Thompson--Joan A. [Student Wellness Services Staff]

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1 Fall is the time for meditation and growth
Northern Iowan 115:23, p.3
Student Wellness Services encourages students to take time for themselves during the semester and lists some tips and tools; photo.
2 Health Clinic to host intuitive eating workshop
Northern Iowan 115:16, p.2
The Student Health Clinic will host two Intuitive Eating Worships on October 23 and 33.
3 Students hear how to stop bullying their body
Northern Iowan 114:41, p.1
Jessica Setnick, an eating disorder expert, came and presented on positive body image.
4 Eating disorder awareness on campus
Northern Iowan 114:40, p.5
UNI will participate in National Eating Disorder Week with events being held by the Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness.
5 Wellness Wednesday hopes to bring change
Northern Iowan 114:20, p.5
Student Wellness Services hosts sessions every Wednesday titled "Wellness Wednesdays." The five week sessions are intended to help students find ways to develop skills to better cope with college life; photo.
6 We are survivors
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1
Student Vanessa McNeal's film "We Are Survivors," which tells the stories of eight sexual assault survivors, will be screened on April 5 in McCollum Science Hall; photos.
7 SWS guest column: spring break safety checklist
Northern Iowan 112:43, p.3
Student Wellness Services gives students a spring break safety checklist covering alcohol, drugs, and sex.
8 SWS: Eating disorder awareness week
Northern Iowan 112:38, p.3
Student Wellness Services will be educating people about eating disorders and holding events throughout National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 22-26; photo.
9 Students pledge to be the change
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.4
The national campaign "It's On Us" to raise awareness about sexual assault comes to UNI; photos.
10 Take a pledge to protect fellow Panthers: SWS guest column
Northern Iowan 112:13, p.3
Student Wellness Services discusses health and safety during Homecoming week;photo.
11 UNI hosts Take Back the Night to increase awareness of sexual assault
Public Relations News Release 2013:257, p.1
UNI will host Take Back the Night in Seerley Hall to increase awareness of sexual assault. There will be a panel discussion, a sign-making and March from Seerley Hall to the Campanile.
12 Prevention programs help reduce assaults on campus
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.3
According to the report generated by the Clery Act, there were five forcible sex offenses and one non-forcible sex offense on campus in 2013. The Center for Violence Prevention helps infuse bystander-based prevention education.
13 Awareness week to educate students
Northern Iowan 110:39, p.4
UNI aims to inform students and faculty about the dangers of eating disorders through Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The events will feature panel discussion and information on the signs and symptoms of eating disorders.
14 Recognizing hunger: Speaker addresses how to be more in tune with your body
Northern Iowan 110:5, p.6
UNI hosted Evelyn Tribole to speak about the importance of making peace with your body. It is better to eat healthy than to go on extreme diets. Many audience members found Tribole's presentation informative.
15 Award-winning dietician to deliver intuitive eating lecture at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:29, p.1
Evelyn Tribole will be speaking at UNI on the importance of eating habits. The lecture will focus on creating a healthy relationship with food and your body.
16 Increasing awareness and education of sexual assault
Public Relations News Release 2012:275, p.1
To celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month UNI will host several events including seminars on violence prevention and sexual assault awareness.
17 'Everybody knows somebody' theme for Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Northern Iowan 109:37, p.4
This year for Eating Disorder Awareness Week students are trying to raise awareness on eating disorders. There are several informative events for students hoping to learn more about eating disorders.
18 Friends, colleagues remember Martin
Northern Iowan 109:1, p.1
Drake Martin died as the result of a fall at Backbone State Park. He served as the assistant director of residence. He was a positive influence on untold numbers of students. He will be missed.
19 UNI educator promotes healthy eating during holidays
Public Relations News Release 2011:136, p.1
Health educator Joan Thompson gives tips on how to stay healthy throughout the holiday season.
20 Violence prevention educators urge students to be cautious during spring break
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.5
Spring break is only a week away. Students urged to travel in groups, not to take drinks from strangers, and know how much alcohol they have consumed; photo.
