Wednesday, January 25, 2012

SUPER BOWL XLVI

If you are living under or rock, you may not know that Super Bowl XLVI is taking place in Indianapolis on the Sunday February 5th. But the "SUPER" Party starts much earlier. Many activities including the Super Bowl Village and the NFL Experience kicks of this weekend - on Friday January 26th.



But did you also know that the Super Bowl, like other large sporting events, can be dangerous. There is important information you should know about the Super Bowl before you head downtown to keep yourself and your friends safe!
  • Alcohol related arrests increase during the Super Bowl.
  • A large number of alcohol related car crashes and fatalities usually happen during Super Bowl weekend.
  • "The Super Bowl is one of the biggest human trafficking events in the United States." (TX Attorney General)
  • The risk for sexual assault is greater during large sporting events.
So what should you do to STAY SAFE?
  • Go with a group of friends AND return with a group of friends.
  • Let people know where you may be going if you are traveling alone.
  • Leave valuables at home. (Large events are key places for pickpocketing)
  • Leave large amounts of cash at home.
  • Be smart when going off with new people you meet. You just met them and may not know them as well as you would like.
  • Human trafficking can be an issue at these events, please BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES.
  • Report anything that apears suspicious to the police immediately.
  • Remember that you are a part of a community
(information compiled by IUPUI Housing & Residence Life and IUPUI CAPS)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

New Year, New You

Is getting in shape and/or eating healthier part of your New Year’s Resolutions?

Come to the program New Year, New You on Wed. Jan. 18th from 6:00-7:00 pm in CE 148 and get help with your fitness and nutrition goals. Personal trainers from INShape IUPUI and a Registered Dietician will be available to consult with you one-on-one. Fitness and Wellness Screenings will be provided for free. Screenings include body fat/bmi, target heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Participants will also receive a free Get Fit goodie bag and other goodies.

For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call 317-274-WELL. This program is part of the Wellness Wednesdays Program Series sponsored by Student Health Services, part of the Division of student Life.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Wellness Screenings

It’s a new year and Student Health Services wants you to live life WELL in 2012! Wellness Screenings resume for the Spring semester on Monday January 9th.  We offer a number of FREE wellness screenings to students ranging from blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose levels, body fat analysis, body mass index, height/weight, vision, pregnancy and strep test.  BRAND NEW this semester is the opportunity for students to receive a HDL and LDL cholesterol test. This test does require fasting for 8-10 hours prior to test. Wellness consultations, referrals, and resources are also available. Free Wellness Screenings are offered Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Campus Center Student Health located in Campus Center Suite 213 (next to the JagTag office). Both walk-ins and appointments are welcome. For more information about Student Health Services, please visit our website at http://health.iupui.edu. For more information about Wellness Screenings or other wellness events, please call 317-274-WELL or email Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu.