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Semel HCI Blog

Click through the categories below to learn more about topics of interest in the many focus areas of the Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center! These blogs were written by Semel HCI Undergraduate Staff Members with the assistance of a faculty mentor.

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Why UCLA’s Okanagan Charter Adoption & Cultivating a Community of Care Matters

Published 9/27/2023 in BEWell

A Peer Health Educators’ Perspective: Why UCLA’s Okanagan Charter Adoption... read more ❯

How UCLA’s Landscape Plan Affects Your Health

Published 6/5/2023 in BEWell

How UCLA’s Landscape Plan Affects Your Health UCLA's vibrant campus... read more ❯

Loneliness

Published 5/15/2023 in EngageWell

Loneliness is now regarded as an epidemic. The U.S. Surgeon... read more ❯

Pay It Forward: Advocating for a Subway Station at UCLA

Published 4/28/2023 in BEWell

Pay It Forward: Advocating for a Subway Station at UCLA As... read more ❯

7-Day Happiness Challenge

Published 1/17/2023 in EngageWell

The start of the new year brings an opportunity to... read more ❯

What is Really at the Root of Our Procrastination?

Published 6/29/2022 in MindWell

It is safe to say that most of us are... read more ❯

Practicing Positive Psychology

Published 1/4/2022 in MindWell

In 2020, many of us found ourselves isolated and alone,... read more ❯

People & Pollinators: Event Guides

Published 12/2/2021 in EatWell

During Fall Quarter 2021, the EatWell Pod joined California Master Beekeeper Program manager read more ❯

Eatwell Food Day 2021

Published 11/10/2021 in EatWell

The EatWell Pod at Semel Healthy Campus Initiative annually celebrates Food Day... read more ❯

Fall 2021 Newsletter Feature: Promoting Social Well-being

Published 10/6/2021 in EngageWell

Q&A with Dr. Ted Robles, EngageWell Pod Co-Leader How can... read more ❯

man smoking a cigarette with mask on his chin

What Are the Effects of Smoking and Vaping on COVID-19?

Published 6/7/2021 in BreatheWell

As one of the most preventable causes of death, smoking... read more ❯

Hygge in Quarantine

Published 4/15/2021 in MindWell

In early winter of 2020, I purchased Meik Wiking’s The... read more ❯

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How UCLA’s Landscape Plan Affects Your Health

Published 6/5/2023 in BEWell

How UCLA’s Landscape Plan Affects Your Health UCLA's vibrant campus... read more ❯

Pay It Forward: Advocating for a Subway Station at UCLA

Published 4/28/2023 in BEWell

Pay It Forward: Advocating for a Subway Station at UCLA As... read more ❯

UCLA Institute for Carbon Management Hosts Epicenter for Action Research

Published 2/25/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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Changes to Our Public Space

Published 2/10/2021 in BEWell

Even with all the uncertainties in the world right now,... read more ❯

A Closer Look on Utility Box Art

Published 3/2/2020 in BEWell

More and more utility boxes are being transformed into colorful... read more ❯

Plant species found in Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

Refresher on the Botanical Garden

Published 12/10/2019 in BEWell

There are so many resources on the UCLA campus, but... read more ❯

Bike Recycling Day 2019

Published 11/14/2019 in BEWell

If you’ve ever wanted a bike, here’s a chance you... read more ❯

Student hopes to weave sense of togetherness through piano project

Published 1/27/2019 in Semel HCI Center

http://dailybruin.com/2019/01/10/student-hopes-to-weave-sense-of-togetherness-through-piano-project/ read more ❯

BEWell Policy Corner: Street Vending in LA

Published 1/16/2019 in BEWell

From fresh fruit, tacos, and even Tupperware, all kinds of... read more ❯

What's Neat About Open Streets?

Published 11/15/2018 in BEWell

Between the honks, screeching brakes, and sea of headlights, anyone... read more ❯

Alumni band highlights youth-led activism, plays at social outreach events

Published 9/22/2018 in Semel HCI Center

https://dailybruin.com/2018/05/07/alumni-band-highlights-youth-led-activism-plays-at-social-outreach-events/ read more ❯

How to get involved in creating healthier neighborhoods

Published 5/29/2018 in BEWell

A transformation is underway in Los Angeles. People are lifting... read more ❯

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UCLA Institute for Carbon Management Hosts Epicenter for Action Research

Published 2/25/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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What Are the Effects of Smoking and Vaping on COVID-19?

Published 6/7/2021 in BreatheWell

As one of the most preventable causes of death, smoking... read more ❯

Does Seeing Other People Smoke Bother You?

