G•R•O•V•E Events
The following GROVE sponsored events will be taking place across campus during the Spring 2024 semester.
All are encouraged to attend!
April ’24
“World Health Day (April 7)”
“National Stress Awareness Month”
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
Take Back the Night – TBD
April 16th, 2024 at 5:30 PM – Union Plaza
Thursday, April 4, 12:20-12:50 p.m., Johnson Commons East, Room 112E
Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7, South Campus Rail Trail
Let’s get out and get active with this Backpacking 101 Clinic on the South Campus Rail Trail! Come join our Ole Miss Outdoors instructors on a beginner level hike as they teach all the basics of backpacking – how to pack your backpack, weight distribution and leave no trace on the trails! All gear is provided. Student registration is $20, faculty and staff is $35. Register here.
William Magee Center: STI Awareness Tabling
Tuesday, April 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Sidewalk
Hosted by WMC in partnership with Student Health during STI awareness week. We will promote testing, give information on campus resources and inform students how to take care of their sexual health.
Wednesday, April 10, 1-3 p.m., SCRC Lobby
The Campus Wellness Fair aims to promote overall well-being and health awareness among our campus community.
Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience Student Success Workshop: Test Prep
Thursday, April 11, 12:20-12:50 p.m., Johnson Commons East, Room 112E
Tuesday, April 16, 12:15-1 p.m., Student Union Ballroom
The Chancellor’s G.R.O.V.E. Initiative is excited to partner with the William Magee Center, the University Counseling Center, and the Student Health Center to host Alex Bush (UM and Phi Mu alum), a dynamic speaker on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience Student Success Workshop: Stress Management
Thursday, April 18, 12:20-12:50 p.m., Johnson Commons East, Room 112E
College Student Grief Awareness Day
Saturday, April 20
Monday, April 22, 4-6 p.m., South Campus Rail Trail
Happy Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than to give back to your community with an outdoors clean up! Ole Miss Outdoors will provide trash bags and gloves as we go through a hike on the trails and leave the environment better than we found it. Donations are suggested. All proceeds will be donated to Leave No Trace – an organization within outdoor recreation that’s mission is to provide education, skills and research to help people care for the outdoors. Register here.
Monday, April 22, 7-7:45 p.m., South Campus Recreation Center – Outdoor Turf
Join Campus Recreation on the South Campus Recreation Center Outdoor Turf on Monday, April 22nd for our FREE class of the month, Earth Day Sunset Yoga! Relax and enjoy the yoga flow while embracing what nature has to offer. We will have yoga mats available for those who register for this class. No FIT pass required, simply sign up on the OleMissCR app to reserve your spot!
Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience Student Success Workshop: Finals Week Prep
Thursday, April 25, 12:20-12:50 p.m., Johnson Commons East, Room 112E
William Magee Center, End of Year Goodie Bags
Tuesday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Sidewalk
Students can receive a goodie bag with stress reduction tips and items in preparation for exam week.
SwOle Miss ’24 Lifting Competition – TBD
May ’24
“Healthy Vision Month”
“Mental Health Awareness Month”
William Magee Center: Tobacco Free Campus Tabling
Wednesday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Sidewalk
Raising awareness about the risks of tobacco use and how we have a tobacco free campus. WMC will partner with Student Health Services to market for their nicotine patches, gum, and other harm reduction items.
Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience Student Success Workshop: Finals Week Prep
Thursday, May 2, 12:20-12:50 p.m., Johnson Commons East, Room 112E
William Magee Center: End of Year Goodie Bags at the Law School
Tuesday, May 7, 10 a.m. to Noon, Law School
Students can receive a goodie bag with stress reduction tips and items in preparation for exams.