Wellbeing in Higher Education Network at UNR

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The Wellbeing in Higher Education Network (WHEN) at the University of Nevada, Reno is a local affiliate of the International Wellbeing in Higher Education Network, a global initiative of The Wellbeing Project. WHEN at UNR is supported by the Office of the Provost.  

Wellbeing as a Foundation for Change

Inspired by the guiding principles of The Wellbeing Project, WHEN at UNR recognizes that individual and community wellbeing are deeply interconnected. When people have opportunities to care for their own wellbeing, build meaningful relationships, and feel supported by the communities and systems around them, they have greater capacity to learn, lead, collaborate, and contribute to positive change. 

Higher education has a unique opportunity to help create this change—not only through the knowledge we generate and share, but through the cultures, relationships, and environments we create together.

What We Do

WHEN at UNR brings together faculty and staff from across the University who share an interest in advancing wellbeing throughout our campus community. 

Our work includes: 

  • Identifying and strengthening existing campus wellbeing resources 
  • Developing opportunities and activities that support individual and collective wellbeing 
  • Creating connections and collaboration across departments, programs, and initiatives 
  • Providing consultation and sharing practices that support wellbeing across the University 
  • Exploring how institutional culture, systems, and environments can create conditions in which people and communities can thrive 

Opportunities to Participate

WHEN at UNR offers opportunities for members of the University community to pause, connect, and support their wellbeing.

Tune In Tuesday: Guided Mindfulness Break

Join us for a relaxing and restorative 15-minute guided mindfulness session designed to help you pause, recharge, and reconnect during your day. 

  • When: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Location:
        Zoom
  • Who Can Attend: All University of Nevada, Reno faculty, staff, and students
  • RSVP: No RSVP required

Whether you're new to mindfulness or have an established practice, these brief guided sessions offer a welcoming opportunity to reduce stress, improve focus, and support your overall well-being. 

Men's Peer Support Group

A space to talk. A place to connect. UNR faculty and staff who identify as men are invited to join a peer-led space for open conversation, connection, and support around mental health, everyday challenges, work, relationships, or whatever is on your mind. Share as much or as little as you’d like—you don’t need to be struggling to attend.

For a full list of dates, the meeting location, and more, visit the University events calendar:

Men's Peer Support Group

Join WHEN at UNR

Interested in helping shape a culture of wellbeing at UNR? 

WHEN at UNR meets monthly from September through May and welcomes faculty and staff who are interested in contributing their perspectives, ideas, and energy to this work. 

WHEN at UNR is co-chaired by Marta Elliott, PhD, and Lauren Schwartz, PhD, and administered by Chonti Sauder. 

For more information or to get involved, please contact Chonti Sauder at csauder@med.unr.edu.