Past Events

Plant Meet-Up

Spring 2021 Virtual Event - Zoom

It's no secret that we're all buying plants! Get together with other plant enthusiasts to talk plant care, show off your new leaves, and find new plants that really, you just have to have!

Causa Vitae Launch Party

Friday, May 3rd 12:15 - 1:15; Auerbach

Submissions have been selected and production is in the works! Join us Auerbach on May 3 over the lunch hour for the official release of the literary journal: Causa Vitae. There will be an opportunity to view the online format as well as potentially receive a physical copy. Snacks and drinks will also be provided. Take a study break and come celebrate the release!

Check-In Cookies

Thursday, May 2nd 11:30 - 1:30; Law Library

Check in with your well-being with a snack! Sugar cookies will be available with a variety of frosting options to help name how you're feeling that day- for example, frost your cookie purple if you’re feeling overwhelmed, frost it pink if you had a study session.

This event will also highlight the library's Life Balance collection (particularly the fulfillment focused books), suggest a summer reading list, and offer some "grab-n-go" advice with quotes on authenticity.

Bonus: the event will be held in conjunction with the Law Council's trail mix bar and the library will be serving tea!

Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, April 29th 12:15 - 12:35; Auerbach

Join WBI's Team Vitality in Auerbach over the Monday lunch hour for the weekly Movement & Mindfulness session! In only 20 minutes, you can start your week off right with a five-minute stretch, ten minutes of vitality strategies, and a five-minute meditation.

This week's vitality strategy will be about music and groove!

How Are We? Exploring Data on UMN Law Student Well-Being

Thursday, April 25th 12:15 - 1:15; Room 65

Last fall, the ABA released a report detailing a ""parade of difficulties"" associated with our profession. The report urged leaders in the field to make a change. Here at Mondale, the Well-Being Initiative (WBI) is acting on that report by measuring and improving well-being in our law school community.

On April 25th, we will present the data collected from this semester's survey, and we invite all members of the law school community to share their reactions to the data, and to join us for a discussion on the biggest challenges and opportunities for improving law student well-being!

Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, April 22nd 12:15 - 12:35; Spannaus

Join WBI's Team Vitality in Auerbach over the Monday lunch hour for the weekly Movement & Mindfulness session! In only 20 minutes, you can start your week off right with a five-minute stretch, ten minutes of vitality strategies, and a five-minute meditation.

This week's vitality strategy will be tips for sleeping strategies!

More than Mondale: A Resource Fair

Wednesday, April 10th 12:15 - 1:15; Auerbach

Ever wonder how you could be getting the most out of your student fees? Here's an opportunity to connect with University resources outside of Mondale Hall:

  • One Stop

  • Boynton Health

  • Student Parent HELP Center

  • Aurora Center

  • Rec Well

  • Student Conflict Resolution Center

  • Disability Resource Center

  • Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence


Game Night

Thursday, April 4th 3:00 - 6:00; Auerbach

Stop by Auerbach this Thursday for boardgames and appetizers! Connect with your peers and grab a game to play or bring one from home to share.

You'll see games such as:

  • Mysterium

  • Tokaido

  • Catan

  • Adventureland

  • Spyfall

  • Codenames

  • Bananagrams

  • Bang!

  • Scrabble

  • Labyrinth

  • Exploding Kittens

  • ...and more!


Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, April 1st 12:15 - 12:35; Auerbach

Join WBI's Team Vitality in Auerbach over the Monday lunch hour for the weekly Movement & Mindfulness session! In only 20 minutes, you can start your week off right with a five-minute stretch, ten minutes of vitality strategies, and a five-minute meditation.

This week's vitality strategy will be healthy recipe tips!