April 17, 2018 |
Hazing, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration
[This article is based on content contributed by the author for publication in the upcoming book – Fall 2018 – by Hank Nuwer titled Destroying Young Lives: Hazing in Schools and the Military.] “The world will be saved by the western woman.” When the Dalai Lama, who called himself a feminist, made this statement at […]
January 25, 2018 |
Health & Wellness, Masculinity, Mental Health
By Josh Rivedal Men are willing to talk about the size of their prostate glands, or how much Viagra they’re allowed to take, but they’re still not willing to be open about their mental health. If men want to live long, healthy and productive lives it’s absolutely crucial that the dialogue surrounding men’s mental health […]
January 9, 2018 |
Health & Wellness, Leadership, Personal Growth
Just recently I was in the midst of traveling to a speaking engagement during one of Mother Nature’s angriest times. Meaning nowhere in the US was safe from her cold hands. While I was trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B with canceled flights, blizzard conditions and eventually a […]
January 9, 2018 |
Body Image, Depression, Health & Wellness, Resilience, Self-Defense, Self-Esteem, Sexual Violence Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention
In 2009, at the age of 20, I was raped and beaten—nearly left for dead, by a stranger who helped me change my flat tire. Thanks to: an amazing roommate who (despite my hesitation) put me in her car and took me to the hospital, a sex crimes detective and attorney who were determined to […]
November 14, 2017 |
Black History, Diversity, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Stress Management
By: Stacey Pearson-Wharton, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of speaking with students about the impact of implicit and hidden bias within all of us. Recently, students have begun questioning whether microaggressions aimed at them are, in fact, macroaggressions that are intentional, premeditated, or deliberate. Given the rash of […]
October 3, 2017 |
Addiction, Body Image, Bystander Intervention, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Sexual Violence Prevention, Social Entrepreneurship, Stress Management, Title IX, Women's Empowerment
By: Brittany Piper, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker October 2, 2017. Las Vegas. Life is bleak sometimes. More often, lately. For many of us, these near monthly tragedies open old wounds of violence, terror, and loss. The harsh truth is we’re all recovering and healing from something. Whether directly affected by a tragedy, or reeling from its powerful […]
August 23, 2017 |
Body Image, College Completion, First Year Experience, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Masculinity, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Suicide Prevention
Dr. Kevin Snyder has presented over 1,150 programs in all 50 states and has been with CAMPUSPEAK for over a decade. He’s also a former Dean of Students, an author with a best-selling book, and a professional speaker with a wealth of unique expertise both in Student Affairs and in corporate America. We sat down […]
August 8, 2017 |
Diversity, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness, LGBTQ+ Issues, Mental Health, Social Justice, Suicide Prevention
It’s that dreaded back to school season. We’re almost there—with the exception of you lovable overachievers going year round or on trimesters—the countdown to the fall semester officially has begun. Many students are probably wondering: How am I going to start off strong? How am I going to juggle classes along with my new relationship and […]
August 8, 2017 |
Alumni Relations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Values
As the school year begins, we place a lot of high expectations on ourselves. As great as it is to go into the year with goals, we have to be careful that those goals don’t turn into a competition with our peers. If we’re not careful, we’ll end up sizing ourselves up next to our […]
April 18, 2017 |
Hazing, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration
[This article is based on content contributed by the author for publication in the upcoming book – Fall 2018 – by Hank Nuwer titled Destroying Young Lives: Hazing in Schools and the Military.] “The world will be saved by the western woman.” When the Dalai Lama, who called himself a feminist, made this statement at […]
February 23, 2017 |
Athletics, Community Building, Diversity, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration, Organizational Success, Stress Management
Service is an integral part of leadership. Not only do student leaders have the opportunity to inspire and guide their fellow students. They can also model the importance of serving our communities, and giving to those in need. Someone who modeled this for me was my mother. Here is a story about her: It was […]
February 9, 2017 |
College Completion, Faculty & Staff Training, Health & Wellness, Latino/a Issues, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
“If only my spouse/child/parent/boss would change…” To focus our attention on what we can’t control produces suffering. You and I have limited resources. We have finite time, energy and attention. When we expend those resources on what is beyond our control, suffering ensues. That suffering is a sign. It means we’re out of […]
January 24, 2017 |