Published 4/25/2019 in BreatheWell

Walking around campus from class to class, seeing other fellow... read more ❯

Cigars and pipes tied to same risks as cigarettes

Published 9/22/2018 in Semel HCI Center

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-smokingmortality-cigars-pipes/cigars-and-pipes-tied-to-same-risks-as-cigarettes-idUSKCN1G52AA read more ❯

Vaping is Better than Smoking and Could Save Tobacco Users’ Lives, Study Finds

Published 9/22/2018 in Semel HCI Center

https://www.newsweek.com/vaping-better-smoking-and-could-save-tobacco-users-lives-study-finds-678947 read more ❯

Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means

Published 4/17/2018 in Semel HCI Center

http://time.com/5211536/what-is-juuling/ read more ❯

New measures aim to boost tobacco-free policy

Published 12/6/2017 in Semel HCI Center

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/new-measures-aim-to-boost-tobacco-249266 read more ❯

UC campuses earn A+ on Smoke/Tobacco-Free Policy Report Card

Published 11/29/2017 in Semel HCI Center

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/dept/faculty/uc-campuses-earn-a+-on-smoke-tobacco-free-policy-report-card read more ❯

Five Reasons Why Green Spaces are Awesome

Published 5/24/2017 in BreatheWell

Recently at our annual Celebration, the Healthy Campus Initiative officially... read more ❯

Five Reasons Why Green Spaces are Awesome

Published 5/24/2017 in EngageWell

Recently at our annual Celebration, the Healthy Campus Initiative officially... read more ❯

Stop, Breathe, & Think Mindfulness Challenge

Published 4/28/2017 in MindWell

We’re just about halfway through the quarter, and midterms, papers,... read more ❯

Stop, Breathe, & Think Mindfulness Challenge

Published 4/28/2017 in BreatheWell

We’re just about halfway through the quarter, and midterms, papers,... read more ❯

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Summer class offers plenty of food for thought and experiential learning

Published 10/10/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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UCLA launches teaching kitchen as part of new food studies program

Published 3/28/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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UCLA introduces new institute providing interdisciplinary food studies education - Daily Bruin

Published 2/22/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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Los Angeles Is A Food Haven. And It's Becoming A Haven For Food Studies

Published 2/10/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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UCLA launches an institute dedicated to food studies

Published 1/25/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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UCLA food studies institute to tackle global food challenges

Published 1/24/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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Eatwell Food Day 2021

Published 11/10/2021 in EatWell

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The History of Cookbooks and Where We Are Today

Published 3/8/2021 in EatWell

Almost every home I visit hosts an eclectic mix of... read more ❯

The Language of our Food System: Food Apartheid and Food Sovereignty

Published 2/2/2021 in EatWell

You’ve probably heard of food deserts. A lot of folks... read more ❯

UCLA & Venice Family Clinic Work to Address Food Insecurity

Published 12/17/2020 in Semel HCI Center

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Food science class with Obama chef a recipe for remotely engaging K-12 students

Published 10/13/2020 in Semel HCI Center

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EatWell at Home: Spice Things Up

Published 6/29/2020 in EatWell

Maybe you’ve just started going back to restaurants as they’ve... read more ❯

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Loneliness

Published 5/15/2023 in EngageWell

Loneliness is now regarded as an epidemic. The U.S. Surgeon... read more ❯

7-Day Happiness Challenge

Published 1/17/2023 in EngageWell

The start of the new year brings an opportunity to... read more ❯

Fall 2021 Newsletter Feature: Promoting Social Well-being

Published 10/6/2021 in EngageWell

Q&A with Dr. Ted Robles, EngageWell Pod Co-Leader How can... read more ❯

Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center to honor Lakers’ Jeanie Buss

Published 5/24/2021 in Semel HCI Center

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Court of Sciences Student Center – from UCLA Newsroom

Social Support: A Connection with Others

Published 3/18/2021 in EngageWell

Navigating the world around us is hard, especially since we’ve... read more ❯

EngageWell Blog Post, February 2021 – Jessica Nunez

Healthy Engagements: Giving during the Pandemic

Published 2/9/2021 in EngageWell

As we start a new year, we continue living in... read more ❯

Engaging with the Pod

Published 6/10/2020 in EngageWell

The EngageWell... read more ❯

Social Engagement with the Depression Grand Challenge

Published 6/10/2020 in EngageWell

Due to the varied consequences of this pandemic, social engagement... read more ❯

Socially Engaging from Home

Published 6/10/2020 in EngageWell

As quarantine still unfolds and you continue adjusting to change,... read more ❯

Social Distancing: A Talk with the EngageWell Pod

Published 5/7/2020 in EngageWell

With this novel idea of “Safer at Home,” have you... read more ❯

The UCLA Piano Project

Published 1/15/2020 in EngageWell

Have you ever felt overwhelmed as you are walking to... read more ❯

Making UCLA Accessibility Conscious

Published 7/5/2019 in EngageWell

Every time I go on my Facebook, I see new... read more ❯

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What is Really at the Root of Our Procrastination?

