Eco-Wellness

How do we work together to care for people and the plant - at the same time? 

Addressing global environmental change without losing hope will take a new approach – one that considers our own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This LLC explores new ways that students can co-create a resilient future for people, other species, and the natural world.  

Students who participate in the Eco-Wellness LLC will:

  • Live with up to 22 similarly interested students in Johnson-McFarlane (J-Mac) or Dimond Family Residential Village (DFRV). 

  • Learn together by enrolling in one 2-credit seminar for the Fall, Winter, and Springs quarters.

  • Build community together with staff and faculty mentors through programming in and out of the classroom, including retreats, dinners, speakers, and active learning excursions.

  • Learn from and work with Joe Brown the Faculty Mentor for this LLC.

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Eco-Wellness LLC Breakdown

Academic Connections:

  • Mental Health and Wellness Minor
  • Community-engaged courses and signature work

DU Campus Partnerships:

  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Psychology Club
  • Thrive Peer Health Educators
  • USG Student Living, Safety & Wellbeing Committee 
  • Bhakti Yoga Club 
  • Center for Regenerative Future

Examples of Programming:

  • In-class field trips around Denver and DU's campus such as Botanical Gardens
  • Cultural experiences such as museum visits at Museo de las Americas
  • International film showings or plays at Curious Theatre
  • Potlucks and other community builder opportunities such as Mango House 
  • In-class guest speakers such as Project Worthmore
  • Overnight and urban retreats 
  • Wellness workshops and programs such as Relax Night 

Class Topics:

  • Fall quarter: Foundations of Eco-Wellness
  • Winter quarter: Applications in Eco-Wellness
  • Spring quarter: Future Directions in Eco-Wellness

The three courses associated with the Eco-Wellness LLC can be applied to the Mental Health and Wellness Minor.

View the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details about the minor.

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Faculty Mentor Spotlight

Joe Brown

Title: Associate Professor, Department of Media, Film & Journalism Studies (MFJS)

Research & Teaching Focus: Environmental filmmaking, wildlife documentary, human-wildlife interactions

What I Do: I am a filmmaker and educator dedicated to exploring environmental issues through storytelling. My documentary work highlights the relationships between humans and wildlife, with collaborations that include The National Audubon Society, the National Waterkeeper Alliance, and The Nature Conservancy. I aim to engage students in meaningful conversations about environmental advocacy through film and media.

Academic Background: BA in Philosophy & History; MA in Digital Film Production; MFA in Documentary Film

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