Join various departments in the Division of Student Life to celebrate Body Appreciation Week. The objectives of Body Appreciation Week are to raise awareness about eating disorders, provide available resources, help promote positive body image across the UA community, encourage constructive dialogue about these issues and help prevent the development of eating-disordered behaviors and attitudes.
Monday, February 24 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | UA Collegiate Recovery Community Room
Join us for a free fellowship lunch to celebrate the kickoff of Body Appreciation Week. Take this time to eat and mingle while learning about services offered by Collegiate Recovery and Health Promotion and Wellness related to eating disorder and body image support.
Register hereMonday, February 24 from 2 – 3 p.m. | Intercultural Center – Student Center Suite 2101
Join us for coffee, cookies, and conversation as Brendan Roszman, Health Promotion Specialist within the Dept. of Health Promotion and Wellness shares his personal story navigating men’s body image issues. This event will also include a facilitated dialogue discussion led by Mr. Roszman and UA registered dietitian Sheena Gregg.
Register hereTuesday, February 25 from noon – 1 p.m. | Zoom
College can be a time of immense pressure and self-doubt. In a world often obsessed with physical appearance, it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others and feeling inadequate. This presentation aims to challenge societal beauty standards and empower college students to embrace body acceptance. Through interactive discussions, personal stories, and evidence-based research, we will explore the impact of body image on mental health, strategies for cultivating self-acceptance, and practical tips for fostering body neutrality and acceptance in everyday life. Join us on a journey to challenge the idea that you must love your body, and instead, learn to accept it. Presented by Health Promotion and Wellness and Equip Health.
Register hereWednesday, February 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | UA Student Center Seal Entrance
Take time to celebrate yourself at our awards-show-themed body appreciation PopUP! Make a DIY affirmation mirror or compliment jar, play celebrity trivia, and stop by our campus partner tables to get FREE boba! We can’t wait to see you on February 26, 2025, at the UASC Seal Entrance from 11 am-1 pm. Hosted by University Programs and the UA Counseling Center.
Register hereWednesday, February 26 from 3 – 4 p.m. | Student Recreation Center – Miles Studio
Join us for a yoga session and learn that joyful movement is for everyone! Led by UREC’s Michela Snell, attendees will enjoy a yoga session and learn that every body can enjoy the benefits of yoga. Please note that the max number of participants for this event is 30 people and requires advanced registration. It is recommended to bring your own yoga mat, but not required. An active University Recreation membership is not required to attend.
Register hereWednesday, February 26 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. | UA Student Center Forum
Why It’s OK To Be Fat challenges dominant cultural views of fatness as a moral failing or a medical problem to be fixed. Rekha Nath critiques pervasive anti-fat biases and sizeism, arguing for a shift in how society views body size through the lens of social equality. Drawing on rigorous research and moral philosophy, Nath connects fat stigma to broader systems of structural injustice, such as racism and sexism. This compelling book invites readers to rethink cultural narratives around weight, health, and dignity while advocating for a more inclusive and equitable society. Sponsored by the Women and Gender Resource Center.
Register hereThursday, February 27 from 11 a.m. —1 p.m. | UA Student Center Room 3104
Stop by Student Center Room 3104 for a chance to disengage and relax through a walk on the labyrinth or spend time enjoying chilling out with an adult coloring book.
Register hereThursday, February 27 from 3 – 4 p.m. | The Quad
Celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of our campus community! Students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds are invited to have their photos taken in a relaxed, supportive space. Photos may be used in future university promotional materials.
Register hereThursday, February 27 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Zoom
Do you struggle with body image? Do you feel like exercise/moment is only for changing the way your body looks? How do we incorporate nutritional knowledge while eating intuitively? This session takes a deeper dive in how to respect our bodies and how to view movement and eating nutritious as a positive experience for our overall health without tying these activities to weight loss.
*Participation in previous Intuitive Eating programming is not a pre-requisite to attend this session.*
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