Nourish your mind and body this Wellness Week

Posted on: 10/20/2014; Updated on: 2/10/2015
By Student Editor

Student Health Services wants everyone at the University of South Carolina to learn about their bodies and minds during Wellness Week, Oct. 28- Nov. 4.

The week will include information sessions and lectures on everything from sexual health to domestic violence. All events are free for students, faculty and staff.

  • GRIT (Gentlemen Respecting Interacting in Truth); Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m., Thomson Student Health Center first floor lobby: This all-male group was created to educate men and encourage discussion about sexual assault as defined by South Carolina state law and University of South Carolina policy

  • GSPOTS: Gamecocks Speaking Proactively on Topics of Sexuality; Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m., Russell House Room 303: Join Sarah E. Wright, licensed psychologist in the Counseling & Human Development Center, as she creates an open space to anonymously (through text) ask whatever questions you have about sex and sexuality.

  • Domestic Violence @ Work Conference;(Register through Oct. 28) Oct. 29, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Russell House Theater: A group will discuss how domestic violence affects the workplace, how to recognize and respond to domestic violence in the workplace and how to respond effectively to domestic violence on campus.

  • SAVIP: Empty Space at the Table; Oct. 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Greene Street in front of the Russell House: This poignant exhibit demonstrates the devastating result of domestic violence and helps ensure that these deaths are not forgotten.

  • Say Boo to the Flu; Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Greene St. (rain location is Russell House 2nd floor lobby): Pick up hand sanitizer and get tips for staying well! And go to the Thomson Student Health Center to get your flu shot!

  • Fall Body Image event; Oct. 31, 9 p.m. in the Russell House Ballroom: Pick up information on self-care and positive body-image. 

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