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Spring 2013

"Let's talk": Health Services Counselors are coming to campus! On Mondays (11am-1pm) and Thursdays (1-3pm) counselors will be available for free and confidential consultations on a drop-in basis, in Kirby Student Center 361. For more information, visit let's talk.

Food and Nutrition Workshop Series, Wednesdays 10am - 11am, Kirby 355-57.  The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is hosting a food and nutrition workshop series throughout the spring semester.   Starting February 6th, SHAC is inviting a variety of campus and community experts in food and nutrition topics to present to students at UMD.  The dates include: February 6, Feb. 20, March 6, March 27, April 10, April 17 and April 24.   See you there!

  • Wednesday, February 6th:  Eating at College 101: Easy ideas for busy students!  Presented by Jean Rodvold, UMD Food Coach
  • Wednesday, February 20th:  Tips from a Naturopathic Physician.  Presented by Dr. Jocelyn Zentz.
  • Wednesday, March 6th:  Ever wonder what is meant by “food sensitivities”??  find out with snacks and facts, presented by Judy Breuer, Health Education Intern.
  • Wednesday, March 27:  What does that long list of ingredients on the food label mean?  Shannon Szymkowiak, Promotions and Education Manager at the Whole Foods Co-op, will help you to demystify ingredients, and understand the benefits of “whole foods”.
  • Wednesday, April 10: Randy Hanson, Assistant  Professor of Geography and Director of the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) at UMD.  Learn about the UMD Farm and how you can be involved!!
  • Wednesday, April 17:  Caitlin Nielson will help you lower stress around food finances.  She will demonstrate how to buy fresh foods for the same amount as a can of spaghetti!
  • Wednesday, April 24: Troy Salzer, Owner and farmer of Sandy Hills Ranch, will talk about the process his vegetables and beef go through before making it into your meal at UMD's Dining Services.

Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week at UMD, February 25- March 1, 2013. A collaboration between the Department of Psychology;  the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC); The Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - NorthEast (MAND-NE); The Emily Program; and UMD Health Services.

  • Monday, February 25, 6-7:30pm. Montague 70.  Keynote speaker:  Hilmar Wagner, M.P.H., R.D., L.N., Director of Nutrition Services at The Emily Program. “Muscles, Mind and Men: body image and disordered eating in males.”

    This presentation will address muscle development tactics, supplement use, excessive exercise, disordered eating behaviors in males, and more.

  • Tuesday, February 26, 12-1:30pm, SCC 120. Expert panel and multi-media presentation about body image and eating disorders.  Panel participants:  Professor Mitzi Doane, PhD, Licensed Psychologist; Kirsten Nielson, RD, LD, Emily Program; Jean Baribeau-Thoennes, MSW, LISW, Director of Counseling at Health Services.
  • Wednesday, February 27, 12-1pm.  WRAC Brown Bag, Kirby 268.  Body Appreciation Workshop by Jean Baribeau-Thoennes, MSW, LISW, Director of Counseling at Health Services.

 “Pet-Away-Stress Day” as a part of Stress-Less Week.  Wednesday, May 8th on the Kirby Terrace.  11am-1pm. Dogs will be on campus to help relieve student stress!!  Sponsored by UMD Health Services, the UMD Library, and the Office of Civic Engagement.

Northland Community Wellness Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013. 11am-3pm.  Join us for this family friendly wellness event in the Romano Gym.  Personal health and wellness, public safety, financial wellness, and environmental health are the primary themes, with 50 community vendors presenting information and interactive opportunities for participants. Children’s games and activities with UMD Athletes will be part of the fun! Paul Batz will be speaking at 1pm in the Marshall Performing Arts Center about,   “What Really Works:  Blending the seven Fs for the life you imagine”. FREE and open to all! Parking is free on Saturdays in the pay lot nearby.

 

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