"The Good Body": Gay, Bi, and Trans Men Talking about Body Image
Abigail Francis, Zan Barry
Thu Jan 26, 06-08:00pm, 50-050
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
How have media images of men's bodies and the pressure to achieve a "good body" influenced how gay, bi, and trans men feel about weight and shape? This workshop will offer information about cultural and interpersonal pressures on men and how to cultivate a positive body image in ourselves and others.
Co-facilitators:
Zan Barry, M.Ed., Health Educator, Center for Health Promotion and Wellness at MIT Medical
and Abigail Francis, MSW, Program Coordinator for LBGT@MIT
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-050, x3-0684, afran@mit.edu
Cosponsor: Student Life Programs
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Diabetes
William Kettyle, M.D.
Mon Jan 9, 12:30-01:30pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
An MIT internist will describe the diagnosis, classification, and current treatment of diabetes. Bring your questions about how best to manage this illness, research directions, and what the future might hold.
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, E23-205, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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Fast Food Frenzy
Debra Wein, MS, RD, LDN, NSCA-CPT
Thu Jan 19, 12-01:30pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
With a busy schedule and little time to prepare meals, dining out has become
the norm for most people. These seminars will explore the difficulties
faced when navigating the take-out menu at fast food restaurants. Calorie
estimations of various foods will be provided along with sensible
substitutions. Learn some healthy dining strategies as well as the best and
worst that restaurants have to offer.
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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Getfit@mit 2006 Kick -Off Event
Deirdre Neylon
Tue Jan 10, 12-01:00pm, E25 atrium
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Free and open to all members of the MIT community. Learn more about registering a team for the second annual getfit@mit fitness challenge, finding fitness options on and off campus, and staying in shape this winter. Enjoy some refreshments and the opportunity to win door prizes.
Web: http://getfit.mit.edu/
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, E23-207, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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Healthy Cooking for Students - Quick. Cheap. Easy.
Julie A. Banda, MPH
Tue Jan 24, Thu Jan 26, 04-06:00pm, Baker (Country kit.)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2006
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Join Health Educator Julie Banda and chefs from house dining to learn how to make cheap, easy, healthy food. Make fun recipes that can last the week or be taken to class on the go. We will also highlight the best healthy and cheap options on campus.
We will discuss the components of healthy eating, strategies for eating healthy on campus and spend most of our time cooking and exploring some practical recipes. Each student will receive a copy of The Healthy College Cookbook (written for students by students)
Students will leave with the food we create and be given ingredients to create a recipe on their own from the cook book to bring in to share for the second session. Cosponsored by House Dining.
Contact: Julie A. Banda, MPH, E23-205, x3-1318, banj@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver AED - Adult CPR
Julie Banda, M.P.H., EMT
Wed Feb 1, 01:30-05:30pm, MIT Medical
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Fee: 50.00 for text book, barrier device, completion card & instructor fee
This American Heart Association course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and the use of an AED. Students also learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of four major emergencies -- heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, and foreign-body airway obstruction. Intended for non-health care providers.
$50.00 ($45.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Julie Banda, M.P.H., EMT, E23-205, x3-1318, banj@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver CPR - Infant and Child Only
Julie Banda, MPH, EMT
Mon Jan 23, 03:30-07:30pm, MIT Medical
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Fee: 55.00 for textbook, barrier device, completion card & instructor fee
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Course for children and infants is a modular course that teaches lay rescuers how to prevent, recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for the child and infant victim. Students also learn to recognize breathing difficulties in children and infants (1 to 8 years old). Student Materials (provided by instructor): Heartsaver CPR Text, Barrier Device and completion card (valid for two years).$55.00 ($50.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Julie Banda, MPH, EMT, E23-205, x3-1318, banj@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver First Aid
Julie Banda, MPH, EMT
Mon Jan 30, 03:30-08:00pm, MIT Medical
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None
Fee: 50.00 for registration and materials, incl. textbook & barrier device.
Course Description:
The Heartsaver First Aid Course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course includes General Principles of First Aid, Medical emergencies and Injury emergencies.
