An App State student learns how to use a fire extinguisher at the university’s 2022 Health, Wellness and Safety Festival. Photo by Chase Reynolds
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides students with opportunities to make valuable connections with health, wellness and safety resources on and off campus. The week of events, which includes the annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival on Wednesday, Sept. 13, is hosted by App State’s Wellness and Prevention Services and Collegiate Recovery Community.
“The culture at App State is a culture of caring and support,” said Ben Asma, assistant director of wellness and prevention services. “We want to show students that we are here for them. It’s our goal to get students connected to the resources they need, any way that we can.”
App State students stop at a table to learn about campus resources during the 2022 Health, Wellness and Safety Festival on Sanford Mall. Photo by Chase Reynolds
Jason Marshburn, App State’s director of environmental health, safety and emergency management, center, speaks with a student during the 2022 Health, Wellness and Safety Festival on Sanford Mall. Photo by Chase Reynolds
The Health, Wellness and Safety Festival takes place on Sanford Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can enjoy yard games, snacks and free swag, and representatives from the following on-campus resources will be available to talk to students about the services they provide:
- Student Health Service.
- Counseling and Psychological Services.
- University Recreation.
- Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management.
- Case Management.
- Off-Campus Student Services.
- App State Police Department.
- Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff.
- Office of Access and Equity: Equal Opportunity.
- Office of Sustainability.
- Campus Dining.
- University Housing.
- Information Technology Services.
- Intercultural Student Affairs.
- University Ombuds Office.
The event will also include representatives from off-campus organizations, including OASIS Inc., Daymark Recovery Services, Homestead Recovery Center, AppHealthCare and AIDS Leadership Foothills-Area Alliance.
“The festival is always a lot of fun and has a very laid back and friendly atmosphere without any pressure or expectations,” said Asma. “Students can go at their own pace, but we do encourage them to meet with all of the resource tables.”
Asma added that students who engage with any of the week's events will build positive relationships and make new connections to help them successfully navigate their journeys at App State.
"We hope they walk away knowing that there’s a lot of really good resources and a lot of really good people who care for them,” he said.
The complete Health, Wellness and Safety Week schedule is as follows:
Health, Wellness and Safety Week
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The system provides students, employees and their families with real-time updates during campus emergencies. Register separately for venue-specific safety alerts for large campus events.
About Student Affairs at App State
Student Affairs at App State supports student success and well-being by fostering a culture of care, inclusion and engagement. Its mission is to develop lifelong learners and dynamic leaders through meaningful experiences that challenge and support students. Grounded in a commitment to care, engage and transform, Student Affairs creates a student-centered environment that encourages resilience, leadership, service and global learning. Student Affairs encompasses the following units: Campus Activities, Case Management, the Child Development Center, Community-Engaged Leadership, Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of the Dean of Students, New Mountaineer and Family Engagement, Off-Campus Student Services, Plemmons Student Union, Student Conduct, M.S. Shook Student Health Service, Student Legal Services, Student Veteran Services, University Recreation, and Wellness and Prevention Services. 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, cost-effective education. 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.
The system provides students, employees and their families with real-time updates during campus emergencies. Register separately for venue-specific safety alerts for large campus events.
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