CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR
SEPTEMBER
September is Healthy Nova Month!
We are planning four weeks of activities to introduce you to a variety of resources and services available to support your health and well-being. Every Healthy Nova Month, we encourage you to explore HOW you want to connect and where technology can help and hinder those connections. September will give you the resources to thrive at Villanova! Check back soon to see what is coming up throughout September, or get a headstart by joining our self-paced digital challenge.
Wednesday, September 2
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Riley Ellipse
Meet The Registered Dietitian
Stop by and say hi, schedule a FREE nutrition coaching session, grab a healthy snack, and learn how to fuel your college life! From dorm-friendly meals to sports nutrition and everything in between- we're here to help! See you there!
Monday, September 14
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Tuesday, September 15
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Adjusting to Sleep at School Workshop
Health Promotion wants you to rest, revive, and thrive this semester. Put your best foot forward and join our sleep coach for a 30-minute focused workshop on adjusting to sleep at school.
Approved for Cultural Event Credit.
Register Here
Wednesday, September 16
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy - Health Services Building Room 113
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Monday, September 21
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Tuesday, September 22
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fresh Check Day
Fresh Check Day is our campus-wide mental health awareness and suicide prevention event—an interactive, fair-style experience that brings students, faculty, and staff together to spark meaningful conversations about mental wellness. It’s a day focused on connection, reducing stigma, discovering resources, and making sure everyone on campus knows they have a supportive community behind them.
Wednesday, September 23
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy- Cabrini Dixion Center
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Tuesday, September 29
3:00 pm
Walk & Talk with Health Promotion
No agenda. No expectations. Walk & talk with Health Promotion on 9/29 at 3 p.m. Meet at the adirondack chairs in front of the Health Services Building.
Tuesday, September 29
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Wednesday, September 30
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy- Health Services Building Room 113
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Wednesday, September 30
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fueling Your Workout
Join this workshop lead by the campus dietian so you can stop scrolling and start fueling smarter! Learn the science behind workout nutrition and discover how to eat for better performance and recovery. Fuel your body-not the hype!
Register Here
Wednesday, September 30
7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
One Love Escalation Workshop
Join trained facilitators for a film screening of Escalation by the One Love Foundation, and small group discussion about the warning signs of abuse and how to activate communities to work to change the statistics around relationship violence.
Register Here
OCTOBER
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
During October we educate our community about how to create healthy relationships, spread awareness of resources, support survivors, and unite to prevent violence. Everyone deserves healthy and respectful relationships. Join us at one of the many activities that we have planned this month!
Thursday, October 1
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
What Grade Would You Give Your Sleep?
Health Promotion wants you to rest, revive, and thrive this semester. What grade would you give your sleep today? Join our sleep coach for a 30-minute focused workshop on making mid-semester adjustments to your sleep.
Approved for Cultural Credit.
Register Here
Monday, October 5
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Monday, October 5
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Smoothie Bowl Workshop
Build your perfect smoothie bowl with POWER and discover the health benefits behind every bite!
Register Here
Monday, October 19
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Tuesday, October 20
6:00 pm
Dining Hall Hacks
Ready to level up your dining hall game? Join us for a fun workshop where you will learn how to build meals to fit your personal goals, create easy recipes using dining hall foods, and swap the best dining hall hacks with POWER members. Come hungry for ideas!
Register Here
Wednesday, October 21
12:30 pm
Walk & Talk with Health Promotion
No agenda. No expectations. Walk & talk with Health Promotion on 10/21 at 12:30 p.m. Meet at the adirondack chairs in front of the Health Services Building.
Wednesday, October 21
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy- Health Services Building Room 113
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Monday, October 26th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Fitzgerald & O’Toole Club Finneran Pavilion
Can I Kiss You?
