Published: August 22, 2024 by Matsuko Friedland

Please join the SJSU iSchool for our Wellness Symposium!

A healthy mind and body create a conducive environment for learning and achievement. By integrating wellness into their daily routines, students not only optimize their academic performance but also cultivate habits that support long-term success in school and beyond.

Studies have shown that when students prioritize wellness, they enhance their ability to concentrate, retain information, and solve problems effectively. Regular physical activity improves circulation and cognitive function, while balanced nutrition provides the energy needed for sustained mental effort. Moreover, managing stress through relaxation techniques and adequate sleep promotes emotional balance and resilience, reducing distractions and enhancing overall productivity.

In this webinar, Loida Garcia-Febo SJSU Wellness and Health Ambassador, will share top recommendations for students to manage stress, burnout and fatigue, effectively complete tasks, leveraging AI for wellbeing, and understanding emotional intelligence helpful to excel in classes.

Taryn Reiner, SJSU Student Services Specialist with 20 years experience as a School Counselor will share organization tips and Emotional Regulation.

Loida and Taryn will answer questions from students to help them succeed in their wellness efforts.

Join us on Thursday, September 19 10:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Pacific Time, for our free online symposium, “Back to school: Wellness for LIS students”, featuring presentations from Loida Garcia-Febo, SJSU iSchool Health and Wellness Ambassador; and Taryn Reiner, Student Support Specialist.

Register here for this free event.

Loida Garcia-Febo: SJSU iSchool Health and Wellness Ambassador

Loida Garcia-Febo is a Puerto Rican American librarian and International Library Consultant expert in library services to diverse populations and human rights with 25 years of experience. President of the American Library Association 2018-2019. Garcia-Febo is worldwide known for her passion about diversity, communities, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, library workers, library advocacy, wellness for library workers, and new librarians about which she has taught in 45 countries. In her job, she helps libraries, companies and organizations strategize programs, services and strategies in areas related to these topics and many others. Garcia-Febo has a Bachelors in Business Education, Masters in Library and Information Sciences. Born, raised, educated in Puerto Rico.

Taryn Reiner: Student Support Specialist

Taryn Reiner is the Student Support Specialist for the iSchool. Supporting students in their journey for a masters degree. Her Masters of Arts degree is in Counseling and Bachelors of Arts is in Social and Behavioral Sciences. As a School Counselor for 20 years in the States of California, New Mexico, and Hawaii. She worked at the elementary, high school, continuation high school, and now college levels.Taryn’s School Counselor experience includes supporting neurodiverse students, AP Coordinator, and AVID certified counselor.