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Health & Wellness Month
is coordinated
by the Counseling Center and Health & Wellness Center
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For more information about our events,
contact the Health & Wellness Center at:
(201) 200-3456
or the Counseling Center at (201) 200-3165. |
Our month-long series of events are free and open to the public, except where noted below that a valid NJCU ID is required.
Quick Links to Health & Wellness Month by date:
| Tuesday, April 8th |
| Wednesday, April 9th |
| Thursday, April 10th |
| Monday, April 14th |
| Tuesday, April 15th |
| Wednesday, April 16th |
| Monday, April 21st - Saturday, April 26th |
| Wednesday, April 23rd |
| Tuesday, April 29th |
| Wednesday, April 30th |
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MONTH-LONG FITNESS EVENTS
Getting Started on Getting Fit
Sergio Villamizar, M.S.
NJCU Fitness Center Coordinator
John J. Moore Athletic & Fitness Center
Valid NJCU ID and appointment required. No matter what your shape or size, you CAN improve your energy level, health, and mood through increased physical activity. Start feeling better now! Call 201-200-2170 to make an appointment for fitness testing, body fat percentage calculation, and an individualized workout program.
Hit the Road to Health: Walk, Run or Jog!
John J. Moore Athletic & Fitness Center
Valid NJCU ID required. The one who accumulates the most mileage wins! Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female winners. To sign up see Sergio Villamizar, Fitness Center Coordinator, or any member of the Fitness Center Staff. For Athletic & Fitness Center hours or more information call 201-200-2170. |
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TUESDAY, APRIL 8th
Powerful Parenting: Resources for Raising Resillent Kids
NJCU Children's Learning Center & NJCU Counseling Center
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Gilligan Student Union Building Cafeteria
Stop by our resouce table for free literature on child development and parenting tips, and chat with our psychologists and early childhood educators.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th
This Is Your Life: Mini-Health Fair
NJCU Department of Nursing
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in Rossey 404
Be sure to stop by this year's "mini-fair" to learn about a broad variety of health topics from registered nurses! Educational tables will include information on hypertension, diabetes, smoking cessation, HIV/AIDS, eye health, breast care, sexually transmitted infections, stress management, testicular cancer, pregnancy and weight control.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 10th
Know When to Say When: Alcohol Self-Assessment
John Sherry, Ph.D. - NJCU Counseling Center &
NJCU Peers Educating Peers
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Gilligan Student Union 312
Explore how drinking affects you or someone you love. Information, self-assessment, consultation with a professional, and referrals will be available.
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MONDAY, APRIL 14th
Facts on Tap: Alcohol and You
NJCU Alcohol & Substance Abuse Task Force
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Gilligan Student Union Cafeteria
Check out our resource table featuring tips for more responsible drinking, fatal vision simulation goggles, drink limit cards, and valuable information on alcohol abuse.
Smart Students, Smart Choices
NJCU Alcohol & Substance Abuse Task Force
Ilyana Harris, President, Feline Iota Chapter, Lambda Tau Omega Sorority
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Gilligan Student Union 317
This informative, intersactive presentation examines assumptions, values, attitudes, and knowledge about alcohol, and provides an opportunity to hear a first hand account of the impact of drunk driving.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 15th
Address Your Stress: Get a Free Massage!
Carol Crystal, B.A., C.M.T., C.H.H.C.
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Vodra 107 (Health & Wellness Center)
NJCU
STUDENT ID required. Stressed out by the challenges of balancing college and life responsibilities? Take some time to relax with a
FREE massage by a certified massage therapist! Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be treated to a
ten minute massage of the neck, shoulders, arms and hands, as well as an opportunity to learn breathing techniques that promote relaxation. |
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Living Legacy: Becoming an Organ & Tissue Donor
Donate Life New Jersey
11:00 AM - 2:00PM in Raines Plaza (Center of Campus)
In the event of rain, this program will be relocated to the GSUB Cafeteria
Stop by our resources table to learn more about organ and tissue donation, how to register your decision, and about discussing that decision with your family.
Understanding Your Body's Language
Carol Crystal, B.A., C.M.T., C.H.H.C.
3:30PM – 4:30 PM
Gilligan Student Building 317
Co-sponsored by NJCU Peers Educating Peers. As infants, our bodies "speak" to us. However, in the process of learning cultural norms we forget the language our bodies speak. At this program, re-learn ways to read and interpret your body's messages to encourage self healing, injury prevention, and healthy longevity. |
MONDAY APRIL 21st - SATURDAY, APRIL 26th
Scholastic Book Fair
NJCU Children's Learning Center
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday
Hepburn Hall, First Floor (Outside H101)
Children who don't have access to books and who don't read regularly are among the most vulnerable in our society. Reading helps develop academic self-confidence, encourages parent-child connections, and provides access to the power of knowledge. Purchase a book to empower a child you love, while helping to support the many children who attend the NJCU Children's Learning Center. |
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Diversity Stride Barbeque Fundraiser
American Conference on Diversity & NJCU Diversity Stride Team
NJCU Environmental Health & Safety Committee
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Visual Arts Building Sculpture Garden
Co-sponored by the NJCU Art & Design Association and and Student Government Association. Donation suggested. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, food and fundraising, and learn how activism, volunteering and prejudice reduction can have a positive impact on your well being. All donations received will support the American Conference on Diversity's Youth Leadership Institute programs, which teach NJ student leaders how stereotypes, bigotry and bias impact negatively on themselves and their schools, and provide them with the tools to develop their own student-led action plans.
For more information call Sergio Villamizar, NJCU Diversity Stride Team Leader, at 201-200-2170.
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Get On the Bus: Safety on the Road
NJ Department of Law & Public Safety's Division of Highway Traffic Safety
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM , Professional Studies Building Plaza
Co-sponsored by NJCU Peers Educating Peers. Be sure to stop by the Mobile Safety Cruiser and information tables to take advantage of the many educational programs and materials that will be available! |
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What's Your HPV IQ?
Kathleen Decker, RN, BC, BSN
NJCU Health & Wellness Center
10:30 AM - 11:30AM , Hepburn 202 (Gothic Lounge)
Co-sponsored by NJCU Chapter of Phi Chi Episilon, Inc., Sorority. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infections (STI) that will impact at least 50% of sexually active women and men during their lifetime. This program will teach you about HPV infections, signs and symptoms, prevention strategies, and the link between HPV and cervical cancer. |
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