HLTH 1000 Wellness Passport Calendar of Events – Fall 2010
You are required to attend two (2) Wellness Passport events this semester, one of which MUST be a “Premier
Passport Event”. You may choose to attend two premier events; however you may only attend one (1) regular
passport event. Be sure to check back on a regular basis for programs that have been added.
Premier Passport Events
October 25: True Life at ECU – Halloween Edition, 4pm – 5pm, Hendrix Theater – Participants will hear
true stories of student experiences during Halloween at ECU. Staff from the Center for Counseling and
Student Development, Campus Wellness, and Legal Services will be on hand to discuss various
consequences of partying too hard on Halloween.
November 3: Operation Body Beautiful by Caitlin Boyle, 5p-6p, Hendrix Theater: Tired of watching
people pick themselves apart in front of the mirror, 26 year old healthy living blogger Caitlin Boyle
scribbled a note on a scrap piece of paper: “YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!” and slapped it on the mirror of a
public bathroom. With this one small act, she kick-started a movement known as Operation Beautiful. This
energetic and interactive presentation will discuss topics of body image, fat talk, negative self talk, photoshopping and false imagery, and self-esteem for both males and females. Caitlin has been featured on the
Today Show and the Oprah Winfrey Network, so this is definitely a program you don’t want to miss!
Program will begin promptly at 5pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
November 9: Showing of “The Cure”, 6pm – 8pm, Hendrix Theater: This movie features Dexter, age 11,
who acquired AIDS from a blood transfusion, and his next door neighbor Eric, a little older and much
bigger, who have become best friends. Eric also becomes closer to Dexter's mother than to his own, who is
neglectful and bigoted and forbids their friendship upon learning of it. When they read that a doctor in
distant New Orleans claims to have found a cure for AIDS, the boys leave home on their own, planning to
float down the Mississippi river and find him. Program will begin promptly at 6pm—credit will not be
given to students arriving late.
November 15: Wellness Passport VIP Presents: “Half the Man, Twice the Man” featuring Bill
Germanakos, 8pm, Hendrix Theater – This program will feature Bill Germanakos, the winner of the fourth
season of the hit reality television series, “The Biggest Loser”. Come hear his inspiring and motivating
story…you don’t want to miss it! Program will begin promptly at 8pm—credit will not be given to students
arriving late.
November 17: Breaking the Silence: HIV/AIDS Awareness, 4pm – 5:30pm, Hendrix Theater – The
program will feature a guest speaker living with HIV. Come out and hear their story about how HIV can
affect someone’s life.
November 18: The MAN Panel, 4pm – 5pm, Hendrix Theater: Do you have questions for men about their
views on love, sex, or romance? If so, then here’s your opportunity to ask! These three guys will answer all
your questions with 100% honesty. If you want to find out what he’s really thinking, then this is the
program for you!
October
October 5: Why So Blue? 7:22pm, Bate 1007: College life can be crazy at times! A successful college
experience is determined by how well you adjust to the new stressors it can bring. Come learn how to optimize
your mental health and recognize the signs when you need to reach out for help. Program will begin on time—
credit will not be given to students arriving late.
October 6: Peace.love.pirates.cure Cancer Awareness Fair, 10am – 2pm, Student Recreation Center –
Peace.love.pirates.cure is a cancer awareness event designed to raise awareness about all types of cancer.
Booths will be set up in a health fair setting and participants can come anytime between 10am and 2pm to visit
the booths in order to receive a stamp.
October 19: Kanyini: An Aboriginal Perspective on Life, 3:30pm – 5pm, Hendrix Theater – This program will
feature a film and presentation by Bob Randall, one of the few remaining voices from the world’s oldest living
culture. Participants will learn about various aspects of the aboriginal culture, including family systems and
relationships. Program will begin promptly at 3:30pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
October 20: Student Health Center Tour, 3pm, Student Health Service Multipurpose Room – Participants will
learn more about programs and services offered by ECU Student Health Service. Tour will begin on time—
credit will not be given to students arriving late.
October 20: Breast Cancer Awareness, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Mendenhall Great Room 3 – Come to this informative
program to learn more about breast cancer risk factors, screening, and prevention. Program will begin promptly
at 6pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
October 25: Little Horatio – Speaking Out Against Domestic Violence, 6:30pm, Hendrix Theater – Come out to
this informative program and meet Little Horatio, the hero who helped stop the cycle of abuse. This program
will increase your awareness of domestic violence and relationship violence and promote safety and resources
to students. Program will begin promptly at 6:30pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
October 26: Code of Conduct Week Presents: Dr. Jeff Belkora, 5:00pm, Hendrix Theater – In this program, Dr.
