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Body image is an issue among students of all ages and genders, and the Georgia Tech Body Image Committee is hoping to give Tech students a boost in their own perspective with the Campaign for EveryBody.
During the fifth
annual weeklong event from Feb. 26 – March 2, studentswill have the opportunity to examine their perceptions
of body image and participate in discussions about body image issues on campus. Events include:
Women’s Basketball Game: Sunday, Feb.26,
2 p.m., Forbes Arena, Morehouse College. Cheer on the Yellow Jackets as they take on
the Clemson Tigers.
Treadfit Class: Monday, Feb. 27, 12 p.m., Campus Recreation Center. CRC
members are invited to this GIT FIT class for no charge. Visit www.crc.gatech.edu
for more information.
Cardio Kickboxing Class:
Monday,
Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m., Campus Recreation Center. CRC
members are invited to this GIT FIT class for no charge. Visit www.crc.gatech.edu
for more information.
Viewing of Miss Representation: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.,
Clough Commons Auditorium. Watch a documentary exploring the
challenges women face in the U.S., followed by a panel discussion with Tech students and staff. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Housing
and the Women’s Resource Center.
Open Mic Night: Wednesday, Feb. 29,
7 p.m., Resource Room, Clough Commons. This program will give students an opportunity to
express feelings and emotions surrounding body image and culture. It is co-sponsored by Erato and the Office of
International Education.
Presentation about the
Eating Disorder Treatment Team: Thursday, March 1, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m., Room 117, Student Services (Flag) Building. Come learn about the newly-created
GT Eating Disorder Treatment Team.
Eating Disorder
Screening Day: Thursday, March 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Piedmont Room, Student Center. A screening will be administered by the GT Eating
Disorder Team for students to assess their risk for disordered eating. It is co-sponsored by the Counseling Center. Visit www.collegeresponse.org
to take the online screening.
Yoga Class: Thursday, March 1, 7:30pm,
Campus Recreation Center. CRC
members are invited to take this GIT FIT class for no charge. Visit www.crc.gatech.edu
for more information.
Women’s Night on the
Wall: Friday,
March 2, 7 p.m., CRC Climbing Wall. Have you ever wanted to try the rock climbing wall
at the CRC? Now is your chance! This event is co-sponsored by Women’s
Awareness Month and ORGT. Participants
will be charged a small fee for equipment rental.
Tech Chef Cooking
Competition: Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Avenue Dining Hall. This
program is a nutritional cooking competition for GT students. Participants and spectators are welcome. Visit www.techchef.gatech.edu
for more information. It is co-sponsored
by CHEFS (Cooks
for Heritage, Fellowship and Service).
GT Body Peace Treaty: Sign by “liking” this on the GT Campaign for EveryBody Facebook page. The GT Body Peace Treaty encourages positive
self-image among GT students. It
includes self-affirming personal statements to help students feel good about
themselves. All students can
sign the GT Body Peace Treaty.
MyStudentBody: Visit www.mystudentbody.com
to login. This online program allows students to explore
different modules related to body image issues.
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2012-02-22T00:00:00-05:00Students will have the opportunity to examine their perceptions of body image and participate in discussions about body image issues on campus.]]>Colleen Riggle Campaign for EveryBody ]]>1183http://bodyimage.gatech.edu/1183885483704786