WELLNESS RESOURCES

Student Health 101

Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention

 

Wellness & Health Topics Info and Resources
websites and campus resources
Partners in Prevention

ARCHIVED WELLNESS NEWSLETTERS
October 2008
November 2008
December 2008
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009

FUNDING RESOURCES FOR STUDENT PROGRAMS
Late Night Alcohol-Free Event Funds Request Form

MISSION STATEMENT:
Student Wellness promotes healthy behaviors to create a campus environment conducive to academic, professional, and personal success and growth.

WHAT IS WELLNESS?
Wellness is an active, continuing process of becoming more conscious of and making choices towards a fulfilling and thriving life.

The well-being of the individual and community are multidimensional, interconnected and interdependent. It is vital to address both individual and environmental influences on health and well-being. An environmental approach recognizes that individuals are influenced both positively and negatively by the behaviors of others.

WELLNESS & HEALTH TOPICS
Student Wellness provides students education, information and resources on:

• Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
• Stress
• Nutrition/Healthy Eating
• Physical Activity and Fitness
• Disordered Eating
• Sexual Health
• Depression and Suicide
• Sexual Violence

 

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

• Presentations/workshops: contact the Health Educator to request a presentation for your group or class on a range of wellness and health topics
• Social marketing campaigns
• Special Events: see schedule below
• Information/awareness tables
• On-line education and resources: provided through e-CHECKUP TO GO and the wellness website
• One-on-one consultations: schedule an appointment with the Health Educator to ask questions and/or discuss concerns regarding a wellness topic

Please fill out the S&T Wellness Network Outreach Request Form to request a presentation, program, or service. Instructions for submitting this form can be found at the top of the form.

 

MEET JOE'S P.E.E.R.S. Joe's P.E.E.R.S (Providing Education, Encouragement, and Resources for Students) is an organization of volunteer peer educators who work in unison with S&T Student Wellness to provide assistance and promote healthy behaviors among students through interactive programming, awareness campaigns, and distribution of health education materials. Current Members: Anna Sarah Nathan Alexa

GET INVOLVED IN WELLNESS!  If you are interested in becoming a member of Joe's P.E.E.R.S., please fill out the application below and submit to the Health Educator:

Joe's PEERS application
Joe's PEERS General Info & Guidelines

FALL 2009 UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS:

AUGUST
Mocktails @ Game Night - Tues, 8/18, 7:30-9:30 pm, Havener-St.Pat's
Social Commotion (Opening Week Mission) - Tues-Thurs, 8/18-8/20

SEPTEMBER
Pink Ladies 5K Fun Run - Sat, Sept 12th at Ber Juan Park, 9am Race Start
Pink Ladies Registration Form

OCTOBER
Mental Health Awareness Week - Oct 4th - Oct 10th

NOVEMBER
Great American Smokeout - Thurs, Nov 19th
            More details to come regarding this event

DECEMBER
HIV/AIDS Awareness Week - Nov 30th - Dec 4th
           More details to come regarding this event
De-Stress for Finals - Dec 7th - 11th
           More details to come regarding this event

Past Programming:
Pink Ladies Results 2009
Pink Ladies Results 2008
Pink Ladies Collage
Hot Shots Champions Fall 2008
Shamrock 5k Fun Run 2009 Results