National Eating Disorders Awareness Week events at Denison
Date of Event: February 21, 2011
Posted: February 17, 2011
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place February 20-26. Denison University will participate with several events to provide information and raise awareness of eating disorders. According to the National Institutes of Health, eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating, can cause heart and kidney problems and even death.
• “Nutrition Myths,” lecture by Sonja Stotz, director of nutrition services at the Center for Balanced Living, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, in the lecture hall of the Burton D. Morgan Center (150 Ridge Road). Free and open to the public.
• WDUB 91.1 FM radio show, “Eat Up the Airwaves,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23. Anne Moss ’11 and Elizabeth Milo ’11 discuss eating disorders with special guest speakers.
• “Killing Us Softly 4” film and discussion at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the lecture hall of the Burton D. Morgan Center (150 Ridge Road). Discussion led by Jill Gillespie, assistant professor of the Women’s Studies Program. Free and open to the public.
• Walking Hand in Hand Toward Eating Disorder Awareness 5K Run/Walk at noon on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Lamson Lodge (200 Washington Drive). Free and open to the public; first 50 participants receive a free T-shirt.
Denison Counseling Services is offering a free, confidential screening program through Screening for Mental Health® at www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/denison.
For more information about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, contact Crystal LaPidus-Mann at 740-587-6647 or visit www.denison.edu.
Calendar Listing:
CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— “Nutrition Myths” lecture by Sonja Stotz, director of nutrition services at the Center for Balanced Living, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, in the lecture hall of the Burton D. Morgan Center (150 Ridge Road). Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Crystal LaPidus-Mann at 740-587-6647 or visit www.denison.edu.
CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— WDUB 91.1 FM radio show, “Eat Up the Airwaves,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23. Anne Moss ’11 and Elizabeth Milo ’11 discuss eating disorders with special guest speakers. For more information, contact Crystal LaPidus-Mann at 740-587-6647 or visit www.denison.edu.
CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville—“Killing Us Softly 4” film and discussion at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the lecture hall of the Burton D. Morgan Center (150 Ridge Road). Discussion led by Jill Gillespie, assistant professor of the Women’s Studies program. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Crystal LaPidus-Mann at 740-587-6647 or visit www.denison.edu.
CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— Walking Hand in Hand Toward Eating Disorder Awareness 5K Run/Walk at noon on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Lamson Lodge (200 Washington Drive). Free and open to the public, first 50 participants receive a free T-shirt. For more information, contact Crystal LaPidus-Mann at 740-587-6647 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.
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