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Wellness Fair offers good healthy fun

September 14, 2015

Where can students, faculty and staff visit over 60 vendors providing free health screenings and valuable information, in addition to getting a plethora of free treats, door prizes and an opportunity to win a grand prize? The answer would be the Wellness Fair sponsored by Human Resources. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 in Carter Hall bring a valid Eagle Access Card and take advantage of everything the fair has to offer.

"It's an opportunity for employees and students to participate in a variety of activities provided by both USI and external vendors, that will help them learn about healthy eating, healthy activities and get free health assessments in a fun atmosphere," said Nancy Lumley, manager of benefits in Human Resources.

Wellness Fair 0371Visit the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office booth and try on their drunk driving goggles to find out the effects alcohol has on driving ability. Check out Vertical eXcape Climbing Center's table and hear about the health benefits of rock climbing. Learn about office ergonomics from USI's Office of Environmental Health and Safety. View a complete list of services and organizations. 

Participants can pick up a wellness "passport" at the door, and by visiting at least six designated vendors (those with blue balloons on the tables), and getting a signature or stamp, will be entered to win one of two FitBits. These devices can track steps, measure calories burned, monitor how long and how well you sleep and allows you to set and monitor goals. It syncs wirelessly with a computer or smartphone.

Come prepared to carry out lots of loot and leave with more knowledge about your health and well-being.  

This year's door prizes include:

For more information contact Amy Miller at 812-464-1781 or ajmiller3@usi.edu.

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