UIU to host Wellness Extravaganza on February 21
FAYETTE, Iowa (February 11, 2011) — Upper Iowa University will host a Wellness Extravaganza featuring area organizations involved with health and wellness services from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, February 21, in the UIU Rec Center. Admission is free.
UIU hosts the event to introduce students to health and wellness resources in the area and to help make the community more aware of what is available to help them maintain their health and fitness. Organizations who have signed up to attend the event are:
- Annie's Gardens and Greens
- Helping Services of Northeast Iowa
- Northeast Iowa Community Action
- Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
- Oneota Community Food Co-op
- Substance Abuse Services for Clayton County (SASCC)
- Upper Iowa University Counseling Services
- Warrior Servant Martial Arts
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Substance Abuse Services Center
- Mene Angels Child & Family Outreach
- Winneshiek County Conservation
- Palmer Lutheran Health Center
- UIU Admissions
- UIU Wellness Council
- UIU Intramurals
- Beauti Control
- UIU Student Government
- Blood Center of Iowa
- Gundersen Clinic- Fayette
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
- UIU Adventure and Outdoor Pursuits
- Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative
- UIU Rec Center
- UIU Campus Ministry
- UIU Health Physical Education and Recreation Department
Some organizations will offer free massages during the Wellness Extravaganza. A healthy lunch will be available for $5.
Contact:
Monica Bayer Heaton
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
Phone: 563-425-5773
Cell: 515-291-2070
heatonm@uiu.edu
About Upper Iowa University
Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to over 6,600 students—nationally and internationally—at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.