Student Health & Counseling Services
Be Tiger Well Month
Tiger Tracks: Join the Wellness Journey- October 2025
Welcome to Be Tiger Well Month, your go-to hub for all things wellness on campus! This October, we’re coming together to celebrate, support, and strengthen our community’s well-being—mind, body, and spirit. Explore events, connect with resources, and discover how you can Be Tiger Well.
- 📅 View Events
- 🤝 Get involved
- 💡 Submit an Idea
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🐯 Submit Form for a Wellness Activity
Mission Statement:
Be Tiger Well Month is a campus-wide initiative dedicated to promoting holistic wellness through collaboration, education, and engagement. We believe that when we care for ourselves and each other, we all thrive.
Our Goals:
- Unite departments and student groups around wellness.
- Highlight existing wellness programs and services.
- Launch new initiatives that support student success.
- Foster a culture of care and connection.
Who’s Involved:
This initiative is powered by a cross-campus committee including
- Student Academic Success
- Student Health and Counseling Services
- Campus Recreation and Intramural Services
- Dining Services
- Student Leadership and Involvement
- Student Govenment Association
- Department of Psychology
- School of Social Work
- Human Resources
- Housing and Residence Life
- College of Health Sciences
Events Calendar
There are a wide variety of events and challenges involved in the Be Tiger Well Month campaign and a few events highlighted below. Please click here for the full schedule!
- Kickoff Event-
- Wednesday, October 1st 11:00-2:00
- UC Alumni Mall
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Mindful Mondays– Weekly guided meditation sessions on the Student Health and Counseling Servicse social media @UofMSHCS
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Tiger Trek– Document your campus-wide walking activities and places!
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Fuel Up Friday– Free healthy snacks and nutrition tips in the UC RZ!
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Wellness Fair
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Wednesday October 8th
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Meet campus wellness partners both on campus and off to explore resources of the 8 dimensions of wellness!
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🐯 Be Tiger Well Challenge
🎯 How to Participate
Join the Be Tiger Well Challenge by completing activities across different areas of wellness throughout October. Each time you complete a challenge, log it using the form below. Participants are encouraged to complete at least 5 wellness activities and submit a form for each item. Completion earns a Wellness Package, available for pickup October 30–31 in the University Center Relaxation Zone Room 227.
Steps to Participate:
- Choose a wellness area (e.g., Physical, Emotional, Social, etc.).
- Complete one or more activities listed in that category.
- Submit your entry using the form below.
- Repeat as often as you like—each submission counts!
- At the end of the month, if you have completed the Be Tiger Well Challenge, pick up your Be Tiger Well Box!
📝 Submit Your Challenge Entry
Submit Your Challenge Entry
Log your completed wellness activities and track your progress toward rewards!
What You’ll Share:
- Your name and email
- The wellness area(s) you participated in
- The specific activity you completed
- Optional: a photo or reflection
🎯 Wellness Challenges
Not a conducive list, if you find an activity that promotes an area of wellness submit it!
🏋️ Physical Wellness
- Attend a fitness class or use the campus gym
- Walk 10,000+ steps in a day
- Swim at the university pool
- Join a Tiger Food Lab or nutrition session
- Focus on hydration, show us you using your different water bottles!
🧠 Emotional Wellness
- Join a Less Stress Success session
- Use the 30-day wellness journal
- Sign the Gratitude Wall
- Paint and share a centering stone
🤝 Social Wellness
- Attend a group event or club meeting
- Join Homecoming or intramural events
- Cheer on a campus team
- Design your dorm room door with Wellness Inspo
💰 Financial Wellness
- Attend a financial wellness session with First South
- Meet with a financial advisor
- Apply for a scholarship
- Use a local discount or coupon
- Complete open enrollment (Oct 8 – Employee Benefits Fair)
🌿 Spiritual Wellness
- Visit a meditation or nature space
- Try a mindfulness app
- Attend a music performance or vision board session
- Join the Nature Walk event
- Visit one or both Relaxation Zones
📚 Intellectual & Occupational Wellness
- Attend a study skills or tutoring session
- Make an appointment with Career Services
- Explore majors at “Discover Your Major Day” (Oct 2)
- Attend a lecture outside your major
🌎 Environmental Wellness
- Join a campus clean-up or visit the Tiger Garden
- Attend the Sustainability Fair
- Bike to campus or use recycling stations
- Plant a seed or start a garden
🎁 Be Tiger Well Box
Complete challenges and earn a BeTiger Well Box featuring:
- Be Tiger Well Straw Cup
- First aid kit
- Brain stress ball
- Tissue pack
- 60-minute massage chair coupon for the Relaxation Zone
- Mini cutting board & oven mitt
- Foam Finger
- Mental health stickers
- and more!
Be Tiger Well Boxes will be available for pickup October 30–31 in the University Center Relaxation Zone Room 227.
🙌 Get Involved
💡 Share Your Ideas
Have a creative idea for a wellness event or resource? We’d love to hear it!
👉 Submit Your Idea
📝 Give Us Feedback
Help us improve Be Tiger Well Month by sharing your experience.
👉 Take the Feedback Survey
Join the Committee:
Want to help shape Be Tiger Well Month? Join our planning committee and bring your voice to the table. We welcome students, staff, and faculty! Reach out to shcs.outreach@memphis.edu
Submit an Idea:
Have a great idea for a wellness event or initiative? We’d love to hear it! Submit your idea here.
Wellness Resources
Campus Services:
- Counseling Center – Mental health support and workshops
- Campus Rec – Fitness classes, intramurals, and outdoor adventures
- Academic Success Center – Tutoring, coaching, and study skills
Be Tiger Well Journey Tips:
- Thriving in College: The Ultimate Guide to Student Health and Wellness
A comprehensive guide with practical tips on managing stress, maintaining mental health, and balancing college life. - Physical Health and Wellness Linked to Student Success
This article explores how students perceive campus wellness offerings, including dining options, and highlights the importance of healthy eating for academic performance - Six Wellness Strategies for Colleges and Universities
Offers evidence-based strategies for promoting physical wellness on campus, including fitness programs and accessible health services. - Eating Healthy on a Budget – Mayo Clinic Health System
A detailed breakdown of how to plan meals, shop smart, and make nutritious choices without overspending. Great for students learning to cook or grocery shop for themselves. - Nutrition on a Budget: Cheap and Easy Ways for Students to Eat Well – University of
Rochester Medical Center
Holly Gilligan, MA, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian at the University of Rochester, shares practical, student-friendly strategies for eating well on a college budget. From smart grocery shopping to simple, affordable meal ideas, this guide is packed with advice tailored to campus life.
Featured Stories:
Coming soon!
Contact & Feedback
Contact Us:
Have questions or want to collaborate? Reach out to shcs.outreach@memphis.edu
Feedback Form:
Help us improve! Share your thoughts on events and resources through our feedback survey.