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Show Flu shots and other seervices were offered at the health and wellness fair. PHOTO COURTESY OF STOCKEHNG Health & Wellness Fair BY NATHAN EVANS Asst. News Editor Esme Anderson can be described as a very happy lady. As a nurse practioner at a local emergency care facility and at the UVU Health Center, she sees the frontline of illnesses both on and off campus. And even during this year's flu season, she's still smiling. "I haven't seen any cases of flu this year," Anderson said. Anderson participated in this year's Health and Wellness Fair, where both information and services were offered to students and faculty. Flu shots for $10 were available and many people were vaccinated, something Anderson attributes the lack of flu cases too. Students aren't the only ones served by the fair though. Full-time staff members and their families were all offered free flu vaccines. "We immunized the [men's] basketball team and coaches," Anderson said. "We're really proud of the team." The Hall of Flags was lined with booths offering information about personal health, on all levels. "We offer lots of different services that promote the six dimensions of health," said Jessica Ungvichian, an employee of the Wellness Programs, which sponsored the fair. The dimensions that they focus on are emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical health, as well as nutrition. They offer services for each of these dimensions, like tutoring information and Math Lab hours for intellectual health, and free massage equipment. Free recipes that support healthy eating are available, among other services. To take advantage of these great aids, visit the Student Engagement Zone, across from the bookstore. To promote well-being, UVU offers all employees of the school (full- and parttime) passes to the Orem Fitness Center, as well as their spouses and dependent children. The passes cost $50. There are also free yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays in SC 111. In addition to flu vaccinations, the Health and Wellness Fair also provided information on diabetes detection such as free glucose testing. There was also information on promoting positive attitudes and body images. "UVU provides excellent resources and care for student health," said Jason Shaw, a junior. "They've taken great care of me, whether it's a prescription or a sore throat. I still can't believe how much is available to students. We don't even realize." The Student Health Center is located in SC 221, just above the student government offices. Medical, Wellness Programs, and Mental Health Living in the cone zone BY JEFF JACOBSEN News Writer When planning travel routes around town, avoiding construction is difficult regardless of where home is. For residents of Wolverine Crossing, though, any venture out the front door is a difficult task. Construction on Geneva Road started late in 2010 and will continue until May 2012. This project, including widening the road to five lanes from University Parkway to 1600 North in Orem, is only one of many projects plaguing locals. Contrary to popular belief, constant citizen harassment in the form of detours, traffic delays and a barrage of orange barrels is not the primary intent of the Utah Department of Transportation. Many don't think about the extensive work that goes into improving public transportation in ways that least negatively impact highway, byway and sidewalk users. Heather Barnum, public information specialist for UDOT, explained that the changes being made in the Summit, Wasatch and Utah counties are planned by the Mountainland Association of Governments as far as 30 years in advance. These plans are continually scruti- nized by officials at MAGS and UDOT. Scrutiny is just one tool UDOT officials use to ease the burden of construction on drivers and pedestrians. Barnum explained that particularly heavy congestion at the intersection of Geneva Road and University Parkway motivated the shift of resources to open up an extra lane going through the intersection seven months ahead completed for several months, Geneva Road will be a popular alternative route when it's finished May 2012. Even with all the efforts to work with university schedules and maintain the safety and efficiency in the area surrounding Wolverine Crossing, Barnum fully expects the project to be completed on schedule. of schedule. The UVU population has been and will continue to be considered in the planning and development of streets, sidewalks and utility work around town. "When we look at population projection, we look at the community development. UVU definitely plays a big role in that," Barnum said. 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