Le Well September 2, 2025 Newsletter

Jane P. Gagliardi, MD, MHS Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-being
By Jane Gagliardi

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Our mission is to provide centralized services to support SOM students and others involved in the healthcare learning environment.  Check out our website.

Resources for Health and Well-Being 

Students are welcome to access the University-Wide Strategic Realignment site, designed and maintained in an effort to inform the community of future steps in its university-wide strategic realignment.  Additional information can also be found at the SOM intranet site.


Have you experienced mistreatment? Wanting to talk about it? Wondering how best to proceed? 

Please reach out to jane.gagliardi@duke.edu and/or submit a report through the Adverse Events Reporting System.  


THIS WEEK @ LE WELL

 

Tuesday, September 2

BonBons with Bandini Graphic

Bonbons with Bandini | 12-2 p.m. | Duke PA Program

Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get chocolate from Jeanine Bandini, Le Well's well-being navigator!  Chocolate provided.  

Schedule a meeting with Jeanine using her Calendly

 

 

5:15-7:15 p.m. | TSCHE 6

Duke Arts Create: Chapel Watercolor

In this workshop you will learn watercolor techniques while painting the Duke Chapel. The workshop involves loose watercolor techniques and embracing imperfections in the medium. The Chapel will be pre- sketched so no need to worry about drawing. All materials provided.

Registration required; join the waitlist and show up if interested!

Wednesday September 3

Granola with Gagliardi

Granola with Gagliardi | 2-3 p.m. | TSCHE Floor 2

Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Dr. Jane Gagliardi, Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-Being! Stay as long (or as little) as you like.  KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.

Thursday September 4

The Duke Farmers Market - text over a basket of strawberries

Duke Farmers Market | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Outside of TSCHE

about 15 to 20 local vendors are expected each week, selling fresh fruits and vegetables and prepared foods. Food trucks will also be on site each week.  

Friday September 5

Granola with Gagliardi

Granola with Gagliardi | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | IPE Building Lobby 

Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Jashi Abhirajan, covering Dr. Gagliardi (in another state as a parent on college move-in day! KIND thoughts encouraged).  Stay as long (or as little) as you like.  KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.

Coming soon:

September 8 (Medical Center Library, 12-2): Welcome Celebration

September 9 (TSCHE Floor 6, 5:15-7:15 p.m.): Duke Arts Create Embroidery on Photographs

September 10 (IPE Building, ~3:45 p.m.): Le Well will co-sponsor the IPEC Post-FLIP celebration

September 12 (IPE Building, 11:30-1): Le Well / DPT Program Encouragement Day activity (coloring, rock painting, and learning about Kawa)

We are eager to hear from you regarding your ideas for ways to support you better!  Please let us know if you have ideas or feedback for wellness-promoting activities.


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