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Villanova
and College of Nursing hosts first Annual Health and Wellness Week
 During
the week of February 23, numerous Villanova organizations united to sponsor
the University’s first ever Health and Wellness Week. The program
took place prior to spring break with the objective of educating students
on health, nutrition, fitness, fad dieting, and safety. The event kicked
off on Monday, February 23, with a special opportunity for students to
get together and watch a Villanova Basketball road game.
A “watch” party called “Juice the ‘Cuse,”
drew several hundred students to the Villanova Room in the Connelly Center.
In addition to viewing the game, students were given an educational experience
facilitated by various booths. The installations were set up around the
exterior of the room by nine Villanova senior nursing students. Various
themes relating to healthy living were included. At Know Your Nutrition,
the nurses informed visitors about dieting trends, and at Fitness for
You VU, they demonstrated ways to workout without going to the gym. Other
sites provided information on basketball rules and fan behavior, and alcohol.
During timeouts and at halftime, the fans were prompted
to go to the booths for a chance to win prizes that included a basketball
autographed by coach Jay Wright, gift certificates, a spring break gift
pack, a mountain bike and more. Entertainment was provided during the
event by the Villanova cheerleaders, as well as the Wildcat. Free food
and drinks were available to everyone.
 Although
Villanova lost in a tight game that night, the fans were enthusiastic,
cheering every basket, and enjoying the festivities. The event was crated
by CAT and the Center for Health and Wellness; however, it could not have
been possible without the contributions of the Counseling Center, Residence
Life, P.O.W.E.R. Peer Educators, Dining Services, Athletics and the College
of Nursing. Other programs continued throughout the week, including educational
sessions, bands, and various events related to health and wellness.
Catherine Poillon Lovecchio (class of ’85, BSN),
director of the Center for Health and Wellness in conjunction with Christopher
Nigh at CAT were responsible for coordinating the week and the activities.
Lovecchio was “really excited about the collaboration between several
departments that made the event successful.” They endeavor to exceed
the success of the week with another next year, and CAT may continue with
the idea of getting students together to watch “away” basketball
games.
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