Join nationally acclaimed speaker Mike Domitrz for “Can I Kiss You?” This dynamic presentation takes an honest look at dating, hooking up, communication, and the everyday conversations that shape our relationships. Blending humor, authenticity, and practical strategies, this high energy event empowers students to navigate boundaries, respect, and healthy relationships with confidence.
Approved for Cultural Credit
Tuesday, October 27
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
NOVEMBER
Monday, November 2
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Registere Here
Wednesday, November 4
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy- Health Services Building Room 113
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Wednesday, November 4
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gratitude Workshop
Join POWER for a sweet treat and a moment of gratitude!
Register Here
Monday, November 9
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Monday, November 9
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Get Your Sleep Back on Track for Finals
Health Promotion wants you to rest, revive, and thrive this semester. Join our sleep coach for a 30-minute focused workshop on making end-of-semester adjustments to your sleep.
Approved for Cultural Event Credit.
Register Here
Monday, November 9
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sticky Situations
Get hands-on at Sticky Situations! Make your own slime while learning practical bystander intervention skills for navigating difficult situations.
Register Here
Wednesday, November 11
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy- Cabrini Dixon Center
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Monday, November 16
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Monday, November 16
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Painting with POWER
Paint, create, and connect! Join POWER for a fun craft night while exploring campus resources.
Register Here
Tuesday, November 17
6:00 pm
Food & Mood
Did you know that your gut and brain are constantly talking? Discover how the foods you eat can impact your mood, energy, focus, and stress. Learn simple, science-based nutrition tips to help you feel your best-inside and out!
Register Here
Wednesday, November 18
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy- Health Services Building Room 113
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Monday, November 23
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 1
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knot Today! Chair Massages
Relax, Recharge, and Unwind!
Take a break and treat yourself to a free 15-minute chair massage on the Villanova or Cabrini campus. Whether you're managing classes, work, or everyday stress, this is your chance to pause, relax, and recharge.
Appointments are limited, schedule here.
Register Here
Wednesdsay, December 2
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pet Therapy - Health Services Building Room 113
Take a Paws for Yourself!
De-stress, recharge, and enjoy some time with our friendly therapy pets on the Villanova and Cabrini campuses. Pet therapy is a great way to relax, boost your mood, and take a break from your busy day.
Friday, December 11
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stress Less Healthy Happy Hour
Take a break from studying and join us for pet therapy, FREE chair massages, and relaxing activities with POWER on reading day!
ONGOING
Cat Kits
FREE limited edition boxes centered around aspects of well-being. Each box includes goodies, tools, information, and resources to help you THRIVE, and not just survive your Villanova experience! Cat Kits are released monthly. Sign up for advance notice of a new Cat Kit release.
JOMO Tech Break Workshops
The Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) initiative is dedicated to supporting students in putting their phones down and tuning into themselves and their relationships. Join POWER Community Advocates for a workshop on evaluating the role you want technology to play in your Villanova experience.
Where is the Love? Wednesdays Pet Therapy
Join us almost every Wednesday for an hour of pet therapy. Come relax and decrease your stress with our furry friends from Pals for Life! For exact dates check out our Instagram @villanovahealth.
One Love Escalation Workshop
Learn the warning signs of relationship abuse and work to change the statistics.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Join trained facilitators for Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) training. Ask a question. Save a life.
Painting with POWER Series
Enjoy a step-by-step painting session and get to know campus resources through facilitated conversation.
Chair Massage
Free 15-minute chair massages are offered almost every Monday or Tuesday afternoon.
Register for a slot.
Office of Health Promotion Earns Inaugural 'Ignite Your Strengths' Award for Outstanding Programming
Health Promotion's Cristina Babyak, MPH, Community Well-Being Specialist (above), and Stacy Andes, MA, EdD, Director of Health Promotion, received the first-ever "Ignite Your Strengths Award for Outstanding Programming" in April 2026 for their one-credit course, "Building a Resilience Resume," offered to students through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
In an emergency, call Villanova Public Safety at 610-519-4444.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988.
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