The ACG Health & Wellness Center organizes wellness campaigns in the form of week-long events such the Mind, Body, Spirit Fest, and individual lectures and workshops on a broad range of health and wellness issues. Some of the topics that are addressed are the following: stress management, relaxation techniques, spirituality, healthy food choices, responsible alcohol consumption, addictions, first aid seminars, body awareness, eating disorders, healthy relationships, exercise and alternative therapies. Workshops and lectures can also be developed on request.
Mind Body Spirit Fest
An annual event aimed at promoting the wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.
Wellbeing
Various awareness events, workshops, poster displays are organized throughout the year addressing a wide range of health and wellness topics.
Supermarket Shopping, Greek Delicacies Sampling, One-on-One Grocery Shopping
Sessions to introduce international students to the Mediterranean Diet as well as assist them to continue their cultural eating habits through identifying and choosing food items such as Halal meat, vegetarian and vegan options, lacrosse free and plant based products available at Greek markets.
No Makeup Day
An awareness event to draw attention to feeling comfortable with our own bodies and in believing in one self. Health issues related to makeup were also explored.
Self-Defense Workshop
A workshop to empower vulnerable population (especially women) through the demonstration of easy to apply self-defense techniques.
Summer Fun
An informational display to raise awareness about sun safety, hot weather emergencies, allergies, jellyfish and bee stings.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
A display to raise awareness on common STIs, the protection and prevention methods, high risk sexual behaviors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
Start Living Stop Smoking
Events to raise awareness on the detrimental effects of smoking through lectures, health tests and age simulator photo and to promote tobacco cessation by offering the opportunity to participate in smoking cessation programs.
Sleep – Stress Release
Meditation sessions are offered on a regular basis throughout the year. Each session may focus on learning techniques such as walking meditation, mindfulness, meditation at your desk, conscious breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and tapping.
Healthy and Sustainable Living: Face Cream, Soap, Laundry detergent, Fabric Softener
Demonstrations using simple ingredients on how to create your products sustainably and economically.
Meditation, Mindfulness
Meditation sessions are offered on a regular basis throughout the year. Sessions may focus on techniques such as Walking Meditation, Forest Meditation, Mindfulness, Meditation at your desk, Meditation for Peace, Sounion Sunset Meditation, Acropolis Sunrise Meditation, Knitting, kintsugi and other.
Rise and Shine, Beat your Jetlag
Workshops held at the Residence Buildings to introduce Study Abroad and International students to techniques on how to awaken the mind, body and spirit using Tai Chi and Pilates based movements, meditation, and outdoor mindfulness. The session ends with a friendly discussion and a cup of spiced tea.
Nutrition & Cooking
Workshops, displays and cooking demonstrations are offered on a regular basis throughout the year.
Sunshine in a Jar/Yogurt Delight
A cooking demonstration on how to use whole fruits and minimal amount of sugar to create the perfect orange marmalade dessert and a simple way to make yogurt more exciting.
Why Soup
Students learn the importance of incorporating healthy soups in their diet and the basic steps to prepare homemade soups.
The Art of Arabic Appetizers
Introduced students to Healthy Arabic food: Hummus, Fattoush, and Tabbouleh.
The Art of Greek Mezedes
Students learn how to make healthy Greek appetizers: Greek Salad, Dakos, and Tzatziki.
Sprouting
A workshop demonstrated how to sprout at home and discusses the amazing health benefits of sprouts.
International Food Fest
A Fest where the ACG community cooks and shares their favorite ethnic food; American Apple Pie, Falafel & Tabbouleh, Original French Crepes, Lentil soup and much more.
Sahtein Food Fest
A celebration of Arabic food, traditional dance and history and traditions.
Greek Day
A celebration of Greek food traditional dance and history and traditions.
Power Pilates
Students, faculty and staff join the wellness coach twice a week in a 50 minute workout program that combines Pilates and Cardio. Pilates is a core workout that strengthens muscles and improves posture, balance and flexibility while Cardio is a workout that conditions the cardiovascular system. These two types of exercise in combination work together to help achieve overall fitness and health.
First Aid Seminars
First aid seminars tailored to the needs of the ACG Community.