COAD 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events
SPRING 2016
Premier Passport Events
April
April 4th: Autism Awareness
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Time: 5:00PM – 6:30PM
Location: Scitec C309
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Description: This program is aimed to dispel common myths about autism as well as to encourage ECU students
to support this Autism organizations in light of April being Autism Awareness Month. There will be a small
(optional as this is a free event) bake sale at the end where proceeds will go to the Autism Society of North Carolina.
April 9th: Male Student Success Summit
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Time: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: Bate and Sci-Tech
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Description: A follow up to the Male Student Success Conference, this summit is for male students to have a
focused discussion on male student success. The summit will include two keynotes as well as breakout sessions
including one of café conversations. Keynote speakers include Dr. Jake Jensen, Assistant Professor, Department
of Human Development and Family Science and Terrence Copper.
April 7th: The Road Home
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Time: 1pm – 9pm
Location: ECHI Auditorium
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Description: This open forum presents 3 guests speaking about the challenges facing returning veterans from Iraq
and Afghanistan; some reading of creative expression from veterans.
April 12th: The Human Library
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Faulkner Gallery – 2nd floor, Joyner Library
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Description: The Human Library is an event wherein students are welcomed in to the library to check out
“human books.” Each of the preselected human books will have devised a title to explain their life, which may
purposefully reflect one or more common stereotypes. The event’s main purpose is to break those stereotypes
and create an open dialog about increasing inclusion on campus. This event follows a successful format that has
been used worldwide; the full website outlining the concept can be found here: http://www.humanlibrary.org/
At the event, librarians will be on hand to facilitate students checking out human books. For 10-15 minutes, the student
and the human book will go to a table and be able to talk openly. The student can ask questions about the human book’s
life in order to better understand the culture and background of the human book. Some starter questions will be provided
to ensure the conversation flows. Additionally, if students feel uncomfortable meeting one-on-one with someone, they
will be able to meet in two-person teams.
Space will be limited, due to the fact that we will have 30-35 human books. Students completing this activity for a
Wellness Passport credit will be expected to meet with two human books, rather than just one. This event will also be
open to the greater ECU community.
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April 13th: The Objects of Deployment
 Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
 Location: Faulkner Gallery, 2nd floor Joyner Library
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Description: Visual artist and founder of the Veterans Book Project Monica Haller will present her exhibit Objects
for Deployment, some 50+ books authored by veterans about their experience in Iraq.
April 13: Deep Run  6:00 pm in Hendrix Theater
Deep Run is a powerful portrait of trans life in rural North Carolina. Cole Ray Davis is a young trans man who uses his
candid humor and steadfast, all-inclusive Christian beliefs to counter the bigotry he experiences daily. An exquisitely
photographed film that showcases the physical beauty of the landscape, Deep Run also maps its economic and spiritual
fissures.
April 13th: Screening of “I Am A Girl”
 Time: 7:15 pm
 Location: Sci-Teck C309
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Description: I AM A GIRL is an inspirational feature length documentary that paints a clear picture of
the reality of what it means to be a girl in the 21st century through a diversity of cultures and societies
around the globe including Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, Afghanistan, USA and Australia.
Feminism may have promised equality and sought a better and fairer world for women but the reality
is that girls make up almost a quarter of the world’s population yet still face the greatest discrimination
of any group in the world. Yet in spite of these obstacles, girls have found extraordinary ways to
persevere. We hear their stories of strength, hope, courage and a refusal to be second best.
April 14: Pirate Ally Training
 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 Location: Hendrix Theatre
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Description: The Pirate Ally program is designed to complement Safe Zone training which has been offered to
faculty and staff on campus for over ten years. Just as Safe Zone’s purpose is to create a network of faculty and
staff allies who are willing to talk to students about sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in a
non-judgmental, safe environment, Pirate Ally will encourage ECU students to help fulfill the University’s vision
of a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The Pirate Ally training offers students the opportunity for an
engaging, educational conversation about the lives of LGBT students on campus and highlights the importance of
acceptance and understanding among their peers. Through this program, the LGBT Resource Office will increase
the visibility of allies in the Pirate Nation! Opening Remarks will be made by Scottie Montgomery, Head Coach,
East Carolina Football and Dr. Virginia Hardy, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
April 14th: Last Lecture
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Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: Bate 1031
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Description: A program for rising sophomores (but open to all) that supports identification of a major and/or career
goal, reflection on personal development and finding purpose in life.
April 16th: Interfaith Day 
 Time: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
 Location: MSC 14, 15, 221, 244, Great Rooms
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Description: It's a day for students to start engaging with people of diverse faith and non-faith backgrounds, learn
from the struggles of faith backgrounds different from their own, and build a network of empowerment around
interfaith issues in order to deepen an understanding of these issues.
