2020

December

Snowy Weather Get-Together

Join Health and Wellness Promotion and the therapy dogs on Thursday, December 3, for fun activities like jewelry making, kindness rocks, coloring, board games, pool, a relaxation station, music, and more to help students relax and destress.

Kahoot Trivia: Last One of the Semester

Join Peer Educator Charles Coleman on Thursday, December 3, for the last Kahoot challenge of the semester. You never know, you may be a winner! 

November

It's Time for Therapy Dogs Tuesday, December 1

Therapy dogs will be on campus on Tuesday, December 1 in Room G60, Suites on Maple East.

It's Apple Crisp Time: Fresh Food Friday

Join Sierra DeMarsh, Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator, on Instagram on Friday, November 6. as she shows you how to make mouth-watering apple crisp. 

It's Trivia Time on Thursday

Join Health and Wellness Promotion on Thursday, November 5, for Kahoot Trivia on Zoom. You never know—you may be a winner! 

Wellness Wednesday Tips

Join peer educator Charles Coleman on Instagram as he provides you with wellness tips to help you make healthier choices as a college student.  

October

It's Time for Fresh Food Friday

Join Sierra DeMarsh on Instagram @iupaware and @iupranger1 and watch as she prepares linguini and clam sauce.

It's Jeopardy Time: Safer Sex Jeopardy

Test your knowledge about safer sex in a Jeopardy-style playing format every Thursday evening on Zoom.

The Hunt is On! QR Scavenger Hunt, That is

Find the 16 QR codes, posted throughout the main campus, for healthy tips and your chance to win a prize.

Are You Running?

Download the Charity Miles app and run against other Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education schools.

Can You Smell What Sierra is Cooking? It's Fresh Food Friday

Watch as Sierra DeMarsh, peer educator for Health and Wellness Promotion, makes shrimp pesto noodles.

Test Your Trivia Knowledge

Have some fun testing your trivia knowledge on Thursday evening, October 22, via Zoom.

Take a Proactive Approach to Your Wellness: Wellness Wednesday

Need some encouraging words to help make your lifestyle healthier? Join Charles Coleman, Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator, on Instagram @iupaware as he shares helpful tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve your overall wellness.

If It's Thursday, It's Kahoot Trivia Time

Join Health and Wellness Promotion on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. for Kahoot Trivia Night on Zoom. You never know, you may be a winner!

Meditation Monday Reduces Stress

One of the many benefits of mediation is stress reduction. Join Health and Wellness Promotion on Monday at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom for guided mediation and reduce your stress.

Need a Little Positivity In Your Life?

Check out Health and Wellness Promotion’s Motivational Monday on Instagram @iupaware for some inspiration and positivity to get your through your day.

Compete in a Virtual Run with the Charity Miles App

Download the Charity Miles app, join team IUPHWP, and start earning miles.

Food for your Friday

Join Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator, Sierra DeMarsh, this Friday, October 16 as she demonstrates healthy food for you.

It's Thursday - It's Kahoot Trivia Time

Join Health and Wellness Promotion peer educators as they challenge you to a rousing game of trivia.

Wellness Tips for Your Wednesday

Listen to HWP peer educator Charles Coleman on Wednesday, October 14, as he provides you with healthier alternatives for your overall health.

Learn about Sexual Health While Playing Safer Sex Jeopardy October 13

Health and Wellness Promotion peer educators will host Safer Sex Jeopardy via Zoom.

Motivation for Your Monday

Get your positive and inspirational messages via Instagram @iupaware Monday, October 12 at 3:00 p.m.

Guided Meditation Session October 12

Join a graduate student from Health and Wellness Promotion in using the app Headspace to guide a meditation on October 12, 2020.

Virtual Run

Join Health and Wellness Promotion Peers on their virtual run to Ocean City, Maryland and compete against other Pennsylvania State System schools while doing it.

QR Code Scavenger Hunt

Participate in a scavenger hunt using QR codes and gather some healthy tips along the way. Prizes for anyone who find all 16 QR codes each month!

September

Sex Anonymously

Do you have a sexual health question that you’re too embarrassed to ask? Join Health and Wellness Promotion peer educators on Tuesday, October 7, via Zoom to anonymously ask your questions and receive answers.

It's Only Wednesday

Let Health and Wellness Promotion help you get through the rest of the week with wellness tips on Instagram to help you stay motivated and healthy!

Motivational Monday

Listen as Charles Coleman, Health and Wellness peer educator, motivates you for your week ahead.

Fresh Food Friday

Join Sierra DeMarsh, a health and wellness promotion peer educator, on Friday, September 11, as she makes quick, healthy, and delicious dinner meals.

Kahoot Trivia Night on Thursday

Take a break from homework and play Kahoot Trivia online with Charles Coleman, a health and wellness peer educator, on Thursday, September 10. You might even win a prize!

April

Fresh Food Friday: Blueberries and Cream Yogurt Parfait

Watch as Health and Wellness Promotion’s graduate assistant Michelle Puerta makes a blueberry and cream yogurt parfait.

Last Call to Visit with Just Paws Therapy Dogs on Thursday

Join the Zoom meeting, and see the Just Paws Therapy Dogs before they leave for the summer.

Three Study Tips to Help You: Wellness Wednesday

Join Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator Charles Coleman as he discusses some helpful studying tips.

Five Seconds to Change Your Life: TED Talk Tuesday

Join Mel Robbins for one of the best talks ever on self-motivation. Watch this YouTube video and listen as she talks about how it only takes five seconds to change your life.

