The Wellness Initiative at Albany Law
Join us for a discussion with Honorable Zuberi Williams of the District Court of Maryland. He will present on his journey to becoming one of Maryland’s youngest judges and how he has maintained his overall wellness along the way. Bring your lunch and stay for a valuable discussion on wellness and the law.
The Albany Law Literary Circle (ALLC) was created in light of the COVID-19 crisis and is a program that is proving to be essential in fostering togetherness. The ALLC executive team recognizes the need for the Albany Law community to stay safe, stay conversational, and, most importantly, stay connected. Using Zoom for remote meetings, GroupMe, and social media, ALLC has used technology to catalyze its growth and build its circle community. The first summer session brought together members from all backgrounds of the Albany Law community: incoming first-year students, professors, the Deans, staff, current students, and alumni. Such a diverse mix of generational and experiential perspective deeply enriches the program.
As the Covid-19 crisis has confined us to our homes, the ALLC believes it is important to provide a space where the Albany Law community can come together and keep their sense of connection. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Coping with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
As the new semester starts, we are looking forward to growing our club to include events such as happy hour discussions, movie watch parties, and expanding our literature to include genres such as short stories, which are easier to read during the school year. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, Julia, or my colleagues, Mina, Andrea, and Shabena. We hope to meet you soon and can’t wait to start reading with you!
Since my early mornings as a high school freshman running 5Ks at 6 am before a twelve hour marching band practice, I have taken my health seriously. While I no longer run every day, I continue to focus on my health. Being in law school has made me understand the importance of my mental health. I combine yoga and meditation to maintain a strong sense of self-reflection. Through the Wellness Initiative, I hope to work with students to find ourselves, maintain mental and physical fortitude in between study sessions, and ignite a passion for overall wellness. Questions? Please reach out! [email protected]
Sarah will be joining Olivia Cox, ’21 as a Colby Fellow. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to Dean Queenan, Olivia, or Sarah with any comments, questions, or concerns. We are looking forward to another year full of wellness events!
The NYS Homes and Community Renewal program has instituted a COVID rent relief program for those financially affected by the COVID shutdown. The application opens tomorrow, Thursday, July 16th at 9am. Click here for more information and application.