Members of SAB Holding Event The Xavierite
On Wednesday, March 19, the Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted an event called Self-Care Matters.
SAB promoted this event to celebrate Women’s History Month, while its focus was to help students understand the concept of relaxation and community, the resources benefited the students.
Paris Brown, Director of Live Entertainment for SAB, stated that “SAB wanted to host this self-care event in honor of Women’s History Month as a way to promote relaxation, wellness, and mindfulness.
The attendees were given self-care bags that included items such as exfoliating gloves, lip balm, shower steamers, nail buffers, essential oils, bath bombs, and more. These products were distributed for free, to help students create their own self-care routine with the products.
Brown continued by stating, “We recognize that college life can be stressful, and taking time for self-care is essential, especially for students who are balancing academics, work, and personal life. This event provided a space for students to unwind and prioritize their well-being while celebrating the importance of self-care.”
SAB limited the number of self-care bags to each student. This helped to ensure that as many students as possible had the opportunity to get a self-care bag.
Throughout the event, students were encouraged to take a break from their schedules and learn more about the benefits of self-care practices.
The success of the event was evident in the strong turnout and positive feedback from students.
Alexandra Clarke, a student who attended the event, spoke about her experience. “This event was a great reminder that I need to take care of myself more. I’m always focused on schoolwork and other responsibilities, but I don’t often take time for myself. The free items were appreciated because they gave me a chance to treat myself without worrying about the cost,” Clarke said.
In addition to the self-care bags, the event also featured a raffle for free Spring Formal tickets. Students had the chance to enter the raffle, which provided another incentive for participation.
Clarke explained that “It was a nice touch to have the chance to win tickets for the spring formal. It added something extra to the event and made it more engaging for students.”
Taylor McDonald, Director of Off-Campus Events, stated, “Students appreciated the opportunity to take a break and focus on themselves. The event was well-received, and it’s clear that there is a demand for wellness-focused programs on campus. We are excited about the possibility of hosting similar events in the future.”
SAB hosted this event in order to support students caring for themselves. Throughout the academic year, students are constantly balancing academics, work and personal responsibilities. In this case, it gave students a chance to prioritize themselves while getting resources for their health.
To keep students informed about future events, SAB continues to promote them through The Den, where students can find information on upcoming events and wellness initiatives.