Spring 2016 Wellness Series Continues

04/07/2016 

The Sexual Assault Awareness and Programming Committee will present “Interrupting Rape Culture” on April 13 in Corey Union Exhibition Lounge.

The committee members note that numbers of sexual assault and violence are too high across the nation. For this event, they encourage the campus community to come and interact as they provide solutions to decrease these numbers and “interrupt” rape culture.

The program continues SUNY Cortland’s Spring 2016 “Wellness Wednesday Series” featuring speakers, exhibits, self-help workshops and other programs intended to encourage campus and community members to learn more about health and wellness.

Sponsored by the Health Promotion Office, most events in the series will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, unless otherwise noted. The events are free and open to the public.

Two Wellness Wednesday events are set for April 20. The Sustainability Committee will staff an informational table from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Student Life Center Lobby, to celebrate Earth Day, which this year is on Friday, April 22. Also, Alexis Blavos, an assistant professor in the College’s Health Department, will discuss the “Pot Culture” as it relates to student health.

Jason Harcum, assistant director, recreational sports for Outdoor Pursuits and Outdoor Pursuits student staff, will discuss some of the many adventures that Outdoor Pursuits has to offer, on April 27. His talk, “Taste of the Outdoors,” in the Corey Union Function Room, will let participants sample an interactive demo that includes packing a sea kayak, stand up paddle boarding, pitching a tent, learning knots and anchor building.

Programs will run through the spring semester under the theme “Treasure Your Health,” with topics addressing mental health, environmental wellness, avoiding risky behavior, disability sport education and alternative means of achieving better health including outdoor recreation, eating right and spiritual wellness.

For more information or accommodation to attend an event, contact Lauren Herman, the College’s health educator, in Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-1 or at 607-753-2066.