Published 6/29/2022 in MindWell

It is safe to say that most of us are... read more ❯

Practicing Positive Psychology

Published 1/4/2022 in MindWell

In 2020, many of us found ourselves isolated and alone,... read more ❯

Hygge in Quarantine

Published 4/15/2021 in MindWell

In early winter of 2020, I purchased Meik Wiking’s The... read more ❯

Cultivating Equanimity

Published 1/11/2021 in MindWell

It is no secret 2020 was a turbulent year for... read more ❯

Finding Routine amidst Chaos

Published 6/22/2020 in MindWell

If you’re like me, you may have struggled to establish... read more ❯

Mental Health Literacy: Anxiety

Published 2/23/2020 in MindWell

1 in 3 college students report experiencing a diagnosable mental... read more ❯

A painter covers a canvas with red paint and a blue flower.

Do I Need a Hobby?

Published 12/5/2019 in MindWell

When you hear the word “hobby”, what do you think... read more ❯

Want Free Therapy? Try Nature

Published 11/7/2019 in MindWell

We know intuitively that getting outside is good for us.... read more ❯

The Clinical Corner: How cancer affects mental wellbeing in patients

Published 6/7/2019 in MindWell

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be the single most terrifying... read more ❯

The Roots of Eudaimonia: An Interview with Joseph Raho

The Roots of Eudaimonia: An Interview with Dr. Joseph Raho

Published 4/3/2019 in MindWell

UCLA is holding their third annual Eudaimonia awards on April... read more ❯

Resilience on the RISE

Published 2/21/2019 in MindWell

Resilience (noun) re·sil·ience | \ ri-ˈzil-yən(t)s 1) The capability of a strained... read more ❯

Healthy Minds and Healthy Hearts: An Interview with Kimberly Uehisa

Published 2/13/2019 in MindWell

While heart health is often overlooked by younger generations, the... read more ❯

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Adults need Play, too?

Published 1/21/2021 in MoveWell

Hello, Bruin family and friends! I hope everyone enjoyed the... read more ❯

Need Fitness Motivation? Check Out UCLA Recreation’s Train Like a Bruin Program

Published 1/3/2021 in MoveWell

Currently, limited access to gyms has made it difficult to... read more ❯

Mindful Movement in the Midst of Quarantine Mayhem

Published 5/18/2020 in MoveWell

If you’re finding it difficult to stay motivated during these... read more ❯

New Year’s Resolutions: Do they work?

Published 2/10/2020 in MoveWell

With the start of the new year, talk about New... read more ❯

Online vs In-Person Fitness Training: Which is Right for You?

Published 11/14/2019 in MoveWell

Interested in kick-starting your fitness routine but have no idea... read more ❯

Bruins Step To It Part 3: 24 Ways to Walk the Walk

Published 6/18/2019 in MoveWell

People often underestimate the power of a simple walk. We... read more ❯

Bruins Step To It Part 2: Resources to Step it Up

Published 4/17/2019 in MoveWell

People often underestimate the power of a simple walk. We... read more ❯

Bruins Step To It Part 1: Scoot Over, Let’s Walk!

Published 3/6/2019 in MoveWell

People often underestimate the power of a simple walk. We... read more ❯

UCLA Fitness Passes: Unlimited Classes, Lit Activities

Published 11/15/2018 in MoveWell

UCLA Recreation’s GroupX and Yoga Passes provide unlimited fitness classes... read more ❯

Meet MoveWell: A Recap of the Fall Quarter Mixer

Published 11/6/2018 in MoveWell

Hey there Bouncing Busy Bruins! We hope you had a chance... read more ❯

Eudaimonia Society Spotlight: Ryan Arroyo

Published 5/29/2018 in MoveWell

Eudaimonia is defined as: a sustained form of wellbeing that... read more ❯

ThursYAYs: Get Ready to Start Moving in South Campus!

Published 4/5/2018 in MoveWell

Hello my Bruin Movers and Shakers! I hope you are... read more ❯

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UCLA Institute for Carbon Management Hosts Epicenter for Action Research

Published 2/25/2022 in Semel HCI Center

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3 Easy Steps to Getting a HCI Student Grant

Published 6/4/2018 in ResearchWell

Does your UCLA student organization share the same goals as... read more ❯

Faculty leader views teaching, research, service through lens of diversity

Published 11/15/2017 in Semel HCI Center

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/academic-senate-leader-views-teaching-research-service-through-lens-of-diversity#.WH47Qtcfo4U.email read more ❯

The De Neve Flex Bar: Shifting from Animal-based to Plant-based Protein

Published 5/10/2017 in EatWell

The De Neve Flex Bar is at the forefront of... read more ❯

The De Neve Flex Bar: Shifting from Animal-based to Plant-based Protein

Published 5/10/2017 in ResearchWell

The De Neve Flex Bar is at the forefront of... read more ❯

ResearchWell seeks to increase HPV vaccines in college

Published 4/10/2017 in ResearchWell

What is the ResearchWell Pod? Established in the spring of 2015,... read more ❯

Answers to your Food Week questions on food, health, and climate

Published 2/21/2017 in ResearchWell

In fall, the UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative hosted a Food Day panel... read more ❯

Celebrating the Healthy Campus Initiative: Looking back and looking forward

Published 2/6/2017 in ResearchWell

UCLA is excitingly marking the fifth year of the presence... read more ❯