Facens University Center promotes several initiatives that encourage a culture of well-being and quality of life on campus, as well as the creation of an inviting environment for staff, students, visitors, and other members of society.
The Festival of Well-Being, Art, and Sustainability, held as part of the Hearth Summit São Paulo, brought workshops, experiences, concerts, exhibitions, and a circular economy fair to Facens University Center in September 2024.
The Hearth Summit São Paulo aims to promote knowledge through information, tools, and awareness of the breadth of the well-being theme and everything it encompasses in areas such as conscious human development, longevity, integrative health, sustainability, ancestry, race, among others.
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Fifty Architecture and Urbanism students from Facens University Center developed 10 art pieces related to well-being, using the upcycling technique in collaboration with artist Stella Almeida, for exhibition during the Hearth Summit São Paulo and other events. The activity was included within the academic curriculum and involved five faculty members.
Students from Engineering, Psychology, Nursing, Architecture and Urbanism, and Biomedicine became “alchemists” and created four installations that were displayed across the campus (both during the Hearth Summit São Paulo and after the event). The initiative was guided by artist Francine Kliemann, director of Platô Cultural and creator of immersive experiences.
To learn more about the Alchemist of the Ritualproject, watch the video.
In-person lecture on mental health, held as part of the White January campaign, focusing on awareness and care for mental health.
The event took place on January 23, 2024, at the Facens auditorium, and was delivered by Prof. Raquel Barros. The initiative reinforced the importance of caring for mental health from the very beginning of the academic year, taking advantage of the sense of renewal that January usually brings, encouraging reflection, self-awareness, and the promotion of emotional well-being.
Lecture “Aspects and Daily Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorder”, delivered by Prof. Beatriz Rocha. The event took place on May 27 at the Facens auditorium. The goal was to provide an afternoon of learning and reflection on the daily challenges faced by people with ASD. It was a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding on the topic.
The lecture “Professional Relationships: Teamwork and Emotional Balance” took place online on August 22, with guest speaker Adriana Dantas Jordão. The event encouraged reflection on the importance of collaboration in the workplace and the need to care for emotional health in professional relationships.
The Yellow September discussion circle was held on September 26 at the Prainha well-being space. With the participation of Raquel Barros and Bruno Marte, the meeting fostered reflections on life and its value, as part of mental health awareness and suicide prevention initiatives.
On November 18, 19, 21, and 22, the Pink and Blue buses from the Sorocaba Department of Health were stationed at Facens University Center, offering specialized gynecology and urology care. This initiative was important for promoting prevention, facilitating access to healthcare, encouraging self-care, and strengthening the partnership between Facens and the Department of Health.
Sustainability themes are also constantly present in the daily routine of staff members, fostering awareness and deepening reflection on the challenges faced by society as a whole. Here are some initiatives:
The 146 new employees hired throughout 2024 were introduced to the Sustainable Development Goals and presented with the projects, initiatives, and achievements related to the strategic sustainability pillar of Facens University Center.
All staff, students, and the external community had the opportunity to attend a lecture by scientist Dr. Carlos Nobre—an international reference in studies on the Amazon and climate change—at Facens University Center. This was a unique opportunity to broaden the debate on the impacts of global warming and the challenges posed by the climate emergency.
An activity organized by the Social Innovation Lab (LIS), inspired by the international Hunger Banquet by Oxfam Canada, was carried out during the Faculty Connection event to mark the opening of the 2024 first academic semester.
The goal was to raise faculty awareness about global inequalities, challenging us to understand how our decisions impact other people.
At the event, LIS conducted an activity inwhich the 48 participants were divided into groups representing differentsocioeconomic layers of the world’s population. Each group received an unequalamount of resources, such as food and space, in a dynamic that powerfullysimulated the reality of unequal resource distribution worldwide. While some participantsenjoyed an abundant meal and comfort, others faced precarious conditions andsevere restrictions.
Facens University Center is committed to expanding the culture of well-being and quality of life in the daily lives of everyone on campus. For this reason, areas such as People & Management, the Facens Library, Enlace, along with other departments and Innovation Centers, have been dedicated to encouraging the use of well-being spaces on various occasions. These initiatives integrate staff and students and invite them to take breaks or moments of decompression.
Architecture and Urbanism students designed and executed the project for a new well-being space in the courtyard of Building L.
