Wellness Wednesday Series - Spring 2013 Print the Poster
Wednesdays at 7 pm., Corey Union Exhibition Lounge (**Unless otherwise noted)
January 30 “An Intro to Yoga”
Louise Mahar, Assistant Director, Recreational Sports for Fitness, SUNY Cortland
Experience a beginner level yoga class. Come dressed in loose comfy clothing and bring a towel.
February 6 “Student Perspectives on Nigeria: Oil, Power, State Instability”
Ngozichukwu Mafiana and PASA (Pan African Student Association)
Student activism, oil crises and the health of this nation state.
February 13 “Panel Discussion on the #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
(**4 p.m., Jacobus Lounge, Brockway Hall)
Faculty: Theresa Curtis, Elyse Purcell, Jena Curtis and Jill Murphy
The Cultural and Intellectual Climate Committee (CICC)
February 20 “Getting to the Heart of Hazing” (**7:30 p.m., Corey Union Function Room)
National Speaker, Mindy Sopher, Communications faculty member at North Carolina State
The 3 “H’s” surrounding Hazing — heart, harm and help.
February 27 "Perfectly Imperfect: Eating and Body Image" (**7:30 p.m., Corey Union Function Room)
National Speaker, Jenni Schaefer (Keynote program for Body Appreciation Week)
Finding balance with food and exercise as well as overcoming perfectionism; living a happy, fulfilled-perfectly imperfect-life.
March 6 "Safe Spring Break" (**11 a.m – 2 p.m., 1st Floor Corey Union)
Health Promotion Interns
Stop by our tables for fun and helpful hints for a safe and healthy spring break!
March 20 “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” (**11 a.m – 2 p.m., 1st Floor Corey Union)
Andrea Hart, RD, CDN, Nutritionist, Auxiliary Services Corporation
Healthful eating is not one-size-fits-all, but needs to be individualized.
Stop by our tables in Corey Union for health info and tips.
March 27 "The Dream Share Project"
Thinking about a career, major or post-graduation plans?
This documentary film explores how successful people have pursued their dreams and found careers they love.
April 3 "Got Stress? Try Meditation!"
Dr. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon, Chair of the Philosophy Department
Insights about why we feel stress and what we can do about it. Helpful exercises to take home and practice.
April 10 Sexual Assault Awareness Week – Keynote Program TBA
April 17 "Alternative Preventive Care: Massage and Acupuncture"
Rhonda Marr, Licensed Acupuncturist and Ayla Fialko, Licensed Massage Therapist
Learn ways to enhance and strengthen your health now so you will feel great and remain healthy as you age.
Learn what you can do in your 20's to feel good in your 80's.
April 24 "Reducing Stress: The Secret to Health & Wellness Naturally!"
Michelle Herczeg, Doctor of Chiropractic
One of the key factors in sickness and disease is the body's inability to manage stress.
Find out how to better manage stress and gain a lifetime of better health!
All programs are free and open to the public.
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in these events or for more information, contact
Cathy Smith, Health Promotion, 607-753-2066, catherine.smith@cortland.edu
