The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will host its inaugural National Health Promoting University (HPU) Week, April 21-25. The weeklong celebration will consist of a series of events aimed at fostering well-being on campus. Don't miss these opportunities to get involved, support your health and the campus community, and learn more about how people, place and planet interconnect for well-being.
Nationally, during the week, universities around the country will raise awareness about efforts to embed health and wellness in all aspects of campus life under the international framework called the Okanagan Charter. UAB, the first Health Promoting University in the United States is helping lead the way in this effort. Health Promoting Universities are an international community that aspires to transform the health and sustainability of current and future societies, strengthen communities, and contribute to the well-being of people, places and the planet. Since 2021, 38 U.S. campuses have adopted the charter and 320 have joined the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network (USHPCN).
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Monday, April 21
HPU Pledge and T-shirt Give-Away | The Rec Center | 11-1 PM
Kick off National Health Promoting University Week by taking the HPU Pledge and grabbing a free T-shirt! Stop by The Rec to learn more about campus wellbeing initiatives and how you can support a healthier university community.
Tuesday, April 22
Cycling on the Green with Sustainability and The Rec Center | Campus Green | 5 PM
Join Student Affairs in pedaling our way to a greener future! The Rec and Campus Sustainability will lead an energizing cycling session on the Campus Green, promoting both personal health and environmental sustainability.
Wednesday, April 23
HPU Pledge and T-shirt Give-Away | Hill Student Center | 11 AM - 1 PM
Don't miss out on another chance to take the HPU pledge and grab a free T-shirt at the Hill Student Center. Let's commit to healthier campus and culture of well-being!
Friday, April 25
Shaping the Future of Health Promoting Campuses National Webinar (Virtual) | 11 AM CST
Join this insightful webinar featuring UAB Student Affairs AVP Dr. Rebecca Kennedy as she discusses the future of health-promoting campuses nationwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives. Register now to be part of this important conversation at https://cvent.me/GerZwX
HPU Pledge and T-shirt Give-Away | Campus Green 6 – 9 PM
Free crawfish and a last chance to take the HPU pledge and grab a free T-shirt during HPU week. Let's celebrate together at the Blazer Fair and commit to a healthier campus and culture of well-being!
All events listed are free and open to all Blazers with a valid ONE Card. For disability accommodations, please email dss@uab.edu. For more information about UAB’s HPU initiatives, visit https://www.uab.edu/health-promoting-university/initiatives.