The following programs are offered free of charge to members of the Bates community. For more information about any program, please call the Health Center at 786-6199.

 

Bates Health Center

Special Events  

 

Winter Semester 2009

 

Safer Sex: Facts, Fiction, and Rumors

Wednesday, January 28, 7:00 pm in Mays Center

Come hear the Peer Educators share strategies you can use to protect yourself and your partner from sexually transmitted infection. Anonymously ask the experts, Ellie Schneid, woman’s health nurse practitioner, and Bernie Vigna, men’s health nurse, everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask about safer sex.

Preventing Acquaintance Rape

Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 pm in Chase Lounge

Each of us shares the responsibility to prevent sexual assault and rape. On college campuses, one in four women have reported being sexually assaulted by someone they know and alcohol is almost always involved. Bridget McAlonan and Molly Nelson from S.A.C.C. in Lewiston will lead a dialogue about acquaintance rape, why it happens, and what we can all do to stop it.

Navigating Nutrition Cyberstyle

Wednesday, February 25, 7:00 pm in New Commons 221

With so much information available online regarding diet and nutrition, it can be difficult to decipher the truth from the hype. Judy Donnelly, Bates Nutritionist, will showcase some cool, yet reliable sources for nutrition info on the web.

Drinking Like a Student: What Really Happens During and After College?

Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 pm in Mays Center

Interesting and relevant information about how typical college drinking is related to difficulties after college, as well as bust myths about drinking practices and common beliefs about alcohol and alcoholism. Dr. Wendy Kjeldgaard, Bates Psychologist, gives specific suggestions and recommendations on exploring one’s reasons for drinking, drinking patterns and avoiding problems related to alcohol use.

When "Don’t Worry, Be Happy" Feels Out of Reach

Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 pm in Mays Center

Learn more about recognizing and responding to anxiety and depression which affects thousands of college students each year. Dr. Luke Douglass, Bates Psychologist, will answer questions and discuss what can help, and what you can do when you are concerned about a friend.

Expressing Emotions Using Visual Journals

Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 pm in Mays Center

A great technique for stress relief, explore how image making exercises using art materials can open you up to creatively express your thoughts and emotions in a "visual journal". No art or journal writing experience is necessary. This hands on workshop is limited to 15 people. Please sign up in advance by calling the Health Center at 786-6199 by March 24^th. Led by Cindy Visbaras, Bates Health Educator.

 

Please continue to check this listing and the Bates Daily for further events as they are posted.