Students Helping Ignite Needed Esteem (S.H.I.N.E.)
Kindness and positivity are directly connected to increased self-esteem, motivation, and improved focus and mental health, resulting in higher rates of creativity, success, and problem solving! In college, we all face an abundance of negativity, such as bullying, the news, and challenges brought on by our peers, co-workers, and the world around us. This stress can in turn lead to low exam grades, high drop out rates, damaged health, and even suicide, which is why SHINE’s initiatives are so important.
SHINE stands for Students Helping Ignite Needed Esteem. In SHINE, members will plan special kind events and projects like our annual Kindness in the Library, flower handout, uplifting flyer making, Gabis Arboretum remembrance garden, and much more! We strive to find creative ways to make campus a kinder and more positive place.
SHINE’s website
“About SHINE” feature on Panek in the Region
Research shows that about one in three college students experience the death of a family member or close friend who died within the last 12 months. It is likely that this statistic remains true for all young adults, ages 18-25, as a whole.
Actively Moving Forward is a national network created in response to the needs of grieving young adults. AMF campus Chapters connect grieving college students so they can help support one another and empower the campus community to take action through a variety of service events. AMF chapters are intended to replace other grief support offerings on campus, but we strive to work closely with these campus resources, refer students reciprocally, and promote them with the student voice.
Contact Us
President: Kayla Vasilko
Vice President: Kaitlyn Vasilko
Treasurer: Chris Wayman
Secretary: Saige Addison
Advisors: Sarah White & Heather Augustyn
Email: studentshine@pnw.edu