Fraternity & Sorority Community Evaluation, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
It’s the beginning of 2017. Are you already feeling stressed out? After the holiday season, we tend to be that much harder on ourselves and the start of a new year can feel even more overwhelming. When the workload has got you down, one of the best things you can do is take preventative […]
January 10, 2017 |
Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Self-Defense, Sexual Violence Prevention, Women's Empowerment
Every year in January we are bombarded with the #NewYearNewYou, that consists of promises to lose some pounds by giving up all of our favorite foods and doing some kind of fitness challenge, only to quit it all in a matter of weeks. Well, this year I am challenging you to something greater, […]
November 8, 2016 |
Fraternity & Sorority Community Evaluation, Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Ever heard the song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” on the radio? Do you think of crazy shoppers and cookies gone wrong rather than what the song is really about it—how it truly can be the most wonderful time of the year? It is so easy to get caught up in the […]
January 19, 2016 |
Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Self-Esteem
Every week I read new studies, reports or articles letting us know what’s wrong with college students. They’re stressed out more than ever. They’re being bullied. They’re killing themselves. They’re not sleeping. They’re abusing prescription medications. They’re overweight. They’re depressed. The list goes on and on. In some ways it’s like society is normalizing these problems for students instead of giving them skills to deal […]
January 6, 2016 |
Body Image, Health & Wellness
The start of a new year always brings the inevitable feeling of a need to create resolutions that will change you! I’m all for goal planning and going for your dreams. However, each New Year I speak with women who have a laundry list of resolutions to change their bodies. It hurts me to watch […]
September 1, 2015 |
Health & Wellness, Relationships
Welcome back! I hope you had an amazing summer filled great memories that last long after your tan fades. Heading back to school, or to school as an incoming freshman, is an exciting time. New friends, new classes, new activities – it’s a lot to take in! What are you planning to do to make […]
December 3, 2014 |
Health & Wellness, Motivation & Inspiration
It was August and I was listening to my 99 year old friend Victor Tynes sing “What A Wonderful World.” I sat in awe as his smooth tenor voice sang every word with conviction and heart. One year shy of 100 and he sounded like a professional performing in a jazz club. Early in Victor’s […]
November 4, 2014 |
Health & Wellness
Thanksgiving is coming, and that usually makes us think about gratitude – or perhaps football, turkey and pumpkin pie. Though giving thanks may not be the main focus on this or any day, our lives would all be much better if it were. It is so easy to get wrapped up in activities, thoughts, beliefs […]
August 19, 2014 |
Health & Wellness, Leadership
I was five, and was going swimming with my father. Every afternoon that summer, my family would visit our neighbor’s pool, but today was different. This was the day I would jump off the diving board. I had been dreaming of this for months, but I still felt scared. Two weeks earlier, I had split […]
February 19, 2014 |
Health & Wellness
Do you feel stressed-out or exhausted? You’re not alone! Elaine believes in the power of maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle will help students succeed in college. Your health is the most vital component of your success. You can’t take it for granted, because it will catch up with you. It requires that you be committed […]
February 18, 2014 |
Health & Wellness, Women's Empowerment
Tell me three amazing things about yourself right now. GO! No seriously, tell me three things. Express them with confidence, not as you shrug your shoulders and twirl your hair and proclaim uncomfortably “ummmmm, I don’t know.” It’s tricky isn’t it? Now imagine there is a room full of people all listening to you. It […]
December 3, 2013 |
Health & Wellness, Mental Health
by Dr. Erin Foley How happy are you? Do your days feel STRONG and fulfilling? Most of us spend our lives searching for ways to acquire “happiness” the same way we would acquire a new pair of shoes or a new relationship. Happiness seems to live just around the corner. I will be happy when […]
September 26, 2013 |
Health & Wellness, Mental Health
Dr. Erin Foley teaches students how to build a STRONG LIFE which she believes will lead to a happy life. LEARN MORE HERE >>>
June 5, 2013 |
Diversity, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness
The first year of college is huge. Students start their independent lives in a totally new environment, with new people and new decisions to be made. We all could use a little guidance every now and then—and Elaine Penn strives to help guide students to a place that will benefit them the most in college. […]
October 4, 2011 |
Health & Wellness
Nothing slows down CAMPUSPEAK speaker Ethan Zohn. He has won a season of the hit reality show Survivor, started his own AIDS awareness nonprofit and has battled, and defeated a rare form of cancer. His ventures now take him back into television where he is competing on this season of The Amazing Race and is […]
