UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS

To register or for further information call 410-704-2512

Generation One

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Generation One: A group for first generation students
Join this initiative for students who are the first (or one of the first) in their families to go to college. Participate in activities to support your strengths, share your knowledge, learn from others and achieve your goals!
To join contact Sheila Graham at via e-mail at sgraham@towson.edu or by phone at (410) 704-2512.

DUI Simulator Car

Thursday, October 15, 2009

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

University Union, Susquehanna Room

Students will experience the devastating effects of drinking and driving with the National Make A Difference "Save A Life Tour." The new Drunk Driving Simulator featured in the "Save A Life" Tour, uses the same state-of-the-art technology that is currently being used to train many of our nation's military and police. Participants experience first-hand the dulling effects of alcohol as the simulator adjusts your blood alcohol levels and forces the participant to feel these effects on their driving. The simulator fully immerses participants in a totally unscripted environment with a 1800 field of vision, and features over 87 miles of roadway; intelligent, random traffic; and, fully controllable environmental variables for time of day and weather conditions. In addition, the program includes projection screens for observers detailing both the driver’s view and a helicopter view, and informational video presentations.

Friends Don't Let Friends Fat Talk

Monday, October 19, 2009

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

University Union, Room 316

Do I look fat in this? I wish I was thinner…Students engage in this type of conversation with each other on a daily basis, often believing that it is harmless to talk this way. Unfortunately, fat talk is toxic, possibly damaging to body image, food habits, and relationships with others. Join your fellow students the Body Image Peer Educators for this Love Your Body Week program to learn more. Sponsored by the Counseling Center.

Mindful Eating

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

University Union, Room 304

Learn how to end mindless eating (e.g. emotional eating, binge eating, dieting) and begin to enjoy a balanced relationship with food. Mindfulness can help individuals break free from routine eating habits by examining the thoughts, feelings, and internal pressures that affect how and why you eat (or don’t eat). Presenters include Registered Dietician/ Licensed Nutritionist/Dietician Debbi Kauffmann.

Women of Color Weigh In

Thursday, October 22, 2009

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

University Union, Room 307

As part of Love Your Body Week, join the Counseling Center staff for an interactive discussion and activities aimed at understanding the role of the media and culture on body image. We will explore several issues, including hair texture, skin color and body types.

Goodbye ED, Hello Me

Sunday, October 25, 2009

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sheppard Pratt Health Systems

The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt presents keynote speaker Jenni Schaefer, best selling author of Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder
and How You Can Too, and her new book, Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life. Jenni’s insights have made her a role model and a source of inspiration
to people across the globe looking to overcome their eating disorders and live complete lives. This free event takes place at the Conference Center at the Sheppard Pratt Conference Center within walking distance of campus. This event is likely to be standing room only. To reserve a seat, phone Sheppard Pratt at 410-938-3157.

Love Your Tree

Thursday, November 5, 2009

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

University Union, Room 206

Out of the Darkness Walk

Sunday, November 8, 2009

8 a.m.

In front of Glen Esk

Every 16 minutes in the United States, someone dies by suicide. This year thousands of men and women will walk in over 150 communities across the United States, each contributing their voices to break the silence surrounding suicide.
Many of our participants walk in memory of a loved one lost to suicide. You can tell their story and even put your loved one's photo on your personal web page. Each walk site has its own unique remembrance activity in which you can participate.
Registering is simple, google out of the darkness walk, click on Maryland, click on Towson , and complete the form. You will be guided through the registration process.

Candle Light Vigil

Thursday, December 3, 2009

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m..

University Union, Potomac Lounge

Choose or Lose Preventing the 3Ds

Friday, December 4, 2009

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m..

University Union, Potomac Lounge

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