(Fee is $45 for MIT students, MIT Health Plan Members, MIT retirees)
Student Materials (provided by instructor): Heartsaver First Aid Text, Barrier Device and completion card (valid for two years).
Contact: Julie Banda, MPH, EMT, E23-205, x3-1318, banj@med.mit.edu
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Heartsaver First Aid with Adult CPR
Julie Banda, MPH, EMT
Mon Jan 30, 03:30-09:30pm, MIT Medical
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 60.00 for registration and materials, incl. text book &barrier device.
The Heartsaver First Aid Course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course includes general principles of first aid, medical emergencies, injury emergencies and CPR for adult victims (individuals aged 8 and up). Materials provided include text book, barrier device, and completion card. Fee is $55 for MIT students, MIT Health Plan Members, and MIT retirees.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/medical/c-cpr.html
Contact: Julie Banda, MPH, EMT, E23-205, x3-1316, banj@med.mit.edu
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Mindfulness For Stress Reduction
Maya Hanelin, LICSW, Celene Barnes, Psy.D, Lisa Bosley, CNS
Mon Jan 23, 11:30am-01:30pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This class will review highlights of research and discuss benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction and provide opportunities to experience and practice mindfulness exercises.
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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Sleep: What You Don't Get Can Get You
Xiaolu Hsi, Ph. D.
Tue Jan 17, 24, 12-01:30pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Many of us are chronically sleep deprived. But what is the impact of sleep deprivation on our lives - our health and our ability to function academically and socially? This talk will address the implications of sleep deprivation and provide concrete suggestions for getting better quality sleep.
This is a single-session workshop; it is being offered twice.
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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Stressed: How We Got That Way and What We Can Do About It
Zan Barry, M.Ed.
Thu Jan 26, 12-01:30pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This workshop will discuss sources of stress, stress management techniques, and will include lifestyle recommendations and experiential relaxation techniques.
Contact: Zan Barry, M.Ed., E23-205, x3-1316, bars@med.mit.edu
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Tai Chi for Beginners
Dorri Li
Wed Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, E25-117
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn the basic movements of Tai Chi in a relaxed and comfortably paced class. This gentle form of exercise works on joint mobility, flexibility, coordination, and balance. The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi will rejuvenate your body and engage your mind. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, E23-205, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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The A, B, C's of Connecting with People (CLASS IS FULL)
James Chansky, LICSW, Lisa Bosley, R.N., C.S.
Tue Jan 10, 11:30am-01:30pm, 2-105
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Basic suggestions, tips, and practical exercises on the following topics:
- How to start a conversation with someone
- How to share with others
- When and how much to share with another person
- How to respond when someone shares with you
- How to keep a conversation going
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, E23-205, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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The Annual Safe(r) Sex Championships
Dr. Howard Heller and Laura Stuart, Dr. Ajit Dash
Thu Jan 12, 06:30-08:30pm, W20 - 407
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Ready to take on the Safe(r)-Sex challenge? For the third year in a row, the Rainbow Coffeehouse organizes the no-holds-barred 'Jeopardy' format interactive game show that asks all the questions you ever had about 'doing it right'.
Think you know it all? Think again. See where you stand aginst your peers in the field. There will be lots of (s)exciting prizes to be won. Lots of freebies too for the 'underperformers'.
Not interested in sex? You can still indulge in the delicious 'hot' Thai dinner served at the event.
The 2004 event was written about on page 2 of the Sunday Boston Globe. Come and find out what they were raving about.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/glb-coffee/www/
Contact: Ajit Dash, 56-731, x3-3106, drajit@mit.edu
Cosponsor: GLB Rainbow Coffeehouse
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What You Need To Know About Common Eye Problems
Matthew Garston, O.D.
Wed Jan 25, 12-01:30pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Topics discussed during this session will include: seeing flashes and floaters, cataract and cataract surgery, dry eye, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Contact: Deirdre Neylon, x8-6965, neyl@med.mit.edu
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