What is BHW?

Bruin Health Week is an annual week of special events during the Spring quarter that is hosted by the Student Wellness Commission (SWC), it’s committees, and associated student health organizations to promote student health on campus. Specifically, the aim is to educate students about how to live a healthier lifestyle and how to use campus resources effectively. 

BHW Timeline

Bruin Health Week is happening during Week 3 of Spring quarter, starting April 15th and ending on April 21rd. Submit a selfie of yourself at every event you attend during Bruin Health Week here to get entered into a raffle with a chance to win an UCLA x Lululemon belt bag, Owala water bottle, mini projector, Instax polaroid camera, portable charger, and UCLA bucket hat! Follow us on Instagram for an extra entry. To find out more about our committees hosting these events, click here!

Monday, April 15th
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Reproductive Health and Wellness Tabling

Who: Planned Parenthood, Sexperts, Bruin Consent Coalition

What: Catch Sexperts, Planned Parenthood, and Bruin Consent Coalition on Bruinwalk for some amazing sexual and reproductive health goodies and information!

SAAM ribbons with information cards, campus and off-campus resources, trivia on info w prizes 

Where: Bruinwalk

Tuesday, April 16th
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Preventative Health Activities and Fair

Who: EARTH, HNF, CPR, SEARCH

What: Join SEARCH and EARTH at Kerckhoff Patio for a spin the wheel trivia of proper sustainability practices, with correct answers winning sustainable prizes like bamboo toothbrushes, sustainable sponges, bamboo brushes, recyclable pens/notebooks, bamboo glass bottles, and eco-friendly reusable tote bags! 

Find CPR at their table at Kerckhoff Patio for a one-on-one, quick crash course on how to do chest compressions, apply a tourniquet, stabilize a broken arm, use an epi-pen, and more!

Meet HNF at Kerckhoff Patio to participate in a fitness challenge and win a prize!!!

Where: Kerckhoff Patio

Wednesday, April 17th
2:00-4:00 PM
Wheels of Wellness Trivia!

Who: Body Image Task Force, Total Wellness, BruiNecessities

What: Find us on Bruin Walk to play me health and wellness trivia and win cute stickers, zines, and more!

Where: Bruinwalk

Thursday, April 18th
11:00-3:00 PM
Fuel Your Mind

Who: SWC Internship, Active Minds, Student Health Network

What: Find Active Minds in the Peer Support Lounge in Kerckhoff 308 for a day of mindfulness with journaling, stress-balls, information about campus mental health resources, and treats!

Join the SHN at Bruinwalk to participate in fun activities from our variety of student-led health orgs! 

Visit Internship’s Fruit Bowl stand for free fruit bowls and a chance to enter a giveaway for prizes!!

Where: Bruinwalk & Peer Support Lounge

Friday, April 19
11:30 - 3:00 PM
Bruin Health Festival: Heal Your Inner Child!

Who: SWC Platforms Committee

What: Join SWC for sports, arcade games, petting zoo, puppies, face painting, rainbow loom bracelet making, and henna!

Where: Wilson Plaza

Saturday, April 20th
10:00 - 4:00 PM
DEI in Health Conference

Who: DiverSWC

What: Join us for a conference designed to equip you w/ skills to advocate for equity in mental health! Attend workshops with a focus on policy/advocacy, financial literacy, healthcare, + business leadership, panel of UCLA mental health orgs, a unique guest speaker, and more fun activities and free goodies!!

Where: Kerckhoff State Rooms 131

Sunday, April 21st
8:00 AM
Bruin Run/Walk Annual 5K

Who: Bruin Run/Walk

What: 24th annual 5K bringing together students, UCLA faculty, and members of the greater LA community to fundraise for The Painted Turtle. The Painted Turtle is an organization dedicated to providing families with children who suffer from chronic illnesses a worthwhile camp experience.

Where: Wilson Plaza at UCLA