Exercise is Medicine Events

Upcoming Events

Exercise is Medicine Presents the Walking Bus
Choose a Stop, Join the Walk
Wednesday, October 29th

A flyer with following text: Exercise is Medicine Presents the Walking Bus Choose a Stop, Join the Walk Wednesday, October 29th – ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ What is the Walking Bus? Walking stops across campus. Meet at the posted time, hop in, and walk as far as you like. No need to sign up and no need to start at Stop #1 — meet us at the stop that's most convenient for you! Bus Arrival Times: 12:00 PM – Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ 12:04 PM – Laura Lee Blanton (Led by Bonnie Hainline and Zach Jones from Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ) 12:08 PM – Stop 3 12:11 PM – ACSH 12:15 PM – Stop 7: Hughes-Trigg (Back of) Perkins Admin 12:18 PM – Stop 4 12:21 PM – Selecman Hall / Bob Smith Health ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Bus stop times are approximate.

Past EIM Events

  • May 6, 2025: Take a break from your day and join Dr. Krishna Marsh-Bell, and fellow students, faculty, and staff as we promote physical activity, mental wellbeing, and community connection. This event is part of our walking bus initiative-a fun, easy way to get moving together. The walking bus makes stops across campus, so you can meet us at any stop at the scheduled time to hop on and join the walk. Whether you're up for the full route or just a short stroll, you're welcome! No sign-up required-just show up and walk!
    A flyer with following text: Walking with the Doc. Walking bus flyer. For Tuesday May 6 2024 Event. Marsh-Bell, and fellow students, faculty, and staff as we promote physical activity, mental wellbeing, and community connection. This event is part of our walking bus initiative-a fun, easy way to get moving together. The walking bus makes stops across campus, so you can meet us at any stop at the scheduled time to hop on and join the walk. Whether you're up for the full route or just a short stroll, you're welcome! No sign-up required-just show up and walk!
  • February 25, 2025: Exercise is Medicine hosted a special presentation by Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a renowned neuroscientist, professor, and author known for her groundbreaking research on brain plasticity, learning, and the power of movement for cognitive health. Dr. Suzuki’s engaging talk explored how exercise and lifestyle choices can enhance brain function, boost mood, and improve overall well-being.
    Unlocking the Power of your Brain. The Science of Exercise, Focus, and Mental Health. Tuesday February 25th 2025. Hughes-Trigg Student ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ - Open Family Auditorium. Join ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is Medicine for a talk with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, renonwned nueroscientist and author, as she explores the powerful connection between exercise and mental health.
  • October 12, 2024: Morning Yoga!
  • October 16, 2024: ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Counseling Services and EIM are co-hosted an important event – “A Whole Health Talk: Nutrition, Exercise and Disordered Eating”.
  • October 20, 2024: APSM is hosted an Exercise is Medicine 5k.
    A flyer with following text: Exercise is Medicine is On Campus. Supported by ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ DCII, APSM, Campus Recreation, and Health ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. 5K Walk Run. Sunday, October 20th at 8am, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Campus

Past Events

April 12, 2024: APSM hosted activities for physical and mental wellbeing. Join us and participate with therapy dogs, inflatable obstacle courses and more!

April 12, 2024: APSM is hosted an Exercise is Medicine event with a special guest speaker and events to help mental wellbeing. Dr Carena Winters lectured at Harold Clark Simmons Hall. Dr. Winters visited from Jacksonville University and is currently the Director of EIM.

March 28, 2024: Exercise is Medicine, and the Applied Physiology Club teamed up with Volunteers of America to perform Fitness assessments and resistance training for residents of The Oaks in Dallas

ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students checks Blood Pressure of Oak resident

Student with Resident of The Oaks

ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Student performs a fitness exam on resident

Student assisting resident of The Oaks with Exercise

Fall 2022: EIM visited classes to perform exercise snacks to encourage students to get up and move during their 1 hour and 20-minute course