08/29/2023
SUNY Cortland will host the Fall 2023 “Wellness Wednesday Series” featuring speakers, self-help presentations and other programs intended to help students adjust to college life and maintain healthy habits.
Sponsored by the Health Promotion Office and the Conley Counseling and Wellness Services, the series will take place each Wednesday in Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, unless otherwise noted. The events are free and open to the public.
In keeping with a university priority of well-being, each semester SUNY Cortland offers weekly encouragement to the campus and community to pursue a lifetime of good health.
A Fall 2023 Wellness Wednesday poster listing all the events can be found at the Health Promotion Wellness Wednesday webpage.
Events include:
On Aug. 30, yoga instructor Victoria Quick, will offer Intro to Yoga from 6 to 6:45 in the Student Life Center Mind Body Room. Participants will experience a beginner-level yoga class and should dress in loose, comfortable clothing and bring a towel. In-person attendance is first come, first served and is open to the first 40 participants who show up for class. Free yoga mats will be given to all who attend.
Lauren Scagnelli, health educator, will help Put the Myths to “Bed” from 7 to 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 6. Learn why sleep is necessary, the facts and myth around sleeping and napping and learn what to do to get a good night sleep. Free sleep masks and ear plugs will be given out.
On Sept. 13 from 7 to 7:45 p.m., Scagnelli will turn down the lights for Sex in the Dark, answering your questions and presenting on the topic of safe sex.
Stop by the What's Going in My Lungs? information tables on the Corey Union steps between 1 and 3 p.m. on Sept. 20 to learn what is in e-cigarettes and to take a challenge to stop using nicotine and tobacco.
On Sept. 27, information on Stress Management will be available from health promotion representatives between 1 and 3 p.m. on the Corey Union steps. Try out different coping strategies to reduce stress and enjoy some free giveaways.
Learn Empowerment Self-Defense techniques with SUNY Cortland’s University Police Department from 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 4. Wear clothes you can move in and athletic footwear for balance and stability.
On Oct. 11, SUNY Cortland will celebrate National Coming Out Day. Join health promotion interns and SOGIE Committee members from 1 to 3 p.m. in Neubig Hall lobby to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Disabilities: Lived Experiences is a podcast on Sound Cloud that will download on Oct. 18 and feature students, Disability Resources and Access to Independence of Cortland County community members with disabilities. People with a variety of disabilities will discuss their lived experiences, challenges they face and how they adapted.
On Oct. 25, It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. and feature the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, health promotion and our men’s hockey team. Learn how to balance your life from other students who have been there, learn how to spot and help friends who may be struggling, and have an honest conversation about mental health and well-being. This event will feature a short film and live discussion.
Stop by Neubig Hall lobby between 1 and 3 p.m. on Nov. 1 for Relationship Jenga. Play Jenga to understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Educators from health promotion and prevention education will review responsibilities and rights around alcohol, drugs and sex at this informational Party Smart Before Cortaca from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 in Neubig Hall lobby. Free giveaways will be provided.
On Nov. 15, Kathryn Gallup and Jennifer Talarico, senior counselors, will present ways to increase self-awareness to enhance wellness in your life. Join them from 6 to 6:45 p.m. for Connecting With Yourself and Others.
For more information or accommodation to attend an event, contact Lauren Scagnelli, health educator, in Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-38, or at 607-753-2066.