Volume 007 Issue 002 October 2015
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, encouraging millions of people to join the fight against cancer. On October 25, 2015 at 3 p.m., the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be filled with pink as Memphians walk for the cause. Tracy McFall, Community Manager at the American Cancer Society in Memphis, has big plans for this year’s walk. “Breast cancer touches all people. We are the largest organization of breast cancer fund raising walks in the country. We raised about $350,000 last year and had about 8,000 walkers. We’re expecting around 10,000 walkers this year and hopefully we’ll reach our fundraising goal of $400,000.” It is free to register and participate in the walk. However, the American Cancer Society encourages everyone to fundraise.
Driven by Doing Designed, written and edited by: Ericka Smith
Funds raised from the walk go towards research and other American Cancer Society programs, such as the “Feel Better” program, which helps patients learn beauty techniques so they can feel better about themselves during cancer treatment. The money also supports the “Reach to Recovery” program, which pairs survivors with newly diagnosed patients for support, and the Hope Lodge, which offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when visiting from out of town for treatment.
The American Cancer Society encourages “Instead of asking for $25 to get a free t- U of M students to get involved by creating a shirt and come to a walk, we want people to turn team to participate in the walk or volunteering. that $25 into $100 or $200 and bring us what they “When people come together under the make,” said McFall. umbrella of pink, everyone is excited and fired up She continued, “We try to challenge and to be there because they’re celebrating a survivor engage our participants to go out in the in their life or they’re coming to remember community and talk about breast cancer and someone who lost their life.” awareness and then come together for our walk to For more information about the Making celebrate all the great things we’ve done in the Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, visit: month of October.” makingstrideswalk.org.
I hope the semester has gotten off to a great start for you. The New Student Convocation was a great way for new and transfer students to develop school spirit and learn about the great anticipation of graduation. Then, the Registered Student Organization (RSO) Fair introduced you to a number of student organizations and information tables that further immersed you into the campus culture. I hope you are now more familiar with campus, and learning how to navigate traffic to get to class on time.
We offered our first seminar on Thursday, September 17, 2015 and it was well attended. We have included some safety tips that I hope you will use to stay safe on and off campus. In this edition, we also included fall fitness tips, a recap of Commuter Student Appreciation Week, and information on domestic violence and breast cancer. Be sure to come out to our seminars that are featured in this edition. October is a great month to get involved!
Joy R. Stout, Director Adult and Commuter Student Services Office: 901-678-2644 jstout@memphis.edu
The University of Memphis Student Health Fair will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come learn more about your health and get a free screening. Take a look at some of the exhibitions below! Health Promotion
A Step Ahead
Family Planning Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Nutrition Education
American Cancer Society
The Gambling Clinic
Methodist Healthcare – Flu Shots
Army ROTC
The Crisis Center
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Nurse-Family Partnership
The Exchange Club
VA Women’s Center
Fairhaven Treatment
American Cancer Association
Memphis Healthy U
Focus Healthcare
Genesis House La Paloma Psychological Services Center The LGBTQ Community Tigers Take a Stand Center
Adult and Commuter Student Services recently spoke with Mark Nesbit, Fitness and Wellness Graduate Assistant at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center, about Fall Fitness Tips! Read on as he gives advice on portion control, indoor workouts, mental strength and much more.
1. Control Your Portion Size! With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, a simple tip is a smaller plate. You can also eat small portions throughout the day. It is healthier to eat 5 to 6 times a day instead of three huge meals. It helps with your metabolism and helps control weight.
2. Indoor Workouts! If it’s too cold outside to work out, come in the Recreation Center and explore. If you’re not very knowledgeable about fitness, we do have personal trainers and group fitness classes, and all our group fitness classes instructors are certified, so they can get you started and give you advice on what type of exercises you need to reach a specific goal. There are also a bunch of websites that have a variety of exercises for beginners.
