Health and Wellness Programs
2013 Holistic Health Symposium
Attention: The Holistic Health Symposium is being postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 13, 2013
About GSU's annual Holistic Health Symposium:
- Learn about holistic health at our daylong conference!! The conference includes presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits of holistic and healthful products and services.
- Vendors and exhibitors will fill the Hall of Governors with information, products, and services related to holistic health.
- This event is free and sponsored by Student Life and the GSU Wellness Club.
More Information on how you can get involved:
For more information, please contact Vanessa Newby at (708) 534-4551, vnewby@govst.edu, or click on the link below
Holistic Health Symposium Event Flyer
April 2013 Be Good to Yourself!
Check out our wellness workshops and events all throughout the month of April!!!
- Executive Eating
Wednesday, April 3; Noon to 1 p.m.; A2110
Ideas for those who work and want to eat healthy, too!
Presentation by Kim Kramer, Ingalls Wellness Dietitian
Sponsored by Recreation & Fitness Center and Wellness Club
- Eat Chic Chicago: Fuel Your Body & Feed Your Soul
Thursday, April 4; Noon to 1 p.m.; Student Commons (A2140)
Increase energy and help fuel you through the day!
Presentation/cooking demonstration by registered dietitian Amari Cheffer
Sponsored by Recreation & Fitness Center and Wellness Club
- What is Wellness?
Wednesday, April 10; 5 to 6 p.m.; A2134
Explore the connection between optimal well-being and the seven major wellness components: physical, emotion, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, and occupational wellness.
Presentation by Professor Opon of Joliet Junior College
Sponsored by Recreation & Fitness Center and Wellness Club
- Belly Fat
Thursday, April18; 3 to 4 p.m.; A2110
Learn new ways to reduce your midsection.
Presentation by Kim Kramer, Ingalls Wellness Dietitian
Sponsored by Recreation & Fitness Center and Wellness Club
- Yo-Yo Madness
Wednesday, April 24; 3 to 4 p.m.; A2134
Explore fad diets, weights regains, and what we know works!
Presentation by Kim Kramer, Ingalls Wellness Dietitian
Sponsored by Recreation & Fitness and Wellness Club
- Indoor Mini Biathlon
April 7 to 21 (Compete at your convenience!)
3 mile bike ride/2 mile run
Prizes awarded for best category time and best combined time. All participants receive a gift.
Competition in 18-50 years of age and 50+ years of age divisions
Register now in Room A1106 or call 708.534.4945
Fee $5 (Proceeds benefit the Illinois Special Olympics)
Sponsored by Recreation & Fitness Center
- Relay For Life Luminaria & Survivor Event
Thursday, April 11; Noon to 2 p.m.; Hall of Governors
Join the GSU Cancer Crusaders in honoring those affected by cancer.
Make a donation by decorating a Luminaria bag to remember those who have lost their lives to cancers, as well as those who have survived. Every donated bag will help us light up the Hall of Governors in tribute.
Information on participating in the Relay For Life will also be available.
Sponsored by Student Life
- Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.)
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1; 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Recreation and Fitness Center
Be prepared! The R.A.D. course includes lecture, discussion, and hands-on self-defense techniques suitable for women of all abilities.
Sponsored by Recreation & Fitness Center
For a downloadable schedule, click on the link below
Be Good to Yourself! Relay For Life-American Cancer Society-Colleges Against Cancer
Fight Back Against Cancer in 2013
- Governors State University is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to Fight Back in 2013. We will join the community Relay For Life of Chicago Heights which is being held on May 17-18, 2013 at Marian Catholic High School.
- Join the GSU Cancer Crusaders on Thursday, April 11th from 12 to 2 p.m. in honoring those affected by cancer. Make a donation by decorating a Luminaria bag to remember those who have lost their lives to cancers, as well as those who have survived. Every donated by will help us light up the Hall of Governors in tribute. Information on participating in the Relay For Life will also be available. This event is sponsored by Student Life and is open to everyone.
- Join the GSU Cancer Crusaders' Team Meetings!
Wednesday, February 20th; 3 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday, March 27th; 3 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday, April 17th; 3 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday, May 15th; 3 pm to 4 pm
For more information, please visit www.relayforlife.org/chicagoheightsil
