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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

wielgusm wrote a new post, Technology-Based Mental Health Resources, on the site SPU Wellness 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mental health problems are prevalent on college campuses. As technology continues to expand into almost every corner of our culture, the mental health field has also began to embrace technology as a method to […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Faculty Spotlight: Technology and Mental Health, on the site SPU Wellness 3 weeks, 6 days ago

There’s no denying the ubiquity of technology in students’ daily lives. We are already beginning to see how technology, especially social networking sites, impacts how we live, work, and communicate with each oth […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Mental Health Awareness Month: Spotlight on Stigma, on the site SPU Wellness 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Stigma against mental health can lead college students who are struggling with mental health problems to feel ashamed and prevent them from seeking the help they need. Stigma refers to negative attitudes toward, […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Mental Health Awareness Month: Asking for Help Effectively, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month ago

We all go through times that are difficult, whether we are feeling overwhelmed by school, dealing with relationship conflicts, or feeling anxious or depressed. During those times, it can feel hard to ask for help. […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Mental Health Awareness Month: Spotlight on Suicide, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 1 week ago

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among college students in the US, with over 1,000 suicides on college campuses each year. Beyond those who die by suicide, many more have experienced suicidal […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Mental Health Awareness Month: Spotlight on Anxiety, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Among college students, rates of anxiety are high, and according to some studies, may be even higher than the rates of depression. Anxiety is typically viewed as a reaction to stress or uncertainty – and college s […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Mental Health Awareness Month: Spotlight on Depression, on the site SPU Wellness 1 month, 3 weeks ago

This month we celebrate Mental Health Month! Mental health problems impact about 1 in 5 Americans, and on college campuses those numbers are even higher. The good news is that there is help available for many […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Faculty Spotlight: Mental Health Stigma, on the site SPU Wellness 2 months ago

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health problems affect many college students. According to a national survey, 27% of students reported they experience depression, 24% experience bipolar disorder, 11% […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Abusive Relationships, on the site SPU Wellness 2 months ago

Abusive relationships and dating violence are a widespread problem on college campuses. 43% of college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behavior, and 52% report knowing a friend who […]
wielgusm wrote a new post, Keeping in Touch with Family and Friends, on the site SPU Wellness 2 months, 1 week ago

For many college students, starting college meant moving away from home. Some may have moved across the country, while others may have family and friends nearby. In either case, a lot of college students report […]

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