March 22, 2022
Shawnee State University’s Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) recently launched their new Rise & Thrive Initiative. Focused on promoting healthy habits on campus and funded by the Prevention Alliance, the program is hosting multiple events throughout the rest of the semester both on campus and in the community.
“The goal is to promote healthy habits and healthy hobbies among college students that have been impacted by the pandemic,” said Hedrick. “Participants can enjoy the free programs that will be offered over the next eight weeks – visits to Deadbolt Escape Room, Shawnee State Forest, and programs on campus with community partners.”
The Rise & Thrive program is open to all members of the SSU community. Community partners are collaborating with the CLL to host program events on campus that promote positive healthy habits during the eight-week wellness challenge as well as introduce students to the different programs and activities available to them in the surrounding area.
“Representatives from the community are hosting these events on campus to help students learn to take some time for self-care,” she said. “The programs focus on healthy habits that teach you to connect, play, serve, breathe, move, create, relax, and eat better.”
SSU students that successfully complete the full eight-week program will be eligible to attend a Wellness Retreat. To learn more about the Shawnee State University Rise & Thrive program, contact Amanda Hedrick at ahedrick@shawnee.edu.