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According to the National Wellness Institute, Wellness is defined as an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards, a more successful existence.  This is achieved in a multi-dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, including mental and spiritual well-being, and in consideration of the environment in a positive and affirming manner. AQ Wellness
Prayer - Community Study - Service
 
Intellectual/Mind: the capacity of our life that enables us to discover, understand and apply truth in an ever-expanding manner.
 
Spiritual/Spirit: the capacity of our life that enables us to discern and respond in service to divine inner leading.
 
Physical/Body: the capacity of our life that gives our body distinct features and enables us to perform actions with our body.
 
Social/Environment: the capacity of our life that gives us the ability to live in harmony with other and our environment by contributing to the common welfare.
 
Occupational/Financial: the capacity of our life that enables us to develop functional, transferable skills through structured involvement opportunities that remain consistent with our personal values and beliefs.
 
Emotional/Heart: the capacity of our life that enables us to identify, access, generates, understand, regulate, and use feelings and sensibility.
 
Student Health 101
Student Health 101 is an innovative digital magazine, published each month during the academic school year. It covers health and wellness topics including alcohol and other drugs, stress, mental health, sexual responsibility, body image, study habits, balancing studies and life, and much more. Student Health 101 uses forums, video, audio, and other interactive features to engage today's student.
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>>September 2009
 
Physical fitness opportunities on campus:
  • "Rotten to the CORE" clinic: runGazelle.com presents a cardio and strengthening workout adaptable to all levels of fitness, held Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. on the athletic field.
  • Cardio workout: Tuesday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. in the upper level of Donnelly Center
  • St. Joseph Weight Room: Open hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 10p.m.; Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. Please download and complete a waiver (pdf) to be kept on file in the facility.
  • More Information: Contact Devin Tarrant, Fitness Coordinator, at tarradev@aquinas.edu.
 
Wellness Events: Fall 2009
 
Date Time Event Location
Nov. 6 & 7 8 p.m. AQ Theatre: Rising Sun, Rising Moon >>More Performing Arts Center
Nov. 8 3 p.m. Chamber Choir Concert
>>More
Art & Music Center Kretschmer Recital Hall
Nov. 9-14   Cancer Awareness Week >>Download the Schedule (pdf) Campus Wide
Nov. 10 - 13   Fair Trade Sale Lower Wege Center
Nov. 13 - 15  

CYBIAC Retreat with Campus Ministry - Please pray for all attendees

 
Nov. 14   AQ Programming Board presents "Laughter is the Best Medicine" Cook Carriage House
Nov. 16 - 19   Healthy and Responsible Sexuality Week Campus Wide
Nov. 18 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. "St. Albert's Day of Science" hosted by ACS Albertus Hall
Nov. 18 4:30 p.m. Memorial Mass Bukowski Chapel
Nov. 19 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Women's Self Defense Class* Wege Ballroom
Nov. 22 3 p.m. AQ Chorus Concert
>>More
Art & Music Center Kretschmer Recital Hall
Nov. 25 After Last Class

Thanksgiving break begins; AQ campus closed Nov. 26-29.

Campus Wide
Nov. 29 8 p.m. First Sunday of Advent Mass Bukowski Chapel
Dec. 1 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Women's Self Defense Class* Wege Ballroom
Dec. 10 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Women's Self Defense Class* Wege Ballroom
 
*These sessions are free and follow the practice of Krav maga. Dress in comfortable clothing for this interactive workout!
 
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