Wellness Programs April 2008
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April Wellness
Programs
Depression
Tuesday, April 1 st
8-9 in BC 142
Come ready to DISCUSS depression on St. Olaf’s Campus
*Double Stamp Event*
Reproductive Health Fair!
Thursday, April 3 rd
11:30-12:45 in
Buntrock Crossroads
Come Learn about any and all things sexuality related! Lots of free giveaways!
Exercise Ball Fun!
Monday, April 7
from 7:00-7:30 in
Skoglund Gym
Learn exercises that will strengthen your abs, back, arms, and legs--all using an exercise ball! You could even win a FREE exercise ball!
Meet a psychologist!
Tuesday, April 8 th
8pm in BC 144
Alumna Dr. Stephen Hjemboe will give us some insight into the life and work of a psychologist! Co-sponsored by the Psych Club!
*Double Stamp Event*
Therapeutic Touch
Wednesday, April 9
7:30-8:00pm in BC 142 Helpful or Hoax?
Medical Ethics
Wednesday, April 9
7-8 in Viking Theater
Listen to Dr. Sue Ellen Bell, Professor of Nursing and Medical Ethicist will focus on issues of health care disparity on a national and local level.
*Double Stamp Event*
Be a Weekend Warrior: How to Get Outside and Enjoy the Season
Monday,April 14 th
7:00 PM in BC 142
It's officially spring, and that means it's time to get outside and enjoy the weather. Come learn where to go, what to do, and how to do it.
Changes: St. Olaf's New Direction(s)
Tuesday, April 15th
7:00 PM in BC 143
Come prepared to discuss how you feel about the choices the school has made, and how the Hill has changed while you've been an ole.
Smoking Cessation
Wednesday, April 16
6-6:30pm in BC 142
Learn ways to stop smoking, from support groups to social activities to the newest prescription drugs.
Building a Better Body
Wednesday, April 16th
6:30 PM in BC 142
A healthy body--and body image--begins with thousands of molecules. Learn what these molecules are and how you can use them to build a better body.
Intervention!
Wed, April 16 th
7:30 in BC 142
Ever had to confront a friend about a difficult issue? We will discuss the when, what, where, why, and how of confronting a friend or relative with a serious problem and watch a few clips from A and E's Intervention.
High on Prescription Drugs?
Thursday 4/17
11:00 in BC 146
What is prescription drug abuse?
Boys Don't Cry
Sunday, April 20th
3:30pm in Viking Theater
Come see the Oscar-winning film based on the true story of Brandon Teena This film shows the struggles of a transgendered teenager who was raped and murdered by his friends. Co-sponsored by GSC.
*Double Stamp Event*
Talk back session
for Boys Don't Cry
Tuesday, April 22 nd
5pm in BC 144
Come explore the issues raised in this powerful Oscar-winning film. (seeing the movie first is encouraged, but not required). Discussion facilitated by Professor Mary Titus.
Co-sponsored by GSC
*Double Stamp Event*
Sexual Assault Survivor Panel
Tuesday April 22 nd
7 p.m.in Trollhaugen in BC
Come hear St. Olaf survivors of sexual assault share their stories.
*Double Stamp Event*
A Taste of Local
Wednesday, April 23rd
BC 144 7pm
Eating local foods is important for many reasons. Learn what these reasons are and how you can put this knowledge to action!
Massage Therapy
Wednesday, April 23
7:30-8:00pm in BC 144
Come discuss the beneficial aspects of massage therapy and whether or not it is right for you!
THIN: An HBO Documentary
Thursday, April 24 th
7-9 in Viking Theatre
Lauren Greenfield went inside a Florida treatment center to tell the stories of four women who are literally dying to be thin. The devastating HBO documentary THIN reveals what she found there - and explores the issues underlying their illness.
**Double Stamp Event**
Bottoms up!
Thurs April 24th
7:30 in Buntrock 142
Ever wonder how your body handles all those drinks you had Friday night? Come trace a drink from bottle to...bottom and learn about what it does to your mind and body.
Relay for Life
Friday, April, 25
5:00PM- 5:00 AM
Manitou Field
Come form a team or come as an individual to help fund-raise for Cancer.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=7446
Stamps will be given at the registration table.
Sex After Sexual Assault
Monday, April 28
8:00 in BC 142
Come learn about how to regain a healthy and fulfilling sexual lifestyle after the tragedy of sexual assault.
Exercising To Anorexia: How Body Image Affects an Athlete.
Tues 4/29
7:00pm in Black Ballroom
Greg Fedio from Methodist Hospital's Eating Disorder Institute will relay the facts about working out and how much is too much
*Double Stamp Event*
Sexual Assault Criminal Mock Trial
Tuesday April 29 th
7-9 p.m in SC Room 280
Observe a mock sexual assault criminal trial put on by St. Olaf students.
As members of the audience, you will be part of the jury and will have to
decide whether the "defendant" should be convicted.
*Double Stamp Event*
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