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Mental health is an essential part of our wellbeing.

The theme of this year’s Symposium was “Leading Systems Change” — a dynamic subject that was equally a call to action for attendees.

This award is only the fourth given in the history of the Center, and recognizes the embodiment of the values of courage, curiosity, compassion, tenacity, and vision.

Photographer Craig Blacklock reveals their new book, LIGHT WAVES - Abstract Photographs of Reflections From Lake Superior.

Through community engagement, the Center’s Integrative Health and Wellbeing Research Program is building trust and addressing disparities in clinical studies.

Dr. Kroh is highly experienced in program design and development, academic program management, teaching and instruction, and has extensive connections to national health coaching leaders.

The "Taking Ownership of Tibetan Culture in Academia" Community Outreach event on January 11, 2023 was a collaboration between the Tibetan Healing Initiative (THI) Program at the UMN Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing (CSH) and Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM).

Eight students from the University of Minnesota training to be doctors, nurses and counselors raced around the classroom, donning aprons instead of lab coats. Their assignment: Prepare a delicious, healthful meal to treat patients’ specific health problems.

Read from two current Bakken Center students about the community organizations they contribute to and value.