Tentative Schedule:
9:00 AM: Arrive at East Carolina University’s Mendenhall Student Center (MSC) to set up; students and staff register for
the symposium and have breakfast in the lobby
10:00 AM: Introduction-How Do We Have the Conversation (Address Safe Space Rules and Presentation of students
“Speedfaithing,” which is where a student has five minutes to present on their particular worldview and five minutes to
answer any questions) in Mendenhall Student Center Room 244
11:00 AM: Sessions to Choose from—
a. Non-Christians in the South Discussion in MSC Great Room 1
b. Devout Religious Practitioners in LGBTQ Community Discussion (**Role Religion Plays in Discrimination
Workshop) in MSC Great Room 2
12:00 PM: Lunch Break in the lobby
1:00 PM: Sessions to Choose
a. Race and the Church Discussion in MSC Great Room 1
b. Islamophobia & Anti-Semitism Discussion in MSC Great Room 2
2:00 PM: Keynote Speech (The topic we’ll come to as the date gets closer) in MSC Room 244
3:30 PM: Conference ends; Meet & Greet begins in MSC Room 244
5:30 PM: Meet & Greet ends
April 19th Earth Day – Hammock Hangout and Viewing of the “Love thy Nature” Documentary
 Time: 8:30PM
 Location: MSC
Bring your own hammock or blanket and celebrate while watching the “ Love thy Nature” Documentary. Love Thy
Nature is a 2014 documentary film directed by Sylvie Rokab and narrated by Liam Neeson. As of April 2015,
the film has been in numerous film festivals, earned 17 awards, and has received a limited theatrical release in
the United States. Love Thy Nature is a cinematic immersion into the beauty and intimacy of our relationship
with the natural world. And while our environmental crisis threatens the survival of our species, a renewed
connection with nature holds the key to a highly advanced new era.
Participants can registered to win a free ENO Great Outdoor Provisions!
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April 18th: The Hunting Ground Film and Panel Discussion
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Time: 6pm
Location: Hendrix Theatre
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Description: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women in
Conjunction with OED will host the film “The Hunting Ground”. The film will discuss Title IX and provides a
detail account of assaults that have taken place on college campuses throughout the US. It also provide details on
what, where, and how to protect yourself and what to do, in the event “you” are assaulted.
April 25th: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
 Time: 7pm
 Location: Jenkins 1220
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Description: Dr. Frank Turek, author of the bestselling book, “IDon’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist”, will
be coming to campus to give a presentation about his book that discusses apologetics: the history, science, and
philosophy that supports Christianity. Dr. Turek will also be having a Q & A after the presentation, to encourage
students to ask questions and start a discussion.
Regular Passport Events
April
April 5th, 12, 19th, & 26th: Testing Tuesdays
 Time: All day, Every Tuesday in the month of April
 Location: Student Health Services
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Description: Every Tuesday in April, Student Health Services will be giving out Passport Stamps for anyone who
receives an HIV.
April 7th: Public Health Research Symposium
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Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: Carol G. Belk Building (first floor)
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Description: This research symposium is an opportunity for students to learn about research that is going on in the
public health field on or around campus. The posters will be presented around the hallway of the Belk Building,
and researchers have the option to stand with their poster to explain the research. Students who choose to attend
for passport credit will receive a sheet to write down ten research posters that they learned about; this must be
filled out to get full credit for the event. However, any student or staff member is welcome!
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April 8th: National Public Health Week Zumbathon!
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Time: 12:00PM
Location: Carol G. Belk Building (Small Parking Lot)
Description: This program is part of the Department of Health Education and Promotion’s National Public Health
Week (week-long) event. We will have a Zumba instructor from CRW come host an hour-long Zumbathon,
promoting physical fitness in ECU students and how this relates to public health.
April 13th: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
 Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
 Location: West-End Dining Lobby
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Description: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and we will set up a table to talk with the students
about Sexual Assault Awareness. We will be giving out information about prevention and talking to students about
working together as a community. We will be talking to students about speaking up, intervening and believing.
April 18th: 2016 Social Justice Forum
 Time: 7:00PM – 8:25PM
 Location: Flanagan
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 Description: This event will serve a social justice forum in collaboration with #ECUWithoutme. Students will be
able to provide insight on their experiences here on campus.
April 19th: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
 Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
 Location: Wright Plaza
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Description: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and we will set up a table to talk with the students
about Sexual Assault Awareness. We will be giving out information about prevention and talking to students about
working together as a community. We will be talking to students about speaking up, intervening and believing.
April 20th: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
 Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
 Location: Todd Dining Lobby
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Description: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and we will set up a table to talk with the students
about Sexual Assault Awareness. We will be giving out information about prevention and talking to students about
working together as a community. We will be talking to students about speaking up, intervening and believing.
April 20th: Condom Casino
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Time: 4pm – 6pm
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Location: Student Recreation Center Concourse
Condom Casino Night will be a night of fun, education, and relaxation while students partake in a round-robin style event.
Students will visit different informational tables of various resources on and off campus that contribute to their sexual health.
This event will also feature common casino games, but with a twist!
April 22nd: Earth Day – come out and celebrate Earth at ECU by participating in the following events:
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Paper/Electronic Recycling – 10:00AM – 3:00PM in Campus Recreation and Wellness/MSC Parking Lot
(drive through with Recyclables)
Make a Plan with Pitt County Master Gardener 10:00AM – 3:00PM in Campus Recreation and Wellness
Bike Repair Workshop – 10:00AM – 12:00PM - at the Brick Yard
Make Your own flower pot – 10:00AM – 3:00PM at Campus Recreation and Wellness
Oak Tree Planting – Campus Recreation and Wellness and MSC – 10:00AM – 3:00PM
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April 23rd: Earth Day – Paddle & Yoga at Bear Island
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April 24th: Earth Day – Rafting the Tar River
April 26th: Day of Play
 Time: 3:00PM – 5:00PM
 Location: Student Recreation Center
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Description: Finals are right around the corner! Come and learn how stress affects your overall wellness and
discover different techniques to manage your stress. Student will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of
activities that include but limited to: Coloring! Games! Relaxation! Free Food! Yoga! Puppies!
April 27th: The Mind Body Connection
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Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: Hendrix Theatre
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Description: Did you know poor mental health is a risk factor for chronic physical conditions? Or that those in
good physical condition tend to experience a more positive mental state? Both our mental and physical health go
hand in hand when it comes to our overall quality of life! Come learn how physical and mental health work
together, and what you can do to improve both!
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