The ninth annual University of Memphis student health fair will be Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the student activities plaza near the fountain.
Over 50 exhibitors from both The U of M and off-campus organizations will showcase health related information during Wednesday's health fair. Organizations attending include the American Cancer Association, The U of M psychology department and campus recreation to name a few.
"These organizations are available for students to improve, or maintain, their health and wellness," Jacqueline De Fouw, health educator said. "We try to get all different realms. We try to have something there for mind, body, spirit, and we also have financial health represented."
This year's health fair focus is exercising and is also the launching point of U of M's "Healthier New Century" campaign, with a speech from provost Ralph Faudree at the beginning of the fair.
A three-mile fun run/walk around The U of M campus will take place the same Wednesday at 7 a.m. for students who want to burn some calories before classes.
De Fouw said the health fair is health services' largest event attracting 3,000 to 4,000 students annually.
"Everybody will get something out of the fair that will help their health," De Fouw said.
