Big Red’s Big Day to feature Health and Fitness Fest

Date of Event: March 31, 2012

Posted: March 16, 2012

GRANVILLE, Ohio—Denison University’s largest service event, Big Red’s Big Day, will host a Health and Fitness Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Newark YMCA (470 West Church Street, Newark). The Health and Fitness Fest will provide information and free health screenings to the people of Licking County. Denison student clubs and organizations will host booths at the event to engage and educate visitors of all ages. The Health and Fitness Fest is free and open to the public.

Student volunteers also will visit the 6th Street “Garden of Hope” in Newark to prepare the space for the upcoming growing season. The garden serves specifically to give local girls the skills and knowledge needed to lead healthy lives. Other volunteers will work in South and East Newark to canvas the area for voter registration and participate in a community cleanup. For more information, contact Susie Kalinoski at 740-587-6639 or visit www.denison.edu.

Calendar Listing:

CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville—Health and Fitness Festival: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Newark YMCA (470 West Church Street, Newark) Free and open to the public For more information, contact Susie Kalinoski at 740-587-6639 or visit www.denison.edu.

About Denison:

Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

For press inquiries:

Name: Ginny Sharkey
Position Title: Media Relations
Primary Email: sharkeyv@denison.edu
Business Phone: (740) 587-6266

Gateways