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  

 

Fall Semester 2008

"TRANSITIONS: SO THIS IS COLLEGE?" First Year Centers

Dates and times TBA

First year students can tune in. "Transitions…" will be in residence hall lounges this fall. An interactive program designed by students who have been there, this helpful discussion highlights some of the common feelings students experience when transitioning to college and highlights "things you want to know but were afraid to ask." Presented by the Peer Educators.

"DRINKING LIKE A STUDENT:

WHAT REALLY HAPPENS DURING AND AFTER COLLEGE ?"

Postponed, Date and Time TBA

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, Psychologist, gives specific suggestions and recommendations on exploring one's reasons for drinking, drinking patterns, avoiding problems related to alcohol use. 

"EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS"

Wednesday, October 1, 7:00pm in the Health Center

Susan Powers, Psychologist at Skelton Lounge, will lead this discussion on the integral components of emotional and mental wellness and the challenges of maintaining this state on a college campus. It will also address ways to recognize and respond when someone needs emotional support. Learn the ways you can stand by your friends when they most need you.

"WELL KEPT SECRETS – EATING DISORDERS ON THE COLLEGE SCENE"

Date and Time TBA

What aspects of the college environment can contribute to disordered eating? Kristen Fabbri, Director of Education and Outreach at MEDA, a non profit organization that assists the community at large in addressing issues pertaining to body image, eating disorders and disordered eating.

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