Explore the many ways wellness is promoted at Franklin & Marshall College!
- Visit the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center! The ASFC includes a field house with a suspended indoor track, aquatics center and fitness center.
- Take part in a variety of on-campus fitness classes and an adult swim group.
- Enjoy the beauty of campus while achieving your fitness goals. Campus maps are available to help you track your mileage.
- Engage with our on-campus parters. The Center for the Sustainable Environment offers an outdoor gear rental program, 20% employee discount at Shank's Mare for outdoor adventures & CSA program delivered to our campus! Contact the Center for the Sustainable Environment for more details.
- Increase your wellness knowledge by viewing wellness webinars.
- Support your financial health by scheduling an appointment with TIAA representatives.
2019 Wellness Events
Mark your calendars for these important events!
NOVEMBER:
Lunch & Learn: Holiday Healthy Eating: Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 12pm-1pm, located in LSP's 142 Bonchek Lecture Hall
Join ConnectCare3's Registered Dietitian, Linsay Moran, to discuss general healthy eating principles along with some tips and tricks to making healthy dietary choices in the holiday season.
Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch during this session.
SEPTEMBER:
Free Flu Shot Clinics
All employees, dependents over age 18, and retirees with Franklin & Marshall's Highmark health insurance are encouraged to attend! If you do not have health insurance through F&M, you are still welcome to attend. Rite Aid can bill most insurance carriers. Please check coverage with your insurance carrier in advance.
- Thursday, September 19th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 1787 (1st Floor, College Square, entrance near ASFC)
- Friday, September 20th 8:00 am - 11:00 am, 1787 (1st Floor, College Square, entrance near ASFC)
Please bring a PHOTO COPY of your Highmark health insurance card (both sides). Limit your wait time by completing the flu shot consent form in advance.
Flu shot consent form- English
Flu shot consent form- Spanish
APRIL:
YWCA's Race Against Racism: Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:00am
All employees are welcome to join in April 27th's community 5K run/walk. Participating in this event will not only show F&M's support of the YWCA's Race Against Racism, but will also help complete an item under tier 3 of the Wellness Rewards Program. If you or any other community member are interested in participating with the F&M group please sign up and pay here and look for team "F&M19." Your bib, shirt and water bottle will be collected with the group and distributed on campus before race day!
MARCH:
Cancer Awareness (Cancer 101) with ConnectCare 3: Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Stager Room 112
Learn about cancer facts and figures, incidence, screening recommendations, risk reduction, and how ConnectCare3 can assist you or your covered dependent should you receive a cancer diagnosis. This important presentation will also highlight ideas that individuals should think about if they are caring for a parent or family member that has received a diagnosis.
FEBRUARY:
Free Osteoporosis Screenings: Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 8:10am -11:30am, Steinman Center, Ben Franklin North. (Snow date 2/27)
This screening, conducted by Lancaster General/Penn Medicine, is free, quick, confidential, and offered right here on campus. Osteoporosis screenings are recommended for woman over the age of 40.
Limited time slots available so please register.
Be Healthy for the Big Game!: Friday, February 1, 2019, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Booth Ferris.
Begin planning your Super Bowl party menu by joining the Wellness Committee for an interactive wellness presentation and food demonstration by GIANT Food Store’s Nutritionist. Join us to receive simple tips and healthier recipes that can be added to your game day party plan!
The Mindfulness Committee is hosting FREE weekly meditation and yoga classes for faculty, students, and staff.
Weekly Meditation
Mondays, 8:30am-9:00am, Multifaith Room (Ground floor, SCC)
Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm, "Midweek Mindfulness at Ware", Ware House Den (Offered by Ware College House)
Fridays, 1:00pm-1:30pm, Harwood Commons
Weekly Yoga
Mondays, 12-1:00pm, Student Wellness Center (Restorative Yoga)
Wednesdays, 5-6:00pm, Weis College House Great Room (Hatha Yoga)
Thursdays, 9-10:00am, Weis College House Great Room (Vinyasa Flow Yoga)
Wellness Committee
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Manning Smith, Co-Chair Human Resources |
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Tammy Pohle, Advisor Human Resources |
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Cindy Wingenroth Faculty Center |
Kathy Babb OSPGD |
Kelly Bertani Human Resources |
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Denise Chmielewski College Library |
Curtis Galbreath Auxiliary Services |
Kathy Hertzler College Grants |
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Justin Herbert College Advancement |
Jill Graham Office of the Provost |
Lisa Metzger Business Office |
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Ginny West Theatre, Dance & Film |
Bill Stark Facilities & Operations |
Deb Saporetti English |
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Kelsey Voigt Athletics & Recreation |