Rediscover Wellness - Health and Wellness Expo February 20-22, 2024
Health and Wellness is crucial to helping us lead positive lives but can look and feel different for everyone. Come ‘Rediscover Wellness’ and what that means for you at our annual Health and Wellness Expo. Activities include a Health Fair with screenings, assessments and prizes, Pickleball tournament, yoga and Basic Defense and Awareness classes, and nutrition Lunch and Learn to ‘Rediscover Our Plate’. Watch recordings of past years sessions on the Health and Wellness Expo YouTube Playlist
Health & Wellness Expo 2024
Presentation: Rediscover Your Plate with Megan Ostler
Tuesday, February 20th | 12 - 1 p.m. | Zoom
Learn how to effectively approach food, shift your mindset, and create sustainable nutrition habits last. Uncover the hidden pitfalls of dichotomous thinking and rigidity in your wellness journey, exploring how these patterns may be undermining your efforts. Through insightful discussions and practical strategies, learn how to overcome black-and-white thinking, fostering a more flexible and sustainable approach to your nutrition. Discover the impact of rigidity on mental health and explore effective techniques to cultivate a mindset that embraces nuance and balance. You'll leave with a new way of approaching food and concrete steps to take next as you rediscover your plate.
Basic Awareness Defensive Action (BADA)
Tuesday, February 20th | 4 - 4:50 p.m. | ARC 3rd Floor Loft
Come and learn general information for basic self defense and awareness in this free class provided by Campus Recreation. Depending on class size, we may get out pads and show some of the basic moves for self defense. Pre-registration is required and limited to the first 30 people.
Screenings, Health Assessments, and Health Fair
Wednesday, February 21st | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | TSC Ballroom and Lounges
This year's theme for the annual Health and Wellness Expo is, 'Rediscover Wellness'. Visit vendor booths and participate in health screenings and assessments for a chance to earn prizes! Screenings and assessments include: hearing tests, mental health modules, blood glucose, blood pressure and heart rate, grip
- Health Screenings | Lounges/Pre-function
- CAPS Peers | Ballroom
- Hearing Screenings | Aspen Conference rooms
Yoga
Thursday, February 22nd | 7 a.m. | HPER 209
Grab a yoga mat and join us for an early morning flow to start your day off right! Pre-registration is required and space is limited to the first 50 people.
Pickleball Tournament
Thursday, February 22nd | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | ARC MAC Gym
Whether you are an avid player or just learning the game, Pickleball is a fun experience for all! This will be an open style tournament for anyone to come in and play. Paddles and pickleballs will be available for check out if needed, please bring ID card.