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�鶹��Ƶ has a well-staffed Health Service on campus to address the most common medical needs. We also have a Counseling Center, offering a variety of mental health services to students. 

Here are just a few of the many resources available through �鶹��Ƶ’s Health Service and Counseling Center:

• Primary care: �鶹��Ƶ offers students primary care services, including physicals, sick visits, vaccinations, and minor injuries.
• Nutrition counseling: We offer free nutrition counseling with a Registered Dietitian to help students (including students with food allergies and intolerances) make healthy food choices.
• Sexual health services: �鶹��Ƶ offers sexual health services, such as birth control, testing for STIs, and counseling. We also offer information about sexual health and relationships.
• Mental Health Care: one-on-one appointments for students to meet with a therapist, drop-in hours, support groups for students for students suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, or eating disorders.
• Free online resources through Learn to Live provide additional mental health support for all students.

�鶹��Ƶ’s holistic approach to health is an asset to students’ mental and physical health — and academic success. We’re committed to providing students with the resources they need to stay healthy and thrive as they face challenges away from home.

Health Service

�鶹��Ƶ boasts a nationally-ranked dining service that offers students a variety of à la carte options. Entrees rotate each meal period and include regional, national, and international recipes, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-free options.

With over 20 different entrée options for lunch and dinner daily, students have plenty of flexibility to choose when they eat and what they eat. Some student favorites (and weekly staples!) include caesar salad on Mondays, omelet bar on Thursdays, and gyros on Fridays.

The dining service is committed to using cage-free, locally sourced, equal exchange, grass-fed, wild-caught, and rBST-free ingredients. In fact, around 1,500 pounds of seasonal produce is grown right on campus by student workers at Big Hill Farm. �鶹��Ƶ averages about 115 tons of compost each year, which is between 15-20% of our total waste.

If current choices aren’t enough, students are encouraged to share family recipes with the chef, cultivating a more community-driven dining experience that allows students to learn about different cultures.

To keep the food options fresh and respond to student suggestions, �鶹��Ƶ assembled the Kitchen Cabinet, a group of faculty, staff, administrators, and students who work together on continually improving the dining experience for students. 

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�鶹��Ƶ’s commitment to religious diversity is demonstrated in its wide range of worship opportunities and religious resources. Students of all faiths are welcome and respected on campus, and everyone has the opportunity to grow and learn in a supportive environment. Here are some additional details about the worship opportunities open to students at �鶹��Ƶ:

• Christ Chapel: Christ Chapel is a beautiful chapel that seats over 1500 people. It is the site of regular Christian services as well as concerts, lectures, and other events.
• Bonnier Multifaith Center: The Bonnier Multifaith Center is a modern space that can accommodate up to 100 people. It is used for a variety of religious services, interfaith gatherings, and workshops. There are dedicated spaces for meditation and washing stations.
• Religious student organizations: There are several religious student organizations and events on campus, representing a wide range of faiths. These groups offer opportunities for students to worship together, learn about their faith, and serve the community.
• Chaplains: Our college chaplains are available to provide spiritual guidance and counseling to students of all faiths. The chaplains also organize a variety of religious and spiritual events.
• Religious studies courses: �鶹��Ƶ offers a variety of religious studies courses that can help students learn about different religions and their traditions. These courses are open to students of all faiths, and they provide a valuable opportunity to learn about different cultures and perspectives.

About 20% of the students participate in service opportunities beyond the campus. Students who are driven to make the world a better place often take on community service and social justice causes, giving back while boosting the local, regional, and global community’s awareness of worthy causes like:

• Big Partner/Little Partner is a mentorship program that pairs �鶹��Ƶ students with youth from Saint Peter and the surrounding area. This program aims to foster friendship, personal growth, and social-emotional skill-building.
• �鶹��Ƶ Habitat for Humanity pairs with local and national affiliates to build affordable housing for families. You can even go on one of several Spring Break trips to build houses.
• Building Bridges is a student organization that focuses on educating community members on a wide variety of issues relating to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each spring, the students organize the Building Bridges Conference, an event that focuses on a different social justice issue each year. 

There are a variety of other leadership, and service organizations you can get involved in to grow your skills and make a positive impact on the campus. Most students are involved in at least one student-led organization — it’s a great way to both make friends and gain leadership experience at the same time! 

• Students can join a wide variety of on-campus leadership-building groups, including the Student Senate, Peer educators, Model United Nations, the Diversity Leadership Council, and the Environmental Action Coalition.
• �鶹��Ƶ has several local and national fraternities and sororities. These groups are another way to gain leadership experience, while building strong friendships. Approximately 20% of the students participate in Greek life. Our groups focus on community service and philanthropy, so you can choose a group with values aligning with yours. 

As you might expect from a college over 150 years old, we have quite a few traditions on the Hill. Here are a few ways you can get into the Gustie spirit: 

• Gustie Greeters: New student orientation leaders assist new Gusties from move-in day through their first semester on the Hill. They help students get to know the campus and introduce you to all of the unique opportunities available.
• Homecoming: Homecoming is a major event for current students and Gustie alumni. It's a great way to celebrate school spirit and reconnect with friends. There's a football game, a big outdoor dance, and a petting zoo.
• The Arboretum: “The Arb” offers 125 acres of nature and relaxation. Stroll through the gardens and woods, take a nap in a hammock, enjoy some frisbee, go cross country skiing, and be sure to catch Fall Fest — outdoor activities, games, and food on arboretum grounds during Family Weekend.
• Midnight Express: This hugely popular study break before finals features �鶹��Ƶ jazz bands and tons of free food. It's a much-anticipated way to enjoy a respite during an important time in the academic calendar.
• Painting the Rock: There’s a big boulder known as “the Rock” by Old Main (the oldest building on campus) that students paint, whether to promote a special event or just for fun.
• Christmas in Christ Chapel: Our annual features over 350 students performing in a beautiful service that always ends with a moving version of the song O Come, All ye Faithful.