Campus and community briefs
Health Expo in Sunburst Friday
Now, more than ever, Americans are aware that good health is largely determined by habits and lifestyle. On Friday, in the Sunburst Lounge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Utah State University senior dietetics students will hold the third annual Health and Nutrition Expo to inform students about important nutrition topics.
Most health professionals agree that eating a well-balanced diet and having regular exercise are vital for a person to maintain good health. While some are able to accomplish this, it is not easy for busy university students to focus time, money and energy on staying healthy.
“College students have limited budgets and limited time,” said Andrea Talbot, a senior dietetics student. “Lack of time and money make it difficult to eat regular meals and make other healthy choices such as sleep and exercise. Poor nutrition habits can also lead to obesity.”
A major goal of the Health and Nutrition Expo is to inform students about simple ways to be healthy. The Expo will feature food preparation and exercise demonstrations and other useful information. All students and faculty are invited to attend and learn more.
Disorder panel focuses on food
Tuesday, the USU Counseling Center and Avalon Hills, a treatment center for eating disorders, will present an eating disorder recovery panel from noon to 1 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Walnut Room. Speakers will include individuals who are recovering from an eating disorder and others who can offer information about eating disorders.
Cami Connelly, a volunteer and senior in the family life department, said, “This panel is for everyone. Eating disorders affect more than 5 million Americans, this means that we will all come in contact with someone who suffers from an eating disorder and some of us will have a loved one that is suffering that we may not know is struggling with healthy eating.”
GOP caucuses to be held Tuesday
The Cache County Republican Party will be holding caucus meetings at 7 p.m. Tuesday. All residents regardless of party affiliation are encouraged to attend the caucus in their communities. Location of caucus meetings are listed at www.cachegop.org or they can be obtained by calling Darla at 752-9027 or Amy at 753-4000.
Cultural activity to benefit children
Students are invited to come and enjoy a night of music and dance from various cultures across the world, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Auditorium.
For $3, students will be able to see dances and music from India, Latino music, Jazz, Folk and Spanish jugglers as well as special performances such as the blue grass band Fusions, Indian classical dance and ballroom dancing.
The event is being held to support the health and education of tribal children in India through Trust for Reaching the Unreached. Tickets will be available Monday on the TSC Patio.
Science senator to get mullet Monday
Associated Students of Utah State University Science Senator Steve Skinner will be getting his hair cut Monday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center International Lounge.
The haircut will be a mullet, as indicated as student preference on a survey recently distributed by Skinner to the College of Science. The survey questioned students on research involvement, quality of teaching and quality of advisers. The final question was asking which hairstyle Skinner should get.
Other choices included a mohawk, dreadlocks or shaved head.