3. Stay Mentally Strong! The hardest part about working out is getting in the car and actually getting to the gym. You have to think about this, there are 1,440 minutes in a day, allot 60 minutes of that to just exercise. In the long scheme of things, that 60 minutes is nothing. That 60 minutes is so important to your health. You’re doing more than just making your body look good, you’re helping your heart prevent diseases, you’re helping your muscles, joints, brain and sleeping habits. If you think about mentally preparing yourself, think about the results you’re going to see physically and the results you’re going to feel, that should be enough motivation to get you to the gym.
4. Find a Workout Buddy! It helps to have a workout buddy! If you’re not highly motivated, get someone that’s not motivated as well and encourage each other to go to the gym 3 times a week. Don’t let each other bail out. Pick a time you both can go and hold each other accountable.
5. Limit Cheat Days! With the fall, you get a lot of unhealthy pumpkin spice lattes and unhealthy treats. Limit yourself to that. Try to limit yourself to two cheat days where you can eat whatever you want. If two cheat days are too much, limit yourself to one cheat day. Try to avoid fast food and stick to home cooking.
What’s Your Favorite Thing about Fall? Latora Ward | Senior | Interdisplinary Studies
Christie Tran | Sophomore| Biology
I like fall because it’s the most active semester at the University.
The cold weather! I don’t like it hot anymore.
Erin Lawless | Freshman | Health and Human Performance
Memphis football for sure!
Kimberly Hargrove | Senior | Business Management
My favorite thing about fall is the fair! The red velvet funnel cakes are delicious.
Commuter Student Appreciation Week Re-Cap September 28th-October 2nd, 2015
Breakfast. Luncheon. Transportation Expo. CafĂŠ Commuter.
FALL 2015 ASA MEETINGS FRIDAY SEP 4TH @2-3PM (UC 340-B) MONDAY SEP 14TH @1-2PM (UC 340-B) FRIDAY OCT 2ND @2-3PM (UC 340-A)
FRIDAY OCT 16TH @2-3PM (UC 300) FRIDAY OCT 30TH @2-3PM (UC 340-B) FRIDAY NOV 13TH @2-3PM (UC 300) For more information contact ASA at, asa.uofm@gmail.com Adult and Commuter Student Services will host a Campus Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention seminar on October 22, 2015 from 11:20 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in UC 340 Memphis Room. Representatives from the YWCA, Shelby County Crisis Center and U of M Campus Counseling Center will be in attendance.
“Domestic violence affects every American. It harms our communities, weakens the foundation of our Nation, and hurts those we love most. It is an affront to our basic decency and humanity, and it must end. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we acknowledge the progress made in reducing these shameful crimes, embrace the basic human right to be free from violence and abuse, and recognize that more work remains until every individual is able to live free from fear.”-President Barack Obama
What are the Signs of Domestic Violence? Does Your Partner:
Force you to have sex?
Hurt you Physically?
Threaten to kill you?
Belittle you or humiliate you?
Keep you away from your friends?
Break things or throw things Physically hurt or threaten to at you? hurt one of your children?
Get Help Now! If you are a victim of domestic violence, or know a victim, please get help now. Memphis Police Department
901-636-3741
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office 901-222-5600 Crisis Center 24 Hour Hotline
901-274-7477
U of M Counseling Center
901-678-2068
We recently hosted our first seminar of the semester and it was well attended. The Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and UofM Campus Police facilitated the event to give students tips on how to stay safe on and off campus.
1. Be Alert Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid talking on your cell phone or listening to music on the way to the car. Your senses need to be heightened so you won’t be caught by surprise.
2. Walk in Pairs Find a buddy to walk to and from class with, especially at night. There are power in numbers and criminals won’t be as tempted to try you.
3. Use Your Keys as a Weapon If a criminal comes too close to you, take your ignition key and give your best jab. Also, carry pepper spray for a quick defense.
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Be Loud Criminals don’t like attention, that’s why they’re usually in dark lit places. Be extremely loud and scream to scare them off. You can also set your car alarm off to create attention.
5. Call Campus Police If you feel uneasy about your safety, call campus police at 901-678-HELP (4357). They will escort you to your car and react quickly to violence.
Safety Contacts Tiger Patrol: 901-678-4663. Campus Police: 901.678.3848 Shelby County Sheriff’s Office: 901-382-3426 Memphis Police Department: 901-274-7015