University of Idaho students new and old will have the opportunity to learn more about available campus health and wellness resources Wednesday at the 25th Annual Health & Recreation Fair.
The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center.
Shannon Haselhuhn, health education coordinator, said the event will feature a photo booth, door prizes, a free taco bar and local vendors to present students with more information about how to stay healthy and fit as a UI student.
“It gives us the chance to pull together health and rec resources,” Haselhuhn said.
There are 51 vendors scheduled to attend the fair, including the Moscow Food Co-op and the Inland Northwest Blood Center, as well as university departments such as the Counseling and Testing Center.
“It gives students the chance to see what’s here,” Haselhuhn said.
Haselhuhn said the Outdoor Program is going to set up a photo booth with all of their rafts and equipment.
“They’re going to take the photos and post them online, so the students can get them and keep them.” Haselhuhn said.
Local radio station Z-Fun 106.1 will broadcast live from the event.
Health Education intern Nic Brock said he is excited for the event.
“I went when I was younger, but this year I’m excited to be involved,” Brock said.
Haselhuhn said the fair is intended to be beneficial for students as well as fun.
“It’s going to be food, prizes and a lot of fun,” Haselhuhn said.
She said she hopes students will leave knowing what help is available on campus when they need it.
Intramural Director Butch Fealy said the fair will be a great opportunity for students to learn about all the resources on campus and in the community.
He also said that there will be a whiffle ball home run contest hosted by the SRC intramural program.
Hasselhuhn said meningitis shots will also be available as part of the state of Idaho’s statewide grant to vaccinate students against the bacterial infection.
“As a UI student, I would encourage other students to attend,” Brock said.
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