Making Wellness Your New Reality

monday |wednesday | thursday

Not-So-Extreme Makeover: Get Started on Getting Fit!
Sergio Villamizar, M.S.
NJCU Fitness Center Coordinator
John J. Moore Athletic & Fitness Center Valid NJCU ID and appointment required. No matter what your shape or size, you CAN improve your energy level, health, and mood through increased physical activity. Start feeling better now! Call 201-200-2170 to make an appointment for fitness testing, body fat percentage calculation, and an individualized workout program.

Laguna Beach: Lap Swim Challenge
John J. Moore Athletic & Fitness Center Pool
Valid NJCU ID required. The one who accumulates the most laps wins! Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in men’s and women’s divisions.  To sign up see Tom Lee, Aquatic Coordinator, or any member of the Aquatic Staff by April 3rd. For pool hours or more information call 201-200-3377.

The Amazing Race: Walk, Run, or Jog!
John J. Moore Athletic & Fitness Center
Valid NJCU ID required. The one who accumulates the most mileage wins! Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the following age groups: 29 and under, 30-49, 50-69, and 70 and over. To sign up see Sergio Villamizar, Fitness Center Coordinator, or any member of the Fitness Center Staff by April 3rd. For Athletic & Fitness Center hours or more information call 201-200-2170.

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Monday, April 3

The Assistant: Volunteering for the Health of It!
Panel Facilitator:  Renata Moreira, M.A.
NJCU Office of Campus Life
Student Panelists:  Rhonda Berry, Myron Covington, Dorothy McNeil, Jessica Silvestre
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Hepburn 202 (Gothic Lounge)
Join your fellow NJCU students in reaping the health benefits of volunteering!  Learn how activism and volunteer efforts can impact well-being, and find out about service learning opportunities on and off-campus.

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Wednesday, April 5

This Is Your Life: Health Fair
NJCU Department of Nursing
8:00 – 11:00 AM
Professional Studies 449
This year’s “mini-fair” will offer educational tables, taught by registered nurses, about breast self-examination, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, weight management, and stress management. Low cost blood testing will be provided by Medical Laboratory Diagnostics, and will be available by appointment only. For more information about the blood work, or to make an appointment, please call 201-200-3456.

Survivor: Caring For Yourself While You’re Busy Caring For Others
Carol Crystal, B.A., C.M.T., C.H.H.C.
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Hepburn 202 (Gothic Lounge)
Whether we are parents, are caregivers to elderly or ill family members, work in a helping profession, or have the tendency to take on a “caretaker” role in our relationships, it is vital that we find ways to nurture our own mind, body and spirit in order to remain emotionally and physically healthy. This program will help you develop the coping skills you need to balance self-care and caring for others.

Free Wishes: Get a Massage!
Carol Crystal, B.A., C.M.T., C.H.H.C.
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Vodra 107
NJCU STUDENT ID required. Stressed out by the challenges of balancing college and life responsibilities? Take some time to relax with a FREE massage by a certified massage therapist!  Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be treated to a ten minute massage of the neck, shoulders, arms and hands, as well as an opportunity to learn breathing techniques that promote relaxation.

The Contender:  Inner Tube Water Polo
5:30 – 7:00 PM
John J. Moore Athletic & Fitness Center Pool
Valid NJCU ID required. Get your friends together for this fun co-ed team event!  To sign up see Tom Lee, Aquatic Coordinator, or any member of the Aquatic Staff before April 5th. For more information call 201-200-3377.

The Swan: A Self-Esteem Makeover
Cristina Monroy-Siddall, M.A.
Albert Volk, M.A.
Elise Breen, M.A.
Christ Hospital Counseling & Resource Center, Jersey City
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Hepburn 202 (Gothic Lounge)
This interactive workshop will help participants learn techniques and skills for building a more positive sense of self.

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Thursday, April 6

Road Rules:  Highway Safety
NJ Department of Law & Public Safety
Division of Highway Traffic Safety
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Professional Studies Building Plaza
The NJ Division of Highway Safety’s Mobile Safety Cruiser will be on campus - be sure to stop by and take advantage of the many educational programs and materials that will be available!

Temptation Island: Alcohol Self-Assessment
NJCU Peers Educating Peers
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hepburn 202 (Gothic Lounge)
Explore how drinking affects you or someone you love.  Information, self-assessment, consultation with a professional, and referrals will be available.

This Is Your Life: What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
Domenico Savatta, M.D.
Associates in Urology, West Orange
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Hepburn 202 (Gothic Lounge)
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime; among African-American men, this risk increases to one in four.  The key to survival is early detection.  A leading specialist in the treatment of prostate cancer, Dr. Savatta will discuss ways to prevent, detect and treat this challenging health problem.

The Real World: It’s All About Choices
Project PRIDE (Promoting Responsibility in Drug Education)
NJ Department of Corrections
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Hepburn 202 (Gothic Lounge)
Several young adults who are currently serving time in New Jersey state prisons for will share how the choices they made regarding drugs and alcohol have impacted them.

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