21 Freshman 15: A myth?
Northern Iowan 107:2, p.5
Gaining weight during the first year of college is common, but the freshman 15 concept has been blown out of proportion. The weight gain is closer to five pounds, according to Joan Thompson; photo.
22 UNI participates in National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 22 - 26
Public Relations News Release 2009:283, p.1
Research shows that in the U. S., as many as 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder. A display on campus will allow people to step on a scale and view a positive affirmation instead of a number.
23 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 106:34, p.4
Labyrinth, laid out in Maucker Union, gave students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to relax, meditate, and quiet their minds and bodies; photo.
24 UNI faculty, staff receive 2008 Regents Excellence Awards
Public Relations News Release 2008:271, p.1
The awards are presented annually to faculty and to staff members in the professional and scientific ranks, and biennially to a member of the supervisory/confidential merit personnel, who have demonstrated outstanding professional contributions.
25 Avoiding a daily eating contest
Northern Iowan 105:13, p.9
Texas A & M study shows that students living in the dorms eat 387 more calories per day than those living off campus. Those living off campus believe that they can control what is in their cupboards; photo.
26 Little changes can add up
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.2
Tips for eating healthful food include eating breakfast.
27 National Women's Nutrition Week draws attention to female-specific dietary needs
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
National Women's Nutrition Week takes place April 9-15.
28 Eating disorders can affect anyone at any time
Northern Iowan 103:44, p.3
Dangers of eating disorders examined; photo.
29 HPELS to host panel discussion
Northern Iowan 103:39, p.5
Discussion will address a wide rande of nutrition career related topics.
30 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The panel discussion, "Careers with Nutrition," will take place Thursday, February 22.
31 Control yourself to a healthy body weight
Northern Iowan 103:35, p.11
Keeping the proper body weight is difficult during the winter due to reduced activity levels. Balance is important when it comes to eating; photo.
32 Healthy weight can't be found on a chart
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
January 21-27 is Healthy Weight Week and Joan Thompson offers tips to maintain a healthy weight.
33 Panel discussion puts face on HIV/AIDS
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Wellness and Recreation Services and the Cedar AIDS Support System are hosting a panel discussion about people in the United States living with HIV/AIDS.
34 UNI good Samaritan passes on grant money to WRC
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.6
Target Corporation grant money given to the WRC by Bob Frederick, director of academic advising and career services.
35 Eating disorders team educates campus about dangers of unhealthy eating patterns
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
University Health Services will try to help people with eating disorders during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
36 No such thing as a 'safe tan'
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Tanning, whether outside or in a salon, is linked to skin cancer.
37 'Cough CPR' should not be undertaken without medical supervision
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Recent email advocates practice that is not recommended for those individuals having a heart attack.
38 AIDS panel addresses emotional, discriminatory issues of disease
Northern Iowan 101:11, p.3
Panel discusses AIDS-related issues.
39 AIDS memorial quilt on display at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Will be displayed in the Old Central Ballroom in the Maucker Union on Sept. 27.
40 Low carb not as healthy as thought
Northern Iowan 101:1, p.11
Students discuss impact of low-carbohydrate diets; photo.
41 Boosting nutritional level of 'child menu' options requires creativity from parents
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Joan Thompson gives tips on serving children healthy meals.
42 Serving fast food doesn't have to mean sacrificing nutrition
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Eating at a fast food restaurant once in a while is not a bad thing, but there are ways to prepare healthy meals that don't take a lot of time.
43 Sex abuse coordinator says rape is most unreported violent crime in the country
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Joan Thompson says that demographic factors such as age group or ethnic population can sometimes predict who is most likely to be raped.
44 Eating disorders team educates campus about dangers of unhealthy eating patterns
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Martha Ochoa, Jennifer Murra, and Joan Thompson work with students who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.
45 Condoms and communication
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2
Joan Thompson talks about the importance of communication between couples.
46 Intuitive eating -- rejecting the diet mentality
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2
New method of weight control rejects idea of dieting in favor of controlling your own eating impulses.
