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Building Innovation - UVA Today Features Contemplative Commons

UVA Today highlighted CSC's Contemplative Commons in its feature on the construction and renovation that ramps up on Grounds during the summer.

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Helping Students Flourish

CSC is dedicated to advancing the well-being and flourishing of UVA students during their time on Grounds and beyond. We provide numerous classes, events, and resources to support this mission throughout the year.

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ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
CSC has typically offered this 3-credit course typically in the fall. The class is open to any undergraduate from any school, discipline, or intended major. Students explore a balance of theory and practice organized into five domains: self-awareness, well-being, connection, wisdom, and integration. Each week the course focuses on a single quality of flourishing through scientific research, humanistic reflection, and artistic expression, as well as a detailed set of contemplative practices.  “The Art and Science of Human Flourishing” was developed as part of the Student Flourishing Initiative, a collaboration among scholars at UVA, Penn State, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
 
Other Academic Courses Across UVA
Each semester CSC staff curate a full list of UVA courses across disciplines that explore well-being and flourishing. Check back on August 1, 2022 to see the updated list. 
 
CO- and EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
 
Contemplative Classes: Yoga, Mindfulness, and More
CSC offers an extensive schedule of free classes throughout the week on a variety of yoga styles, mindfulness meditation, T’ai Chi, and more. Learn more. 
 
Student Mindfulness Meetups 
CSC hosts these weekly mindfulness groups exclusively for students in partnership with (CAPS). Make mindfulness a habit by joining a group this semester! Learn more. 
 
Live Guided Meditations
  • Virtual Meditation on the Lawn is a series of 15-minute virtual meditation sessions led by CSC instructors and other UVA experts every Monday at 7:45am ET. Learn more and register. 
Digital Tools and Apps 
  • Insight Timer: UVA students have free premium access to thousands of guided meditations, courses, and other digital content from renowned contemplative experts. Follow CSC in the app to find our curated playlists. Download the app and learn more. 
  • Student Flourishing App Coming 2022: CSC is developing a new mobile app to help you track, schedule, and learn about behaviors, practices, and tiny habits that support your well-being and flourishing. Bookmark www.flourishinghabits.org to stay informed!
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS FOR STUDENT GROUPS

CSC can provide customized programming for any student group, Greek organization, club, or residential floor on contemplation, mindfulness, building resilience, and many other topics relevant to student well-being and flourishing. Use this Student Programming Request Form to make a request.

INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Become a CSC student employee or intern or apply for our student-athlete leadership program in partnership with UVA Athletics called the Citizen Leaders and Sports Ethics Community Impact Fellowship. Contact csc@virginia.edu to learn more about these opportunity
STAY TUNED!

We broke ground on October 8, 2021 on this innovative new UVA building that will offer cutting-edge experiential classrooms, labs, studios, and contemplative spaces for the UVA community to learn and connect.
Learn more:
CSC Spearheads New Building Designed for a New Model of Higher Education
UVA's article, A Place to Learn and Flourish.

University of Flourishing: CSC will launch this online library and interactive portal in 2022.  The University of Flourishing will offer world-quality content, events, and classes from an international network of universities devoted to transforming education towards greater student flourishing.