Marietta College conducting Wellness Week March 20th-24th
Marietta, Ohio (03/13/2023) — Marietta College is conducting Wellness Week from Monday, March 20th through Friday, March 24th. All activities will be focused on helping students focus on different aspects of their well-being. The Center for Health and Wellness, in collaboration with different campus departments and community partners, has planned a week of events to address student wellness. Every Marietta College student is encouraged to participate and learn different ways to take care of themselves. Please contact the Center for Health and Wellness at healthandwellness@marietta.edu with any questions!
Monday, March 20th - Academic and Career Wellness
Campus Sponsors: Career Center, Academic Resource Center
Community Sponsor: MOV Employment
- Event: Destress the Job Search
- Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m
- Location: The Christy Mall
- Description: Students are encouraged to complete a digital passport to career success. Email to the Career Center upon completion to be entered into a gift card raffle.
- Event: Eyes on the Prize with the Academic Resource Center (ARC)
- Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Location: The Christy Mall
- Description: With half of the semester remaining, there is still plenty of time to meet your academic goals. Time management is a huge key to your well-being as you manage your tasks and maintain your stress levels. Taking the time to make a plan can eliminate feelings of panic and constant anxiety. Meeting with an Academic Success Coach in the ARC is a great way to build your game plan for success. Talking through your concerns, learning about the resources available, and discovering new strategies to help you become a better student will assist you in a stronger second half of the semester. Working with a Peer Learning Consultant in the Tutoring & Learning Center and/or the Writing Center will help you develop better skills to make your studying more effective. Any and all of these resources can assist you in feeling more in control of your academic journey! Let the ARC team know how we can help. Take a turn with the ARC prize wheel for a chance to win!
Tuesday, March 21st - Financial Wellness
Campus Sponsors: N/A
Community Sponsor: Hall Financial Services
- Event: Financial Game Night
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Alma McDonough Auditorium
- Description: Playing the "Game of Life" can be full of big moments, and putting yourself in the right position to win starts with knowing the rules. Join us for a fun evening of Financial Planning/Wellness trivia questions that will equip you with the knowledge to make good financial decisions today and in the future. We will have a game show theme where you can be called on stage to compete and win prizes.
Wednesday, March 22nd - Physical and Social Wellness
Campus Sponsors: Marietta Mindset
Community Sponsor: Marietta & Belpre and Portsmouth Health Departments
- Event: Social Media Challenge
- Time: All day
- Location: Anywhere on or off campus
- Description: Email a selfie to CHW of you participating in physical activity - working out, taking a walk, participating in an exercise class, playing frisbee, walking the dog, etc. All students submitting a selfie will go into a drawing to win a gift card.
- Event: Local Health Department Resources
- Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Location: The Christy Mall (outside Gilman)
- Description: Portsmouth City Health Department will pass out items promoting safe sexual behavior. Marietta & Belpre Health Department will be sharing educational material on services they offer students regarding women's health and immunizations they can provide for students studying abroad or going to graduate school.
- Event: Self-Care Sweepstakes game sponsored by Marietta Mindset
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Andrews Hall Great Room
- Description: Join Marietta Mindset for fun and games and learn more about the importance of self-care. Great prizes and snacks.
Thursday, March 23rd - Nutritional Wellness
Campus Sponsors: Parkhurst Dining
Community Sponsor: N/A
- Event: Meet the Dietician
- Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Location: Gilman Dining Hall
- Description: Alicia Koloski, MS, RD, LDN, is the Parkhurst Dietitian from the regional office outside Pittsburgh, and she will prepare a hummus bar sampling with recipe cards. Register to win a prize pack to include wellness items, snacks, and $25 dining dollars.
Friday, March 24th - Mental Wellness
Campus Sponsors: Marietta Mindset
Community Sponsor: Sisters Health Foundation
- Event: Feel Good Friday with Kona Ice
- Time: Noon-3:00 p.m.
- Location: Harrison Lawn
- Description: Destress with a free Kona Ice
- Event: Mike Veny is an award-winning, nationally recognized motivational speaker
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Location: The Gathering Place
- Description: Surviving College and Making Mental Health a Priority. There will also be great raffle prizes and basket giveaways.