47 College life: a guide for new UNI students; three important health tips to keep handy while you're away from home
Northern Iowan 100:1, p.13
Encourages students to deal with stress through the Counseling Center, stay active to ward off the Freshman 15, and get plenty of sleep; photo.
48 Diets, disorders make for disasters
Northern Iowan 99:38, p.11
Wellness and Recreation Services will sponsor Eating Disorder Awareness Week beginning Monday, February 24; photo.
49 AIDS quilt to make an appearance at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2002:132, p.1
AIDS quilt and AIDS awareness will be talked about.
50 UNI is site for AIDS Memorial Quilt display
Public Relations News Release 2002:124, p.1
AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in the Maucker Union on Oct. 22 and 23 as a part of AIDS Awareness Month.
51 Emotional eating
Public Relations News Release 2002:114, p.1
Suggestions will be offered on weight loss and cravings will be discussed.
52 Emotional eating
Public Relations News Release 2003:102, p.1
Discussion on food cravings and how to lose weight
53 UNI Wellness and Recreation Services names February employees of the month
Public Relations News Release 2001:428, p.1
Lisa Lydon and Alicia Symonds were named employees of the month for Wellness and Recreation Services.
54 UNI participates in National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Feb. 25-March 1
Public Relations News Release 2001:321, p.1
A clothing drive, and a presentation called, "Know Dieting" will be a few of the activities that will be a part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
55 A 'quick fix' isn't always the best fix
Northern Iowan 98:36, p.11
Some students are trying to lose weight quickly, and may be damaging their bodies in the process.
56 Diet or disease?
Public Relations News Release 2001:269, p.1
Joan Thompson will share her opinion concerning whether or not Medicare should cover obesity as a disease.
57 A new battle in an old war
Northern Iowan 98:29, p.16
Discusses pro-anorexic web sites and the dangers of eating disorders.
58 Getting rid of leftover goodies
Public Relations News Release 0:248, p.1
Strategies on how to resist overeating during the holidays.
59 Planning a safe and successful New Year's Party
Public Relations News Release 0:248, p.1
Tips for planning a New Year's party.
60 Waging a personal war
Public Relations News Release 2001:150, p.1
Joan Thompson will discuss Web sites that promote eating disorders.
61 HIV and AIDS visit UNI 'Face to Face'
Northern Iowan 98:10, p.1
Panelists discuss life with HIV and AIDS; photo.
62 Balancing your life
Public Relations News Release 2001:108, p.1
Joan Thompson will discuss how to live a healthy life.
63 Joan Thompson and Deedra Billings
Campus News Network 12:2, p.
Demonstrated programs at the National Wellness Conference.
64 Serving fast food doesn't mean sacrificing nutrition
Public Relations News Release 2000:399, p.1
A meal from a fast food restaurant can be nutritious if the right items are ordered.
65 Fast fat?
Public Relations News Release 2000:371, p.1
Joan Thompson will discuss fast food; what foods are better to order than others.
66 Eating disorder awareness week
Public Relations News Release 1999:263, p.1
Joan Thompson, a health aid coordinator at UNI, speaks on the warning signs of people with eating disorders.
67 Media Advisory: Source for national Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention Week (Feb. 14-18)
Public Relations News Release 1999:248, p.1
University Health Services will hold eating disorder screenings and informational session February 17.
68 AIDS Quilt comes to UNI
Public Relations News Release 1999:84, p.1
Part of the AIDS Quilt is on display at UNI this week.
69 AIDS quilt remembers Cedar Valley residents
Northern Iowan 96:14, p.1
AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed in Maucker Union October 19-20 as part of AIDS Awareness Month; several other activities have been planned as a part of the display.
70 Triumph over tragedy: the Goedken story
Northern Iowan 96:14, p.7
Members of the Goedken family will speak at UNI on Wednesday about living with HIV and AIDS; photo.
71 'Eating on the go' threatens student performances
Northern Iowan 96:8, p.10
Students' busy lives often lead to poor eating and exercise habits; results of a Northern Iowan survey; photo.
72 Joan Thompson
Campus News Network 9:21, p.
Will present program demonstration on Sole Power project July 11-16 at conference.
