Educating communities on the benefits of healthy living

Local health fairs are a great way to connect with people who share interests in healthy living. That’s why community members, students and faculty are coming together at our campuses in health fair “meet-ups” to showcase and exchange ideas on how to lead healthy, substance-free lifestyles.

At a recent event in Richfield, Minnesota, more than 100 students presented topics related to exercise and nutrition, stress management, sexual health, and drug and alcohol abuse, educating visitors and raising awareness. Projects included poster presentations, videos, brochures and questionnaires.

For community members, it was an opportunity to connect with enthusiastic students at the local campus and see first-hand how the school’s service-learning projects expanded the classroom into the community.