Re “Not nodding off. Meditating’’ (Page A1, Feb. 17): I think it is fantastic that Dr. James Hudziak has gathered 120 like-minded students at the University of Vermont to participate in a new program called the Wellness Environment. This is just what college campuses need to support those students who do not want to participate in the party atmosphere. I hope that this is the beginning of a movement to bring these types of programs to other campuses so that students who are serious do not feel excluded when they eschew drinking in favor of a more balanced life.

Phyllis Spivack

Wakefield