SU Wellness Week 2014 to Kick Off April 20

The annual Wellness Week, coordinated by Health and Wellness Promotions in the Division of Student Affairs, will kick off Sunday, April 20, on campus.

A variety of campus-wide departments and student organizations have collaborated on this year’s “Celebration of Total Wellness.” Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the week’s fun, feel-good, educational activities, and share their experience on social media using #SUWellnessWeek.

“The purpose of Wellness Week is to highlight the many health and wellness offerings for students, faculty and staff at SU,” says Katelyn Cowen, health and wellness promotions specialist. “This is a great opportunity to learn about and try new things that can better your overall well-being—your mind, body and spirit.”

Student favorites from last year’s Wellness Week will return, including the Monday Mile run/walk and 5k run, organized by Recreation Services and Healthy Monday Syracuse, and Paws for Stress Relief dog therapy on the Quad.

On Wednesday, April 23, a Health and Wellness Expo will take place in Flanagan Gymnasium to provide the University community with access to the most distinguished local organizations that spotlight healthy products and services. New awareness programs include a “Stomp Out Stigma” mural to promote mental health and a “Scale Smash” demonstrating our worth is not defined by a number, hosted by SU Active Minds and SHAPES student organizations.

Other activities to look forward to are free yoga, Zumba and barefoot training fitness classes; Hands Only CPR certification; and meditation opportunities.

On April 24, registered participants can “lunch and learn” during “Mindful Eating: Keeping it Simple and Satisfying” or “A Place at the Table—Oh! The Places You’ll Go: Living with Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS, IBD and More,” both offering offer gluten-free and kosher food options.

For a full schedule of events with details, visit http://wellnessweek.syr.edu. For additional questions or to request accommodations, contact Cowen at kucowen.syr.edu or 315-443-3514.

Wellness Week Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 20

“Stomp Out Stigma” Mural
noon-April 24 at 5 p.m.; Schine Atrium

STOP BIAS “Who Are You?” Postcard Exhibition
April 1-May 2; Schine Panasci Lounge

Monday, April 21

Otto’s Best Bites
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Schine Dining

Meditation Monday
noon – 1 p.m.; 123 Sims

Walk with Us
noon-1 p.m.; outside Hendricks Chapel

Monday Mile Run/Walk and 5k Run
5-6:30 p.m.; Quad

Move it Monday Fitness Class: “Will Power and Grace”
5:15 – 6 p.m.; Flanagan Fitness Studio
SU I.D. required for entry

Meatless Monday
5-7:30 p.m.; all dining centers
SU I.D. and meal plan required for entry

Soulful Sit-Downs Open Session
7-8 p.m.; 204 Tolley

Tuesday, April 22

Hands-Only CPR Training
10 a.m.-5 p.m. (new session offered each hour); 500 Hall of Languages
Register at sua.syr.edu.

Bike Rodeo
11 a.m.-2 p.m.; HBC Patio
SU I.D.  required for participation

Paws for Stress
11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Quad

Scale Smash
3-5 p.m.; Quad

Hands-Only CPR Training
6-7 p.m. (new session offered each hour); 201 Goldstein Student Center
Register at http://sua.syr.edu.

Wednesday, April 23

Health and Wellness Expo
11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Flanagan Gymnasium
SU I.D. required for entry

Mediation for the Rest of Us: Shortcuts to Stress Reduction
3-4 p.m. (new session offered every 15 minutes); Quad (Archbold Lower Fitness Studio if rain) SU I.D. required for rain location entry

Yoga Class
4-5 p.m.; Quad (Archbold Lower Fitness Studio if rain)
SU I.D. required for rain location entry

Faculty/Staff Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Informational Session
5-6 p.m.; 500 HL
Email wellness@syr.edu to sign up.

Merengue Dance Lessons
10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Archbold Gym/Flanagan Gym
SU I.D. required for entry

Thursday, April 24

Zumba Class
10-11 a.m.; Archbold Lower Fitness Studio
SU I.D. required for entry

A Place at the Table – Oh! The Places You’ll Go: Living with Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS, IBD and More
noon-1:30 p.m.; 228B Schine
Register at wellnessweek.syr.edu.

Mindful Eating: Keeping It Simple and Satisfying
1-2:30 p.m.; Sadler Dining Center
Register at http://wellnessweek.syr.edu.

Salsa Dance Lessons
10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Archbold Gym/Flanagan Gym
SU I.D. required for entry