Nutrition, alcohol and drugs were all health concerns students discussed at the fourth annual Halloween-themed health fair.
Free to students and faculty, Welloween took place on the main floor of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Oct. 31.
Peer health educator and graduate student Ashley Matthews worked a physical wellness booth.
“I think the main health concerns for students include nutrition, alcohol and drugs,” she said.
Dressed as a character from Duck Dynasty, Jacob Cooper, health education graduate assistant, also worked the booths.
“We’re just trying to show the resources on campus and in the community that provide mental, physical and spiritual wellness,” Cooper said.
More than 40 clubs and organizations were on hand to promote wellness. Booths included free health screenings, advice and candy.
Sophomore psychology major Zach Schaefer attended the event with a friend.
“I think it’s cool how they changed the name to Welloween, and as a sophomore it’s a good way for me to figure out how to live a healthier life, protect myself and get more involved on campus,” Schaefer said.
Participants received a Welloween passport when they entered to direct them throughout the different booths. Clubs and organizations were divided by topic to include physical wellness, environmental wellness, spiritual wellness, vocational wellness, social and cultural wellness, emotional wellness and intellectual wellness.
“I think it’s a good idea because it represents all seven aspects of wellness, and people just think of the physical aspect,” Matthews said. “I think it’s effective because people can really get a better idea of how to live healthier in college.”
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