Events

 

Lunch Time Walkers - Empoyees and Students

Need a midday pick-me-up? Join Deby Andvik and other AU colleagues for this walking group that meets Monday–Thursday from 12:15–1 p.m. on the Andreasen Center’s indoor track.

Challenges - Employees and Students

Wellness challenges provide an opportunity for students and employees alike to get some extra motivation to create postive habits and improve their personal wellness.

Lunch and Learn - Employees

These events for AU employees will be  at 12:30 p.m. in the Beijing Classroom of the Andreasen Center on the following dates. Limited spots are available, so be sure to sign up at the links provided.

Thursday, Apr 4: Learn how to have a healthy relationship with food with nutrition and Fitness Coach, Joyce Murphey. Sign up here.

Thursday, Apr 11: Recipe Demo presented by Gretchen Krivak and Dietetics students. Sign up here.

Brunch and Learn - Everyone

Friday, Apr 5: Join Nutrition and Fitness Coach, Joyce Murphey in the Beijing Classroom of the Andreasen Center for Wellness at 10 a.m. to enjoy a free brunch and learn how pre and postpartum moms can optimize their nutrition. Co-Curricular credit available for students. Limited spots available. Sign up here.

Self Defense Class - Everyone

Andreasen Center for Wellness - Bridgetown Studio
Tuesday, Apr 9, 6:45 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.
Join us to learn life-saving self defense skills and get a great workout! Physical Therapist and self-defense expert, Aristede Dukes, will instruct participants in Krav Maga style techniques that can be utilized effectively in a life-or-death situation. Students can receive co-curricular credit for attending. This event is open to the community, but spots are limited. Please note this is the same class twice. Participants may sign up for one session only. Duplicate entries will be canceled. Sign up here.

World Voice Day - Everyone

Presented by the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Bell Hall, Rm 114 on Tuesday, April 16 from 11:30-12:20. Learn how to take care of your voice, receive a voice screening, and enjoy refreshments and give-aways. Co-Curricular credit is available.

Wellness Consultations with Rachel Keele - Everyone

Interested in getting some support and guidance on your wellness journey? Sign up for a wellness consultation to get pointed in the right direction. Those interested can opt for recurring appointments. Sign up here.

FUTURE EVENTS

Ambassador Rally - Wellness Ambassadors

Wellness Ambassadors are invited to a rally each semester in the Beijing classroom to enjoy a catered lunch and get the latest wellness updates. Plus some time to connect and relax! This event is by invite only. To become a Wellness Ambassador, email wellness@andrews.edu.

Fall '24 Ambassador Rally
Date TBD

 

Health and Wellness Day - Everyone
Fall 2024 (Dates TBD)

Join us for Wellness for our Annual Health and Wellness Day.

Bradley Family Harvest Run (5k and 10k)
Andreasen Center for Wellness
9 a.m. (Registration beginning at 8 a.m.)
Come enjoy the beautiful views of Andrews University’s central campus and (for the 10k) challenging forest trails. Run past iconic scenes such as the J.N. Andrews Statue, the Globe, and Buller Arch. The 5k and 10k will both be chip-timed, whereas the 1-mile walk is geared toward the experience not the time.

Community Health and Wellness Fair
Andreasen Center for Wellness
11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
The free event is for the whole family and will feature local businesses and campus departments providing activities, samples and services geared towards health and wellness. Enjoy time with a trained therapy dog, a chair massage, or a delicious treat from a food truck. Students in attendance can enter to win an Apple Watch.

 

Certified Well Department Fall Luncheon - Employees of Certified Well Departments

One delicious perk of being employed in a Certified Well Department is the annual CWD Fall Luncheon. Join fellow CWDs for a delicious, catered lunch at Dining Services, pick up your CWD goody bag and hear the latest wellness updates.

CWD Fall Luncheon 2024
Date TBD
Lincoln/Hoosier Rooms, Dining Services

 

ACW Indoor Triathlon - Everyone

2025

Swim, bike and run to complete the first ever Andreasen Indoor Triathlon! Not sure you can tackle all three challenges? No problem! Compete with a team of 2-3 individuals. All racers will receive a t-shirt and participation medal, with top finishers receiving special awards.

When signing up as a team, use Discount Code ACWTRITEAM23 for each team member to receive 20% off of the individual rate. Do NOT use this code if you are racing as an individual. Individuals who use this code will be refunded and recharged.

This is a timed event. Racers will be given 10 minutes in the pool, 20 minutes on a stationary bike, and 15 minutes on a treadmill to accumulate the greatest distance, with 10-minute transitions.

Register by Feb 5 to receive Early Bird pricing.

MUST BE 16 OR OLDER TO SIGN UPQuestions? Email thewellnessclub@andrews.edu

 

 

Challenges - Employees and Students

Wellness challenges provide an opportunity for students and employees alike to get some extra motivation to create postive habits and improve their personal wellness.

Sleep Month Challenge 2025
Practice sleep-promoting habits to receive a sleep-themed goodie bag and be entered to win a Purple Pillow.