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About the Center

The center for the Shaw Wellness Institute is home to numerous campus events and programs, as well as a perfect place to relax, study, and socialize.

The ribbon is cut for the Shaw Wellness Institute Center.

Center Hours

Visit us in Cutten Hall (campus map)
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open until 8:00 p.m. Thursdays

Reserve the Center

Our space is open for students, clubs, and faculty use upon request.  Please email tmantaro@colgate.edu if you are interested in using our space for an event, program, or discussion!

Our new space was made possible thanks to generous donations from Jay '76 and Debi Shaw. Their continued support and encouragement for the Institute has also led to two full-time staff members and six student interns. Through the continuous support from the Shaws, other alumni, and the Colgate community, we are able to provide numerous services, programs, and events throughout the year!

Wellness Programming Spotlight

View our calendar

Dietitian
Beginning in Spring 2013, a dietitian will be available once a week to answer all of your healthy-eating questions! Schedule an appointment online here.

Employee Wellness
Human resources provides a range of employee wellness programs and recognizes the importance of maintaining and promoting the health and well-being of its employees.

'Gate Fitness
Maintain a healthy and active lifestyle with the help of the 'gate Fitness programs! Wellness Workshops offer numerous exercise and body image programs, free for the Colgate community.  Also explore other fitness workshops and opportunities offered by Trudy Fitness Center!

LGBTQ Health and Wellness
LGBTQ Initiatives and the Shaw Wellness Institute partner to create programs for students which promote healthy, purposeful, and balanced lives within the Colgate Community. The Shaw Wellness Institute resources include:
  • Wellness Institute Library 
  • HIV/AIDS awareness and testing
  • Use of Shaw Wellness Institute for club meetings or events
  • Trans specific resources available here

Self relaxation
The Shaw Wellness Institute now offers students the opportunity to try out relaxation training tools.  Benefits include a quieter mind, greater mental clarity and balance, relaxation, and increased focus and concentration.

Tai Chi
An ancient Chinese form of martial art, exercise and self cultivation characterized by slow, balanced and flowing movement. Promotes relaxation, concentration, improved posture, and overall improvement in the function of the mind and body.

Tea Tuesdays
Take your mind off your work and de-stress with a craft, board game, hot chocolate, and tea, available every Tuesday in the center! Bring some friends for a new craft each week.

Therapy Dogs
Join the Shaw Wellness Institute for some canine stress reduction featuring therapy dogs from Wanderer's Rest, the local shelter. There will be several dogs and time for everyone to hang out, chill, and enjoy a study break. Free tea and snacks provided.

Wellness Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, join us for new ways to balance your life with an event relating to one of the eight dimensions of wellness! Each week will introduce students and faculty to an innovative way to relieve stress, exercise, eat well, and take care of your body.

Yoga
Recognition and management of the symptoms of stress by using the tools of Yoga; such as posture, breathing techniques, meditation, visualization and progressive relaxation.