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The Cura Personalis is a vibrant community of students who are passionate about care of self and others. Students in the Cura Personalis LLC will engage in programs that connect to caring for the whole person and exploring multiple dimensions of wellness.

Open to all students regardless of major or minor, students in this community will have the opportunity to participate in exercise classes, cooking demonstrations, and self-reflective exercises designed to raise students' awareness of their own wellbeing. After considering their own health and wellness, students will be encouraged to consider how to benefit the health and wellness of the entire campus and Spokane community. If you are looking for a place that supports your holistic development and well-being, then this LLC is for you! 

 

Great for Students Who...

• Are 1st-year students of any major or degree program.
• Are passionate about their own and the community's wellbeing.
• Who seek opportunities to learn more about holistic health. 

Cura Personalis LLC Leadership & Campus Partners

The Cura Personalis LLC is supported by several campus partners and a Faculty Fellow.

Campus Partners:

• Center for Cura Personalis (CCP)
• and the Office of Health Promotion (OHP). 

Faculty Fellow: 

• Tere Tveit (Current) (starting in 2026-2027: Joshua Anthony) 

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ the Linked Course: 

EDSE 193, FYS: Why Do I Do What I Do? LLC This course introduces students to why we behave the way we behave. The basic principles of behavior analysis will be explored as well as discussions on how behavior is shaped by the environment and the science of learning. Students will examine how these fundamental behavioral principles such as reinforcement, punishment, and motivation apply to everyday life. Throughout the course, students will develop critical writing skills. Students will be asked to evaluate social justice issues through the lens of a behavior analyst and consider contingencies of behavior that maintain social justice issues as well as propose potential solutions to move toward the common good. Fulfills a Social Justice (SJ) designation and a Writing-Enriched (WE) designation* Instructor: Basile

Community Learning Outcomes: 

1. Inclusive Community Building: Build inclusive communities and professional networks that promote equity, diversity, and belonging by fostering meaningful relationships with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
2. Purposeful Pathways: Explore personal, academic, and career pathways by identifying goals, reflecting on values, and developing action plans that support lifelong learning and purposeful engagement.
3. Cultivating Capacity: Cultivate leadership, creativity, and critical thinking skills to contribute meaningfully to the Gonzaga and greater Spokane communities.
4. Wholistic Wellness: Explore components of whole-person wellness to discover methods of meaningful self-care through the utilization of various on- and off-campus resources available.
5. Care for Others: Develop deeper relationships with peers from various backgrounds and experiences to understand ways to practice culturally-competent care for the whole community both now and in the future.
6. Care for your Future Self: Formulate forward-thinking plans, goals, and strategies to be implemented into your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly routines to promote continued self-care in future academic, vocational, or social environments.

"Cura Personalis is an LLC based off a very strong community where like-minded people can create strong bonds and prepare themselves for the future. Those who are looking to improve themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually are the embodiment of what it means to be a Cura Personalis member. Those who are members of Cura Personalis will take part in bettering themselves in each of the three aspects listed above, learn from other Cura Personalis members, and even discover their best selves through self-reflection." - Jonathan M., 2021-22 RA