Information is provided below for Spring 2023 Open Session Dates!
Don't miss out on the opportunities we have left! Tune in later for exciting Fall 2023 presentations.
This presentation goes over important and essential health topics for women. We will cover a variety of topics from breast and vaginal health to PAP tests.
February 9th 1:00-2:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
March 20th 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Date Time Location
February 6th 10:00-11:00 a.m. Effingham room (3rd floor of the MLK Union)
February 22nd 5:00-6:00 p.m. Martinsville room (3rd floor of the MLK Union)
March 31st 5:00-6:00 p.m. Effingham room (3rd floor of the MLK Union)
Introduction to Mindfulness
Date Time Location
January 12th 4:00-5:00 p.m. Effingham Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Mindfulness is an old practice that has evidence-based benefits for students right here and right now. Come learn how to implement mindfulness in your everyday life.
Sign up here: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=70377
First Class Series Date Time Location
Mindfulness 1 January 18th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 2 January 25th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 3 February 1st 3:00-4:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 4 February 8th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Second Class Series Date Time Location
Mindfulness 1 February 14th 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 2 February 21st 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 3 February 28th 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 4 March 7th 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Third Class Series Date Time Location
Mindfulness 1 March 21st 2:00-3:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 2 March 28th 2:00-3:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 3 April 4th 2:00-3:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Mindfulness 4 April 11th 2:00-3:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of MLK Union)
Rise and Thrive is a 4-week curriculum that offers a careful selection of evidence-based exercises to build coping skills and promote thriving. The ReST philosophy is that there are many routes to achieving greater resiliency.
Fill out this form to sign up: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=71163
First Session Date Time Location
Resiliency 1 January 26th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Effingham Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Resiliency 2 February 2nd 3:00-4:00 p.m. Effingham Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Resiliency 3 February 9th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Effingham Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Resiliency 4 February 16th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Effingham Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Rubber Lovers
This is an interactive program that educates students on condom use and other healthy sexual behaviors.
Date Time Location
February 7th 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thomas Hall, Thomas Classroom
April 3rd 6:00-7:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Sex is Like Pizza
Learn about the importance of consent as well as strategies for talking about consent.
Date Time Location
February 7th 3:00-4:00 p.m. Effingham Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Nutrition 101
Please join us in our annual Nutrition 101: Hunger Games! To learn tips and tricks on how to maintain balance in the kitchen or dining halls while in college!
September 15th Klehm Hall 2040 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sign-up Link:https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=71804
Cooking Thyme
All sessions take place in Klehm Hall Room 2309. Please remember to be on time!
The Sweet Retreat: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=72836
Noodles & Company: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=73301
Grains and Things: https://www.eiu.edu/herc/machform/view.php?id=73976
For more information about Cooking Thyme, e-mail: herc-nutritioned@eiu.edu
NEDA (National Eating Disorder Awareness) WEEK
An annual campaign starting from February 20th to February 24th aiming to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
Monday, February 20, 2023
The Mirror Project
Student Recreational Center
Partnering with the student recreational center we will be covering some mirrors in the center, where students, faculty and staff are able to write positive traits, compliments and affirmations about themselves other than their physical appearance. This will be available throughout the entire week! Stop by the rec to write the beauty within.
You Are NOT What You Eat
Check back for location updates!
This is an interactive panel discussion where students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by licensed clinical professionals related to nutrition, body image, dieting and mental health. Please join the conversation!
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Body Acceptance Pledge
MLK Union Food Court
Description: Stop by the MLK Union Food court to take the Body Acceptance pledge. If you are body positive or body neutral, it’s all about creating an atmosphere for good body image. Don’t know what these are? Come, we will help with that too!
Zumba: Feel the Burn
Student Recreational Center
Partnering with the Student Recreational Center, please join us for this special edition Zumba class that features latest music from your favorite hip-hop artists and more.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
STOP the Shame
MLK Union Food Court
Words hold value. Words have meaning. Stop by the MLK union to sign the Body Acceptance pledge and get an opportunity to write some of the things you have heard about your body image, words you’ve used to even describe others and yourself, and words used innocently in regular conversation that can be subconsciously affect us.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Look Book
MLK Union Martinsville Room
To close out our week, come join us for the viewing of a powerful documentary presented by the Body Love Society. Bring blankets, pillows and wear something comfortable. Refreshments will be provided!
Snoozin' Like a Panther
This presentation focuses on sleep habits including tips and tricks for a good night's rest.
Date Time Location
January 17th 2:45-3:45 p.m. Thomas Hall, Thomas Classroom
April 20th 5:00-6:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
Myth Busting Alcohol
This presentation discusses how alcohol affects the body. We will discuss the short term and long term affects along with a few misconceptions people often believe.
January 26th 5:00-6:00 p.m. Martinsville Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
March 7th 2:45-3:45 p.m. Taylor Hall, Taylor Classroom
Self-Care
This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self care.
Date Time Location
January 24th @11 AM in the Effingham Room (3rd Floor of the MLK Union)
April 11th @5 PM
2201 Blair Hall
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7786
herc@eiu.edu
8am – 4:30 pm
8am – 4:30 Monday – Thursday, 8am – 12pm Friday