The Recreational Services Department, Counseling Center, Multicultural Resource Center and the Center for Wellness Promotion are cosponsoring programs to promote a healthier body image to students.
The events, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, Feb. 20, are part of “Love Your Body Week.”
Bethany Massman, assistant director for fitness with recreational services, explained “We wanted to offer programs to show it is important to support positive body image. We often see extremes when it comes to body image, so this week’s programs will really open up dialogue on issues such as body image, self-esteem, and healthy habits.”
Love Your Body Week programs are:
Feb. 17 - Operation Beautiful creator Caitlin Boyle will talk about her campaign to end negative self-talk through positive messages at 6 p.m. in Cone University Center, Room 210
Feb. 18 - No Fat Talk Tuesday is an opportunity for students to find things they love about their body as a way to promote positive body image. It will be from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Student Union Rotunda.
Feb. 19 -The Center for Wellness Promotion will host its weekly Wellness Wednesday on the topic of body image and health from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Rotunda.
Feb. 20 - S.H.E. Program with Heather Vernier will cover society’s impact on a girl’s body image and how that relates to eating disorders, sexual health and self-esteem issues; this event will be at 7 p.m. in the College of Health and Human Services, Room 376.