The William McGee Center invites all University of Mississippi students to attend the free Student Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 10th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the South Campus Recreation Center. I invite you. The event will feature free health screenings, healthy food samples, giveaways, mental health support and more.
Shannon Richardson, assistant director of the William McGee Center, said the purpose of the event is to highlight student health resources on and off campus.
“This event brings together different departments and organizations in one space to help students improve all aspects of their health, including physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, and other aspects. It helps you navigate where you can get it,” Richardson said. “We expect many students from all backgrounds to take part. There is a strong focus on physical and mental health on our campus, which is great, and this is a great way for the university and community to participate. It’s a one-stop shop to explore everything we have to offer.”
The Student Wellness Fair is sponsored by the University Counseling Center, University Health Services, and the GROVE Initiative. Although this is the first project organized by the William McGee Center’s current staff, Richardson explained that they hope to make the event an annual tradition. She expressed her excitement for the fair and talked about the aspects she is most looking forward to.
“I’m so excited to see each booth engage with students in fun and creative ways, with delicious food samples ready to try,” Richardson said. “We also bring in service dogs to provide a mental health break for students who want to adopt a puppy.”
In addition to the animal guests, Richardson also talked about other reasons she thinks students should attend the fair.
“Students come to the fair to learn about what our campus and community has to offer for health, participate in interactive booths, and learn about free health screenings, nutritional information, and more,” said Richardson. They should receive food samples and prizes with high prices.”
Katherine LeBlanc, a sophomore majoring in allied health and interdisciplinary studies, spoke about the importance of health for college students.
“Health is important for students because the events and stresses of college can cause people to put their health on the back burner when it should be a priority,” LeBlanc said. “Most college students have health problems and can even faint from not eating enough or studying too much and not getting enough sleep. People are becoming more concerned about their health than ever before. If you don’t, you won’t be at your best and you won’t get the grades you need in class.”
