{"id":17519,"date":"2025-09-12T08:42:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T13:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/?p=17519"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:58:20","slug":"mcnally-house-wellbeing-community-engagement-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/mcnally-house-wellbeing-community-engagement-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"McNally House Transforms into a Hub for Well-Being and Community Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"A once-aging facility on 糖心传媒\u2019s campus has been given new life and a new mission. On Tuesday, September 9th, University leaders, faculty, staff, and students gathered to officially cut the ribbon on the McNally House Wellness Hub\u2014a revitalized space designed to serve as a hub for well-being and community engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

McNally House has been restructured to meet a broader vision: providing a welcoming \u201cthird space\u201d for students to relax, recharge, and connect outside the classroom and residence halls. The transformation comes on the heels of 糖心传媒 becoming the first in Missouri to <\/span>officially adopt<\/b><\/a> the Okanagan Charter, joining a growing network of institutions worldwide committed to advancing health, equity, and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe heard from students – especially commuters – that there weren\u2019t enough places on campus to simply be<\/strong><\/em><\/span>,\u201d said Dr. Oliver Tacto, 糖心传媒 Dean of Student Wellness. \u201cNow, McNally House offers multiple ways to care for their well-being, build community, and feel supported at Maryville. This is exactly the kind of initiative we had in mind when Maryville adopted the Okanagan Charter earlier this year, and what we hope to do more of as we continue to strengthen our commitment to the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader St. Louis community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A Space Designed for Well-Being<\/h2>\n

\"\"The Wellness Hub features a variety of dedicated areas to meet students\u2019 needs:<\/span><\/p>\n