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Show THE THUNDERBLRD • SOUTHERN llfAH UNIVERSI1Y • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1993 • PAGE 7 Convospeakercopeswithllfe Jerry Braza, author, professor and consultant, will application of mindfulness. discuss hi! approach to coping with life at today's In his recently published book, "Moment by Convocation. Moment: the art and practice of mindfulness," Braza' s l.ecrure. titled "living life ro the Fullest Braza explains how anybody can learn how to apply Means Uving...Moment by Moment" will be this concept to their daily life through a simple presented in the SUU auditorium at 11 a.m. theoty. The public is invited to attend the free lecture, "Mindfulness is a process of becoming fully aware which is co-sponsored by the Three County of each moment and one's experience in that Wellness Program. Braza earned his bachelor's moment," Braza says. "As a result, you will enhance degree from the your relationships, University of Wisconsin, increase your productivity a master's degree from and bring more joy ro Ohio State University, your life." and bis doctoral degree Br.wl also discusses the from the University of psychological Utah, where he has underpinnings of the taught thousands of mindfulness process by students behavioral encouraging readers ro studies for 20 years. examine such conceprs as He is the recipient of unfinished business, the U of U' s stress management and the transformation of Distinguished Tcacher and Tcacher of the Year feelings. in Health Education In addition to awards. conducting the lectures on During the past 10 the subject, Braz.a acts as a years, Braza bas consultant to hundreds of developed a personal and businesses and theoretical understanding organizations, including of the concept of Blue Cross and Blue Shield, The "mindfulness" through training with such leaders American Cancer Society, as Thich NahtHanh, a the Vet.eran's Vietnamese Bhuddist Administration and First leader and Nobel Peace Je-rry Brata, toda:,'s Conw speaker, will cell snuknu Security Bank. how to better cope with life in toda:,'s 11iolent and His rur:rent workshop, Prize nominee. sometimes traumatic societ:,. "Healing the Healer: A Mindfulness, also known as living in the present moment, is a Workshop for Those Who Caret has been concept discussed by many modem-day experienced by over 5,000 health care professionals nationwide. Braza is also the co-author of "Coping philosophers and psychologist, including Bill Moyers in his bestseller, "Healing and the Mind." With War and Its Afrennath." Despite the popularity, Braza is one of the few Convocation lectures begin evety Thursday at l l people who have written about the practical a.m. and are open to the public at no charge. Flu season cotnes fast to catnpus Flu season is coming quicl<ly and SUU's Student Health Services is again able to provide immunization for SUU students during regular clinic hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Influenza is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs that causes illness in people of all ages. Usually, the flu occurs in the United StateS from about November to April. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, wugh and aching in the back, arms and legs as well as a swollen rongue. SymptDms may persist for three to five days. Although most people are ill for only a few days, some have a much more serious illness and may need hospitalization. Influenza is not usually life threatening to healthy individuals, however it can cause for a certain disruption ro the every-day habits people, and students especially, form. The vaccine is recommended for people whose health is compromised in some way, including those who are elderly and those who have chronic diseases, as well as care providers for the ill and those who are just generally hating it Also on the list of persons who probably would benefit from receiving the vac.cine arc persons in schools and colleges if outbreaks would cause major disruptions of school activities. The vaccine is provided by Southwest Utah Public Health Department at a cost of $6 per immunization. Student Health Services is located in Manzanita Court Cl. THUNDERBIRD FOOTBALL SHIRTS ON SALE PRIOR TO THE HOMECOMING GAME AT THE PAVILION SOUTH OF THE COLISEUM ~· •I Q~o('fidft~3rt ·: Zion Sun Floral 48 E. 200 S. Cedar City 586-6119 '3loral Desians buYlowena Your Homecoming Specialists 97N.Main 586-1100 r---------, SPECIAL 650 S. Main I I 586-9661 I @U[jjJ@ @{]j}fl@@W I \iiiiiii} ! $1.98 ! ~- L~xtr!:.s _9~· !o~1_:92 J Sfll "<t1tLLO" TO Tttt <Atw qou1 See Dr. Lynn G. Cranmer - - - - Southern Utah Dermatology •Skin Cancer •Acne •Specializing In Skin Diseases 586-6440 • 150 Altamira Ave., Suite 900 Cedar City |