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Stall Talks
Stall Talks is an ODU health communication initiative that places concise, timely health and well-being information inside restroom stalls. It makes credible tips, university resources, and upcoming opportunities visible, practical, and easy to access. Individual students, faculty, and sta , as well as clubs, organizations, departments, informal groups, and campus partners, are welcome to suggest topics, resources, campaigns, or events. You do not need to represent a group to submit an idea.
The Three Stall Talks Editions
| Edition | Audience and Cadence | What You Might Find in This Edition |
| Big Blue’s Bio Break | Primarily students; refreshed every two weeks | Student-centered ps, myth-versus-fact information on, skill-building prompts, timely reminders, and student resource connections |
| The Royal Flush | Faculty, staff, and the broader university community; refreshed monthly | Broadly relevant health and well-being informa on, seasonal guidance, university resources, and practical actions |
| Monarch Monthly | Students, faculty, and staff; refreshed monthly | Confirmed health and well-being events occurring during the issue month, with the details readers need to participate |
- We are currently piloting this program at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and at the Webb Student Center. If you’re interested in becoming a new location please email us at healthpromotion@odu.edu.
- Monarch Well-Being Ambassadors, student leaders employed in the Office of Health Promotion, partner with the Student Health and Well-Being Coalition and relevant campus departments to review submissions, prioritize ideas, and help determine what is selected for each edition.
Interested in submitted content to be featured in an upcoming Stall Talk edition? Please fill out this form to submit ideas or suggestions.
How Topics and Events Are Selected
Suggestions are reviewed for fit, accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness. Selection is based on the needs of the intended audience and the space available in each issue—not simply the order in which submissions are received.
- Connection to health, well-being, belonging, prevention, support, or flourishing
- Relevance to the academic calendar, seasonal needs, current campus priorities, or emerging concerns
- Fit with the audience, purpose, voice, and cadence of the requested edition
- Evidence-informed, accurate, inclusive, non-stigmatizing, and accessible content
- A clear practical takeaway, action, event, or university resource
- Completeness of the information and availability of an appropriate subject-matter reviewer
- Available issue space, production capacity, duplication with other messages, and the
- ability of promoted services to respond to interest
Recommended Submission Lead Times
These recommended minimums give the review team time to verify information, consult campus partners, revise copy, complete approvals, design the issue, and prepare materials. Earlier submissions are encouraged.
Big Blue's Bio Break
- To be featured during the 1st-15th, submission are due by the 1st of the previous month
- Example: for an event or suggestion to run from August 1st-15th the submission must be completed by July 1st.
- To be featured during the 15th-31st, submissions are due by the 15th of the previous month.
- Example: for an event or suggestion to run from August 16th-31st the submission must be completed by July 15th.
The Royal Flush
- Submissions must be submitted by the 1st of the month prior to the desired display date. Example: for a suggestion featured during August, the submission must be completed by July 1st.
Monarch Monthly
- Submissions must be submitted by the 1st of the month prior to the desired display date. Example: for a suggestion featured during August, the submission must be completed by July 1st.
General Idea Without a Requested Display Period
- Submit at any time. The idea may be considered for the most appropriate future edition or retained for a later academic-calendar opportunity.
Accuracy, Revisions & Corrections
Submitters are responsible for providing accurate, current, and complete information, including dates, times, locations, links, contact information, eligibility requirements, registration details, and sources.
- The Office of Health Promotion may edit submitted material for length, clarity, tone, plain language, accessibility, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with the selected edition.
- Substantial factual or meaning-changing revisions may be returned to the submitter or an appropriate campus subject-matter expert for verification before publication.
- If information changes or an error is discovered, the submitter should re-submit this form and select "revision" immediately and include the incorrect information, the corrected information, and whether the change is urgent.
- Corrections received after approval or printing may require removal, replacement, postponement, or omission; a corrected print run is not guaranteed. The Office of Health Promotion may recall any content that becomes materially inaccurate.
Stall Talks is an ODU health communication initiative that places concise, timely health and well-being information inside restroom stalls. It makes credible tips, university resources, and upcoming opportunities visible, practical, and easy to access. Individual students, faculty, and sta , as well as clubs, organizations, departments, informal groups, and campus partners, are welcome to suggest topics, resources, campaigns, or events. You do not need to represent a group to submit an idea.
