International Coffee Talk ~ New Location!

International Coffee Talk's next meeting is Wednesday, October 29th, 3:00-4:00pm in the Theology Student Lounge. Join both International and American students for coffee, tea, snacks, and good conversation. For more information, contact Allen Jones at allenjon@bellsouth.net.

MISO's Global Fiesta Night a Hit!

 

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Academic Resource Center

The Mercer University Academic Resource Center is here to help you with your classes. Check out their free tutoring as well as Math and Writing Labs. Daytime and evening hours are available. The lab has Win XP computers as well as study space. The Center is located on the 1st floor of Swilley Library, room 138. Check out their tutoring schedules here.

Join Us for Laughter Yoga on the Quad, Tuesday, 10/7, Noon - It will be a hoot!

Global Fiesta Night

Featuring DJ from G.A.P Entertainment Group
Celebrate your fall break @ the Mercer Atlanta Campus with dancing and music from hip-hop to reggaeton and salsa
When: Thursday, October 9th
Where: Trustees Dinning Room
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 pm
Cost: $ 2.00 per person

Sponsored by
Mercer International Student Organization (MISO)
Website: www.mercer.edu/misoatl E-mail: miso@mercer.edu

SMOOTHIE NEWS!

$1 off Smoothies on Wednesday, October 8th at Chesterfield’s Coffee at The MAC.

Show off your smoothie knowledge at the next Trivia Night. Read The History of the Smoothie by The Juice & Smoothie Association

Want to talk smoothies with a local expert? Amy Winkle of Student Affairs has done extensive research on the topic. What's your favorite smoothie? Comment below.

Wellness & Writing Connections Conference

October 10-11, 2008

Mercer University Campus, Atlanta, GA

"Writing about stressful situations is one of the easiest ways for people to take control of their problems and release negative effects of stress from their bodies and their lives. This conference is a call for writers and other professionals to collaborate and to help people find ways to help themselves and their students, clients, and patients." Dr. James Pennebaker

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One Free Flu Shot in Campus Health Each Day of Feel Good Week

Campus Health will give one free flu shot to a student each day, Oct. 6 - 10. To qualify, make your appointment for a flu shot now by calling: 678-547-6130. Names will be drawn from their appontment calendar each morning.

The fee for non-winner shots is $25.00 cash, check, credit, or debit. Campus Health cannot bill insurance or Medicare plans.


OK, we're not really selling beef. Maybe this works at Canadian universities?

Reminders for Anxiety Recovery

Click the heading above for ideas about dealing with anxiety.
Check out this link for 10 Self-Care Techniques

MERCER AT THE MOUNTAIN

Starting October 11, Mercer's Wellness and Recreation Dept. invites you to take the 1.3 mile trek to the top of Stone Mountain. We will meet at 9:00 AM the 2nd Saturday of each month at the beginning of the walkup trail near the train tracks. For more information, contact Margie Bowen at bowen_mw@mercer.edu.

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Universities are Talking About Wellness

Mercer, let get in the conversation! Universities all over the country are in dialogue with their students and staff about wellness. Here are a few university sites to check out:
Illinois State University
Vanderbilt University
University of N. Dakota

How do you define wellness? What would be on your personal Wellness Wheel? Feel free to comment below.

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Click on post title to take a 5-minute Wellness Assessment!

Achieving a balanced sense of wellness is an ongoing and individual process. Each person has a different approach and timeline for making positive changes. Each small change you make in one area will have a positive affect in all the other dimensions. So why not start today?

Article: Five Minutes for Wellness