Blog Posts in Category: UNH
May 16, 2022
What Does This Mean? Earlier this semester, the University of New Hampshire declared that they have become a tobacco, smoke, and nicotine free campus. They have restructured their tobacco policies to improve the overall health and wellbeing within the UNH community. Though they had some tobacco restrictions before they believe this effort of being 100% TSN free in and around UNH facilities will completely combat exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. UNH is now one out of the 2,500 other... Read More
March 8, 2022
Name: Elisa Bolton Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department: Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS) Role at UNH: Director of PACS Year Started at UNH: 2016 What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I support a healthy UNH in several ways. I provide mental health treatment to graduate and undergraduate students. I provide training and education to faculty, staff, and students that is focused on promoting and supporting emotional well-being. I also encourage and support my colleagues in attending to... Read More
May 11, 2021
Name: Michael Clemente Pronouns: He/His/Him Department: Mechanical Engineering Role at UNH: Student Year Started at UNH: 2017 How does getting this vaccine make you feel? Getting the vaccine makes me feel good and more at ease. What does getting this vaccine mean to you? Getting this vaccine means a lot to me, it also calms me knowing it could help in the event of infection. What would you say to someone who feels hesitant about getting the vaccine? It is ultimatlely up to you, it's your... Read More
August 22, 2017
Find Out the Benefits of Circuit Training Ever find yourself bored running on the treadmill or doing the same weight lifting routine every time you’re at the gym? Looking to switch up your workout? Give circuit training a go! Circuit training is a form of conditioning and resistance training using more high-intensity aerobics than regular resistance training. It is a workout that builds endurance capacity as well as strengthening muscles! Circuit training is typically a set of 8-10 different... Read More
August 14, 2017
Best Places to Clear your mind at UNH We all know UNH is home to one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. With that comes along numerous beautiful hidden spots where you can clear your mind or blow off some steam as the semester comes to an end. College Woods: This 250 acre wood located on the west side of campus is full of walking trails, open fields, and streams and is the perfect place to walk off some stress and enjoy the beautiful New Hampshire weather. The Freedom Café: This... Read More
April 24, 2015
Department: Facilities Campus Planning Position/Role at UNH: CAD/DMS/GIS AdministratorYear Started at UNH: 2007 1. What does health mean to you? Health is an investment that compounds over time. What you do now makes a big impact later in life and it goes both ways. Do your best to be healthy now, you’ll be better off later, make some poor health choices now, pay for those later as well. It’s all a balance and we just do the best we can. 2. What do you do to make a healthy UNH? I do my... Read More
April 23, 2015
“More than half of the U.S. population lives within five miles of their workplace, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get to work.” May 15th is Bike to Work Day at UNH; and what better way to celebrate the warm weather than an enjoyable bike ride. Whether you take advantage of the bike lanes on the street, or want to go for a ride during your lunch break, biking is an easy way to get the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity. Your commute could become the best part of your day... Read More
April 16, 2015
Students receive an incredible amount of resources with this fee. Every student that is enrolled at UNH is required to pay about $450 per academic year in return for accessibility to Health Services. It is included with the tuition and fees bill, but what exactly does a student gain from this mandatory health fee? The Health Services department provides resources, medical appointments, testing, access to local emergency facilities, and much more, for little to no additional costs for students... Read More
April 8, 2015
This year, 2015, marks the American Public Health Association’s 20th anniversary of its National Public Health Week. Over the past two decades, the APHA has made significant impacts and accomplishments in public health. They are strong believers that everyone needs to partake in helping to become a healthier nation, from national and local policy makers to the general public. By making healthier choices, we are demanding more of a variety for healthier options and are creating an environment... Read More
March 3, 2015
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle”, which encourages people to create eating and exercise plans that are focused on eating fewer calories, making informed food choices, and getting daily exercise in order to be a healthy weight. “National Nutrition Week” was started in 1973, but became National Nutrition Month in 1980 after a growing... Read More
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