73 Spring fever strikes students
Northern Iowan 95:47, p.9
Spring fever hits students, with some not attending classes; tips are given on time management and coping with spring fever; photo.
74 Eating disorders plague society
Northern Iowan 95:38, p.1
Bulimia, binge eating, and anorexia nervosa are eating disorders that plague college students and others in society.
75 Students sleep deprived, caffeine overrated
Northern Iowan 95:28, p.10
Students use caffeine drinks to stay awake for studying, though activities such as exercising are recommended; photo.
76 Health Center: Dedicated to quality care
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.12
UNI Health Center provides many services to students; photo.
77 Start your day the right way
Northern Iowan 95:16, p.10
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; photo.
78 Study: college students do not 'Know Dieting'
Northern Iowan 94:40, p.4
Program "Know Dieting" was presented by Joan Thompson Monday in conjunction with Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
79 University of Northern Iowa helps recognize eating disorder awareness week Feb. 23-28
Public Relations News Release 1997:231, p.1
Joan Thompson, UNI health educator, summarizes the reasoning behind National Eating Disorders Awareness Week,.
80 HIV/AIDS: closer to home than you think
Northern Iowan 94:35, p.10
Wellness and Recreation Services offers educational programs on AIDS as well as screenings.
81 Putting the bite on eating disorders
Public Relations News Release 1996:241, p.1
February 3-10 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
82 Don't weigh your self-esteem
Northern Iowan 93:32, p.9
More than five million Americans suffer from eating disorders.
83 Sara Thompson
Campus News Network 7:9, p.1
Child talks with Santa; photo.
84 Day of AIDS education; opportunity arrives once again to get free AIDS testing
Northern Iowan 93:23, p.11
UNI Health Services will offer free AIDS screenings tomorrow along with the Cedar AIDS Support System.
85 Providing AIDS education in the workplace
Public Relations News Release 1996:137, p.1
Joan Thompson speaks about how businesses should educate employees about AIDS, not only about prevention, but on acceptance of co-workers with AIDS.
86 Move-in crews lend a hand at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1996:4, p.1
Student volunteers will be helping students to move into the residence halls; list of volunteers.
87 Losing weight and perspective
Campus News Network 6:11, p.2
Many women in the United States have eating disorders.
88 Eating disorders a growing, often unrecognized problem as young as 4th grade
Public Relations News Release 1995:199, p.1
Eating disorders can be a problem even at the 4th grade level.
89 Look carefully
Public Relations News Release 1995:195, p.1
Signs of eating disorders can be spotted if we are attentive and alert.
90 Speaker, quilt highlight AIDS Awareness Month
Northern Iowan 92:13, p.1
Schedule of events includes speaker and quilt display.
91 Weight Watching
Public Relations News Release 1995:82, p.1
The release of some studies on weight loss can be misleading.
92 Health Center provides over-the-counter drugs
Northern Iowan 92:6, p.4
Health Center offers new service by selling OTC medications.
93 Eating more than your heart out
Public Relations News Release 1994:573, p.1
An eating disorder is simply a way of letting something else control the way you think, feel, and act around food.
94 Excuse me, can you help me find Reality?
Northern Edition 3:2, p.8
Condom for women.
95 Eating trouble.
Public Relations News Release 1994:219, p.1
Joan Thompson warns against eating disorders.
96 Holiday dinner.
Public Relations News Release 1994:196, p.1
People to are reminded to eat sensibly.
97 AIDS Memorial Quilt on display as University of Northern Iowa hosts HIV/AIDS Awareness Program set for October 6 and 7.
Public Relations News Release 1994:86, p.1
Four sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be featured during HIV/AIDS Awareness Month at UNI.
98 Aids cases in Iowa swell
Northern Iowan 90:7, p.4
Analysis of recent Iowa report.
99 Honoring exemplary ESS employees
Campus News Network 3:10, p.
Short sketches of those honored; photo.
100 "Never Diet Again" lecture and mini-concert scheduled for February 2.
Public Relations News Release 1992:290, p.1
Susan Kano will speak on weight control and eating disorders at UNI.