The Department of Health Promotion and Wellness is excited to announce the ninth annual Wellness Week. There will be a series of events to promote health and well-being centered around the Alabama Model from Sept. 9-13. Come join these signature events and learn about resources in your community to help enhance your well-being!
6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Student Recreation Center
Start your week off by signing up for a group exercise class with University Recreation. From yoga to HIIT, there’s an option for you with 15 different classes available on Monday alone! This event is sponsored by University Recreation.
Register here1 – 1:30 p.m.
Virtual and In-Person UA Student Center Room 3400
Whether it’s your first time attending a career fair or you simply want a refresher, the 30-minute Career Fair Crash Course will help you make the most of your experience. We’ll cover topics like how to prepare for the career fair, what to wear, how to introduce yourself and steps for successfully following up with recruiters.
Register here7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coleman Coliseum
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Shelby Hall
The College of Community and Health Sciences leads The University of Alabama’s annual campus-wide effort to vaccinate students, faculty and staff against the flu. The quadrivalent flu shots are free to students, faculty, staff and spouses, and UA retirees.
12 p.m.
Zoom
The Intuitive Eating Tuesdays series is a virtual lunch and learn program focused on helping students develop healthier relationships with food through the lens of intuitive eating. Do you eat when you’re hungry? Do you have forbidden foods that you don’t allow yourself to have even though you want them? This session takes a deeper dive into the concept of discovering and honoring hunger signals as well as challenging mental food rules that prevent us from eating a variety of foods for both nourishment and enjoyment. Sponsored by Health Promotion and Wellness.
Register here6 – 7 p.m.
UA Student Center Theater Room 2408
Promoting the wellness of our students, friends, families, co-workers and fellow citizens and helping prevent suicide is every person’s responsibility. There are three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a free, one-hour suicide prevention training. Registration is required. Sponsored by UA Counseling Center.
Register here10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UA Student Center Plaza
Please join Health Promotion and Wellness, campus and community partners for the fall Student Health Fair! Students can learn about the various health and wellness services offered on campus and within the Tuscaloosa community. The first 300 students can receive a free t-shirt! Free flu shots will also be available to UA community members as part of The University of Alabama Flu Shot Campaign. Sponsored by Health Promotion and Wellness and the UA Student Center.
Register Here10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UA Student Center Room 2200C
Confidential and private testing is provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health. In addition to the featured HIV testing, students will also have the opportunity for rapid syphilis testing and hepatitis C testing
4 – 5:30 p.m.
UA Student Center Room 3104
Join us for an engaging and insightful speed networking event designed specifically for college students eager to enhance their academic journey and career prospects! This event offers a unique opportunity for students to interact directly with professionals from various fields, gaining valuable insights and advice to excel in their studies and future careers. Sponsored by the Women and Gender Resource Center.
Register here9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hewson Hall
Health Sciences leads The University of Alabama’s annual campus-wide effort to vaccinate students, faculty and staff against the flu. The quadrivalent flu shots are free to students, faculty, staff and spouses, and UA retirees.
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Join us for a day of community service at The House Tuscaloosa as part of the University of Alabama’s Thrive Together: Campus Wellness Action Series. Volunteers will assist with organizing donations and preparing care packages to support women and families in need. Sponsored by the Women and Gender Resource Center.
Register here7 – 8 p.m.
Farrah Hall Room 214
Join the Collegiate Recovery Community as they kick off Recovery Night this semester. During a recovery speaker meeting, one member of the local Tuscaloosa recovery community shares their personal story of overcoming addiction. Come listen to others and learn about their experience, strength and hope. Sponsored by Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Presidential Village
Health Sciences leads The University of Alabama’s annual campus-wide effort to vaccinate students, faculty and staff against the flu. The quadrivalent flu shots are free to students, faculty, staff and spouses, and UA retirees.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fresh Food Company
Are you ready to debunk the “scariest” and most outlandish nutrition myths on social media? Interested in learning about how to build a balanced plate in the dining hall? Join us for interactive activities and an opportunity to score some swag! Sponsored by Health Promotion and Wellness and Bama Dining.
Register here11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UA Student Center Room 3104
Join us for Mindfulness Minute on Friday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Center room 3104 . Mindfulness minute is a drop-in session focusing on mindfulness. In this session, students will have the opportunity to learn how to use a labyrinth for walking meditation, how to meditate for stress relief and how to show gratitude through journaling or sharing appreciation with others. This is a drop-in session, so come at your leisure.
