Fall into Wellness
September 2 - November 21, 2025
The Office of Student Affairs offers events and self-guided resources to support your emotional, physical, and professional well-being. Join us throughout the fall for weekly Taking Care Tuesdays and Wellness Wednesdays, plus a special Wellness Week before exams.
At UB School of Law, we are committed to fostering a vibrant and healthy law school community. Check out the programs and events taking place throughout the fall semester to promote wellness and support your success.
(Click on the red circles below to reveal the activities for that week.)
OSA & WBASNY: 8 Minute Networking
Join us for an evening of one-on-one mentoring, networking, and refreshments with lawyers from a wide variety of practice areas.
Monday, September 29th | 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. | 6th Floor Law Library
Law Student Mental Health Day
Join the Office of Student Affairs, UB Counseling Services, Health Promotion, and more at our mental health tabling event.
Wednesday, October 8th | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | O'Brian Hall Lobby
Painting Pumpkins
Come and destress with us! Grab a pumpkin and display your creativity. Fall-themed drinks and snacks will be available.
Wednesday, October 15th | 10:00am-4:00pm | 6th Floor, Law Library
Peer-to-Peer Breakfast
Join your Peer-to-Peer Advocates for breakfast.
Friday, November 7th | 8:00am-10:00am | Letro Courtroom
Thanksgiving
The University at Buffalo School of Law, Charles B. Sears Law Library and the International Law Society invite Law Students, Faculty, & Staff to Thanksgiving Dinner.
Thursday, November 20th | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 2nd Floor Law Library Reading Room
We will also be accepting canned food donations for UB's Blue Table Food Pantry. For a full ist of acceptable items, please visit the UB Blue Table website
Check out the programs and events taking place weekly throughout the fall semester to promote health and wellness.
(Click on the red circles below to reveal the activities for that week.)
Taking Care Tuesdays
Drop in for a midday coffee and tea hour break with OSA. De-stress, spend time with members from the OSA team, and chat about any questions!
Tuesdays | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | 312 O'Brian Hall
Wellness Wednesdays with Ther-a-pups
Enjoy therapeutic time with the SPCA's Paws For Love volunteers' dogs every week.
Wednesdays | 11am - 1pm | O'Brian Hall Lobby
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If you cannot visit our on-campus dogs, destress by watching animals:
Pets - especially dogs and cats - can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Don’t have a pet at home? Why not bring a smile to your face with animal cams? Check out these suggestions:
- Watch Baby Goat Cam, the National Zoo's Panda Cam, the Georgia Aquarium's Sea Otter Cam, or the San Diego Zoo's Hippo Cam.
- How about penguins or even an elephant cam!
- Have an animal at home, consider taking a short video and posting it to the Class Facebook/LinkedIn pages so we all can enjoy!
Yoga Thursdays with Ashley Abbott
In collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs' Wellness Initiatives, Director of Student Life, Ashley Abbott, will host weekly yoga classes.
Select Thursdays | 12pm - 12:45pm | Wellness Room (640 O'Brian Hall)
Dates: September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Benefits of Yoga:
- Reduced Stress
- Increased Relaxation
- Increased Flexibility
- Increased Strength Training
- Reduced Anxiety
- Increased Balance
- Increased Cardio Health
- Increased Energy
Free Financial Coaching Sessions
An Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute® will be offering free, 30-minute, one-on-one financial coaching appointments.
Select Tuesdays | 3pm – 5pm | Phone
Select Fridays | 9am – 11am | Phone
Dates: September 23rd, 26th, 30th and October 3rd.
To sign up here.
Sample Coaching Questions:
- Should I pay off my student loan debt before saving for retirement?
- How do I pay for bar exam expenses?
- What is the difference between a credit report and a credit score?
- I’ve heard friends talking about a Roth IRA. I am not sure what it is, and should I invest in one?
- In order to gain Public Service Loan Forgiveness, do I have to work in public service for 10 years consecutively?
- I know that I should be creating a budget, but I am not sure how to start?
- What are my options for student loan repayment, and how do I determine which is best for me?
Academic Accommodations Q&A Webinar
Friday, August 29th | 12:00 p.m. | Virtual
Monday, September 8th | 11:00 a.m. | Virtual
This virtual session can be attended anonymously (camera off/name removed) to answer any questions you have about how to best use accommodations. Discussion about managing test anxiety, grounding before exams and classes and how other mental health symptoms may impact academic performance. Come learn about additional resources on campus that may assist you.
Managing Academic Anxiety & Stress in Law School
Monday, September 15th | 6:00 p.m. | 505 O'Brian Hall
Wednesday, September 17th | 11:00 a.m. | 505 O'Brian Hall
This workshop will cover common anxieties faced by law students. Learn approaches to deal with them as well as resources on campus to assist you.