Be Well Cal

📣 Attention, UC Berkeley students: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. ⏰ ⏪

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night or Sunday morning (smartphones update automatically).

Sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier on Nov. 2 than the day before. Days are also shorter this time of year, so mornings will be brighter and evenings will get dark earlier.

Need sleep tips? Visit uhs.berkeley.edu/sleep

This Halloween, help keep a fun night from turning into a scary situation. Use these tips and our PartySafe Toolkit to have fun while staying safe.

Test it before you take it: find free Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) on campus and beyond.

Before heading out, save emergency contacts in your phone, plan how you’ll get home, and learn the signs of alcohol poisoning. If you see any signs of a possible overdose, call for medical assistance.

Learn more at uhs.berkeley.edu/partysafe

Let’s face it: It can be tough to find exercise information that isn’t dominated by content about body transformations, dieting, or the “most effective workout.” It can be even harder to find resources that focus on moving for enjoyment and supporting your overall well-being.

When we focus only on visible changes, exercise can start to feel discouraging—as though our efforts aren’t worthwhile.

But we can think about movement differently. We can prioritize how it makes us feel and move our bodies for our overall health—and joy—without comparing ourselves to what other people are “achieving.” Here are some tips for rethinking our relationship with movement and exercise.

For tips on getting active, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/exercise

Attention, UC Berkeley students: Help bring new art to University Health Services! 🎨 🖼️ 🌼

UHS at UC Berkeley invites currently enrolled students to submit creative proposals for a new art initiative. Selected ideas will brighten our public-facing interior walls and help create a more welcoming, inspiring space for our community.

We’re looking for original concepts that celebrate creativity, well-being, connection, and the spirit of Berkeley. Submit your proposal by December 31, 2026.

Questions? Contact Jen Guerra at [email protected].

Share your idea at bit.ly/uhsart2026

Still need a flu shot? UHS and the City of Berkeley are hosting special pop-up flu shot clinics on Wednesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 27, from noon to 4 pm at the MLK Student Union (next to Goldie's Coffee).

Flu shots are free for all students, regardless of SHIP coverage. Please bring your student ID!

For more information, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/flushots

Having trouble sleeping? Join UHS for a holistic sleep wellness workshop!

Held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, this workshop offers helpful insights into the factors and habits that affect your sleep. You’ll discover practical strategies for better rest, tailored to your needs, body, and lifestyle.

For more information, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/holisticsleep

Join the Exercise is Medicine team for a Walking Challenge on Thursday, October 22. Walk anywhere at any time. Track your walking time and share it with the EIM team. Complete a short form to help UC Berkeley compete with other participating campuses nationwide!

Fill out the form at bit.ly/walkingchallenge26

Get your flu and COVID shots before Halloween and peak respiratory illness season! 🎃👻🦇

Stop by the Tang Center for our drop-in flu and COVID shot clinic, available Monday through Friday from 9-11:30 am and 1-4 pm at the Travel/Immunization Department on the 1st floor. No appointment needed. 💉🏥

Flu shots are FREE for students with SHIP and $107 for non-SHIP students. COVID-19 vaccines are FREE for students with SHIP and cost $280 for those without SHIP. Our clinics operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your Cal 1 Card.

We are also hosting expanded-capacity clinics! Plus, the City of Berkeley will join us to provide FREE flu shots to faculty, staff, and students WITHOUT SHIP on Wednesday, October 14.

For more information, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/flushots

UC Berkeley students: Need a flu shot but don’t have SHIP? You can get one for free at a special City of Berkeley clinic at UHS on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Drop by between 9-11:30 am or 1-4 pm, and remember to bring your Cal ID.

Find more details at uhs.berkeley.edu/flushots

October is Exercise is Medicine Month. Movement plays a vital role in overall well-being. Physical activity helps burn off excess energy and reconnect you with your body.

Short on time? No problem! Even brief activity sessions, or micro-workouts throughout the day, can lower blood pressure, protect heart health, and reduce stress. Here are ideas for increasing your daily movement.

Remember: Developing new habits is hard! It takes time and trial and error. Be kind to yourself as you try to add movement to your life.

For more tips, visit our Getting Active webpage: uhs.berkeley.edu/exercise