Jeff Belkora will be discussing “The Science of Smart Decisions”. In this discussion, he will be talking about
how our decisions affect our lives and the lives of others. Program will begin promptly at 5pm—credit will not
be given to students arriving late.
October 26: Black and Blue, 7pm, Science and Technology Building Room C307 - This program will include
statistical information and skits about domestic violence. Program will begin at 7pm—credit will not be given
to students arriving late.
October 28: Protect Your Booty, 11am-1pm, Student Health Service Multipurpose Room – Stop by this
Halloween-themed interactive event anytime between 11am and 1pm to learn more about the effects of alcohol
and other drugs, sexual awareness, date rape and general Halloween safety.
October 28: How to Survive the Flu Season, 6pm, Bate 1032 – This program will feature a guest speaker from
ECU Student Health Service to teach you healthy habits to help you during flu season. Topics addressed will
include how to handle the flu in residence halls, how to handle classes when sick and what medicines should
and should not be taken when ill. Flu shots will also be available at the end of the event. Program will being
promptly at 6pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
November/December
November 2: “Frankenstein: Engendering a Text, Embodying a Text”, 7:00pm, Wright Auditorium – In this
lecture, Dr. Temma Berg will discuss body issues of the 19th century as they relate to the novel. Program will
begin promptly at 7pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
November 10: A Discussion on Civil Rights vs. Gay Rights with Gaye Adegbalola, 3pm – 4pm, Mendenhall
Great Rooms 1 and 2 - The internationally acclaimed blues artist Gaye Adegbalola will speak on Gay Rights
Vs. Civil Rights. Her life experiences in teaching struggling youth for 18 years in V.A. public schools, being a
prominent activist in the during the Civil Rights movement, and a cancer survivor have all contributed to Gaye's
inspirational story. Program will begin at 3pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
November 11: The Character of Leadership, 5p – 6p, Bate 1020: ECU Alumnus Margaret Bradsher will be
sharing with students what tools she has used to be a better leader. She is a former educator and a breast cancer
survivor. She will share her battle with cancer and how she continued to work and overcome all these obstacles
while undergoing treatment. Program will begin at 5pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
November 15: Be Positive, Stay Negative; 10a – 2p; Wright Plaza: Stop by any time between 10am and 2pm for
information and educational activities on HIV and AIDS. Testing will also be available on site for free.
November 17: Great American Smokeout and Substance Abuse, 9:30am – 12:30pm, Student Recreation Center
Concourse – Come to this event anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm to learn about the effects of alcohol,
tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, and other drugs during this interactive health fair sponsored by our Peer Health
students.
November 17: Student Health Center Tour, 3pm, Student Health Service Multipurpose Room – Participants will
learn more about programs and services offered by ECU Student Health Service. Tour will begin on time—
credit will not be given to students arriving late.
November 18: Creed Week Forum – Take Responsibility for Your Words and Actions, 7:30pm, Mendenhall
Great Rooms – Come to this informative program and hear life experiences from campus leaders about taking
responsibility for your actions. Learn to be accountable, respectable, and embody what it means to be a true
Pirate! Program will begin promptly at 7:30pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
November 18: Failing, Out of Air, and a Lost World: Adventure Stories on 3 Continents, 7p – 8p, Tipsy Teapot
(downtown, Evans St.) –What is it like to mountain bike over 4,000 miles in Africa, attempt to climb twice on
the coldest mountain in the world, or to explore the land Sir Arthur Conan Doyle based the book The Lost
World on? Come out to this exciting program and hear three stories as told by ECU explorers Brandi Dudley,
John Fletcher, and John Stowe. Program will begin at 7pm—credit will not be given to students arriving late.
December 1: “Run in Red: World AIDS Day of Remembrance”, 5pm, Mendenhall Brickyard – Join us in this
walk of remembrance for those who have been affected in any way by HIV/AIDS. Walk will be followed by a
candlelight vigil and short presentation. Program will begin promptly at 5pm—credit will not be given to
students arriving late.
December 2: Peer Health Education Health Fair, 10am – 12pm, Student Recreation Center – Stop by the
Student Recreation Center anytime between 10am and 12pm. Participants will attend a health fair consisting of
13 educational tables covering subjects such as breast cancer, sexual health, alcohol, tobacco, stress
management and nutrition. Stamps will be awarded to participants who visit at least 9 of the tables. Please be
sure to bring your OneCard for entry!