Be sure to Get Vote Ready BSU! Check out this resource site and EngageBSU for resources and upcoming events related to BSU Votes. 

Highlights from the
Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ)

We're hiring!

Interested in social justice and looking for ways to make an impact in the community? The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ) is now hiring student Justice Fellows, Alternative Break Team Leaders, and Marketing Assistants for the 2024-2025 academic year!

You can learn more about all of our open positions and apply online here.

Questions? Contact mrisj@bridgew.edu for more information!

Upcoming Service Project Opportunities

MRISJ's annual Bears Fighting Hunger service project is back on Saturday, September 7th from 9-1pm! Students will spend the day volunteering with their fellow Bears at End Hunger New England in honor of 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. We will be packing 13,000 meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Transportation provided!

BSU students can sign up now on EngageBSU here. 

Questions? Contact Laura Mulvey (lmulvey@bridgew.edu). 

Students can also volunteer with the Martin Richard Institute of Social Justice (MRISJ) on Saturday, September 28th for our annual Sharing the Harvest service project! Student volunteers will help prepare the fields and harvest food that will be donated to local food backs to support community members facing food insecurity.

This event is open to current BSU students. Transportation, a light breakfast, and lunch will be provided. BSU students can sign up on EngageBSU here. 

Questions? Contact Laura Mulvey (Lmulvey@bridgew.edu). 

Fraternity & Sorority Life at BSU

Interested in joining Fraternity and Sorority Life at BSU? Fraternity and Sorority Life is a great way to develop leadership skills, make connections and get involved in philanthropy and service!

With 9 Sororities and Fraternities on campus, Fraternity and Sorority Life makes up over 230 students on campus.  

Recruitment registration is happening now! Fill out the FSL interest form here to receive more information about our FSL community and recruitment registration! 

Highlights from the
Career Services & Internships Office 

The Fall Job & Internship Fair is a great way for employers and students to meet and discuss full-time professional-level opportunities and internships available in the region. Various organizations will be in attendance, considering multiple majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with over 70 employers in a variety of industries!

Tips for Attending:

• Be prepared--Plan ahead and schedule a resume review with Career Services & Internships in advance of the fair.
• Dress professionally--Visit the Bear Essentials closet at Career Services & Internships for *free* professional attire
• Bring plenty of copies of your resume to give to employers!

RSVP on Handshake - click here for more info!