RCSJ学生, 教职员工 along with 坎伯兰 County Campus Educational Foundation representatives join together, 在和平, at the Zen Den ribbon cutting ceremony.
RCSJ-坎伯兰禅宗馆
12月12日星期二. 6, Rowan College of South Jersey–坎伯兰 (RCSJ) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its brand-new Zen Den. 大学生, 教职员工, along with 坎伯兰 County Campus Educational Foundation (CCCEF) representatives, participated in the grand opening festivities.
This new room was created to be a safe space for students, faculty and administrators to use as a place to find a moment of peace.
“Zen Dens are evidence-based lounges … that promote mindfulness and decrease stress,拉蒙·卡萨诺瓦说, 项目经理, RCSJ 成人过渡中心 (ACT).
“Zen Dens are quiet and soothing spaces for visitors to relax, meditate and take time for self-care,他补充道. “[They] also provide a safe place for students and college staff to reflect and discuss their mental health."
Casanova came up with the idea of the Zen Den after noticing there weren't any spaces on campus specifically set aside for students who need to relax, breathe and regain some mental clarity during challenging times. Casanova gave credit to Cindy Fornes, clinical consultant, ACT, who helped co-facilitate the project.
The CCCEF also played a major role in support of this tranquil space. “The Foundation financed the Zen Den to support 坎伯兰 students and staff with a safe space to study, 参与活动, 减压和放松, 建立社区,”医生说。. Maria LeBlanc, executive director, CCCEF.
The Zen Den – located right next to the 坎伯兰 Café inside the Student and Enrollment Services Center – is filled with calming items such as plants, 禅宗花园, 一个大的, 舒服的沙发, 良好的机器, 粉红色的喜马拉雅盐灯, 加上更多的.
ACT students are tasked with maintaining the sign-in sheet and helping to keep the place organized and serene for the room's visitors.
During the ribbon cutting ceremony, 有几个学生, including freshman Steven Mertis – who've already been making use of the space – talked about the importance of having a room to “chillax" in. “It's good for … students if they're feeling stressed,这位文科专业的学生说, who plans on becoming a special education teacher. “他们可以使用颜色计时器, 他们可以看植物, they can listen to the sounds and all that good stuff."
Dr. 吉姆Piccone, vice president/Chief Administrative Operator, RCSJ坎伯兰, recognized the positive benefits the room can provide and plans on utilizing it himself. “I'm going to sit down on the couch and use the 良好的机器," he revealed.
“在这个充满压力的世界, we all need a place where we can get away and destress and feel safe,他接着说. “I'm glad it's open to the entire college – students and staff – and I'm looking forward to seeing how much it's used."
For more information about the 成人过渡中心, visit
RCSJ.edu/ACT.
