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Show AggieLife Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 Fair to offer free health awareness By JESSICA WILKINSON College of Agriculture "Nothing in this format has ever been done before," agriculture council member Cami Jo Satterwaite said in anticipation of the upcoming iLive Health Fair and Weightlifting Clinic. Utah State University is not a stranger to the conventional health expo, but the iLive coordinators are eager to initiate an event offering greater opportunity. Local vendors, interactive challenges, live demonstrations, complimentary health screenings and numerous other festivities will decorate USU's International Lounge Friday, Sept. 10 in honor of free health awareness. All involved in the preparation of the iLive Health Fair and Weightlifting Clinic are recognizing this event as an opportunity to utilize the University's resources. An invitation to attend is extended to the USU campus community and to the families of Cache Valley. Free to the public, the fair will first and foremost expose attendees to the option of a more health-conscious lifestyle. Caroline Shugart, program director of human resource wellness, specifically addressed students and the desired focus of her contribution to the fair. "I'm going to be targeting the problem of weight gain during the college years ... people joke about gaining the `Freshman 15,' where many students put on 15 pounds of body fat during their first year in college. This really is nothing to joke about. Those 15 excess pounds of body fat around the face, neck, heart, lungs and kidneys put students at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. They slow you down. You'll feel sleepy and sluggish, and your performance can be affected," Shugart said. As part of Shugart's demonstration, she will be showcasing a 20-pound vest for the public to sample. Volunteers will then be asked to complete various tasks, such as stair-stepping, with the intention of introducing the reality of an additional 20 pounds and discouraging habits that will produce such results. Shugart also made it a point to personally recognize and promote USU's Fun Fit Forever program, a fitness program that will be featured at Friday's health fair. Fun Fit Forever is an opportunity to experience a selection of classes, depending on your preference, ability and availability. Enrollment requires a small fee and authorizes the participation in any of the designated 31 classes offered with the program. Students, USU employees and the community can all take advantage of this membership. Prices vary from $25-$95, depending on the individuals relationship with Utah State. Registration will be available on Friday. Also in association with the iLive Health Fair and Weightlifting Clinic, student and personal trainer Alex Baldwin recommends the attendance of his fellow peers and colleagues. "Coming from a student's perspective, it's nice to be informed of ways to eat healthy without spending a lot of money and recognizing the resources we have to work with as students, to fit our budgets and schedules. I'm hoping the health fair will be a good reminder of our opportunities," Baldwin said. He specifically acknowledged the relationship between eating habits and exercise in sustaining one's health and encourages everyone to attend the health fair to explore their options. He identified the common occurrence of college students simply accepting unhealthy habits, but is confident in the alternative. "College is about meeting your potential. It's about excellence and learning. It's also about health and wellness, and setting yourself up for more wonderful years ahead ... come to the iLive Health Fair to learn more ways to live well and prosper," Shugart said. Admission to the iLive Health Fair and Weightlifting Clinic will be free to the public Sept. 10. The fair will be conducted in the International Lounge from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local vendors will include Jamba Juice, Lee's Marketplace, Rock Haus and Sports Academy. Campus Recreation and the Dietetic Association will also be available, as will free health screenings and the presentation of popular health documentaries. Lunch will be available; proceeds will be donated to the student pantry and the future student recreation center. People of all lifestyles, ethnicities and career pursuits are encouraged to engage in this opportunity to invest in personal health. Safe: Improving student life continued from page 6 bers. Act to promote caring and to end incidents of harm or injustice. Nielsen said the workshop did a good job of explaining why such things were important. "They said that doing that would encourage learning and growth throughout campus, and make this a closer community," she said. "I think campus is a great place, everyone is friendly and kind, and this just adds to that feeling." Call said the committee has other ideas for marketing and teaching more people about the information. "We have designed a curriculum incorporating the initiative for the classroom, we're working with housing and the Greek system as well, to really get the idea out in the community," she said. The mission statement also included a statement on what the main goal of introducing the initiative. "The greatest challenge is to more effectively help students make better individual decisions about the activities they choose to engage in, and the culture they collectively shape," it reads. Incorporating those three simple words into the community at USU will take time and work, Call said. It will take more than one year, most likely a few. "I would like to be able to say that in two years it will be in effect all over campus, but it will probably take more like four or five," she said. —april.ashland@aggiemail.usu.edu Page 7 Month: College sponsors month-long activities continuedfrom page 6 to 17. "We are excited our new Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning can celebrate Ag Month with us," said Janet Anderson, associate dean to the College of Agriculture. "The new department, which joined the college on July 1, adds to the breadth of opportunities the College of Agriculture offers students." A career workshop at the agricultural science building (room 204) from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 will give students advice on networking, creating resumes and finding internships. The following day, country singer Brenn Hill will perform at the Taggart Student Center (TSC) Ballroom at 7 p.m. Ticket prices for the concert are $8 and students with a valid identification card can purchase tickets for $6. Dr. Robert Glennon, author, professor and attorney special- izing in water issues, will speak at the from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where there will TSC Auditorium on Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. be a variety of games, activities, food about his new book, "Unquenchable: and sign-ups for College of Agriculture America's Water clubs. On Sept. 24 a Problem and What to tractor parade will be Do About It." held at 10 a.m. and will "We are using The final week, travel along 700 North. September to Sept. 20-24, will highThe USU rodeo is Sept. celebrate light the Departments 24-25 at the Cache of Agricultural Systems County Fairgrounds agriculture in both Technology and and begins at 7 p.m. traditional and Education (ASTE) and both nights. unconventional Animal, Dairy and "Activities planned ways. " Veterinary Sciences during September (ADVS). The Re:VIBE: represent a balanced Jen Major, Fashion With a Cause blend of social activiCollege of Agriculture fashion show, Sept. 17 ties for students and student senator in the TSC Ballroom educational displays offers free admission that highlight the to those who bring a College of Agriculture nonperishable food item, which will be research and academics," Anderson said. donated to the Student Nutrition Access For more information, visit ag.usu. Center. Ag Day on the Quad is Sept. 22 edu. fremsatleet The taste you want. 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