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黑料不打烊 Chancellor Discusses Student Behavioral Health
University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud was highlighted in the Marie Christie Quarterly regarding his role at the 鈥淧residents Convening on College Student Behavioral Health Summit,鈥 in September 2019. At the summit, Syverud sat on a panel and discussed the…
Tap Into the Power of Positive Psychology with the Thrive! Well-Being Series
We are living in an age of overwhelm. With access to all of the world鈥檚 information never more than a few finger taps away, mounting societal pressure to be the perfect [spouse, parent, employee, insert your noun of choice here],…
Celebrating Wellness with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
College students nationwide annually celebrate the third week of October as National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW).聽 This week marks the importance of holistic wellness, highlights educational resources and features countless campus events that host fun and welcoming recreation alternatives….
Social Media: Its Effect On Human Health and Politics
Jennifer Grygiel, Assistant Professor of Communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the Business Insider article 鈥淯nlicensed medical 鈥榗ures鈥 are flourishing in closed Facebook groups, where cancer treatments 鈥 and even surgery 鈥 are sold beyond the reach of…
Grocery Store Closings Create Challenges For Rural Citizens
Evan Weissman, assistant professor of food studies at Falk College, was quoted in the Education News article 鈥淎s rural grocery stores fade away, lawmakers wonder whether to act.鈥 In the article, Weissman touches on the difficulties rural citizens, especially senior…
Make a Splash in the Barnes Center at The Arch
The aquatics area in the Barnes Center at The Arch is now open. On its first day of usage on Wednesday, Oct. 16, the accessible recreation/lap pool and the Prettyman Spa Pool welcomed many visitors for lap swimming, recreation and…
Widespread Bans Of Flavored E-Cigarettes Could Bring Unintended Consequences
New York has become the latest state to push for a ban of flavored e-cigarette products, following a similar move by Michigan and an announcement from President Trump seeking a federal ban on certain vaping products. Joseph Ditre is an…
Celebrate the Opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch on Friday
This Friday, Sept. 13, history will be made on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 campus with the official opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch, the state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex. Campus community members are encouraged to attend a 3:45 p.m….
Summer Camps Requiring Vaccinations for Children
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in Falk College, was quoted in the CNN article 鈥淪ummer camps are requiring children get vaccinated amid measles fears.鈥 In the article, Kmush explains that “if one child comes to a camp with the measles virus…
Learn About Health and Wellness Activities Planned for the Barnes Center at The Arch
In advance of this fall’s opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch, the campus community is invited to attend upcoming presentations hosted by the Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience’s health and wellness leadership team that will provide…