COAD 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events SPRING 2016 Premier Passport Events April April 4th: Autism Awareness Time: 5:00PM – 6:30PM Location: Scitec C309 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 Time: 11:00AM – 4:00PM Location: Bate and Sci-Tech 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 Time: 1pm – 9pm Location: ECHI Auditorium 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 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. Revised 4/18/16 COAD 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events (Continued) SPRING 2016 April 13th: The Objects of Deployment Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM Location: Faulkner Gallery, 2nd floor Joyner Library 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 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 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 2 COAD 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events (Continued) SPRING 2016 Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM Location: Bate 1031 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 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! 3 COAD 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events (Continued) SPRING 2016 April 18th: The Hunting Ground Film and Panel Discussion Time: 6pm Location: Hendrix Theatre 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 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 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 Time: 11:00AM – 1:00PM Location: Carol G. Belk Building (first floor) 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! 4 COAD 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events (Continued) SPRING 2016 April 8th: National Public Health Week Zumbathon! 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 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 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 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 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 Time: 4pm – 6pm 5 COAD 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events (Continued) SPRING 2016 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: 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 o April 23rd: Earth Day – Paddle & Yoga at Bear Island o April 24th: Earth Day – Rafting the Tar River April 26th: Day of Play Time: 3:00PM – 5:00PM Location: Student Recreation Center 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 Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM Location: Hendrix Theatre 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! 6