Pets Can Help Reduce Your Stress: Mindfulness Monday

Having a pet can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, ease loneliness, and encourage exercise. Check out IUP’s Just Paws Therapy Dog, Ranger, on Instagram to see what he has been doing to stay stress-free!

Fresh Food Friday: Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry

Join Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator Sierra Demarsh as she cooks up a healthy shrimp and asparagus stir fry, which is under 300 calories per serving.

Therapy Dog Thursday and Your Pets (Virtual)

Zoom in with your pet during Therapy Dog Thursday.

Kahoot/Trivia Night, Wednesday, April 22

Join Health and Wellness Promotion on Zoom for a fun-filled evening of laughter and trivia.

How Important is Drinking Water During Your Day? Wellness Wednesday

Listen as Health and Wellness peer educator Charles Coleman discusses the importance of hydration in your day.

Laugh for Health and Healing: TED Talk Tuesday

Laughter Yoga, presented by Liliana DeLeo, will help you laugh and heal in this video.

Learn Breathing Techniques to Help Lessen Anxiety: Mindfulness Monday

Did you know that you can lessen your anxiety by the way you breathe? Join Health and Wellness Promotion graduate assistant Michelle Puerta as she talks about breathing techniques to reduce anxiety. 

Fresh Food Friday: Easy Chicken Lazone

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for Chicken Lazone.

Kahoot Trivia Night is Tonight via Zoom

Health and Wellness Promotion invites you to Virtual Kahoot Trivia Night via Zoom on Wednesday, April 15, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada).

Here is Your Wellness Wednesday Tip for the Day

Health and Wellness Promotion peer educator Charles Coleman talks about time management on Instagram at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15.

Change Your Study Habits and Become More Productive: TEDx Talks

Watch this five-minute TEDx Talk and learn how you can become efficient at studying and managing your time.

Mindfulness Monday: Ways to Find Peace In Your Day

Tune in to Health and Wellness Promotion’s Twitter and Instagram feeds, @iupaware and @iupranger1, to learn ways to be more mindful in your day.

Fresh Food Friday: Here's a Recipe for a Healthy Smoothie

Sara Dillon demonstrates on Health and Wellness Promotion’s Instagram feed how to make a delicious smoothie using apple juice, bananas, strawberries, and vanilla yogurt. 

Throwback Thursday: We Need Your Pictures

Health and Wellness Promotion would like for you to post a picture of your favorite memory of IUP on their Twitter page: @iupranger1 or @iupaware.

Join Us for Wellness Wednesday on Instagram

Join Health and Wellness Promotion Peer Educator Charles Coleman as he presents wellness tips to keep you healthy and active at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8.

Join Us Tonight for Virtual Kahoot Trivia Night

Health and Wellness Promotion is hosting a virtual Kahoot Trivia Night on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Learn How to Lessen Anxiety in Seven Minutes (TED Talk)

Watch this TED Talk as Mel Schwartz tells you how to decrease your stress of the unknown.

Join Us for Virtual Kahoot Trivia on Wednesday, April 8

Health and Wellness Promotion is inviting you to Virtual Kahoot Trivia Night via Zoom on Wednesday, April 8.

February

Just Paws Therapy Dogs, Wednesday Evening

The Just Paws Therapy Dogs will be on campus Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Room G60, Suites on Maple East.

Wellness Wednesday, March 4

The Health and Wellness Promotion peer educators will be tabling about sleep hygiene and passing out lavender pillow sprays in the Health Service as part of their Wellness Wednesday program.

Kahoot/Trivia Night on Thursday March 5

Kahoot/Trivia night will be on Thursday, March 5, in Room G60, Suites on Maple East from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Kahoot/Trivia Night on Tuesday

Kahoot/Trivia will be held on Tuesday, February 25, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Room G13, Suites on Pratt.

Just Paws Therapy Dogs on Campus Thursday Afternoon

The therapy dogs will be in Room G60, Suites on Maple East, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

See How Smart You Are: Join Us on Tuesday for Kahoot/Trivia

Come test your knowledge with Kahoot/Trivia on Tuesday, February 18, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Room 116, Northern Hall.

It's Kahoot/Trivia Time Again–February 13

Kahoot/Trivia night will be held on Thursday, February 13, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Room G60 Suites on Maple East.

Just Paws Therapy Dogs Are Here Wednesday Evening, February 12

The Just Paws Therapy Dogs will be in Folger on Wednesday night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Condom Runway

Here’s your chance to be creative and use your imagination. Create an outfit out of condoms and other supplies. Models and designers will earn 20 pup bucks and observers will earn 10 pup bucks.

Green Bandana Project

The Bandana Project is a program designed to spread awareness of resources for those with mental illness.

Safer Sex Olympics

Have fun and learn some very interesting facts on safer sex with the Health and Wellness Promotion peer educators on Monday, February 10.

January

Just Paws Therapy Dogs are Here Wednesday Evening

The Just Paws Therapy Dogs will be on campus Wednesday evening, February 5, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in G60, Suites on Maple East.

Kahoot/Trivia Night

The Health and Wellness Promotion Peer Educators will test your knowledge during Kahoot/Trivia night on Tuesday, February 4. There will be four rounds of play with a great prize basket awarded for each round.

Why Are You Seeing Green Bandanas Tied to Book Bags?

The green bandana project is designed to spread awareness of resources for those with a mental illness or struggling with a mental health crisis.

Start Your Semester Off On The Right Paw

The Just Paws Therapy Dogs will be on campus on Thursday, January 23 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Room G60, Suites on Maple-East.