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Going Live with DigitaLobby

Rolin Moe Featured March 1, 2016 No Comments »

Today we launch the SPU DigitaLobby, a space for students, faculty and staff to engage the Open Web in their teaching, learning and scholarship. SPU has a long history as a pioneer in understanding the importance of digital identity and transformation in cultivating the minds and character of its community members. In the 1990s, SPU […]

Recent Blog Posts

Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, HOW Skills: Non-Judgmentally & Effectively, on the site SPU Wellness 2 days, 13 hours ago

Last week we talked about how to practice one-mindfully, one of the HOW skills of mindfulness. The last two HOW skills, non-judgmentally and effectively, in combination with one-mindfully and the WHAT skills, give […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, HOW Skill: One-Mindfully, on the site SPU Wellness 1 week, 2 days ago

The WHAT skills of mindfulness (observe, describe, and participate) allowed us to examine what is happening in the present moment. The HOW skills give us the tools to use our WHAT skills.

The first HOW skill, […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, WHAT Skills, on the site SPU Wellness 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Before we jump into mindfulness skills, what is mindfulness? Mindfulness is nonjudgmental awareness of the now. It’s being able to choose what to focus on – this gives you the chance to plan and respond to wha […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Be Well: Mindful Yoga, on the site SPU Wellness 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Back to class and back to yoga! Join us, starting next Monday (10/1) at 7pm, for a free yoga class with a guided mindfulness meditation. Start the year off mindful and stress-free!
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Living in the Moment, on the site SPU Wellness 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Finally, it’s summer! Previously on the Wellness blog we’ve talked about mindfulness and being present. This can be difficult during the hustle and bustle of navigating college, but what about summer? Som […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Faculty Spotlight: Positive Psychology, on the site SPU Wellness 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Positive psychology has gained popularity over the years, shifting attention from studying what is negatively impacting individuals to understanding the positive aspects of well-being. Introduced in 1998 by Dr. […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Happiness vs. Meaningfulness, on the site SPU Wellness 4 months, 3 weeks ago

There is debate in the world of research on whether pursuing a happy life or a meaningful life will lead to overall better well-being. It might seem obvious that we all want to live well and to be satisfied with […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Altruism, on the site SPU Wellness 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Altruistic acts are selfless acts that benefit others, despite what the act might mean for you. When we think about altruism, we think of big acts of kindness, like building houses for those in need or donating […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Laughter, on the site SPU Wellness 5 months ago

Laughter is something we all do – it’s universal among humans despite race and cultural differences. Laughter even comes before we can talk, which we see in happy, giggly babies. But why do we laugh and what are […]
Jordan Skalisky wrote a new post, Grit, on the site SPU Wellness 5 months, 1 week ago

When we think about what it takes to be successful (even when things get tough), we think about the concepts of motivation and self-discipline. A lot of the time it’s hard to find the get-up-and-go attitude we n […]

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