Eco-Wellness

How do we work together to care for people and the plant - at the same time? 

Addressing global environmental change without losing hope will take a new approach – one that considers our own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This LLC explores new ways that students can co-create a resilient future for people, other species, and the natural world.  

Students who participate in the Eco-Wellness LLC will:

  • Live with up to 22 similarly interested students in Johnson-McFarlane (J-Mac) or Dimond Family Residential Village (DFRV). 

  • Learn together by enrolling in one 2-credit seminar for the Fall, Winter, and Springs quarters.

  • Build community together with staff and faculty mentors through programming in and out of the classroom, including retreats, dinners, speakers, and active learning excursions.

  • Learn from and work with Anne DePrince the Faculty Mentor for this LLC.

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Eco-Wellness LLC Breakdown

Academic Connections:

  • Mental Health and Wellness Minor
  • Community-engaged courses and signature work

DU Campus Partnerships:

  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Psychology Club
  • Thrive Peer Health Educators
  • USG Student Living, Safety & Wellbeing Committee 
  • Bhakti Yoga Club 
  • Center for Regenerative Future

Examples of Programming:

  • In-class field trips around Denver and DU's campus such as Botanical Gardens
  • Cultural experiences such as museum visits at Museo de las Americas
  • International film showings or plays at Curious Theatre
  • Potlucks and other community builder opportunities such as Mango House 
  • In-class guest speakers such as Project Worthmore
  • Overnight and urban retreats 
  • Wellness workshops and programs such as Relax Night 

Class Topics:

  • Fall quarter: Foundations of Eco-Wellness
  • Winter quarter: Applications in Eco-Wellness
  • Spring quarter: Future Directions in Eco-Wellness

The three courses associated with the Eco-Wellness LLC can be applied to the Mental Health and Wellness Minor.

View the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details about the minor.

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Student Spotlight

Allison Jones

Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Major/Minor: English with a concentration in creative writing, and Psychology

What is your favorite LLC memory? 

My favorite LLC memory was from the first or second week of school where a bunch of us got food at Jerusalem's and we’re able to talk and connect.

What else are you involved with on campus? 

I am also a part of the DU Student Foundation, and I'm an RA in Dimond Family Residential Village.

Why did you choose to apply to the LLCs? 

I chose to apply to the LLCs because I wanted to be involved in a group of like minded individuals, and I wanted to work on my mental health quite a bit last year. Overall, I do think it helped a decent amount!

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