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As UCCS eyes a return to normalcy and in-person operations, the UCCS Student Government Association announced plans to address mental health across campus with the creation of an art gallery focused on mental health with student-created art at its heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite campus plans to hold a majority of campus classes in the fall semester in-person, many students, faculty and staff persevered through a difficult and unexpected time with increased stress, ultimately impacting mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to campus mental health offerings, SGA representatives say their goal is to allow students to both express themselves and allow the campus community to heal through art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Submitting art not only gives students the opportunity to voice opinions regarding mental health, but the chance to have art displayed for the campus to see both online and in-person in the University Center,” said Aidan Cowan, senator at large for the Student Government Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cowan released the call to all UCCS students to submit their artforms for display in a multimedia format prior to a deadline of April 19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When complete, the gallery will feature art ranging from sketches to poetry, paintings, sculptures and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I believe this event will be very impactful for students and promotes involvement all while staying within or abiding by COVID guidelines,” Cowan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To submit art, students can visit the Wellness Center website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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