Wellness Goes Wild at UK

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 6, 2015) — “Wellness Gone Wild,” sponsored by the University of Kentucky Student Wellness Ambassadors, promotes a safe Spring Break at events scheduled March 9-11.

Use hashtag #WellnessGoneWild to share the events. 

“The Student Wellness Ambassadors, in collaboration with campus partners, wanted to provide an educational and interactive experience to promote wellness and safety among their peers. They want to use this event as an opportunity to connect with their peers to various campus resources,” said Marie Hartke, prevention coordinator for the Office of Substance Education and Responsibility in the Division of Student Affairs.

On Monday, March 9, “Fuel Your Bod” is planned 1-4 p.m. at the Johnson Center lobby. During the event, Student Wellness Ambassadors will provide information about physical health and nutrition.

UK Sexperts and members of the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center present “We’re Bringing Sexy Facts” on March 10. They will provide information on sexual health, promote the importance of affirmative consent and suggest ways individuals can ask for and give consent. The event is slated 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the Alumni Gallery (Room 1-65) of William T. Young Library.

On March 11, join the Student Wellness Ambassadors for the Game of Life: Spring Break Edition in the Johnson Center lobby from 4-7 p.m. The event is hosted by the Johnson Center, the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center, GeneationRx, Student Health Advisory Council, the Counseling Center and University Health Services. Students will provide their peers with interactive education around various aspects of mental, physical, emotional and financial wellness. There will be free food, games, giveaways and the chance to win prizes.

This semester, the Office of Substance Education and Responsibility is changing its name to the Office of Wellness Initiatives for Student Empowerment (WISE), with a revised mission that reflects the development of holistic wellness outreach programs and initiatives for students.

The new name reflects the awareness “that student wellness must be addressed from a well-rounded, holistic perspective in order to be truly effective,” said director Andrew Smith.

Student Wellness Ambassadors are affiliated with this Student Affairs office. The mission of the Student Wellness Ambassadors is to provide knowledge to their peers about alcohol, drugs and holistic wellness. With this information, it is their goal to empower their peers to make safe and healthy choices in all aspects of their life.

For more information or if you are interested in joining the Student Wellness Ambassadors, email marie.hartke@uky.edu.