The Three Stall Talks Editions
| Edition | Audience and Cadence | What You Might Find in This Edition |
| Big Blue’s Bio Break | Primarily students; refreshed every two weeks | Student-centered ps, myth-versus-fact information on, skill-building prompts, timely reminders, and student resource connections |
| The Royal Flush | Faculty, staff, and the broader university community; refreshed monthly | Broadly relevant health and well-being informa on, seasonal guidance, university resources, and practical actions |
| Monarch Monthly | Students, faculty, and staff; refreshed monthly | Confirmed health and well-being events occurring during the issue month, with the details readers need to participate |
- We are currently piloting this program at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and at the Webb Student Center. If you’re interested in becoming a new location please email us at healthpromotion@odu.edu.
- Monarch Well-Being Ambassadors, student leaders employed in the Office of Health Promotion, partner with the Student Health and Well-Being Coalition and relevant campus departments to review submissions, prioritize ideas, and help determine what is selected for each edition.
Interested in submitted content to be featured in an upcoming Stall Talk edition? Please fill out this form to submit ideas or suggestions.
How Topics and Events Are Selected
Suggestions are reviewed for fit, accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness. Selection is based on the needs of the intended audience and the space available in each issue—not simply the order in which submissions are received.
- Connection to health, well-being, belonging, prevention, support, or flourishing
- Relevance to the academic calendar, seasonal needs, current campus priorities, or emerging concerns
- Fit with the audience, purpose, voice, and cadence of the requested edition
- Evidence-informed, accurate, inclusive, non-stigmatizing, and accessible content
- A clear practical takeaway, action, event, or university resource
- Completeness of the information and availability of an appropriate subject-matter reviewer
- Available issue space, production capacity, duplication with other messages, and the
- ability of promoted services to respond to interest
Recommended Submission Lead Times
These recommended minimums give the review team time to verify information, consult campus partners, revise copy, complete approvals, design the issue, and prepare materials. Earlier submissions are encouraged.
Big Blue's Bio Break
- To be featured during the 1st-15th, submission are due by the 1st of the previous month
- Example: for an event or suggestion to run from August 1st-15th the submission must be completed by July 1st.
- To be featured during the 15th-31st, submissions are due by the 15th of the previous month.
- Example: for an event or suggestion to run from August 16th-31st the submission must be completed by July 15th.
The Royal Flush
- Submissions must be submitted by the 1st of the month prior to the desired display date. Example: for a suggestion featured during August, the submission must be completed by July 1st.
Monarch Monthly
- Submissions must be submitted by the 1st of the month prior to the desired display date. Example: for a suggestion featured during August, the submission must be completed by July 1st.
General Idea Without a Requested Display Period
- Submit at any time. The idea may be considered for the most appropriate future edition or retained for a later academic-calendar opportunity.
Accuracy, Revisions & Corrections
Submitters are responsible for providing accurate, current, and complete information, including dates, times, locations, links, contact information, eligibility requirements, registration details, and sources.
- The Office of Health Promotion may edit submitted material for length, clarity, tone, plain language, accessibility, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with the selected edition.
- Substantial factual or meaning-changing revisions may be returned to the submitter or an appropriate campus subject-matter expert for verification before publication.
- If information changes or an error is discovered, the submitter should re-submit this form and select "revision" immediately and include the incorrect information, the corrected information, and whether the change is urgent.
- Corrections received after approval or printing may require removal, replacement, postponement, or omission; a corrected print run is not guaranteed. The Office of Health Promotion may recall any content that becomes materially inaccurate.
De-Stress Week
A campus-wide initiative designed to help students recharge, reconnect, and navigate stressful times with practical support and moments of relief.
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Relaxation stations
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Therapy dog visits
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Pop-up wellness events
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Guided mindfulness activities
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Finals week support resources
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Free wellness giveaways
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Peer connection opportunities
Counseling Services • Recreation & Wellness • Student Engagement • Student Health • Libraries
A campus-wide initiative designed to help students recharge, reconnect, and navigate stressful times with practical support and moments of relief.
-
Relaxation stations
-
Therapy dog visits
-
Pop-up wellness events
-
Guided mindfulness activities
-
Finals week support resources
-
Free wellness giveaways
-
Peer connection opportunities
Counseling Services • Recreation & Wellness • Student Engagement • Student Health • Libraries