What's Next?Hey there, Lakers! We're in the midst of winter here in West Michigan, and you may be experiencing a bit of cabin fever and looking for ways to unwind, recharge, and beat the winter blahs. Your February What's Next? newsletter is here to help!
Engage with the activities and programs below and explore the What's Next? website for additional campus resources.
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As we near the end of another cold, dark winter, February is a great time to get a check-up from the neck up – just in time for spring! Please join the University Counseling Center for National Eating Disorder Screening Day on February 23. Eating disorders affect all gender identities, and eating concerns can be a symptom of a larger mental health issue. Come to check on your mental health, learn about Counseling Center services, support a friend, or just for the free stuff! Times and locations can be found on the GVSU Events Calendar or UCC webpage. And join us for a special Body Image presentation at 7 p.m. on Instagram Live by following the University Counseling Center on Instagram.
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Join RecWell February 7-11, for a full week dedicated to sexual health programming at GVSU! RecWell partnered with Center for Women and Gender Equity, Ottawa County Department of Public Health, GV Family Health Center, and Kent County Health Department to offer a variety of sexual health programs including game nights, resource fair, information sessions, yoga, and free STI testing on the Allendale, Pew, and Health Campuses! Many events are INT100/201 approved, too. For a detailed schedule and more information, visit the RecWell website.
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American Red Cross
February Training
RecWell is partnering with American Red Cross to provide students hands-on training covering lifesaving skills that are intended for individuals to use in the workplace and schools.
Classes will take place through the end of February, and will combine lecture with interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a variety of environments. These are basic courses that do not meet any type of advanced or professional rescuer credentialing. Students who are interested in learning these skills, are invited to visit the RecWell website for more information on the trainings being offered.
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Virtual GVSU Winter Career and Internship Fair
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Sibs and Kids Weekend:
Feb. 11 - 13February 11-13 is Sibs and Kids Weekend! Your siblings (or any other important kids in your life ages six and up) are invited to visit Grand Valley and attend a weekend of special events including the Kirkhof Carnival, an ice cream social, a comedy and magic show, and so much more.
Tickets are $5 per person, or $10 with the addition of a T-shirt. Register online before Thursday, Feb. 3. Don’t miss your chance to show your sibs and kids what it’s like to be
a Laker!
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Outdoor Adventures
Meetup #2 - Pigeon Creek
Join Outdoor Adventures February 6, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. to explore one of the best loved Ottawa County parks! Pigeon Creek offers a variety of winter activities on its trails which are groomed and lighted. This one does have a small fee for the cross country ski rentals ($8) but snowshoes are provided at no charge if preferred. Limited transportation will be provided by Outdoor Adventures on a first-come first-served basis for those that need it.
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Program Spotlight: TREK100 ChallengeTrek means to travel, to journey, or to adventure...and the Recreation & Wellness team wants you to take a 100-mile journey before February 28!
This challenge allows you to track mileage through running, walking, biking, swimming, rowing, taking a group exercise class, playing an Intramural Sports game, using the upper body ergometer, and other various activites. Use the hashtag #GVLakerStrong to share your progress and receive FREE incentives at certain mileage milestones.
Your challenge this winter is to JUST KEEP MOVING!
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