news-category: Campus News Gardner-Webb Hosts Free Health and Wellness Fair on Feb. 19 for Campus and Community By Office of University Communications On February 4, 2025 Over 30 Community Groups Registered; Other Vendors Invited to Join by Feb. 12 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is partnering with businesses, groups and organizations to host a Health and Wellness Fair. The event, which is open to students, staff, faculty, and the surrounding community, will be Feb. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. in Tucker Student Center. “We will focus on the nine ‘Dimensions of Wellness,’” noted Brian Arnold, assistant dean of students and director of Student Engagement. “These are physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, social, career, intellectual, creative and environmental.” More than 30 local businesses and organizations have already signed up to participate. Committed to promoting health and wellness, these industry leaders will showcase their products, services, and expertise at the fair. “This is a great opportunity for these groups to engage with the campus and surrounding community,” Arnold affirmed. Other businesses or groups who would like to reserve a spot in the fair, may register here by Wednesday, Feb. 12. For more information, contact Arnold at [email protected]. Here is a partial listing of vendors who have already registered: Tractor Beverage Foothills Farmers Market Boiling Springs Community Garden Charlie Health, a virtual mental health company All Seasons Acupuncture and Wellness Local churches Local hospitals Local banks and financial advisors Cleveland County YMCA North Carolina State Veterans Home Common Ground Café N.C. National Guard Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event. Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request. Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
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