Jacobs Office of Wellness and Arts Health Initiatives

10/21/2026

Today, 57 Jacobs students joined us for our Essential Oils event! Our team mixed up custom aromatherapeutic oil blends tailored to each student's request. Thanks so much for stopping by - we hope to see you again next time!

10/21/2026

10/16/2026

Tired? Stressed? Distracted? There’s a scent for that! Come get a whiff of wellness with your very own, individualized essential oil! We will provide a variety of essential oils for students to create and take their own mini oil bottle with a scent blend that serves you best. Come mix it up with OWAHI and take home some wellness in a bottle!

⚠ NOTE: Many essential oils are toxic to animals. Please use with caution and keep away from pets!

📆 Wednesday, October 21th | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
📍MAC South Lobby
🍽️ Grab and Go Snacks

10/07/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who attended today's event! We had 94 Jacobs students join us in de-stressing with various autumn-themed crafts while enjoying muffins and hot apple c***r. It was wonderful to see you all! We hope you will continue to practice environmental wellness as the seasons change :)

10/02/2026

Take a break from your busy day and reconnect with your surroundings! Nature Break invites JSoM students to slow down, step outside, and enjoy some creative time through coloring, drawing, and painting. Grab some supplies, find a relaxing spot, and take a few minutes to appreciate the environment around you.

📆 Wednesday, October 7th | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
📍MAC South Lobby
🍽️ Muffins & Apple C***r

09/23/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who attended our Jacobs Survival Tips event today! 49 students dropped in to de-stress, have some pizza, and decorate a banner with tips for thriving in music school. If you couldn't make it today, no worries - the banner is hanging in our office (Merrill Hall MU014) and you're welcome to stop by during office hours to take a look!

09/18/2026

Music school can be tough, but our Jacobs students are TOUGHER! Join us for a fun opportunity to learn from Jacobs veterans and rookies alike about how they not only survive the Jacobs experience, but THRIVE. Share your best survival tips, from study strategies and helpful habits to favorite study spots and everything in between. You’ll add your tips to a community banner and decorate your sticky note with stickers, markers, stamps, other embellishments and more!

📅 September 16 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍 MAC South Lobby
Free pizza provided!
See you there, survivalists! 🎶💪

09/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Wellness BINGO event on Wednesday! 65 students stopped by to hang out, enjoy some free food, and learn about local wellness resources through a Bingo-style party game. If you weren't able to make it but would like to learn more about these resources, please visit us at our offices (MU011G and MU014) during weekly office hours. We're always happy to help!

09/04/2026

Come join us for Wellness BINGO, a fun and interactive event designed to get you thinking about different ways to strengthen your intellectual wellness while learning about helpful campus and off-campus resources available to you! Play some bingo, discover helpful resources, and while enjoying some FREE Jimmy John’s!

📅 September 9th | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
📍 MAC South Lobby
🥪 Jimmy John’s provided!

Come for the food, stay for the bingo, and leave with new resources to support your wellness!

09/02/2026

Christie Jansing is our Student Care Coordinator for the 2026-27 school year! From Christie:

I’m Christie Jansing, LCSW, and I’ve been a full-time faculty member with the Indiana University School of Social Work for the past two years. In my role, I oversee practicum students through the Wellness Partnership and have had the opportunity to work closely with the Jacobs School of Music and OWAHI to provide one-on-one wellness coaching and wellness programming for students.

This year, my role is expanding, and I’ll be splitting my time between Jacobs and IUSSW while continuing to work with OWAHI. I’ll also serve as the Student Care Coordinator, supporting students with personal, social, emotional, and overall wellbeing concerns.

Before coming to IU, I spent six years at another academic institution teaching social work courses and working with students in practicum. Prior to that, I spent 18 years in community mental health providing direct care to individuals and families. My experiences working with practicum students were what really sparked my interest in academia and social work education.

I hold both undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work, and social work has always been a passion of mine. I’m excited to continue working with Jacobs students, bring my experience and skills to the role, and be part of a model that prioritizes student wellness and success.