School of Public Health-Bloomington Punch Card Events

Used Eyeglasses Collection Drive
When: All month
Where: PH C099
Millions of people around the world lack access to basic eye care and cannot afford prescription glasses, which can severely impact their ability to learn, work, and live independently. By collecting gently used eyeglasses, we can make a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life. This simple act of kindness helps promote health, education, and opportunity. Donate your used eyeglasses to help those in need in the School of Public Health-Bloomington, Suite C099.

Empowering Health Series: Accessing Counseling Resources at IU and Beyond
When: Thursday, September 4 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Not sure where to start when it comes to mental health care? This session will guide you through IU’s available resources and how to access them, along with tips for finding counseling services in the broader community. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or hoping to help a friend, colleague, or family member, you'll walk away with greater clarity and practical next steps.

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Chat, Chew, and Chill
When: Tuesday, September 16 at 6 p.m.
Where: School of Public Health-Bloomington, Room C013
Join other SPH-B students for an open discussion about current public health happenings and how they impact current students and future professionals in the public health sector. Food and drinks will be provided during this in-person event.

Empowering Health Series:How to be a Savvy Consumer
When: Thursday, October 2 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Healthy eating does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. Presenters from Healthy IU will discuss healthy food choices, grocery shopping tips, nutrition label reading, and strategies for planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks.

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Student Voice Session
When: Wednesday, October 22, time TBD
Where: Online (link coming soon!)
In partnership with the Student Government Association and Dr. Susan Simmons, these sessions are designed to provide students with a structured, supportive forum to share their experiences within SPH-B—both challenges and successes—so that SPH-B leadership can better align support services with student needs.

Empowering Health Series: Healthy Skin
When: Thursday, November 13 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Join us for an engaging and informative event focused on healthy skin and skincare! This event offers valuable insights and practical tips for all skin types and ages. Explore techniques to maintain radiant, healthy skin through proper care, nutrition, and lifestyle habits that promote long-term skin health. Leave feeling empowered, refreshed, and ready to put your best face forward.

Empowering Health Series: Safe Toys and Gifts
When: Thursday, December 4 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Join us for an informative event dedicated to safe toy and gift selection. Designed for gift-givers of all ages, this session will provide helpful guidance on how to choose age-appropriate, non-toxic, and hazard-free toys and gifts. Learn about safety standards, labeling, and tips for avoiding common risks.

Empowering Health Series: The 8 Dimensions of Wellness: All About You!
When: Tuesday, January 20 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Our overall wellness is determined by 8 interconnected dimensions: physical, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, financial, occupational, and spiritual. Participants are presented with thought-provoking questions to learn more about where they are—and where they want to go—on their personal wellness journey. This presentation also highlights IU resources that can help along the way.

Empowering Health Series: Get Onboard Active Living (GOAL)
When: Friday, February 6 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Get Onboard Active Living (GOAL) is a community initiative led by the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington that focuses on educating and coaching kids and families about nutrition, physical activity, and building healthy lifestyle habits. This session will cover GOAL’s history, current offerings, provide a sample lesson on sugar-sweetened beverages, and involve some light physical activity so attendees can see what it’s like for a family to participate in GOAL programming. We hope to see you there!

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Go Red for Women Day
When: Friday, February 6, 2026; all day
Go Red for Women Day is a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about heart disease, especially in women. The American Heart Association and other organizations encourage people to wear red clothing to show support for heart health, as well as to spark conversations about its importance.

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Chat, Chew, and Chill
When: Tuesday, February 10 at 6 p.m.
Where: School of Public Health-Bloomington, Room C013
Join other SPH-B students for an open discussion about current public health happenings and how they impact current students and future professionals in the public health sector. Food and drinks will be provided during this in-person event.

Empowering Health Series: The Attentive Bite: How to Transition from Mindless to Mindful Eating
When: Tuesday, March 3 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Do you eat when you are not hungry? Learn about the non-hunger factors that influence why, when, and how much we eat, as well as strategies to become more mindful about making healthier food choices.

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Equal Pay Day
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026; all day
Where: Stop by SPH-B Suite C099 to pick up your button to wear!
Equal Pay Day is used to raise awareness around—and combat the impact of— pay inequities. Started by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996, the day shines a spotlight on the ongoing gender pay gap, and how the pay gap varies significantly among different communities (particularly for women of color).

Empowering Health Series: Put Yourself at the Top of Your To-Do List: Practicing Self-Care
When: Monday, April 6 at 12 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
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Caring for yourself is not just about lighting a few candles and taking a nice hot bath. It is about knowing what you need and committing to giving yourself what you need to be happy, healthy, and fully present in your life. This workshop will explore the 6 domains of self-care, their importance, and what is needed to maintain health and balance in these domains. Participants will have an opportunity to create a vision for how they would like to show up in each domain and explore strategies and techniques that will get them started on their self-care journey.

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Student Voice Session
When: Wednesday, April 15, time TBD
Where: In-person (room coming soon!)
In partnership with the Student Government Association and Dr. Susan Simmons, these sessions are designed to provide students with a structured, supportive forum to share their experiences within SPH-B—both challenges and successes—so that SPH-B leadership can better align support services with student needs.

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End of the Year Celebration
When: Wednesday, April 22, 11 a.m.
Where: SPH-B Room C100 (Mobley Auditorium)
Join SPH-B students and employees as we recognize and celebrate the 2025–26 academic year. You can also view various creative displays representing the cultures of people within the School of Public Health-Bloomington.

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Denim Day
When: Wednesday, April 29; all day
Where: Stop by SPH-B Suite C099 to get a punch on your card when you wear denim!
What started as a local campaign to bring awareness to victim blaming and destructive myths that surround sexual violence has grown into a movement: Denim Day is the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history. To commemorate the movement, community members, elected officials, employees, faculty, wear jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence.