Center for Integrated Humanities
Statement on Humanities & Wellness
The faculty in the Center for Integrated Humanities believe any true discussion of holistic wellness originates in an understanding of our humanity and humanistic tradition. It is impossible to care for or heal ourselves and others without a deep sensitivity to what makes us human—and that includes developing humanistic skills such as empathy, cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, critical and creative thinking, and the ability to communicate clearly. It also includes building a shared sense of reality through an awareness of history, literature, spirituality, and the arts.
Humanities & Wellness Week October 13 - 20
Kick-off of the Wellness Week Healing Arts Programs
Wednesday, October 13 at 2-4pm (Workshops will be on the 5th floor of St. Joseph Hall in the Art Studio and Room 520)
The kick-off to Wellness Week will feature programming around campus for students, faculty, and staff that will include:
Healing Arts Workshops for CHC community:
*2-4pm - Open Art Studio - rock painting & bracelet making with Art Club
*3pm Art Studio- Vision Boards with Darian Leader
*Poetry Reading & Writing, SJH 520 led by Dr. Mia Grogan, English Department
Forest Bathing in the Wissahickon
Wednesday, October 13 at 4pm
Join History Professor and scholar of the Wissahickon, Dr. David Contosta for a walking tour of the Wissahickon for our students, staff, and faculty. The walk will begin outside of the Motherhouse. The full walk spans approximately three miles, however, people are welcome to join for all or part of the walk and can turn back at any time. Click here to register.
Laura Kolbe and Little Pharma: How Poetry, Arts and the Humanities Inform Clinical Practices
Thursday, October 14 at 7pm (East Parlor, St. Joseph Hall, Chestnut Hill College)
Dr. Laura Kolbe, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She will read from her book of poetry Little Pharma and discuss the role of poetry, arts, and the humanities in her clinical practice.
Dr. Kolbe’s poetry book Little Pharma won the Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize (from University of Pittsburgh) and her work has been highlighted in The New Yorker and The New York Times. She is also a fellow in the Division of Medical Ethics at Weill Cornell Medicine. For more information, visit: https://www.laura-kolbe.com/
Forest Bathing in the Wissahickon
Sunday, October 17 at 4pm
Join History Professor and scholar of the Wissahickon, Dr. David Contosta for a walking tour of the Wissahickon for our students, staff, and faculty. The walk will begin outside of the Motherhouse. The full walk spans approximately three miles, however, people are welcome to join for all or part of the walk and can turn back at any time. Click here to register.
Nutrition with Professor of Biology, Joe Kulkosky, Ph.D.
Monday, October 18 at 4pm
Dr. Joe Kulkosky will present his talk titled, "Nutrition: Playing Genetic Roulette with GMOs. The talk will be held in MH 216.
Dr. Naomi Rosenberg Presents: "What the Language of Science Cannot Capture: Modern Medicine and the Need for Narrative"
Wednesday, October 20th at 2pm (East Parlor, St. Joseph Hall, Chestnut Hill College)
Dr. Naomi Rosenberg is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Rosenberg is a published author and a Be Well Philly Health Hero Semifinalist. She is associated with the Narrative Medicine Program at Lewis Katz. For some additional information, visit: https://news.temple.edu/news/2016-09-20/temple-doctor-emotional-side-eme... and https://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2020/09/29/health-hero-naomi-ro...
