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    Community on campus: As college students return, a focus on well-being

    Aug 26, 2021 5 minutes
    University of Colorado Boulder freshman Matt Asson hugs his mother, Maureen Welter, on the lawn of his dorm before his parents head home to Chicago on Aug. 19, 2021. “I’m just excited to be back in person, go to classes with other people, and not just sit in my room on my computer all day," says Mr. Asson.

    Welcoming students to their new dorm, resident adviser Melvin Casillas-Muñoz wears a badge that says “MOM.” The mid-August move-in can be stressful – and humor helps, says the sophomore. 

    Mr. Casillas-Muñoz looks forward to more social interactions this fall. After all, the public University of Colorado Boulder is resuming mostly in-person, with COVID-19 vaccines required campuswide. He spent last year in hybrid and virtual learning, struggling as an introvert to expand his social circle over Zoom.

    “I’m trying to make up for all that, and make sure all my residents get a good experience with the community here as well,” says Mr. Casillas-Muñoz, as he and fellow RAs hold doors for box-hauling families.

    His hope is shared by colleges and universities welcoming back students this fall. As these institutions brace for another uncertain year, they’re juggling more than move-ins and mandates. They’re

    “Let us help you”Attention to well-beingSchool spirit and bottom lines“Reorientation” 

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