BOONE, N.C. — Health, Wellness and Safety Week presents App State students with multiple opportunities to learn about safety and wellness resources available on and off campus — and how they can be a support to others.

The series of events is presented by Wellness and Prevention Services at App State, which serves all students through the promotion of healthy behaviors, risk behavior modification services and advocacy for campus-wide health policies that facilitate student success and holistic wellbeing.

Wellness and Prevention Services offers educational programs on topics such as nutrition, sexual health, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, stress and sleep. The department also hosts events about the importance of self-care and provides a variety of individual and group services for students, including individual therapy, nutrition assessments and a resource library.

Schedule of events

Sep

7

Pandemic Processes Town Hall

Health, Wellness, and Safety Week

Sep. 7, 2021

1 - 2:15 p.m.

Learn from health and wellness experts about the pandemic and how the university shifted operations. This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Registration is required.

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Sep

8

Health, Wellness, and Safety Festival

Health, Wellness, and Safety Week

Sep. 8, 2021

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sanford Mall

Hear and find information about nearly 20 different on- and off-campus resources. After completing the resources section, grab a free T-shirt and enjoy yard games and free food.

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Sep

9

App Allies Training for Faculty and Staff

Health, Wellness, and Safety Week

Sep. 9, 2021

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Wellness and Prevention Annex (Thunder Hill Hall, front door is behind Trivette)

Learn more about how to support App State’s queer-identifying students. Due to limited capacity, registration is required.

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Sep

9

Glow. Run. Dance.

Health, Wellness, and Safety Week

Sep. 9, 2021

7 - 10 p.m.

Sanford Mall

Join in a nighttime “fun run” or walk around campus, followed by a glow dance party on Sanford Mall.

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Sep

13

Title IX Forum

Health, Wellness, and Safety Week

Sep. 13, 2021

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

122 Plemmons Student Union (Roan Mountain Room)

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Learn more about Title IX processes and how we can keep our community safe. This event can be attended virtually or in person. Due to limited capacity, registration is required.

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Sep

14

App Allies Training for Students

Health, Wellness, and Safety Week

Sep. 14, 2021

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Wellness and Prevention Annex (Thunder Hill Hall, front door is behind Trivette)

Learn more about how to support App State’s queer-identifying students. Due to limited capacity, registration is required.

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Prevent Suicide

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, help is available.

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Interpersonal Violence Prevention

The Red Flag Campaign is a campus-based campaign designed to raise awareness and educate people about being active bystanders. It encourages people to SAY SOMETHING if they see a "Red Flag" on campus. "Red Flags" include sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence and stalking. Appalachian State University educates, and trains our Mountaineer community to be Active Bystanders. We take part in campus-wide acknowledgement and awareness of Red Flags through information exchanges, educational and awareness programs, and trainings.

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Alcohol and Other Drug Programs

AOD Counseling is an opportunity to explore your overall health and wellbeing, in relation to personal use of alcohol/drugs, or in relation to someone else's use of alcohol/drugs. Counseling is a confidential, supportive place to discuss what is happening in your life, with a professional who will be caring, listen, help you be objective, provide helpful information, be non-judgmental and explore alternatives.

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About the Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs at Appalachian State University is committed to the development of lifelong learners and leaders by engaging and challenging students within a culture of care and inclusion. The division consists of 16 units that offer activities and services to help students develop more fully by becoming global learners, fostering healthy relationships, appreciating diversity and different perspectives, understanding community responsibility, enhancing self-awareness, developing autonomy and living ethically. These units include the Career Development Center, Campus Activities, Office of Community-Engaged Leadership, Wellness and Prevention Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Service, Parent and Family Services, University Housing, Student Conduct, University Recreation, Intercultural Student Affairs, Student Legal Clinic and Off-Campus Student Services, Electronic Student Services, Child Development Center, and Staff Development and Strategic Initiatives. Learn more at https://studentaffairs.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.