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This Week’s “Can’t Miss” Events

  • School of Arts & Sciences – “STEAMtober: Cybersecurity Panel Discussion”
    Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time | Join virtually at event time
  • Center for Academic Success – “Yoga with MHWS Event” 
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time | Drubner Center – Turf
  • School of Arts & Sciences – “STEAMtober: Equine Myth Busting Event”
    Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Eastern time | Join virtually at event time
  • University Events – “Empowering Voices: Global Women’s Leadership Virtual Summit”
    Wednesday, October 23, 2025 – Friday, October 24, 2025 | More information and registration

See You at STEAMfest on Tuesday, October 21!

STEAMfest is the annual celebration of all things arts and sciences!  STEAM, which stands for Science, Technology, Equine Studies, Arts, and Mathematics, constitutes several of the different disciplines housed within the School of Arts & Sciences.  Join the faculty and administration from the School in some fun and educational activities on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern time in Fleischer Circle.

Title IX and Disability Services Office: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

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Healthy relationships bring out the best in you and make you feel good about yourself. A healthy relationship does not mean a “perfect” relationship, and no one is healthy 100% of the time, but the signs below are behaviors you should strive for in all of your relationships.  Healthy relationships manifest themselves as healthy communication, but in order to have a healthy relationship, you need to love yourself first. Here are some characteristics and behaviors of a healthy relationship.  

While everyone does unhealthy things sometimes, we can all learn to love better by recognizing unhealthy signs and shifting to healthy behaviors. If you are seeing unhealthy signs in your relationship, it’s important to not ignore them and understand they can escalate to abuse. If you think you are in a dangerous situation, trust your gut and get help.

10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship 10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
  • Comfortable pace: The relationship moves at a speed that feels enjoyable for each person.
  • Honesty: You can be truthful and candid without fearing how the other person will respond.
  • Respect: You value one another’s beliefs and opinions, and love one another for who you are as a person.
  • Kindness: You are caring and empathetic to one another, and provide comfort and support.
  • Healthy conflict: Openly and respectfully discussing issues and confronting disagreements non-judgmentally.
  • Trust: Confidence that your partner won’t do anything to hurt you or ruin the relationship.
  • Independence: You have space to be yourself outside of the relationship.
  • Equality: The relationship feels balanced and everyone puts the same effort into the success of the relationship.
  • Taking responsibility: Owning your own actions and words.
  • Fun: You enjoy spending time together and bring out the best in each other.
  • Intensity: When someone expresses very extreme feelings and over-the-top behavior that feels overwhelming.
  • Manipulation: When someone tries to control your decisions, actions or emotions.
  • Sabotage: When someone purposely ruins your reputation, achievements, or success.
  • Guilting: When someone makes you feel responsible for their actions or makes you feel like it’s your job to keep them happy.
  • Deflecting Responsibility: When someone repeatedly makes excuses for their unhealthy behavior.
  • Possessiveness: When someone is jealous to a point where they try to control who you spend time with and what you do.
  • Isolation: When someone keeps you away from friends, family, or other people.
  • Belittling: When someone does and says things to make you feel bad about yourself.
  • Volatility: When someone has a really strong, unpredictable reaction that makes you feel scared, confused or intimidated.
  • Betrayal: When someone is disloyal or acts in an intentionally dishonest way.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Monday, October 20, 2025

  • Term 3 Begins

Friday, October 24, 2025

  • Last Day to Add/Drop a Term 3 Class

 

Photo of the Week

Members of the Men’s Ice Hockey team volunteered at Seymour Pink’s 2025 “Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k” in support of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Main Campus Students: Tell Us How to Make Student Life Better!

Dear Students,
 
Your voice matters! It is our goal to better understand what our students are experiencing on campus so we can provide the best programs and opportunities possible, and your input is needed to achieve this. We are conducting 4 focus groups this week to collect student opinions about a variety of topics related to student life at Post. You are invited to attend one of these sessions to share your thoughts and ideas.
 
Each focus group will be led by a Post faculty member or staff member who does not work in Student Life. The session will last 45 to 60 minutes and the information shared will be anonymous. The room location will be sent to you in a confirmation email after you sign up. Participants will be entered into a drawing for Amazon gift cards. 
 
Please check your email for upcoming focus group session dates and the link to register for one of the sessions.
 
We hope you will choose to participate as we continually look for ways to enhance Student Life at Post! 
 
Sincerely,
Dawn Sherman
Dean of Students

Weekly Wellness Corner

The Weekly Wellness Corner is brought to you by Mental Health and Wellness Services – here, you’ll find content, tips, tricks, programs, and resources to help you thrive as a Post Eagle!

Wellness starts with awareness and connection. Take a moment today to pause and check in with yourself: How am I, really? What do I need right now: rest, support, or maybe just a deep breath?
 
Once you’ve checked in with yourself, pass that energy along. Send a quick message to a colleague friend, classmate, or teammate and ask how they’re doing. Being relational means recognizing that we thrive not just as individuals, but through the support and care we share with others.
 
A simple “Hey, how are you? “can go a long way. You never know who might need that reminder to Notice, Nurture, Connect.

You Matter. You Succeed. You Thrive.  All with YOU@Post

Whether it’s your first year or final year, college life can bring questions to mind that range from your relationships to your upcoming midterms.  No matter what you’re up against, the online resource called YOU@Post is built to connect you to campus information, resources and even quick pick-me-ups.  

YOU@Post helps you, as a college student, take charge of your future in three areas: Succeed (academic and career), Thrive (physical and mental well-being) and Matter (purpose and connections).  Tap the Learn More button below and log in using your Post student email and password.

Involvement Opportunities for Online Students

Some new clubs are forming for online students.  Don’t miss your chance to enhance your experience as an online student at Post.  Join a club.  Get involved.  Grow your skills.